2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2026 Mazda CX-90
The Mazda CX-90 wins clearly, 98 to 60.1, on tech & comfort, safety, space & cargo. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on fuel & range and performance.
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and gas large SUV with 9 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Grand Ch…
2026 Mazda CX-90
The 2026 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, is…
2026 Mazda CX-90
Clear winThe Mazda CX-90 wins clearly, 98 to 60.1, on tech & comfort, safety, space & cargo. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on fuel & range and performance.
| Category · weight | 2026 Mazda CX-90overall 98 | 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokeeoverall 60.1 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 94.7 | 96.2 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 45 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 86.6 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 93.7 | 94.6 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 3.4 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 98 | 60.1 | |||||||||||||||
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 AWD · Jeep Grand Cherokee: base trim Laredo 2WD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2026 Mazda CX-90 wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (15 against 59 filed with NHTSA).
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (29 points against 1 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It lists 21 standard driver-assist features against 9.
Where the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee answers
- It carries 138 hp per ton against 116.
- It costs $250 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,900 against $3,150).
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
54 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select AWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $39,300 | — |
| 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, 60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled |
| 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) | 23 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 25 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 28 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.692 | 3.45:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission type | manual | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8 in | 8.4 in |
| Overall height | 68.3 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 | 74.2 cu-ft | 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) | 4,846 lbs | 4,238 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,846 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 front suspension, coil springs, gas-charged, twin-tube coilover shock absorbers, all-aluminum arms and knuckles |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-Link | Multi-link rear suspension, coil spring, twin tube shocks, all-aluminum arms and knuckles |
| 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 M+S | 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
95 features · differences first, then sharedSafety25 differ · 28 listed
| Feature | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select AWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go | std | — |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning System | std | — |
| Lane-keep Assist | std | — |
| Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Traction Control (TCS) and Trailer Stability Control | std | — |
| Active Driving Assist (hands-free, optional) | — | opt |
| Active Lane Management | — | std |
| Auto-hold Function | std | — |
| Automatic Emergency Braking | — | std |
| Blind Spot Monitoring with Vehicle Exit Warning | std | — |
| Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection | — | std |
| Brake Assist | — | std |
| Driver Attention Alert | std | — |
| High Beam Control (HBC) | std | — |
| Hill Descent Control | std | — |
| Hill Launch Assist | std | — |
| LATCH system - rear seat (2nd row) child safety seat lower anchors & upper tethers | std | — |
| LATCH system - rear seat (3rd row) child safety anchor top upper tethers | std | — |
| Parking Brake Type: Drum-in-hat | — | std |
| Rear Park Assist | — | std |
| Rear Seat Alert | std | — |
| Rear View Monitor (static guide lines) | std | — |
| Roll Stability Control | std | — |
| Smart Brake Support (Automatic Emergency Braking) | std | — |
| Engine immobilizer anti-theft system | std | — |
| All-speed Traction Control | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control | std | std |
| Four-wheel Antilock Brakes | std | std |
Infotainment10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select AWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 10.25-inch passenger infotainment display (optional, class-exclusive) | — | opt |
| 10.25" Full Color Center Display | std | — |
| 8-speaker sound system | std | — |
| Alexa Built-In | std | — |
| Android Auto™ integration (wired) | std | — |
| Apple CarPlay™ integration (wired) | std | — |
| Fam Cam rear-facing camera (optional) | — | opt |
| Mazda Connect 4G LTE Wi-Fi powered by AT&T | std | — |
| Paddle Shifters | std | — |
| USB Inputs - Center Console Type C x 4 (Front x 2 and Rear x 2) | std | — |
Convenience4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select AWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry & Start System | std | — |
| Power Rear Liftgate with programmable height adjustment | std | — |
| Power Windows with one-touch auto up/down feature (4) | std | — |
| 12V power outlet | std | — |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select AWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning - automatic climate control operation with three zones | std | — |
| 3rd Row AC vents | std | — |
