CX-70 vs CX-90
Mazda CX-70 vs CX-90: Two Rows or Three Rows in OKC
Mazda’s two largest crossovers share an engine and a platform, a Mazda CX-70 vs CX-90 is all about how many rows you need. Both run the e-SKYACTIV-G 3.3-liter turbocharged inline-six with standard i-ACTIV all-wheel drive and an 8-speed automatic. Both have also earned a 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ and a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating from NHTSA. The CX-70 seats five in two rows and spends the rest of that space on cargo. The CX-90 puts a third row back there instead, seating seven or eight. In our guide below, we’ll compare the powertrains, seating, cargo room, and pricing on both. Browse our new Mazda inventory and come see the two of them parked side by side at Bob Moore Mazda!
Mazda CX-70 vs CX-90 Performance and Towing
The inline-six is the same in both crossovers, making 280 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque in Turbo form. Move up to Turbo S, and you’re getting 340 horsepower and 369 lb-ft on premium fuel. Here’s what you can expect from both:
| Powertrain: | Mazda CX-70: | Mazda CX-90: |
| Turbo output | 280 hp / 332 lb-ft | 280 hp / 332 lb-ft |
| Turbo S output | 340 hp / 369 lb-ft | 340 hp / 369 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | Standard i-ACTIV AWD | Standard i-ACTIV AWD |
| Maximum towing | Up to 5,000 lbs | 3,500 to 5,000 lbs |
With identical powertrain options, we’ll call this round a draw!
Seating and Cargo Space
Two rows in the CX-70 leave 39.6 cubic feet of cargo room behind the second row, opening to 75.3 cubic feet with those seats folded. Three rows in the CX-90 seat seven or eight, depending on whether you choose the bench or the captain’s chairs. Behind the third row, the CX-90 still holds 14.9 cubic feet, but up to 74.2 cubic feet behind the first row. Here’s a better visual representation of what each SUV offers
| Interior: | Mazda CX-70: | Mazda CX-90: |
| Rows | 2 rows | 3 rows |
| Seating | 5 passengers | 7 or 8 passengers |
| Cargo behind 3rd row | No third row | 14.9 cu ft |
| Cargo behind 2nd row | 39.6 cu ft | 40.0 cu ft |
| Maximum cargo | 75.3 cu ft | 74.2 cu ft |
The third row is the only real differentiator between the two SUVs, so if you’re looking for room for your family, we’d steer your towards the CX-90!
Fuel Economy and Cabin Technology
It’s probably no shock that the two Mazda SUVs share fuel economy numbers. In each, you’ll get i-ACTIV all-wheel drive as standard equipment on every trim of both. Inside the CX-70, a 12.3-inch full-color center display anchors the dash.
| Efficiency and Tech: | Mazda CX-70: | Mazda CX-90: |
| EPA fuel economy | 25 mpg combined | 25 mpg combined |
| Center display | 12.3-in full-color | Standard center display |
| Standard safety | i-ACTIVSENSE suite | i-ACTIVSENSE suite |
| Maximum cargo | 75.3 cu ft | 74.2 cu ft |
Mazda fits both SUVs with the i-ACTIVSENSE suite, Vehicle Exit Warning, and Smart Brake Support as standard equipment across the lineup. A 360-degree View Monitor, Driver Monitoring, and Cruising and Traffic Support are available as you climb the trim ladder.
Mazda CX-70 and CX-90 Trim Levels and Pricing
| Lineup: | Mazda CX-70: | Mazda CX-90: |
| Trim levels | 5 trims | 6 trims |
| Starting MSRP | $42,750 | $39,300 |
| Top trim MSRP | $56,870 | $57,570 |
Six CX-90 trims open at $39,300 for the Turbo Select, and that’s the lower entry point of the two. Five CX-70 trims start at $42,750 for the Turbo Preferred. At the top, the two finish close together, at $56,870 for the CX-70 and $57,570 for the CX-90. Check our current Mazda offers before you shop, and ask about our certified pre-owned selection if a lightly used one suits your budget better.
Which Mazda SUV Fits Your Family in OKC?
Since both the Mazda CX-70 and CX-90 are nearly identical, it all comes down to how much room you need. Come test-drive the Mazda CX-70 and CX-90 back to back at Bob Moore Mazda today!