2020 Mazda CX-9 vs 2020 Toyota Highlander in Wakefield, RI

The Mazda CX-9 and Toyota Highlander are both great family cars. Let's put these two full-size SUVs up against each other to see which is best for you.

Under the Hood

When you look under the hood, there's no question that Mazda outclasses Toyota. The CX-9 offers a standard 2.5-liter inline-four engine that delivers 227 horsepower backed up by 310 pound-feet of torque. These are impressive numbers. Toyota's Highlander, on the other hand, does the job, but its own inline-four only nets 185 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque.

If you're trailering, you'll definitely want to go with the CX-9, which offers 3,500 pounds of towing capacity. The Highlander gets only 1,500 pounds.

Cargo Space and Technology

When it comes to cargo space, the Mazda CX-9 again outclasses the Highlander. The base cargo space behind the third row of the CX-9 allows you to store 14.4 cubic feet of gear. The Highlander, by comparison, gives you only 13.8 cubic feet.

Technology sets the CX-9 apart as well. The Mazda CX-9 has available heated seats and GPS navigation at the base level, as well as standard blind-spot monitoring. This feature has earned this SUV a Top Safety Pick designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Toyota's SUV doesn't offer any of these features at the base trim level.

The Best Choice

The verdict is in: the 2020 Mazda CX-9 outclasses the 2020 Toyota Highlander. If you'd like to test drive this outstanding SUV yourself, head down to your local dealership today and ask to get behind the wheel for a test drive! If you'd like to test drive a Mazda CX-9, stop by Flood Mazda  or schedule one today!