2025 Ford Explorer vs 2025 Mazda CX-90
The Mazda CX-90 wins clearly, 93.4 to 81.3, on safety. The Ford Explorer is ahead on fuel & range.
2025 Ford Explorer
The 2025 Ford Explorer is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Explorer RWD, is EPA-rated at 24 …
2025 Mazda CX-90
The 2025 Mazda CX-90 is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and hybrid large SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the CX-90 4WD PHE…
2025 Mazda CX-90
Clear winThe Mazda CX-90 wins clearly, 93.4 to 81.3, on safety. The Ford Explorer is ahead on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2025 Mazda CX-90overall 93.4 | 2025 Ford Exploreroverall 81.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 89.3 | 98.7 |
| Safetyw 4 | 96.5 | 68.3 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 93.4 | 81.3 |
Mazda CX-90: model-level data · Ford Explorer: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPMazda CX-90
Top recalls
- minorElectrical System25V568000 · 104,854 vehicles
- minorElectrical System24V814000 · 80,915 vehicles
Ford Explorer
Top recalls
- criticalFuel System, Gasoline24V634000 · 24 vehicles
- highSeats26V451000 · 387,911 vehicles
- highEngine And Engine Cooling26V343000 · 1,536 vehicles
- highSeat Belts26V159000 · 561 vehicles
- highEngine And Engine Cooling26V122000 · 47,804 vehicles
- highVisibility25V730000 · 56,841 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Mazda CX-90 | Ford Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | PHEV, HEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | CX-90 4WD PHEV | Explorer RWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 25 | 24 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,100 | $2,600 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Mazda CX-90 or the 2025 Ford Explorer?
The Mazda CX-90 wins clearly, 93.4 to 81.3, on safety. The Ford Explorer is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Mazda CX-90 scores 93.4 and the 2025 Ford Explorer 81.3. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Mazda CX-90 or the 2025 Ford Explorer?
2025 Mazda CX-90: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 2 recalls. 2025 Ford Explorer: 5 NHTSA stars, grade F, 22 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.