Shopping for a new Mazda three-row crossover SUV today presents multiple options; see our Mazda CX-9 vs. Mazda CX-90 comparison to help you determine the right Mazda midsize SUV for your family. As you may know, the 2024 Mazda CX-90 has replaced the discontinued Mazda CX-9. Our used inventory of Mazda CX-9 models varies, and we welcome you to visit the dealership to peruse any used Mazda CX-9 SUVs in stock or discover the advantages of the new Mazda CX-90.
As you’ll see in the following 2024 Mazda CX-90 vs. 2023 Mazda CX-9 review, these two Mazda SUVs share plenty of similarities but differ in plenty of ways. Let’s take a closer look.
One of the key differences between the interior features of the Mazda CX-9 vs. Mazda CX-90 lies in seating capacity. The 2023 Mazda CX-9 comes standard with six-passenger seating in three rows, with a seven-passenger configuration available.
Eight seats are standard in the first-ever 2024 Mazda CX-90, with a seven-passenger interior offered on several trim levels or packages.
While both the Mazda CX-9 and Mazda CX-90 come standard with a 10.25-inch full-color center display, the first-ever Mazda CX-90 offers an optional upgrade in the form of a 12.3-inch full-color display. Only the Mazda CX-90 offers wireless smartphone integration via wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. The Mazda CX-9 features the wired version of these smartphone capabilities.
Turbocharged performance comes standard on both the Mazda CX-9 and the Mazda CX-90, but that’s where the similarities in their powertrains end. The Mazda CX-9 offers only one engine, a Skyactiv®-G 2.5 Dynamic Pressure Turbo pumping out up to 250 horsepower1 and 320 pound-feet of torque2 on premium 93 octane fuel.
Step up to premium power and performance when you opt for a Mazda CX-90 for sale. A 280-horsepower e-Skyactiv®-G 3.3-liter turbo inline six-cylinder engine powers the Mazda CX-90 in base form, producing 332 pound-feet of torque.
Consider the high-output version of the e-Skyactiv®-G 3.3-liter turbo inline-six for even greater performance, cranking out 340 horsepower3 and 369 pound-feet of torque.
| Model | 2023 MAZDA CX-9 | 2024 MAZDA CX-90 |
| Engine | Skyactiv®-G 2.5-liter Dynamic Pressure Turbo I-4 | e-Skyactiv®-G 3.3-liter Turbo I-6 |
| Horsepower | Up to 250 horsepower1 | Up to 320 pound-feet of torque2 |
| Torque | Up to 320 pound-feet of torque2 | 369 pound-feet of torque |
| Seating Capacity | Up to seven | Up to eight |
| Passenger Volume | 135.8 cubic feet | 141.6 cubic feet |
| Cargo Capacity | 14.4 cubic feet | 14.9 cubic feet |
| Length | 199.4 inches | 201.6 inches |
Comparing the Mazda CX-90 vs. Mazda CX-9 in exterior and interior dimensions finds the latest Mazda three-row crossover SUV offering more space for up to eight occupants.
At 201.6 inches long, the 2024 Mazda CX-90 is a little larger than the 2023 Mazda CX-9, which measures 199.4 inches in total length. The latest Mazda three-row model also rides on a longer wheelbase, at 122.8 inches, compared to the Mazda CX-9 at 115.3 inches, translating to more passenger volume between the wheels.
With a total passenger volume of 141.6 cubic feet in the Mazda CX-90 compared to 135.8 cubic feet in the Mazda CX-9, the next-generation Mazda three-row SUV provides more room for passengers to relax and enjoy the ride.
Third-row occupants will also find more legroom in the Mazda CX-90, as its 30.4 inches of legroom tops the Mazda CX-9 and its 29.7 inches.
If you’d like to get a closer look at either of these Mazda three-row crossover SUV models for sale, view our used Mazda CX-9 inventory or new Mazda CX-90 selection today. We have a superb selection of new and pre-owned Mazda SUVs for your consideration.
The Mazda CX-90 is bigger than the Mazda CX-9. It boasts a longer wheelbase, longer overall length, and more total passenger volume. The Mazda CX-90 measures 201.6 inches long compared to the Mazda CX-9 at 199.4 inches in total length. We recommend you test drive both the Mazda CX-9 and Mazda CX-90 at your Mazda dealer to get a better idea of the size of these three-row SUVs.
The Mazda CX-90 has more passenger room than the Mazda CX-9 by a significant margin. Total passenger volume reaches 141.6 cubic feet in the Mazda CX-90 compared to just 135.8 cubic feet in the Mazda CX-9. The new Mazda CX-90 also has more seating capacity for passengers, with the ability to seat up to eight occupants, compared to six or seven passengers in the Mazda CX-9.
The Mazda CX-90 offers more fuel-efficient options than the Mazda CX-9, thanks to its new gas-electric setup that utilizes a mild hybrid system to boost fuel economy. Gas mileage ratings for the Mazda CX-90 vary by selected powertrain and trim level. Still, you can expect the new Mazda CX-90 to return higher city and highway fuel economy figures than the Mazda CX-9 it replaces in the Mazda lineup.
1250 hp with 93 octane fuel. 227 hp with 87 octane fuel.
2320 lb-ft with 93 octane fuel. 310 lb-ft with 87 octane fuel.
3Requires premium unleaded fuel.
