Head-to-head
2026 Mazda CX-90 vs 2026 Toyota Sequoia
The Mazda CX-90 edges it, 92 to 89.6, on price, fuel & range. The Toyota Sequoia is ahead on performance and tech & comfort. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 3.3 and it flips.
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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…
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The 2026 Toyota Sequoia is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid large SUV with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Sequoia 2WD, is EPA-rated at …
Verdict · default weights
2026 Mazda CX-90
Slight edgeThe Mazda CX-90 edges it, 92 to 89.6, on price, fuel & range. The Toyota Sequoia is ahead on performance and tech & comfort. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 3.3 and it flips.
Price 2026 Mazda CX-90 leads by 39.4
Performance 2026 Toyota Sequoia leads by 35.1
Tech & comfort 2026 Toyota Sequoia leads by 6.5
| Category · weight | 2026 Toyota Sequoiaoverall 89.6 | 2026 Mazda CX-90overall 92 | |||||||||||||||
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| Pricew 4 | 60.6 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 94.9 | 97.9 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 97.1 | 93.3 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 98.5 | 89.7 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 64.9 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 93.5 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 89.6 | 92 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Toyota Sequoia: base trim SR5 2WD · Mazda CX-90: base trim 3.3 Turbo Select AWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the performance weight from 2 to 3.3 and the answer flips.
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 2026 Mazda CX-90 wins
- It starts $25,525 lower ($39,300 against $64,825 base MSRP).
- It lists 21 standard driver-assist features against 18.
- It is rated 26 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
Where the 2026 Toyota Sequoia answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (10 against 15 filed with NHTSA).
- It turns out 583 lb-ft of torque against 332.
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
- 8 seats.
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
55 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Toyota SequoiaSR5 2WD | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $64,825 | $39,300 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3,445 cc | 3,283 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | i-FORCE MAX 3.4-liter aluminum block V6 Hybrid, twin-turbochargers with water cooled intercoolers; 24-valve DOHC chain drive with Dual VVT-i | e-SKYACTIV G 3.3L Inline 6 Turbocharged |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | Electrically Controlled Fuel Injection |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 437 hp | 280 hp |
| Torque | 583 lb-ft | 332 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 21 mpg | 23 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | 25 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 24 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.31 | 3.692 |
| Transmission speeds | 10 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic | manual |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8.6 in | 8 in |
| Overall height | 74.5 in | 68.3 in |
| Overall length | 208 in | 201 in |
| Overall width | 79.6 in | 78.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 122 in | 123 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 86.9 cu-ft | 74.2 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 49 cu-ft | 40 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 22.3 cu-ft | 14.9 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 142 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 | 8 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.2 in | 39.7 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.4 in | 39.3 in |
| Third-row headroom | 35.6 in | 36.9 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.2 in | 41.7 in |
| Second-row legroom | 39.2 in | 39.4 in |
| Third-row legroom | 28.1 in | 30.4 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 5,620 lbs | 4,846 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 5,620 lbs | 4,846 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 7,350 lbs | 6,854 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1,730 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) | 20.1 ft | 38.1 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 353 mm | 328 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | Electric parking brake |
| Rear brake diameter | 345 mm | 350 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 19 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | alloy |
| Wheel width | — | 8.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P265/70R18 | 265/55 R19 M+S |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 22.5 gal | 18.5 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Safety Connect / Service Connect / Wi-Fi Connect | Mazda Connected Services |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 120 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 65 in | 59.2 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 61.8 in | 58.1 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 62.6 in | 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
153 features · differences first, then sharedSafety29 differ · 34 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 2WD | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go | — | std |
| 360° monitor with See-Through View and Trailer Hitch View | std | — |
| 8 total airbags, including driver and passenger side, knee and curtain airbags | std | — |
| 8 total airbags, including driver and passenger side, knee and curtain airbags | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning System | — | std |
| Lane-keep Assist | — | std |
| Rear View Monitor (dynamic guide lines) | std | — |
| Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Traction Control (TCS) and Trailer Stability Control | — | std |
