2026 Mazda CX-90 vs 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser
The Mazda CX-90 wins clearly, 95.8 to 77.2, on tech & comfort, price, safety. The Toyota Land Cruiser is ahead on performance.
2026 Mazda CX-90
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2026 Toyota Land Cruiser
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2026 Mazda CX-90
Clear winThe Mazda CX-90 wins clearly, 95.8 to 77.2, on tech & comfort, price, safety. The Toyota Land Cruiser is ahead on performance.
| Category · weight | 2026 Toyota Land Cruiseroverall 77.2 | 2026 Mazda CX-90overall 95.8 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 68.7 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 88.6 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 74.4 | 94.2 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 90.6 | 90.9 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 83.1 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 56.9 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 77.2 | 95.8 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Toyota Land Cruiser: base trim 1958 4WD · Mazda CX-90: base trim 3.3 Turbo Select AWD. 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 lists 21 standard driver-assist features against 0.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (29 points against 16.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It starts $17,900 lower ($39,300 against $57,200 base MSRP).
Where the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (8 against 15 filed with NHTSA).
- It turns out 465 lb-ft of torque against 332.
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 | Toyota Land Cruiser1958 4WD | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $57,200 | $39,300 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 2,393 cc | 3,283 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | i-FORCE MAX 2.4-liter 4-cylinder Hybrid Turbocharged DOHC 16-Valve D-4S Fuel Injection | e-SKYACTIV G 3.3L Inline 6 Turbocharged |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | Electrically Controlled Fuel Injection |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 326 hp | 280 hp |
| Torque | 465 lb-ft | 332 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 23 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 25 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 28 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.583 | 3.692 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission type | 8-speed AT | manual |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 8 in |
| Overall height | 76.1 in | 68.3 in |
| Overall length | 194 in | 201 in |
| Overall width | 77.9 in | 78.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 112 in | 123 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 82.2 cu-ft | 74.2 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 46.2 cu-ft | 40 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | — | 14.9 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 142 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 8 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.1 in | 39.7 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.4 in | 39.3 in |
| Third-row headroom | — | 36.9 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 43 in | 41.7 in |
| Second-row legroom | 36.7 in | 39.4 in |
| Third-row legroom | — | 30.4 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 5,038 lbs | 4,846 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 5,038 lbs | 4,846 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,725 lbs | 6,854 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent double-wishbone with stabilizer bar and twin-tube shock absorbers | Double-Wishbone |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link with coil springs and outboard-mounted twin-tube shock absorbers | Multi-Link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electronic Power Steering (EPS) power-assisted rack-and-pinion | Rack and Pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 20 ft | 38.1 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 315 mm | 328 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Electronic | Electric parking brake |
| Rear brake diameter | 312 mm | 350 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 19 in |
| Wheel material | alloy | alloy |
| Wheel width | — | 8.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 245/70R18 | 265/55 R19 M+S |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.9 gal | 18.5 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 91 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | Mazda Connected Services |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 58.8 in | 59.2 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 59.2 in | 58.1 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
99 features · differences first, then sharedSafety21 differ · 21 listed
| Feature | Toyota Land Cruiser1958 4WD | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) w/ Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) | — | std |
| Auto-hold Function | — | std |
| Blind Spot Monitoring with Vehicle Exit Warning | — | std |
| Driver Attention Alert | — | std |
| Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Traction Control (TCS) and Trailer Stability Control | — | std |
| Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Traction Control (TCS) and Trailer Stability Control | — | 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 |
| 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 |
Infotainment11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Toyota Land Cruiser1958 4WD | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 10.25" Full Color Center Display | — | std |
| 12.3-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with 14-speaker Premium JBL® Audio, wireless Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay® compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription | opt | — |
| 8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with 6-speaker audio system, wireless Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay® compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription | std | — |
| 8-speaker sound system | — | std |
| Alexa Built-In | — | std |
| Android Auto™ integration (wired) | — | std |
| Apple CarPlay™ integration (wired) | — | std |
| Mazda Connect 4G LTE Wi-Fi powered by AT&T | — | std |
| Paddle Shifters | — | std |
