Head-to-head
2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2025 Mazda CX-90
The Mazda CX-90 wins clearly, 96.1 to 73.6, on safety, tech & comfort, space & cargo. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on fuel & range and performance.
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2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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Verdict · default weights
2025 Mazda CX-90
Clear winThe Mazda CX-90 wins clearly, 96.1 to 73.6, on safety, tech & comfort, space & cargo. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on fuel & range and performance.
Safety 2025 Mazda CX-90 leads by 43.6
Tech & comfort 2025 Mazda CX-90 leads by 41.7
Space & cargo 2025 Mazda CX-90 leads by 16.3
| Category · weight | 2025 Mazda CX-90overall 96.1 | 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokeeoverall 73.6 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 91.9 | 97.3 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 95.4 | 51.8 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 83.7 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 94.2 | 94.6 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 58.3 | |||||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 96.1 | 73.6 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Jeep Grand Cherokee: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Mazda CX-90: base trim 3.3 Turbo Select Package AWD · Jeep Grand Cherokee: base trim Laredo FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 Mazda CX-90 wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (49 against 122 filed with NHTSA).
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (42 points against 24.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 89 against 58).
Where the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee answers
- It costs $400 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,900 against $3,300).
- It carries 138 hp per ton against 118.
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
53 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select Package AWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3,283 cc | 3,604 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | e-SKYACTIV G 3.3L Inline 6 Turbocharged | 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 variable-valve timing |
| Fuel injection system | Electrically Controlled Fuel Injection | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 280 hp | 293 hp |
| Torque | 332 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 24 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 25 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 28 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.692 | — |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission type | manual | automatic hybrid |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8 in | 8.4 in |
| Overall height | 68.2 in | 70.8 in |
| Overall length | 201 in | 194 in |
| Overall width | 78.5 in | 77.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 123 in | 117 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | — | 70.8 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 40 cu-ft | 37.7 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 14.9 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 142 cu-ft | 145 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.7 in | 39.9 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.3 in | 39.4 in |
| Third-row headroom | 36.9 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.7 in | 41.3 in |
| Second-row legroom | 39.4 in | 38.2 in |
| Third-row legroom | 30.4 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,735 lbs | 4,238 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,735 lbs | 4,238 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,854 lbs | 6,050 lbs |
| Payload capacity | — | 1,280 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Double-Wishbone | Multi-link independent, coil springs, gas-charged twin-tube coilover shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-Link | Multi-link, coil spring, twin tube shocks |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Rack and Pinion | Electric rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 38.1 ft | 38 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 328 mm | 354 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | vented disc |
| Parking brake type | Electric parking brake | Drum-in-hat |
| Rear brake diameter | 350 mm | 350 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc | vented disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | alloy | Painted cast aluminum |
| Wheel width | 8.5 in | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 265/55 R19 | 245/70R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.5 gal | 23 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Mazda Connected Services | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 59.2 in | 59.2 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 58.1 in | 58 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 53.3 in | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
152 features · differences first, then sharedSafety21 differ · 38 listed
| Feature | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select Package AWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Full-Speed Collision Warning with Active Braking and Pedestrian Detection | — | std |
| Full-Speed Collision Warning with Active Braking and Pedestrian Detection | — | std |
| Driver Attention Alert | std | — |
| Hill-descent Control (4x4 models only) | std | — |
| ParkSense rear park assist with reverse stop | — | std |
| Active Lane Management | — | std |
| Advanced Brake Assist | — | std |
| Auto-hold Function | std | — |
| Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) , Traction Control (TCS) and Trailer Stability Control | std | — |
| Electric Parking Brake (EPB) | std | — |
| Electric-park brake with safe hold | — | std |
| Kinematic Posture Control (KPC) | std | — |
| ParkView rear backup camera — includes ParkSense rear park assist system | — | std |
| Rain brake support | — | std |
| Ready Alert Braking | — | std |
| Rear Seat Alert | std | — |
| Rear View Monitor (static guide lines) | std | — |
| Roll Stability Control | std | — |
| Security alarm | — | std |
| Smart Brake Support (Automatic Emergency Braking) | std | — |
