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2026 Mazda CX-90 vs 2026 Honda Pilot

Price, size, cabin, cargo, towing, safety and ownership side by side. Every value comes from the cited sources in each model-year profile, and gaps stay labeled instead of guessed.

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Key differences

Where the published numbers differ

No overall winner: each line is one source-backed figure. Decide which ones matter for how you will use the SUV.

ACX-90 has

  • Starting pricelower starting price by $3,095

BPilot has

  • Maximum cargomore maximum cargo by 38.5 cu ft

=Same figure

None of the compared fields are identical.

Head-to-head

The numbers, side by side

Bars share one scale starting at zero, so small real differences are not exaggerated. Where a profile lists several figures, the highest published one is used.

CX-90Pilot
Starting price2026 Mazda CX-90: lower starting price by $3,095
$39,300
$42,395
Cargo behind rear seatVaries by trim or option; compare the exact configuration
14.9-15.9 cu ft
18.6 cu ft standard
Maximum cargo2026 Honda Pilot: more maximum cargo by 38.5 cu ft
74.2-75.2 cu ft
Up to 113.7 cu ft

Decision snapshot

Six buyer questions, without an overall winner.

Each card compares one documented criterion. A lead is shown only when both source-backed values use a compatible measurement; otherwise the raw facts stay visible and the criterion stays unresolved.

Starting priceStarting MSRP
ACX-90$39,300Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
BPilot$42,395Manufacturer-published U.S. specification

2026 Mazda CX-90 has lower published starting MSRP by $3,095.

EfficiencyGas / base fuel economy
ACX-90Not verifiedNo source-backed value in this profile
BPilotTrim/drivetrain-specificUse Honda 2026 EPA table

The current profiles do not provide two normalized values that can be compared safely.

Maximum cargoMaximum cargo volume
ACX-9074.2-75.2 cu ftConfiguration dependent
BPilotUp to 113.7 cu ftHonda maximum method

2026 Honda Pilot has more published maximum cargo volume by 38.5 cu ft.

Rear-seat roomComparable field unavailable
ACX-90Not verifiedNo source-backed value in this profile
BPilotNot verifiedNo source-backed value in this profile

No directly comparable source-backed field is available for this pair.

Maximum towingMaximum towing
ACX-905,000 lbProperly equipped inline-six
BPilotNot verifiedNo source-backed value in this profile

The current profiles do not provide two normalized values that can be compared safely.

Basic warrantyNew-vehicle / basic warranty
ACX-90Verify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service date
BPilotVerify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service date

The current profiles do not provide two normalized values that can be compared safely.

Table view

At a glance

Key specifications

3 of 7 differ
Research fieldA2026 Mazda CX-90B2026 Honda Pilot
Starting MSRPDifferent$39,300Manufacturer-published U.S. specification$42,395Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
Primary engine / systemDifferent3.3L turbo inline-sixManufacturer-published U.S. specification3.5L DOHC V6Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
DrivetrainData gapi-ACTIV AWD standardManufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Seating7 or 8Second-row layout dependent7 or 8Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
Maximum cargoDifferent74.2-75.2 cu ftConfiguration dependentUp to 113.7 cu ftHonda maximum method
Maximum towingData gap5,000 lbProperly equipped inline-six—No source-backed value verified yet
Primary outputData gap—No source-backed value verified yet285 hp / 262 lb-ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Price & trims

Pricing and trim lineup

4 of 4 differ
Research fieldA2026 Mazda CX-90B2026 Honda Pilot
Starting MSRPDifferent$39,300Manufacturer-published U.S. specification$42,395Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
Entry trimDifferent3.3 Turbo · From $39,300280-hp inline-sixSport · $42,395V6
Highest listed trimDifferent3.3 Turbo · From $39,300280-hp inline-sixSport · $42,395V6
Trim lineupDifferent3.3 Turbo · Turbo S · PHEV3 researched trimsSport · EX-L · TrailSport · Touring / Elite4 researched trims

Performance

Engine, output and drivetrain

2 of 5 differ
Research fieldA2026 Mazda CX-90B2026 Honda Pilot
Engine / primary systemDifferent3.3L turbo inline-sixManufacturer-published U.S. specification3.5L DOHC V6Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
Primary outputDifferent280 hpManufacturer-published U.S. specification285 hp / 262 lb-ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification
DrivetrainData gapi-ACTIV AWD standardManufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
TransmissionData gap—No source-backed value verified yet10-speed automaticManufacturer-published U.S. specification
All-wheel driveData gap—No source-backed value verified yeti-VTM4 available or standard by trimManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Fuel & efficiency

