Mazda CX-9 vs. Mazda CX-90
Highlights
| 2023 Mazda CX-9 | 2026 Mazda CX-90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$38,750
|
$39,300
|
| Towing Capacity |
3,500 lbs
|
3,500 lbs
|
| Cargo Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6
|
| MPG |
20 City / 26 Hwy
|
23 City / 28 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
227 hp
|
280 hp
|
| Drive Type |
All Wheel Drive
|
All Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
6
|
8
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2023 Mazda CX-9 | 2026 Mazda CX-90 | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
310 @ 2000
|
332 @ 2000
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
227 @ 5000
|
280 @ 5000
|
| Displacement |
2.5 L/152
|
3.3 L/200
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
20 City / 26 Hwy
|
23 City / 28 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2023 Mazda CX-9 | 2026 Mazda CX-90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
Compact in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
18 X 8 in
|
19 X 8.5 in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
18 X 8 in
|
19 X 8.5 in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Compact
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P255/60HR18
|
P265/55HR19
|
| Front Tire Size |
P255/60HR18
|
P265/55HR19
|
Suspension
| 2023 Mazda CX-9 | 2026 Mazda CX-90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Double Wishbone
|
Steering
| 2023 Mazda CX-9 | 2026 Mazda CX-90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
39 ft
|
41 ft
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
Measurements
| 2023 Mazda CX-9 | 2026 Mazda CX-90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
8 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
65 in
|
67 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
65 in
|
67 in
|
| Height, Overall |
68 in
|
68 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
78 in
|
78 in
|
| Length, Overall |
199 in
|
202 in
|
| Wheelbase |
115 in
|
123 in
|
| Third Hip Room |
40 in
|
44 in
|
| Third Shoulder Room |
53 in
|
53 in
|
| Third Leg Room |
30 in
|
30 in
|
| Third Head Room |
35 in
|
37 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
57 in
|
56 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
58 in
|
58 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
39 in
|
39 in
|
| Second Head Room |
39 in
|
39 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
57 in
|
56 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
58 in
|
57 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
41 in
|
42 in
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
40 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
136 ft³
|
142 ft³
|
| Passenger Capacity |
6
|
8
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
85 in
|
96 in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
14 ft³
|
15 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
38 ft³
|
40 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
71 ft³
|
74 ft³
|
| Liftover Height |
32 in
|
31 in
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
30 in
|
30 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
40 in
|
44 in
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
59 in
|
50 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
22 in
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
51 in
|
53 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2023 Mazda CX-9 | 2026 Mazda CX-90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
20 gal
|
19 gal
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
3,500 lbs
|
3,500 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
350 lbs
|
350 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
3,500 lbs
|
3,500 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
350 lbs
|
350 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
3,500 lbs
|
3,500 lbs
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
4,409 lbs
|
4,735 lbs
|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Curb Weight |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2023 Mazda CX-9 | 2026 Mazda CX-90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2023 Mazda CX-9 | 2026 Mazda CX-90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2023 Mazda CX-9 | 2026 Mazda CX-90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
150
|
N/A
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2023 Mazda CX-9 | 2026 Mazda CX-90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13 in
|
14 in
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13 in
|
13 in
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2023 Mazda CX-9 or the 2026 Mazda CX-90?
The 2023 Mazda CX-9 is more reliable than the 2026 Mazda CX-90 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2023 CX-9 versus a reliability rating of 4.4 for the 2026 CX-90.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2023 Mazda CX-9 or the 2026 Mazda CX-90?
The 2026 Mazda CX-90 is more fuel efficient than the 2023 Mazda CX-9 with 25 MPG combined versus 23 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2023 Mazda CX-9 or the 2026 Mazda CX-90?
The 2023 Mazda CX-9 is cheaper than the 2026 Mazda CX-90 with a $38,750 starting MSRP versus a $39,300 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2023 Mazda CX-9 or the 2026 Mazda CX-90?
The 2023 Mazda CX-9 and the 2026 Mazda CX-90 both have a 5/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.
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