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Ford Explorer vs Mazda CX-90
Compare Family SUVs with Third-Row Seating: How the New Ford Explorer Fares Against the Mazda CX-90
Is your family narrowing the search for a three-row SUV that can keep up with your active Long Island lifestyle? It's important to compare new SUVs from the mid-size class. Households across Nassau County can hop inside a new Ford Explorer at Hassett Ford. We've put together a comprehensive SUV comparison of the Ford Explorer and Mazda CX-90.
Before you explore our extensive new Ford Explorer inventory, take a minute to compare the pair of three-row SUVs, so you can have confidence in your decision. You'll find that there are several winning attributes about the Ford Explorer, one of America's longest-running SUVs.
Comparing
Size and Seating
Dimensions and Legroom
The Ford Explorer is wider and taller than the Mazda CX-90. Explorer SUVs have a width of 79 inches and a height of 70 inches, while the Mazda CX-90 is 68 inches tall and 78 inches wide. The dimensions of the Ford Explorer result in more interior space. The Ford Explorer has a total passenger volume of 150 cubic feet, topping the CX-90 by eight cubic feet.
Parents will appreciate the 43 inches of front-row legroom in the Explorer. There's under 42 inches of front-row legroom in the Mazda SUV, which has a tight third row, with only 30 inches of legroom. Ford Explorer SUVs have 32 inches of legroom for your crew to stretch out. The Mazda CX-90 (202 inches) stretches 202 inches, but the three inches of extra length makes it more difficult to park in tight spaces.
Seating and Cargo
A Mazda CX-90 seats up to eight passengers, and models with dual captain's chairs seat seven. The Ford Explorer offers more individualized comfort, with seating for six in models with second-row captain's chairs. The Ford Explorer seats up to seven travelers and offers exclusive PowerFold® third-row seats for convenient access to the abundant space within the cabin.
Choose the new Ford Explorer if you want more cargo space. The max cargo volume of 85.8 cubic feet for the Explorer tops the 74.2 cubic feet in the CX-90. Storage figures are 16 cubic feet for the Explorer and 15 cubic feet for the CX-90.
Engine, Fuel Capacity and Performance
Powertrains
Unlock the Ford Explorer for a more powerful SUV. A Mazda CX-90 generates 340 max horsepower - 60 fewer horsepower than the Explorer at 400 horsepower. The Ford Explorer also delivers 20 additional standard horsepower. The standard 2.3-liter EcoBoost® turbocharged four-cylinder engine in the Ford Explorer delivers 300 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. Mazda CX-90 models output 280 standard horsepower through a 3.3-liter turbo inline-six engine. Turbo S models are rated for 340 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. The Ford Explorer takes the performance crown by offering a more robust 3.0-liter EcoBoost® turbocharged V6 engine that churns out 400 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of torque.
Gas Mileage and Towing
Both SUVs earn 25 combined miles per gallon. The Ford Explorer returns 29 miles per gallon on the Long Island Expressway, while the CX-90 has a lower highway fuel economy of 28 miles per gallon. Each SUV has an 18-gallon fuel tank and a 5,000-pound towing capacity, but the Explorer has better off-road performance through an exclusive off-road model: the Tremor.
Ride Quality and Handling
Control and Noise
The Mazda CX-90 relies on Kinematic Posture Control to minimize vehicle body roll and enhance cornering for improved steering feel. The Ford Explorer features exclusive Active Noise Cancellation for a more serene ride. Another bonus is side-wind stabilization, which is designed to help keep your Ford Explorer on its path when facing high winds and strong gusts blowing on Long Island.
4WD vs. AWD
The Ford Explorer can be equipped with Intelligent 4WD, and the SUV's Terrain Management System™ offers six available drive modes for you to stay in control. The Mazda CX-90 features i-ACTIV AWD and flexible Mi-Drive technology but only offers four drive modes.
Comfort
The Ford Explorer has a premium interior to elevate your sense of comfort for a better ride. Your crew can relax with the leather seating surfaces, multicontour massaging and ventilated seats, and tri-zone electronic automatic temperature control. Nappa leather-trimmed seats come with the Mazda CX-90, which features a panoramic moonroof. The panoramic fixed-glass roof inside the Ford Explorer creates a vast glass canopy that lets in more sunlight.
Safety
Ford BlueCruise allows you to drive your Explorer hands-free on the Long Island Expressway. There's no comparable feature for the CX-90. Your Explorer is equipped with Ford Co-Pilot360® Assist+. Adaptive Cruise Control and BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Trailer Coverage are notable features. Mazda CX-90 models rely on i-Activsense® safety features. Blind Spot Monitoring and Blind Spot Assist are in the suite, but there's not trailer coverage for when you're towing.
Technology
Every new Explorer comes with a 13.2-inch center display and the Ford Digital Experience. Expect better connectivity with Google Maps and Google built-in. The CX-90 has the Mazda Connect™ Infotainment System, and the largest available display is 12.3 inches. The Ford Explorer offers a Bang & Olufsen® sound system with up to 14 speakers, while the Mazda CX-90 offers a Bose® sound system with only 12 speakers.
Verdict: The Ford Explorer Comes in First
The Ford Explorer earns major victory points in performance, tech, and interior space. Choose the new Ford Explorer for an SUV with more powerful engines, exclusive technology via the Ford Digital Experience and BlueCruise hands-free driving, and additional interior legroom. The Ford Explorer also has a lower starting price, making it a better family budgeting option among these new SUVs.
Test Drive a New Explorer Today at Hassett Ford - Your Trusted Long Island Ford Dealer
At Hassett Ford, the customer comes first. Contact us to schedule a test drive in the new Ford Explorer - the superior three-row SUV. Shop for new Ford SUVs in Wantagh along the Sunrise Hwy. As a leading Long Island Ford SUV dealer, we have an array of new Explorer SUVs in stock, and our team can guide you to the perfect family SUV. New Ford SUV specials often include deals on the Explorer. Come see how the award-winning Ford Explorer is changing the game for Long Island families.
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