Mazda CX-90 vs. MAZDA CX-9

When you’re shopping for a three-row SUV for your family in Milledgeville or McDonough, you should know the difference between the 2024 Mazda CX-90 and 2023 Mazda CX-9. While both offer seating for up to seven along with the cargo space required for such a crew, and both are powered with Mazda innovation, one is going to be a better fit for the way you drive. While the Mazda CX-90 is the newer of the two, the discontinued Mazda CX-9 is still available in our new inventory, and can often be found at a lower price in our certified pre-owned Mazda selection. If price is a high priority when deciding between the 2024 Mazda CX-90 or Mazda CX-9. Here are the other differences between the 2024 Mazda CX-90 and 2023 Mazda CX-9 that might influence your decision when you compare Mazda SUVs at Five Star Mazda.

2024 MAZDA CX-90 vs. 2023 MAZDA CX-9: Performance

A good SUV offers plenty of power to keep you on the move through Byron and beyond. The 2024 Mazda CX-90 has two turbo engine options with the most powerful being capable of hitting 340 horsepower. The engine available for the Mazda CX-9 is also a workhorse, hitting 320 horsepower. No matter how much power you want, the three engine options available when you’re shopping for a 2024 Mazda CX-90 or 2023 Mazda CX-9 should satisfy. Here are their specs and availability: 

2024 MAZDA CX-90 Powertrain Options

• e-SKYACTIV®-G 3.3L Turbo Inline 6: Available on the 3.3 Turbo Select, 3.3 Turbo Preferred, 3.3 Turbo Preferred Plus, 3.3 Turbo Premium, and 3.3 Turbo Premium Plus trims. Capable of reaching up to 280 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque.
• e-SKYACTIV®-G 3.3L Turbo Inline 6: Available on the 3.3 Turbo S, 3.3 Turbo S Premium, and 3.3 Turbo S Premium Plus. Capable of reaching 319 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque with regular unleaded fuel. Able to reach 340 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque on premium unleaded fuel.

2023 MAZDA CX-9 Powertrain Options

• SKYACTIV®-G 2.5 Dynamic Pressure Turbo 4-Cylinder Engine: Standard on all trims. Capable of up to 227 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque with 87 octane regular unleaded fuel. Able to reach 250 hp and 320 lb-ft of torque with 93 octane premium unleaded fuel.

2024 MAZDA CX-90 vs. 2023 MAZDA CX-9: Seating & Cargo Space

While both the 2024 Mazda CX-90 and 2023 Mazda CX-9 have three rows of seating and comparable cargo space, there’s one big difference: the Mazda CX-90 can seat up to eight passengers with an available second-row bench seat, while the Mazda CX-9 only has seating for seven. Otherwise, you’ll find comparable amounts of passenger space: 

2024 MAZDA CX-90 Standard Interior Dimensions: 

• Seating Capacity: Six to Eight passengers
• Headroom (First/Second/Third Row): 39.7 inches / 39.3 inches / 36.9 inches
• Shoulder Room (First/Second/Third Row): 57.2 inches / 58.1 inches / 53.3 inches
• Hip Room (First/Second/Third Row): 56.2 inches / 55.5 inches / 43.7 inches
• Legroom (First/Second/Third Row): 41.7 inches / 39.4 inches / 30.4 inches
• EPA Passenger Volume: 141.6 cubic feet
• Cargo Volume (Behind Third Row/Second Row/First Row): 14.9 cubic feet / 40 cubic feet / 74.2 cubic feet

2023 MAZDA CX-9 Standard Interior Dimensions: 

• Seating Capacity: Six to Seven passengers
• Headroom (First/Second/Third Row): 40.1 inches / 38.5 inches / 35.4 inches
• Shoulder Room (First/Second/Third Row): 57.9 inches / 58.1 inches / 53.1 inches
• Hip Room (First/Second/Third Row): 56.7 inches / 57.4 inches / 40.1 inches
• Legroom (First/Second/Third Row): 41 inches / 39.4 inches / 29.7 inches
• EPA Passenger Volume: 135.8 cubic feet
• Cargo Volume (Behind Third Row/Second Row/First Row): 14.4 cubic feet / 38.2 cubic feet / 71.2 cubic feet

Compare MAZDA SUVs at Five Star Mazda!

The best way to compare Mazda SUVs is to shop our Mazda SUV selection and take your favorites for a test drive. Now that you know some of the differences between the 2024 Mazda CX-90 and the Mazda CX-9, contact Five Star Mazda or stop by our showroom to experience both of these stellar SUVs for yourself.