| Six USB ports | std | — |
| USB Inputs - Center Console Type C x 4 (Front x 2 and Rear x 2) | — | std |
Convenience5 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Toyota Land Cruiser1958 4WD | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2400W AC inverter | std | — |
| One center console-area 12V auxiliary power outlet and one rear cargo area 120V AC power outlet | std | — |
| Power door locks with shift-linked automatic lock/unlock feature | std | — |
| Power Rear Liftgate with programmable height adjustment | — | std |
| 12V power outlet | — | std |
| Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry & Start System | std | std |
| Power Windows with one-touch auto up/down feature (4) | std | std |
Climate1 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Toyota Land Cruiser1958 4WD | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Row AC vents | — | std |
| Air conditioning - automatic climate control operation with three zones | std | std |
Seating9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Toyota Land Cruiser1958 4WD | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Heated front seats with 3 level adjustments | 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 |
| Fabric-trimmed seats; 6-way manual-adjustable front driver's seat, 4-way manual-adjustable front passenger seat with seatback pocket | std | — |
| Max Seating Capacity | — | std |
| Seat Material - Leatherette | — | std |
Interior14 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Toyota Land Cruiser1958 4WD | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Rearview mirror - frameless, auto-dimming | std | — |
| 7-in. digital meter with selectable gauge display screens and fuel economy, Driver Assist, vehicle/trip information, and warning messages | std | — |
| 7-inch TFT LCD meter display | — | std |
| Eight cup and bottle holders | std | — |
| Interior Mid Panel - Hard Black | — | std |
| Leather-trimmed shift lever | std | — |
| Second-row and cargo-area LED illumination | std | — |
| Steering wheel - leather-wrapped w/ bright ring decoration | — | std |
| Manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel with TOYOTA badge | 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 · 23 listed
| Feature | Toyota Land Cruiser1958 4WD | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 18-in. dark gray metallic alloy wheels w/ 245/70R18 | 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 |
| Black "TOYOTA" heritage grille | std | — |
| Circular LED headlights | std | — |
| Front and rear frame-mounted tow hooks | std | — |
| Front Grill Mesh - Honeycomb - with Black Finish | — | std |
| Front LED integrated fog lights | std | — |
| Front skid plate with engine, transmission and transfer case protection | std | — |
| Headlights - LED with Auto-Leveling | — | std |
| LED taillights | — | std |
| Rear window defogger with timer | — | std |
| Roof Rails - aluminum with satin chrome finish | — | std |
| Side mirrors - driver and passenger heated | — | std |
| Signature Wing - Chrome | — | std |
| Wheel arch Molding - Black | — | std |
| Rear Roof Spoiler - Body Color | — | std |
| Spare Tire Type - Temporary | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lamp | std | std |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain-Sensing, Variable-Intermittent | std | std |
| Privacy glass - rear side windows and rear liftgate glass | std | std |
Powertrain7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Toyota Land Cruiser1958 4WD | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select AWD |
|---|---|---|
| i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive | — | std |
| e-SKYACTIV® G 3.3L Inline 6 Turbocharged engine | — | std |
| Electric Parking Brake (EPB) | — | std |
| M Hybrid Boost (48V Mild Hybrid) | — | std |
| Mazda intelligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive): Sports/Off Road | — | std |
| Off-Road Traction Assist | — | std |
| Transmission, SKYACTIV®-Drive 8-Speed AT with manual-shift mode | — | std |
Chassis3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Toyota Land Cruiser1958 4WD | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front Double Wishbone Suspension | — | std |
| Independent rear multi-link suspension with stabilizer bar | — | std |
| Kinematic Posture Control (KPC) | — | std |
Cargo2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Toyota Land Cruiser1958 4WD | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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, NCAPToyota Land Cruiser
Top recalls
- critical Fuel System, Gasoline 26V673000 · 105,794 vehicles
Mazda CX-90
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Toyota Land Cruiser1958 4WD | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $57,200 (base trim) | $39,300 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $57,200 – $62,445 2 trims | $39,300 – $58,700 9 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV | PHEV, HEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Land Cruiser | CX-90 4WD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 23 | 26 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,550 | $3,150 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | — |
| Roadside assistance | 2 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser or the 2026 Mazda CX-90?
The Mazda CX-90 wins clearly, 95.8 to 77.2, on tech & comfort, price, safety. The Toyota Land Cruiser is ahead on performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Mazda CX-90 scores 95.8 and the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser 77.2. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser or the 2026 Mazda CX-90?
The 2026 Mazda CX-90 starts lower — $39,300 against $57,200, a gap of $17,900 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser or the 2026 Mazda CX-90?
2026 Toyota Land Cruiser: 4 NHTSA stars, grade B, 1 recall. 2026 Mazda CX-90: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 0 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 Toyota Land Cruiser and the 2026 Mazda CX-90?
Where the 2026 Mazda CX-90 wins: it lists 21 standard driver-assist features against 0, lists more comfort and tech equipment (29 points against 16.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and starts $17,900 lower ($39,300 against $57,200 base MSRP). Where the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (8 against 15 filed with NHTSA) and turns out 465 lb-ft of torque against 332.