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Mazda CX-90 vs Toyota 4Runner

2026 Mazda CX-90 vs 2026 Toyota 4Runner — two standard SUVs compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.

Mazda CX-90

2026 Mazda CX-90

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAWD/4WDHybrid/EV
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Toyota 4Runner

2026 Toyota 4Runner

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAWD/4WDHybrid/EV

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The short version

The Mazda CX-90 is more fuel-efficient: 26 vs 23 MPG combined in its best version.

That works out to about $200 a year less in fuel for the Mazda CX-90 (EPA estimate, 15,000 miles).

The Mazda CX-90 is the bigger car, about 6 inches longer.

Across all model years since 2005, the Mazda CX-90 has had fewer recall campaigns (11 vs 38).

The two cars

The 2026 Mazda CX-90 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 4,786 lb (Cx90 Mild Hybrid 4dr SUV).

The 2026 Toyota 4Runner is a standard SUV offered with a 2.4L 4-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version and part-time 4-wheel drive, 4-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive. It measures about 195 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 112-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,870 lb (4dr SUV).

Basics

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

Efficiency

26 MPG
Best combined MPG
23 MPG
24 city
City / highway MPG (best)
23 city
$2,700
Fuel cost per year (EPA)
$2,900

Performance & space

280 hp
Horsepower (most powerful)
278 hp
8
Seats (most)
5
200.8 in
Length
194.9 in
77.6 in
Width
78 in
68.1 in
Height
73.2 in
4,786 lb
Curb weight (lightest)
4,870 lb

Safety & reliability

13
Driver-assist features standard
11
0
Recalls (2026)
2
11
Recalls, all years since 2005
38
13
Owner complaints (latest year)
7

Interest

7,099
Wikipedia views, 30 days
25,095

Buying used

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Best used year
2024
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Year to avoid
2015

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Which one should you choose?

Choose the Mazda CX-90 if…

  • You want lower fuel bills (26 vs 23 MPG)
  • You need more seats (8 vs 5)
  • You want more room (6 in longer)
  • You want more standard driver-assist tech
  • You put reliability history first (11 vs 38 recalls since 2005)

Choose the Toyota 4Runner if…

  • You want something easier to park (6 in shorter)

Pros & cons of each

2026 Mazda CX-90

  • 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.
  • Seats up to 83 rows of seating.
  • Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.

2026 Toyota 4Runner

  • 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.
  • AWD / 4WD available
  • Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.

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