Toyota Highlander Hybrid vs Mazda CX-50
Overview | |
MSRP$40,620 | MSRP$30,300 |
Listings313 | Listings290 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews5.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUV’s popularity is understandable, given the midsize, three-row crossover's impressive fuel economy rating. However, generally speaking, the 2023 Toyota Highlander is not what it should be, and specifically, the Highlander Hybrid doesn’t meet efficiency expectations. Unfortunately, this Toyota faces few rivals. But the Kia Sorento Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models are worthy alternatives. | |
Reviews SummaryNow in its second model year, the 2024 Mazda CX-50 sits on the more rugged end of the compact crossover SUV spectrum. It’s close in size to the Mazda CX-5, but is aimed at more outdoorsy customers. Those customers have plenty of other choices, though, including popular and well-established nameplates like the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Kia Sportage, Subaru Forester, and Toyota RAV4. The CX-50 doesn’t offend, but it doesn’t charm either. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 243 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine2.5L 187 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower187 hp @ 6000 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity1.9 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City36 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway35 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 243 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name2.5L 187 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower187 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity1.9 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City36 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway35 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.0 cu ft | Cargo Space31.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight4330 lbs | Curb Weight3706 lbs |
Height68.1 in | Height63.5 in |
Length194.9 in | Length185.8 in |
Width76.0 in | Width80.8 in |
Wheelbase112.2 in | Wheelbase110.8 in |
Maximum Payload1495 lbs | Maximum Payload1142 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $40,620 | $30,300 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 5.7 out of 10Read full review | 6.8 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUV’s popularity is understandable, given the midsize, three-row crossover's impressive fuel economy rating. However, generally speaking, the 2023 Toyota Highlander is not what it should be, and specifically, the Highlander Hybrid doesn’t meet efficiency expectations. Unfortunately, this Toyota faces few rivals. But the Kia Sorento Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models are worthy alternatives. | Now in its second model year, the 2024 Mazda CX-50 sits on the more rugged end of the compact crossover SUV spectrum. It’s close in size to the Mazda CX-5, but is aimed at more outdoorsy customers. Those customers have plenty of other choices, though, including popular and well-established nameplates like the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Kia Sportage, Subaru Forester, and Toyota RAV4. The CX-50 doesn’t offend, but it doesn’t charm either. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 243 hp I4 Hybrid | 2.5L 187 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Horsepower | 187 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 1.9 kWh | |
MPG City | 36 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 35 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 243 hp I4 Hybrid | 2.5L 187 hp I4 |
Torque | 186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 187 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 1.9 kWh | |
MPG City | 36 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 35 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.0 cu ft | 31.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4330 lbs | 3706 lbs |
Height | 68.1 in | 63.5 in |
Length | 194.9 in | 185.8 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 80.8 in |
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 110.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 1495 lbs | 1142 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 2000 lbs |

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