2024 Cadillac XT5 vs. 2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV Review

Picture of the 2024 Cadillac XT5

2024 Cadillac
XT5

MSRP*: $43,895 to $56,795
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Picture of the 2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV

2024 Mazda
CX-90 PHEV

MSRP*: $49,945 to $57,450
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MPG - City 18 - 22 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 23 - 29 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 63.0 ft3 74.2 ft3
Engine
  • 235-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 310-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 323-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 235 - 310 hp 323 hp
Towing Capacity 1,000 lbs 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 189.6 in 201.6 in
Exterior Width 74.9 in 77.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.2 in
Rear 39.0 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 37.9 - 39.7 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.4 in
Front 39.2 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.4 - 38.6 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mazda CX-90 PHEV than in the Cadillac XT5, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Mazda CX-90 PHEV will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Cadillac XT5.

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). When looking only at MSRP, the Cadillac XT5 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mazda CX-90 PHEV.

Dimensions
Since the Cadillac XT5 is much slimmer than the Mazda CX-90 PHEV, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Cadillac XT5, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mazda CX-90 PHEV.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mazda CX-90 PHEV is clearly the choice over the Cadillac XT5 for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Cadillac XT5 has a lot less horsepower than the Mazda CX-90 PHEV.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Cadillac XT5 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Mazda CX-90 PHEV.

Utility
The Cadillac XT5 has less seating than the Mazda CX-90 PHEV, making the Mazda CX-90 PHEV the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Cadillac XT5 has less cargo space than the Mazda CX-90 PHEV, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.