2025 Mazda CX-90 vs. 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Review

Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-90

2025 Mazda
CX-90

MSRP*: $37,845 to $56,450
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2025 Toyota
Grand Highlander Hybrid

MSRP*: $44,210 to $58,775
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MPG - City 23 - 24 MPG 26 - 37 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 MPG 27 - 34 MPG
Seating Capacity 6 - 8 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 74.2 - 75.2 ft3 97.5 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)
  • 245-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 362-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic, Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 280 - 340 hp 245 - 362 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 5,000 lbs 3,500 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 201.6 in 201.4 in
Exterior Width 77.6 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.4 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 39.2 - 39.7 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.3 in
Front 40.0 - 41.5 in
Rear 38.5 - 40.2 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 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid than in the Mazda CX-90, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Mazda CX-90.

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 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Mazda CX-90 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.

Dimensions
The Mazda CX-90 is about the same width as the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid. When looking at overall length, the Mazda CX-90 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.

Handling
The Mazda CX-90 has a larger turning radius than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Mazda CX-90 is clearly the choice over the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid for pulling heavy loads. The Mazda CX-90 has a little more horsepower than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Mazda CX-90 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.

Utility
The Mazda CX-90 has less seating than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, making the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Mazda CX-90 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.