2021 head-to-head · Small SUV
2021 Mazda CX-9 vs Toyota Highlander
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2021 Mazda CX-9 (24 MPG) costs about $1,938 a year to fuel and the 2021 Toyota Highlander (24 MPG) about $1,938.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Mazda CX-9
- Toyota Highlander
Side by side
| Mazda CX-9 | Toyota Highlander | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,938 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,938 |
| 24 MPG | Combined efficiency | 24 MPG |
| 22 MPG | City | 21 MPG |
| 28 MPG | Highway | 29 MPG |
| 363 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 372 g/mi |
| 5/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 5/10 |
| Gas | Powertrain | Gas |
| Regular gasoline | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | Engine / motor | 3.5L 6-cyl |
| 6-speed automatic | Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| FWD | Drivetrain | FWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Mazda CX-9 vs Toyota Highlander across model years
- Mazda CX-9
- Toyota Highlander
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Among 92 2021 small SUVs, the Mazda CX-9 ranks 55th and the Toyota Highlander 53rd for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2021 Mazda CX-9 vs. the Toyota Highlander per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, about $1,938 for the Mazda CX-9 and $1,938 for the Toyota Highlander.
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