Mazda CX-50 vs Mazda CX-90 (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$4,585

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

CX-50 Hybrid Preferred AWD vs CX-90 3.3 Turbo Select AWD
Measure	CX-50	CX-90	Winner
MSRP + destination	$36,245	$40,830	CX-50
Horsepower	176 hp	280 hp	CX-90
Torque	163 lb-ft	332 lb-ft	CX-90
MPG combined	38 mpg	25 mpg	CX-50
Cargo, max	56.3 cu ft	74.2 cu ft	CX-90
Cargo, seats up	31.4 cu ft	14.9 cu ft	CX-50
Rear legroom	39.8 in	39.4 in	About the same
Front legroom	41.7 in	41.7 in	About the same
Length	186.1 in	200.8 in to 201.6 in	N/A
Width	75.6 in	77.6 in	Not scored
Curb weight	4,008 lb	4,735 lb to 5,176 lb	N/A
Towing	1,500 lb	3,500 lb	CX-90
Seats	5	8	CX-90
Ground clearance	7.8 in	8.0 in	About the same
0-60 mph	8.7 s tested	7.4 s tested	CX-90
Basic warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	3 yr / 36,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
CX-50 Hybrid Preferred AWD $34,750	CX-90 3.3 Turbo Select AWD $39,300	$4,550
CX-90 3.3 Turbo Select AWD $39,300	CX-50 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition AWD $40,400	$1,100

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

CX-50 costs $7,738 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: CX-90 wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.