Fuel and efficiency details

0 of 1 differ
Research fieldA2026 Mazda CX-90B2026 Honda Pilot
Gas / base fuel economyData gap—No source-backed value verified yetTrim/drivetrain-specificUse Honda 2026 EPA table

Size & footprint

Exterior dimensions

0 of 5 differ
Research fieldA2026 Mazda CX-90B2026 Honda Pilot
WheelbaseData gap—No source-backed value verified yet113.8 inHonda newsroom 2026 Pilot specifications
Overall lengthData gap—No source-backed value verified yet200.1 in; 200.4 in TrailSportHonda newsroom 2026 Pilot specifications
Overall widthData gap—No source-backed value verified yet78.5 inHonda newsroom 2026 Pilot specifications
Overall heightData gap—No source-backed value verified yet70.9-72.0 inHonda newsroom 2026 Pilot specifications
Ground clearanceData gap—No source-backed value verified yet7.3 in; 8.3 in TrailSportHonda newsroom 2026 Pilot specifications

Cabin

Interior space and seating

0 of 1 differ
Research fieldA2026 Mazda CX-90B2026 Honda Pilot
Seating7 or 8Second-row layout dependent7 or 8Manufacturer-published U.S. specification

Cargo

Cargo space and practical measurements

2 of 2 differ
Research fieldA2026 Mazda CX-90B2026 Honda Pilot
Cargo behind rear seatDifferent14.9-15.9 cu ftConfiguration dependent18.6 cu ft standardManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Maximum cargo volumeDifferent74.2-75.2 cu ftConfiguration dependentUp to 113.7 cu ftHonda maximum method

Utility

Towing, seating and capability

2 of 3 differ
Research fieldA2026 Mazda CX-90B2026 Honda Pilot
Maximum towingData gap5,000 lbProperly equipped inline-six—No source-backed value verified yet
All-wheel driveDifferenti-ACTIV AWD standardManufacturer-published U.S. specificationi-VTM4 available or standard by trimManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Maximum cargoDifferent74.2-75.2 cu ftConfiguration dependentUp to 113.7 cu ftHonda maximum method

Ownership

Warranty and service planning

0 of 1 differ
Research fieldA2026 Mazda CX-90B2026 Honda Pilot
New-vehicle / basic warrantyVerify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service dateVerify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service date

Safety systems

Driver-assistance equipment and context

A2026 Mazda

CX-90

Driver-assistance equipment is kept separate from crash ratings. Check the exact 2026 model on IIHS and NHTSA before relying on a rating or award.

  • Automatic emergency braking / forward-collision features
  • Lane-support features
  • Blind-spot systems where equipped
  • Check trim for available advanced driver assistance
B2026 Honda

Pilot

Driver-assistance equipment is kept separate from crash ratings. Check the exact 2026 model on IIHS and NHTSA before relying on a rating or award.

  • Automatic emergency braking / forward-collision features
  • Lane-support features
  • Blind-spot systems where equipped
  • Check trim for available advanced driver assistance

Cabin technology

Infotainment, connectivity and convenience

A2026 Mazda

CX-90

  • Infotainment and phone integration vary by trim.
  • Camera, parking and premium-audio features vary by equipment.
  • Connected-services availability and trial periods can change.
B2026 Honda

Pilot

  • Infotainment and phone integration vary by trim.
  • Camera, parking and premium-audio features vary by equipment.
  • Connected-services availability and trial periods can change.

Evidence ledger

Source links and research freshness

Buying context

What to check before choosing a trim

A2026 Mazda

CX-90

  1. Cargo volume varies with the third-row seating configuration.
  2. The PHEV needs separate charging and gasoline-use calculations.
  3. Standard AWD should be compared with AWD rivals.
Research caveat

Use the exact trim, drivetrain, roof equipment and powertrain when a number is configuration-sensitive. Cargo volume does not prove that a rigid item fits through the hatch; measure the exact vehicle for close-fit use cases.

Updated 2026-09-232 research sources
B2026 Honda

Pilot

  1. Honda publishes standard and maximum cargo methods; keep the labels attached.
  2. The removable center seat changes second-row flexibility.
  3. AWD is required for the 5,000-pound maximum tow rating.
Research caveat

Use the exact trim, drivetrain, roof equipment and powertrain when a number is configuration-sensitive. Cargo volume does not prove that a rigid item fits through the hatch; measure the exact vehicle for close-fit use cases.

Updated 2026-09-233 research sources

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