Is the 2024 Mazda CX-90 a good car?
Yes.
5 of 6checks
- Good buy: 1 rival beats it on all four.
- Not enough data: worth the money.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 3 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 4 of 4 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $111 a month, same as median |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 8.1 in, top 48% |
| Worth the money | Not enough data | N/A |
| Good buy | No | 1 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the CX-90 a good family car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 8 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 39.4 in | Median 38.6 in | 172 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 39.3 in | Median 38.7 in | 174 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 15.9 cu ft | Median 25.3 cu ft | 182 | No |
Is the CX-90 a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $37,845 | Median $47,450 | 187 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 280 hp | 169 hp to 355 hp | 188 | Yes |
| Length | N/A | Median 190.5 in | 180 | No data |
| Turning circle | 38.1 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 169 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 12.8 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 189 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the CX-90 a good commuter car?
Yes. $111 a month to commute. Same as the class median.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $111
- Median of 189 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 28 mpg, top 40% of 155
Is the CX-90 a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.0 in clearance, 68.2 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.6 to 69.9 in tall | 164 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 39.7 in | Median 39.9 in | 172 | No |
| Turning circle | 38.1 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 169 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the CX-90 a good off-road vehicle?
Yes. 8.1 in clearance. Top 48% of 175 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- 3.3 Turbo Premium AWD, 8.1 in
- Cohort
- 175 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the CX-90 worth the money?
Not enough data.
Is the CX-90 a good buy?
No. 1 rival costs less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium AWD | $45,900 | 12.8 cents | 74.2 cu ft | 280 hp |
| Tesla Model Y RWD | $42,990 | 4.8 cents | 76.0 cu ft | 295 hp |
Compared with 1,179 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2024.
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