| Switch-activated electric park brake | — | std |
| Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | std | std |
| Rear Cross Path detection | std | std |
| Advanced multistage, driver and front passenger | std | std |
| Advanced side-curtain | std | std |
| Advanced supplemental front-seat side air bags | std | std |
| LaneSense Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist | std | std |
| LaneSense Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist | std | std |
| Child Seat Anchor System (LATCH) | std | std |
| Trailer-sway control | std | std |
| Auto high-beam headlamp control system | std | std |
| Blind-spot Monitoring | std | std |
| Driver's side inflatable knee bolster | std | std |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) — includes vehicle stability management system, Electronic Roll Mitigation, all-speed traction control, Brake Assist and four-channel antilock brake system | std | std |
| Four-wheel Antilock Brakes | std | std |
| Hill-start Assist | std | std |
| Sentry Key antitheft engine immobilizer | std | std |
| Tire-pressure monitoring | std | std |
Infotainment17 differ · 18 listed
| Feature | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select Package AWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| E911 automatic emergency notification | std | — |
| Remote Services: remote engine start / remote door lock / unlock / remote hazard light | std | — |
| Mazda Connect 4G LTE Wi-Fi powered by AT&T** | std | — |
| Remote Services: remote door lock / unlock / remote hazard light | std | — |
| 8-speaker sound system | std | — |
| Mazda Roadside Assistance | std | — |
| Navigation services: vehicle finder / send to car*** / map online update via Mazda Tool Box | std | — |
| 10.25" full-color center display | std | — |
| Android Auto™ integration (wired) | std | — |
| Apple CarPlay® integration (wired) | std | — |
| SiriusXM Satellite Radio (included with Lux Tech Group) | — | opt |
| Six speakers: two instrument panel-mounted with 2.5-in. tweeters, two front-door 6-in. by 9-in. full-range speakers and two rear-door 6.5-in. full-range speakers | — | std |
| Steering wheel-mounted audio, phone and cruise controls | std | — |
| Type A and Type C ports (six total) | — | std |
| Uconnect 5 — includes 8.4-in. digital touchscreen, AM/FM, Aux/USB, integrated voice command with Bluetooth, voice text reply, wireless Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay, HD radio, Amazon Alexa compatible, SiriusXM 360L, Firmware OTA and dual phone connectivity | — | std |
| USB - Type A x 4 (Front x 2 and Rear x 2) | std | — |
| Wireless charging pad (included in Lux Tech Group) | — | opt |
| Electronic paddle shifters | std | std |
Convenience11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select Package AWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry & Start System | std | — |
| Remote start system — control integrated into key fob, radio frequency system with 300-ft. range (included with Lux Tech Group) | — | opt |
| 115-volt auxiliary power outlet (packaged with Lux Tech Group) | — | opt |
| Front power windows with driver one-touch up/down, front-passenger one-touch down | — | std |
| Passive Entry — two-door, front driver and passenger | — | std |
| Power liftgate with programmable height feature (packaged with Lux Tech Group) | — | opt |
| Power Rear Liftgate with programmable height adjustment | std | — |
| Power second-row windows | — | std |
| Power Windows with one-touch auto up/down feature (4) | std | — |
| Manual | — | std |
| 12-volt, two auxiliary power outlets (front console and cargo area) | — | std |
Climate2 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select Package AWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Row AC vents | std | — |
| Premium air filtration system | — | std |
| Dual-zone automatic front temperature control with single-zone rear | std | std |
Seating9 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select Package AWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd-row bench seats with 60/40 split fold-down reclining | std | — |
| Heated front (included with Lux Tech Group) | std | opt |
| 2nd-row bench seats with easy slide and tilt rear-access mechanism | std | — |
| 3rd row seats - 3 seats (60/40 split fold-down) | std | — |
| 4-way manual front passenger seat | std | — |
| Cloth seats | — | std |
| Max Seating Capacity 8 passenger | std | — |
| Seat material - Leather (1st and 2nd row outboard seating positions) - Black or Greige | std | — |
| Second-row folding seats | — | std |
| Power eight-way driver and manual front-passenger with driver lumbar adjuster | std | std |
Interior22 differ · 23 listed
| Feature | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select Package AWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated (included with Lux Tech Group on Laredo models) | — | opt |
| 7-inch TFT LCD meter display | std | — |
| Engine Starter Ring - Bright (satin chrome Finish) | std | — |
| Full-color frameless 10.25-in. digital gauge cluster with customizable menus and memory | — | std |
| Full-length front-row floor console with two illuminated cup holders, two-tier armrest storage and front bin for storage of two wireless devices | — | std |
| Interior LED lighting with daytime/nighttime settings | — | std |
| Interior Mid Panel - Hard Black | std | — |
| IP Decoration panel - Silver | std | — |
| Leather Steering wheel with Bright ring decoration | std | — |
| Leather-wrapped with audio, speed, Electronic Vehicle Information Center, voice recognition and adaptive cruise control | std | — |
| Overhead front console with two LED map lamps, sunglasses storage bin, SOS emergency controls and power sunroof/sunshade controls (if equipped) | — | std |
| Room Lamp (F: w/ spot light, C: w/ spot light, R: w/o spot light) | std | — |
| Steering wheel — Techno-leather wrapped with audio, speed, Electronic Vehicle Information Center, voice recognition and adaptive cruise control | — | std |
| Storage - 2nd-row center console with armrest and storage for bench seats | std | — |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel/column, all manual | — | std |
| Steering wheel - Mechanical tilt & telescopic | std | — |
| Sun visors - dual covered vanity mirrors w/ illumination | std | — |
| Cargo area light | std | — |
| Floor mats - carpeted front, 2nd-row and 3rd-row | std | — |
