2025 Mazda CX-90 vs. 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Review

Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-90

2025 Mazda
CX-90

MSRP*: $37,845 to $56,450
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Picture of the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

2024 Volkswagen
Atlas Cross Sport

MSRP*: $36,985 to $51,880
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MPG - City 23 - 24 MPG 19 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 MPG 26 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 6 - 8 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 74.2 - 75.2 ft3 77.8 ft3
Engine
  • 280-hp, 3.3-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 340-hp, 3.3-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 269-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 280 - 340 hp 269 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 5,000 lbs 2,000 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 201.6 in 195.5 in
Exterior Width 77.6 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.4 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 40.4 in
Head Room Front 39.2 - 39.7 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.3 in
Front 39.4 in
Rear 37.8 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Mazda CX-90 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, with comparable head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Mazda CX-90 and the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Mazda CX-90 as you will with the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Mazda CX-90 is somewhat more expensive than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.

Dimensions
The Mazda CX-90 is about the same width as the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Mazda CX-90, which is slightly longer than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.

Handling
The Mazda CX-90 has the same turning radius as the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Mazda CX-90 will do just as well as the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Mazda CX-90 has a little more horsepower than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Mazda CX-90 transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.

Utility
The Mazda CX-90 offers greater seating capacity than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. The Mazda CX-90 has less cargo space than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.