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2026 Mazda CX-70 vs. 2026 Mazda CX-90 Comparison

See how the 2026 Mazda CX-70 and 2026 Mazda CX-90 performed in our rigorous, independent road tests. Our experts evaluate hundreds of vehicles annually at our 327-acre testing facility, putting each model through over 50 data-driven assessments—including braking, emergency handling, fuel economy, and cabin noise. Review our side-by-side comparison of tested specifications, real-world fuel efficiency, and crash-test safety ratings to see which is the best for reliability, performance, and more.

Comparing 2 Models

CX-70 2026

Midsized SUVs

2026 Mazda CX-70

$42,750 - $56,870

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CX-90 2026

Midsized SUVs 3-row

2026 Mazda CX-90

$39,300 - $58,700

All Test Results
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About
About
The five-passenger CX-70 uses a rear-drive-based platform but has standard all-wheel drive. The standard 280-hp, 3.3-liter turbo inline-six incorporates a mild-hybrid setup. A more potent 340-hp Turbo S and a plug-in hybrid with an EPA-estimated elec...
 
The three-row CX-90 uses a new platform with standard all-wheel drive. Lower trims get a potent 280-hp, 3.3-liter turbo inline-six, with upper trims using a 340-hp version of the same engine, both paired with a smooth-shifting eight-speed automatic. ...
Highs
Highs
Green Checkmark Icon Quick acceleration
Green Checkmark Icon Agile handling
Green Checkmark Icon Sharp steering
Green Checkmark Icon Short dry stopping distance
 
Green Checkmark Icon Quick acceleration
Green Checkmark Icon Agile handling
Green Checkmark Icon Sharp steering
Green Checkmark Icon Short dry stopping distance
Lows
Lows
Red 'X' Icon Some quirky controls
Red 'X' Icon Unintuitive gear selector
Red 'X' Icon Stiff ride with high-end trims’ 21-inch tires
Red 'X' Icon Largely the same vehicle as the CX-90 minus a row of seating and with a higher base price
 
Red 'X' Icon Some quirky controls
Red 'X' Icon Unintuitive gear selector
Red 'X' Icon Stiff ride with the large 21-inch wheels included on all but the base trim
Red 'X' Icon Poor adaptive cruise control performance
Road Test Score
Road Test Score
/ 100
 
/ 100
Reliability
Reliability
/ 100
 
/ 100
Owner Satisfaction
Owner Satisfaction
/ 100
 
/ 100

Overview

Body Styles
Body Styles

4-door SUV

 

4-door SUV

Trim Lines
Trim Lines

Turbo S, Preferred, Premium, Premium Plus

 

S Premium, Premium Plus, Premium Sport, S Premium Plus, Preferred, Select

Base Price Range
Base Price Range

$42,750 - $56,870

 

$39,300 - $58,700

Drive Wheels
Drive Wheels

AWD

 

AWD

Seating Capacity
Seating Capacity

2 Front, 3 Rear

 

2 Front, 3 Rear, 3 Third

Engines/Motors
Engines/Motors

3.3-liter 6 turbo (280 hp); 2.5-liter 4 plugin hybrid (323 hp); 3.3-liter 6 turbo (340 hp)

 

3.3-liter 6 turbo (280 hp); 2.5-liter 4 plugin hybrid (323 hp); 3.3-liter 6 turbo (340 hp)

Transmissions Available
Transmissions Available

8-speed Automatic

 

8-speed Automatic

Performance

Comfort & Convenience

Fuel Economy & Range

Vehicle Safety

Specification

Warranty

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