| 8 total airbags, including driver and passenger side, knee and curtain airbags | std | — |
| Auto-hold Function | — | std |
| Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) and Trailer Merge Warning | std | — |
| Blind Spot Monitoring with Vehicle Exit Warning | — | std |
| Child-protector rear door locks (and power window lockout control) | std | — |
| Drive-Start Control (DSC) | std | — |
| Driver and front (active) passenger headrests | std | — |
| Driver Attention Alert | — | std |
| Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking | std | — |
| High Beam Control (HBC) | — | std |
| Hill Descent Control | — | std |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) includes lower anchors on all outboard second-row rear seats | 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 |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5 (TSS 2.5): Pre-Collision System w/Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert w/Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Road Sign Assist (RSA) | std | — |
| Engine immobilizer anti-theft system | — | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) | std | — |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | std | std |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) w/ Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) | std | std |
| Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Traction Control (TCS) and Trailer Stability Control | std | std |
| Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Traction Control (TCS) and Trailer Stability Control | std | std |
| Hill Launch Assist | std | std |
Infotainment12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 2WD | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Connect | std | — |
| 10.25" Full Color Center Display | — | std |
| 14-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia — 14-in. touchscreen with 8 speakers, wireless Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay® compatible, SiriusXM® with 3-month Platinum Plan trial subscription | opt | — |
| 8-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia — 8-in. touchscreen with 8 speakers, wireless Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay® compatible, SiriusXM® with 3-month Platinum Plan 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 |
| Safety Connect® — includes Emergency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Locator, Roadside Assistance and Automatic Collision Notification | std | — |
| USB Inputs - Center Console Type C x 4 (Front x 2 and Rear x 2) | — | std |
Convenience8 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 2WD | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 400W/120V rear-seat and cargo area AC power outlet | opt | — |
| Electronic locking fuel door | std | — |
| Front 12V auxiliary power outlet | std | — |
| Power Rear Liftgate with programmable height adjustment | — | std |
| Power windows with one-touch auto up/down and jam protection | std | — |
| Power Windows with one-touch auto up/down feature (4) | — | std |
| SR5 Premium Package – includes 14-in. Audio Multimedia, SofTex®-trimmed seats, power folding third row, hands-free power liftgate, 400W/120V rear-cabin and cargo-area AC power supply | opt | — |
| 12V power outlet | — | std |
| Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry & Start System | std | std |
Climate2 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 2WD | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Row AC vents | — | std |
| Rear-seat air vents | std | — |
| Air conditioning - automatic climate control operation with three zones | std | std |
Seating15 differ · 16 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 2WD | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd-row bench seats with 60/40 split fold-down reclining | — | std |
| Heated front seats with 3 level adjustments | std | — |
| 8-way power-adjustable driver's and front passenger seats with 2-way power-adjustable lumbar support | std | — |
| 3rd row seats - 3 seats (60/40 split fold-down) | — | std |
| 4-way manual front passenger seat | — | std |
| 60/40 split, reclining, fold-down, fold-up, tumble forward second-row seats with center armrests on outboard seats; adjustable headrests with one-touch access to third row | std | — |
| 8-way power adjustable driver's seat w/ power lumbar support (without memory) | — | std |
| 8-way power adjustable passenger seat | std | — |
| 8-way power-adjustable driver's and front passenger seats with 2-way power-adjustable lumbar support | std | — |
| Fabric-trimmed seats; 8-way power-adjustable driver and front passenger seats with 2-way power-adjustable lumbar support | std | — |
| Max Seating Capacity | — | std |
| Power fabric 60/40 split, sliding, reclining, fold-down third-row seating with adjustable headrests | std | — |
| Seat Material - Leatherette | — | std |
| SofTex®-trimmed 60/40 split, sliding power reclining fold-down third-row seats with adjustable headrests | opt | — |
| SofTex®-trimmed seats; 8-way power-adjustable driver's and front passenger seats with 2-way power-adjustable lumbar support | opt | — |
| 8-way power adjustable driver's seat w/ power lumbar support and 2-position memory | std | std |
Interior22 differ · 22 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 2WD | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Steering wheel - heated | opt | — |
| 12.3-in. digital meter with selectable gauge display screens and fuel economy, Driver Assist, vehicle/trip information, and warning message | std | — |
| 7-inch TFT LCD meter display | — | std |
| Aluminum sport pedals | opt | — |
| Digital display auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass and HomeLink® universal transceiver | opt | — |
| Fixed center console with gated shift lever, driving controls, four cup holders, and center storage bin | std | — |
| Front and rear assist grips | std | — |
| Front and rear LED maplights | std | — |
| Interior Mid Panel - Hard Black | — | std |
| Leather shift knob | std | — |
| Leather-trimmed manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel with phone, audio, display/infotainment, and Driver Assist controls | std | — |
