Mazda CX-70 vs Toyota Land Cruiser

2026 Mazda CX-70 vs 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser — two standard SUVs compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.

Mazda CX-70

2026 Mazda CX-70

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAWD/4WDHybrid/EV
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Toyota Land Cruiser

2026 Toyota Land Cruiser

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAWD/4WDHybrid/EV

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The short version

The Mazda CX-70 is more fuel-efficient: 26 vs 23 MPG combined in its best version.

That works out to about $850 a year less in fuel for the Mazda CX-70 (EPA estimate, 15,000 miles).

The Mazda CX-70 is the bigger car, about 4 inches longer.

Across all model years since 2005, the Mazda CX-70 has had fewer recall campaigns (4 vs 18).

The two cars

The 2026 Mazda CX-70 is a standard SUV offered with 2 engines (2.5L 4-cyl and 3.3L 6-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and 4-wheel drive. It measures about 201 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 123-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,755 lb (Cx70 Mild Hybrid 4dr SUV).

The 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser is a standard SUV offered with a 2.4L 4-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version and 4-wheel drive. It measures about 197 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 112-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,038 lb.

Basics

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Plug-in Hybrid, Hybrid
Fuel
Hybrid
2.5L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl turbo
Engines
2.4L 4-cyl turbo
4-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
4-Wheel Drive

Efficiency

26 MPG
Best combined MPG
23 MPG
25 city
City / highway MPG (best)
22 city
$2,700
Fuel cost per year (EPA)
$3,550

Performance & space

280 hp
Horsepower (most powerful)
278 hp
5
Seats (most)
5
200.8 in
Length
196.5 in
77.6 in
Width
78 in
68.1 in
Height
76 in
4,755 lb
Curb weight (lightest)
5,038 lb

Safety & reliability

13
Driver-assist features standard
12
0
Recalls (2026)
1
4
Recalls, all years since 2005
18
4
Owner complaints (latest year)
8

Interest

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Which one should you choose?

Choose the Mazda CX-70 if…

  • You want lower fuel bills (26 vs 23 MPG)
  • You want more room (4 in longer)
  • You put reliability history first (4 vs 18 recalls since 2005)

Choose the Toyota Land Cruiser if…

  • You want something easier to park (4 in shorter)

Pros & cons of each

2026 Mazda CX-70

  • Excellent fuel economyUp to 26 MPG combined — 30% better than the average 2026 standard SUV (20 MPG).
  • Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid and plug-in hybrid as well as gas.
  • Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.

2026 Toyota Land Cruiser

  • Excellent fuel economyUp to 23 MPG combined — 15% better than the average 2026 standard SUV (20 MPG).
  • Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
  • Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

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