| Storage - front seatback pockets (driver and passenger*) | std | — |
| Storage - overhead console with sunglasses holder | std | — |
| Trip computer - Odometer, Trip meter A & B | std | — |
| Rearview, day/night setting | std | std |
Exterior31 differ · 33 listed
| Feature | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select Package AWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Single-pane power with express open/close and comfort-stop features | — | opt |
| 19X8.5J inch aluminum alloy wheels with Silver Metallic Finish | std | — |
| 265/55 R19 tires | std | — |
| Automatic headlamps | — | std |
| Badging - AWD | std | — |
| Badging - Inline6 - Chrome | std | — |
| Bumper - Front and Rear lower color Black | std | — |
| Door handles — body color | — | std |
| Front Grille Mesh - Honeycomb - with Black Finish | std | — |
| Front wiper system — speed-sensitive, variable/intermittent | — | std |
| Front, rain-sensing automatic (included with Lux Tech Group) | std | opt |
| Fuel filler door — capless | — | std |
| Garnish (B pillar/C Pillar/Sail) Molding - Black | std | — |
| Headlights - Auto On/Off feature | std | — |
| Headlights - LED with Auto-Leveling | std | — |
| Liftgate spoiler — Gloss Black with LED center high-mounted stop lamp (CHMSL) | — | std |
| Rear wiper with fixed intermittent and continuous speeds and washer | — | std |
| Rhodium White Premium exterior color | opt | — |
| Roof rack — MIC black rails with bright stainless insert | — | std |
| Roof Rails - aluminum with satin chrome finish | std | — |
| Side Mirrors - body-color, [dual power remote with LED turn signal indicators] | std | — |
| Side Mirrors - driver and passenger heated | std | — |
| Signature Wing - Chrome | std | — |
| Single exhaust system | — | std |
| Wheel arch Molding - Black | std | — |
| Windshield wipers - rear intermittent with washer | std | — |
| Privacy glass - rear side windows and rear liftgate glass | std | — |
| Rear window defogger with timer | std | — |
| Brake light - center high-mount | std | — |
| Rear Roof Spoiler - Body Color | std | — |
| Spare Tire Type - Temporary | std | — |
| Premium LED reflector headlamps with integrated daytime running lamps (amber color) and LED taillamps | std | std |
| Premium LED reflector headlamps with integrated daytime running lamps (amber color) and LED taillamps | std | std |
Powertrain8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select Package AWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive | std | — |
| e-SKYACTIV® G 3.3L Inline 6 Turbocharged engine | std | — |
| i-Stop | std | — |
| M Hybrid Boost (48V Mild Hybrid) | std | — |
| Mazda intelligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive): Sports/Off Road | std | — |
| Off-Road Traction Assist | std | — |
| Quadra-Trac I full-time single-speed 4WD (4x4 models only) | — | std |
| Transmission, SKYACTIV®-Drive 8-Speed AT with manual-shift mode | std | — |
Chassis4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select Package AWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front Double Wishbone Suspension | std | — |
| Independent rear multi-link suspension with stabilizer bar | std | — |
| Normal duty suspension | — | std |
| Rear load-leveling (included with Trailer-tow Group) | — | opt |
Cargo4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select Package AWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Trailer-tow Group I — includes Class IV hitch receiver, four- and seven-pin wiring harness, rear load-leveling suspension and full-size spare tire | — | opt |
| Carpeted cargo area — includes storage tray and four cargo tie-down loops in floor, driver's side storage bin, 12-volt auxiliary power outlet | — | std |
| Storage - cargo area storage boxes and under floor storage | std | — |
| Towing Capacity up to 3,500 lbs. | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPMazda CX-90
Safety Signal 89 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 2
Owner complaints 49 · 2 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Forward Collision Avoidance (11), Unspecified (10), Engine (10)
Top recalls
- moderate Electrical System 25V568000 · 104,854 vehicles
- moderate Electrical System 24V814000 · 80,915 vehicles
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Safety Signal 58 F
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 5 · 2 critical · 1 filed unfixed
Owner complaints 122 · 14 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (47), Unspecified (33), Engine (32)
Park-outside advisory — open NHTSA recall with a consumer advisory.
Top recalls
- critical Engine 25V766000 · 117,904 vehicles · filed unfixed
- critical Electrical System 25V741000 · 320,068 vehicles
- high Air Bags 26V328000 · 419,035 vehicles
- high Electrical System 25V576000 · 91,787 vehicles
- moderate Tires 26V559000 · 201,975 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select Package AWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 9 trims | — 6 trims |
| Powertrains | PHEV, HEV | PHEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | CX-90 4WD PHEV | Grand Cherokee 4xe |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 25 | 23 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,300 | $2,900 |
| 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The Mazda CX-90 wins clearly, 96.1 to 73.6, on safety, tech & comfort, space & cargo. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on fuel & range and performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Mazda CX-90 scores 96.1 and the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 73.6. 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
2025 Mazda CX-90: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls. 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 5 NHTSA stars, grade F, 5 recalls (1 filed with no repair available). Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 Mazda CX-90 and the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Where the 2025 Mazda CX-90 wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (49 against 122 filed with NHTSA), lists more comfort and tech equipment (42 points against 24.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 89 against 58). Where the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee answers: it costs $400 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,900 against $3,300) and carries 138 hp per ton against 118. What they share: 5 NHTSA stars.