Sep 26, 2025

Your  Mazda dealership has some of the most impressive high-powered premium SUVs on the road. When it comes to the midsize CX-70 and the three-row CX-90, drivers will need to consider gas mileage, cargo space, and standard features to find their perfect model.

Compare Mazda’s Two Largest SUVs to Find Your Perfect Fit2025 Mazda CX-70 | Panama City, FL

The five-passenger CX-70 has a dedicated cargo volume of 39.6 cubic feet. This amount of space is ideal for taking medium and large-sized luggage to the airport, hauling large recreational gear to away games, and large coolers for road trips. When the second-row seats are folded, the maximum cargo capacity is 75.3 cubic feet.

The larger CX-90 can seat eight passengers with three rows of seating. This model has 14.9 cubic feet of cargo space with all seats upright, which is perfect for groceries and everyday errands. Folding the third-row seats increases the cargo space to 40 cubic feet, while folding both rear rows provides a maximum cargo capacity of 74.2 cubic feet.

Performance

The CX-90 is powered by a 3.3-liter intercooled turbocharged I6 motor that provides 280 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque. An eight-speed automatic transmission with a manual shift mode and a full-time all-wheel driveline. The CX-90 is rated to haul up to 3,500 lbs.

The CX-70 is equipped with a 3.3-liter turbocharged mild hybrid engine with the same output, towing capacity, and transmission. A rear-biased i-ACTIV all-wheel drivetrain is standard. This model gets 24 MPG in the city and 28 MPG on the highway.

Exterior

The CX-70 comes with rain-sensing windshield wipers and an intermittent rear wiper/washer system to optimize front and rear road view in heavy downpours. This model has high beam headlight control with automatic on/off LED headlights, LED daytime running lights, and LED combination taillights. The heated side mirrors are power-adjustable with LED turn signals for added on-road safety.

The CX-90 has a fixed rear window wiper and defroster system to clear away in-cabin window fog in a jiffy. This model comes with a power rear liftgate for fast cargo access, manual-folding side mirrors to prevent damage when you park on the street, and 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels.

Interior

The CX-90 cabin is equipped with a 10.25-inch central display that supports wired smartphone integration, hands-free Bluetooth phone features, and voice command technology. An eight-speaker audio system is standard.

The CX-70 has similar connectivity options, but the infotainment system is housed in a 12.3-inch central touchscreen. Pandora Internet Radio is integrated into the Mazda Connect infotainment system for a variety of genre-curated stations.

The core difference between the CX-70 and the CX-90 is seating capacity and cargo volume. If you know which model is best for your lifestyle, contact John Lee Mazda in Panama City, FL to reserve your Mazda today.