Mazda CX-90 vs Volkswagen Atlas (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$45

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

CX-90 3.3 Turbo Select AWD vs Atlas SE FWD
Measure	CX-90	Atlas	Winner
MSRP + destination	$40,830	$40,785	About the same
Horsepower	280 hp	269 hp	CX-90
Torque	332 lb-ft	273 lb-ft	CX-90
MPG combined	25 mpg	23 mpg	CX-90
Cargo, max	74.2 cu ft	96.6 cu ft	Atlas
Cargo, seats up	14.9 cu ft	20.6 cu ft	Atlas
Rear legroom	39.4 in	37.6 in	CX-90
Front legroom	41.7 in	41.7 in	About the same
Length	200.8 in to 201.6 in	200.7 in	N/A
Width	77.6 in	78.3 in	Not scored
Curb weight	4,735 lb to 5,176 lb	4,484 lb	N/A
Towing	3,500 lb	2,000 lb to 5,000 lb	N/A
Seats	8	7	CX-90
Ground clearance	8.0 in	6.3 in	CX-90
0-60 mph	7.4 s tested	7.2 s estimate	Atlas
Basic warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	Atlas

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-90 3.3 Turbo Select AWD $39,300	Atlas SE FWD $39,310	$10
Atlas SE FWD $39,310	CX-90 3.3 Turbo Select AWD $39,300	$10

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

About the same 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: Atlas wins.

CX-90 wins if Space weight is 2 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.