Seating7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select AWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd-row bench seats with 60/40 split fold-down reclining | std | — |
| 8-way power adjustable driver's seat w/ power lumbar support and 2-position memory | std | — |
| 3rd row seats - 3 seats (60/40 split fold-down) | std | — |
| 4-way manual front passenger seat | std | — |
| 8-way power adjustable driver's seat w/ power lumbar support (without memory) | std | — |
| Max Seating Capacity | std | — |
| Seat Material - Leatherette | std | — |
Interior8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select AWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 7-inch TFT LCD meter display | std | — |
| Interior Mid Panel - Hard Black | std | — |
| Steering wheel - leather-wrapped w/ bright ring decoration | std | — |
| Rearview mirror - manual day/night | std | — |
| Sun visors - dual covered vanity mirrors w/ illumination | std | — |
| Floor mats - carpeted front, 2nd-row and 3rd-row | std | — |
| Storage - overhead console with sunglasses holder | std | — |
| Trip computer - Odometer, Trip meter A & B | std | — |
Exterior20 differ · 20 listed
| Feature | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select AWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 17-inch Painted cast aluminum wheels in Fine Silver (Laredo) | — | std |
| 18-inch wheels (new, standard on base Laredo) | — | std |
| 19X8.5J inch aluminum alloy wheels with Silver Metallic Finish | std | — |
| 265/55 R19 tires w/ Alloy - Silver | std | — |
| Badging - AWD | std | — |
| Badging - Inline6 - Chrome | std | — |
| Front Grill Mesh - Honeycomb - with Black Finish | std | — |
| Headlights - LED with Auto-Leveling | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lamp | std | — |
| LED taillights | std | — |
| Rear window defogger with timer | std | — |
| Roof Rails - aluminum with satin chrome finish | std | — |
| Seven-slot grille (updated design) | — | std |
| Side mirrors - driver and passenger heated | std | — |
| Signature Wing - Chrome | std | — |
| Wheel arch Molding - Black | std | — |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain-Sensing, Variable-Intermittent | std | — |
| Privacy glass - rear side windows and rear liftgate glass | std | — |
| Rear Roof Spoiler - Body Color | std | — |
| Spare Tire Type - Temporary | std | — |
Powertrain10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select AWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive | std | — |
| 3.6-Liter Pentastar V-6 Engine (293 hp @ 6,400 rpm, 260 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm) | — | std |
| e-SKYACTIV® G 3.3L Inline 6 Turbocharged engine | std | — |
| Electric Parking Brake (EPB) | std | — |
| Electronic Limited Slip Differential (rear axle, optional) | — | opt |
| M Hybrid Boost (48V Mild Hybrid) | std | — |
| Mazda intelligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive): Sports/Off Road | std | — |
| Off-Road Traction Assist | std | — |
| TorqueFlite 8HP70 8-Speed Automatic Transmission | — | std |
| Transmission, SKYACTIV®-Drive 8-Speed AT with manual-shift mode | std | — |
Chassis3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select AWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Front Double Wishbone Suspension | std | — |
| Independent rear multi-link suspension with stabilizer bar | std | — |
| Kinematic Posture Control (KPC) | std | — |
Cargo3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select AWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Storage - cargo area storage boxes and under floor storage | std | — |
| Towing Capacity up to 3,500 lbs. | std | — |
| Trailer Towing: Max 6,200 lbs (2WD/4WD, axle ratio 3.45) | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPMazda CX-90
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Top recalls
- 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
- moderate Visibility 26V529000 · 81 vehicles
- minor Back Over Prevention 26V531000 · 844,028 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select AWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39,300 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $39,300 – $58,700 9 trims | — 11 trims |
| Powertrains | PHEV, HEV | PHEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | CX-90 4WD | Grand Cherokee 4xe |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 26 | 23 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,150 | $2,900 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Mazda CX-90 or the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The Mazda CX-90 wins clearly, 98 to 60.1, on tech & comfort, safety, space & cargo. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on fuel & range and performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Mazda CX-90 scores 98 and the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee 60.1. 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 2026 Mazda CX-90 or the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
2026 Mazda CX-90: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 0 recalls. 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 5 NHTSA stars, grade D, 6 recalls. 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 2026 Mazda CX-90 and the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Where the 2026 Mazda CX-90 wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (15 against 59 filed with NHTSA), lists more comfort and tech equipment (29 points against 1 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and lists 21 standard driver-assist features against 9. Where the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee answers: it carries 138 hp per ton against 116 and costs $250 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,900 against $3,150). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars.