2023 Mazda CX-9 vs. 2025 Mazda CX-90 Review

Picture of the 2023 Mazda CX-9

2023 Mazda
CX-9

MSRP*: $38,750 to $48,460
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Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-90

2025 Mazda
CX-90

MSRP*: $37,845 to $56,450
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MPG - City 20 MPG 23 - 24 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 6 seats 6 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 71.2 ft3 74.2 - 75.2 ft3
Engine
  • 227-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 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)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 227 hp 280 - 340 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 lbs 3,500 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 199.4 in 201.6 in
Exterior Width 77.5 in 77.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.4 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 40.1 in
Rear 38.5 in
Front 39.2 - 39.7 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.3 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-9 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Mazda CX-90, 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-9 and the Mazda CX-90.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Mazda CX-9 as you will with the Mazda CX-90, 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-9 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mazda CX-90.

Dimensions
The Mazda CX-9 is about the same width as the Mazda CX-90. When looking at overall length, the Mazda CX-9 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mazda CX-90.

Handling
The Mazda CX-9 has a smaller turning radius than the Mazda CX-90, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mazda CX-90 is clearly the choice over the Mazda CX-9 for pulling heavy loads. The Mazda CX-9 has a little less horsepower than the Mazda CX-90.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Mazda CX-9 doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Mazda CX-90.

Utility
The Mazda CX-9 has less seating than the Mazda CX-90, making the Mazda CX-90 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Mazda CX-9 has less cargo space than the Mazda CX-90, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.