2025 Kia Telluride vs 2025 Mazda CX-90
The Mazda CX-90 wins clearly, 95.1 to 88.7, on safety. The Kia Telluride is ahead on fuel & range.
2025 Kia Telluride
The 2025 Kia Telluride is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Telluride FWD, is EPA-rated at 22…
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, 95.1 to 88.7, on safety. The Kia Telluride is ahead on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2025 Mazda CX-90overall 95.1 | 2025 Kia Tellurideoverall 88.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 94.6 | 96 |
| Safetyw 4 | 95.5 | 83.2 |
| 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 | 95.1 | 88.7 |
Mazda CX-90: model-level data · Kia Telluride: 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
Kia Telluride
Top recalls
- highSeats26V105000 · 85,515 vehicles
- highTires25V745000 · 45 vehicles
- highStructure25V494000 · 201,149 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Mazda CX-90 | Kia Telluride | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | PHEV, HEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | CX-90 4WD PHEV | Telluride FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 25 | 22 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,100 | $2,850 |
| 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 Kia Telluride?
The Mazda CX-90 wins clearly, 95.1 to 88.7, on safety. The Kia Telluride is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Mazda CX-90 scores 95.1 and the 2025 Kia Telluride 88.7. 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 Kia Telluride?
2025 Mazda CX-90: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 2 recalls. 2025 Kia Telluride: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 3 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.