2023 FIAT 500X vs. 2025 Mazda CX-90 PHEV Review

Picture of the 2023 FIAT 500X

2023 FIAT
500X

MSRP*: $30,245 to $33,275
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Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-90 PHEV

2025 Mazda
CX-90 PHEV

MSRP*: $49,945 to $57,950
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MPG - City 24 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 30 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 39.8 ft3 74.2 ft3
Engine
  • 177-hp, 1.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 323-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 177 hp 323 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 167.2 in 201.6 in
Exterior Width 70.7 in 77.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 34.8 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 39.1 in
Rear 37.8 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 FIAT 500X, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the FIAT 500X and the Mazda CX-90 PHEV.

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). Clearly, the FIAT 500X is a better financial choice over the Mazda CX-90 PHEV, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the FIAT 500X 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 FIAT 500X, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mazda CX-90 PHEV.

Handling
The FIAT 500X has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Mazda CX-90 PHEV, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mazda CX-90 PHEV is clearly the choice over the FIAT 500X for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the FIAT 500X has a lot less horsepower than the Mazda CX-90 PHEV.

Powertrain
The FIAT 500X has much lower torque than the Mazda CX-90 PHEV, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The FIAT 500X 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 FIAT 500X has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mazda CX-90 PHEV.