| Overhead console with rear window control, sunglasses storage and Safety Connect® | std | — |
| Red TRD engine start button | opt | — |
| Soft-touch instrument panel, center console and door surfaces | std | — |
| Steering wheel - leather-wrapped w/ bright ring decoration | — | std |
| Thin-bezel auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal transceiver | std | — |
| TRD leather shift knob | opt | — |
| 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 |
Exterior39 differ · 41 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 2WD | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Power sunroof, sliding with one-touch open/close and interior sunshade | std | — |
| Side Mirrors - Automatic Power Folding & Auto Dimming | std | — |
| "i-FORCE MAX" hood badge | std | — |
| "SEQUOIA" rear door badge | std | — |
| 18-in. styled-alloy wheels | std | — |
| 19X8.5J inch aluminum alloy wheels with Silver Metallic Finish | — | std |
| 265/55 R19 tires w/ Alloy - Silver | — | std |
| Acoustic laminated windshield | std | — |
| Badging - AWD | — | std |
| Badging - Inline6 - Chrome | — | std |
| Black horizontal-bar grille with chrome surround | std | — |
| Black roof-mounted shark-fin antenna | std | — |
| Black, heated, power auto-dimming outside tow mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators (bsm), and power-folding and power-extend features | opt | — |
| Chrome "SEQUOIA" badge and "SR5" door badge, and gray-painted overfenders | std | — |
| Color-keyed door handles, satin black outside mirror caps and roof rails | std | — |
| Flip-up rear window with defogger and privacy glass | std | — |
| Front door handles with touch-sensor lock/unlock feature | std | — |
| Front Grill Mesh - Honeycomb - with Black Finish | — | std |
| Gloss black painted pillars | std | — |
| Headlights - LED with Auto-Leveling | — | std |
| Heated power auto-dimming outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators (BSM) and power-folding and reverse tilt-down features | std | — |
| LED fog lights | std | — |
| LED headlights with Daytime Running Lights (DRL), auto on/off feature, and manual leveling adjustment | std | — |
| LED taillights | std | — |
| LED taillights | — | std |
| LED Trailer Reverse Assist (TRA) light | opt | — |
| Power extending tow mirrors with convex spotter and work light | opt | — |
| Rear window defogger with timer | — | std |
| Roof Rails - aluminum with satin chrome finish | — | std |
| Side Mirrors - Memory & Tilt in Reverse | std | — |
| Signature Wing - Chrome | — | std |
| Single exhaust tip | std | — |
| Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers | std | — |
| Wheel arch Molding - Black | — | std |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain-Sensing, Variable-Intermittent | — | std |
| Privacy glass - rear side windows and rear liftgate glass | — | std |
| Front and rear mudguards | std | — |
| Rear Roof Spoiler - Body Color | — | std |
| Spare Tire Type - Temporary | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lamp | std | std |
| Side mirrors - driver and passenger heated | std | std |
Powertrain8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 2WD | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select AWD |
|---|---|---|
| i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive | — | std |
| Driver Mode Select (DMS) switch and dial | 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 SequoiaSR5 2WD | 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 |
Cargo5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 2WD | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 10-speed Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT[-i]), sequential shift mode, uphill/downhill shift logic, and TOW/HAUL driving modes | std | — |
| Multi-level adjustable cargo shelf system | std | — |
| Storage - cargo area storage boxes and under floor storage | — | std |
| Tow Technology Package – Digital display rearview mirror, Trailer Backup Guide with Straight Path Assist (SPA) | opt | — |
| 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 Sequoia
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints 10 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Steering (3), Unspecified (2), Seats (2)
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Mazda CX-90
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 0
Owner complaints 15 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (9), Unspecified (3), Steering (3)
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Toyota SequoiaSR5 2WD | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $64,825 (base trim) | $39,300 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $64,825 – $85,235 8 trims | $39,300 – $58,700 9 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV | PHEV, HEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Sequoia 2WD | CX-90 4WD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 22 | 26 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,050 | $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 Sequoia or the 2026 Mazda CX-90?
The Mazda CX-90 edges it, 92 to 89.6, on price, fuel & range. The Toyota Sequoia is ahead on performance and tech & comfort. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 3.3 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Mazda CX-90 scores 92 and the 2026 Toyota Sequoia 89.6. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2026 Toyota Sequoia or the 2026 Mazda CX-90?
The 2026 Mazda CX-90 starts lower — $39,300 against $64,825, a gap of $25,525 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Toyota Sequoia or the 2026 Mazda CX-90?
2026 Toyota Sequoia: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 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 Sequoia and the 2026 Mazda CX-90?
Where the 2026 Mazda CX-90 wins: it starts $25,525 lower ($39,300 against $64,825 base MSRP), lists 21 standard driver-assist features against 18, and is rated 26 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe). Where the 2026 Toyota Sequoia answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (10 against 15 filed with NHTSA) and turns out 583 lb-ft of torque against 332. What they share: a Safety Signal of 100 and 8 seats.