2025 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque vs 2025 Mazda CX-90

$49,900 · Crossover

$38,045 · Crossover

Comparison Overview

The 2025 Range Rover Evoque captivates with its sleek, compact design and premium badge appeal, offering 246 hp in a nimble 172.1-inch package, making urban maneuvering divine. Conversely, the 2025 Mazda CX-90 slams the door on the Evoque in sheer capability, packing a formidable 280 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque from its standard engine, asserting dominance through raw output. While the Evoque demands premium fuel for its 22 MPG combined rating, the larger CX-90 manages a slightly better 25 MPG combined running on regular unleaded. This disparity continues in size, with the CX-90 stretching over 28 inches longer than the Evoque, although the Evoque nets slightly more cargo room at 21.6 cubic feet compared to the CX-90's 14.9 cubic feet. The staggering $11,855 MSRP difference highlights this battle between compact luxury expression and robust three-row utility.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

The Evoque's shorter length of 172.1 inches makes it significantly easier to navigate and park in dense urban commuting environments.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2025 Mazda CX-90

Although its stated cargo is smaller (14.9 cu ft), the CX-90 is substantially larger overall and offers more accessible power for hauling passengers and gear.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2025 Mazda CX-90

The CX-90 generates 280 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque, providing a significant performance advantage over the Evoque's 246 hp and 269 lb-ft.

💰 Best Value

2025 Mazda CX-90

The CX-90 offers superior horsepower and efficiency for $11,855 less than the Evoque's starting MSRP of $49,900.

Choose the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque if...

You prioritize the prestige and design cachet associated with the Range Rover badge.
Your driving is primarily urban, benefiting from the Evoque's more compact dimensions.
You prefer slightly better dedicated cargo space at 21.6 cubic feet within a smaller footprint.

Choose the Mazda CX-90 if...

You demand immediate, muscular performance reflected in 332 lb-ft of torque.
You need to adhere to a stricter budget, saving $11,855 upfront.
You are looking for better fuel economy while using less expensive regular unleaded fuel (25 MPG combined).

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Land Rover Range Rover Evoque	Mazda CX-90
Length	172.1"	200.8"
Width	-	78.5"
Height	64.9"	68.2"
Wheelbase	105.6"	122.8"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	Land Rover	Mazda
Blind Spot Monitor	✓	✓
Lane Keeping Assist System	✓	✓
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	✓	✓
Driver Attention Alert	✓	✓
Pre-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Front Head Airbags	✓	✓
Rear Head Airbags	✓	✓
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation	✓	✓
Electronic Stability Control	✓	✓
Traction Control System	✓	✓
LATCH System	✓	✓
Rear Door Child Safety Locks	✓	✓
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Rear Solid Disc Brakes	✓	—
Brake Preparation System	✓	✓
Brake Assist	✓	—
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	✓	✓
LED Headlights	✓	✓
Self-Leveling Headlights	✓	✓
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Front Fog Lights	✓	—
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	✓	✓
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Headrests	3	3
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	—
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning	—	✓
Post-Collision Safety System	—	✓
Third Row Head Airbags	—	✓
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes	—	✓
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	—	✓

Engine

Feature	Land Rover	Mazda
Base Engine Displacement	2.0 L	3.3 L
Number of Cylinders	inline 4	inline 6
Base Engine Type	gas	mild hybrid
Horsepower	246 hp @ 5500 rpm	280 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque	269 lb-ft @ 1300 rpm	332 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm
Number of Valves	16	24
Camshaft Type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓

Drive Train

Feature	Land Rover	Mazda
Transmission Type	9-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain Type	all wheel drive	all wheel drive
Hill Descent Control	✓	✓
Center Differential Type	—	Limited Slip

Fuel

Feature	Land Rover	Mazda
Fuel Type	premium unleaded (recommended)	regular unleaded
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	20/27 MPG	24/28 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	22 MPG	25 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	354.0/477.9 mi.	444.0/518.0 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	17.7 gal.	18.5 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	Land Rover	Mazda
Push Button Start	✓	✓
Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	✓	—
Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Electric Power Steering	✓	✓
Rear View Camera	✓	✓
Front Parking Sensors	✓	—
Rear Parking Sensors	✓	—
Wireless Charging Pad	✓	—
Adaptive Cruise Control	✓	✓
Universal Remote Transmitter	✓	—
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Rear Cupholders	✓	✓
Front Door Pockets	✓	✓
Rear Door Pockets	✓	✓
Overhead Console with Storage	✓	✓
Front Seatback Storage	✓	✓
Leather Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Heated Steering Wheel	✓	—
Dual Zone Climate Control	✓	—
Rear Ventilation Ducts	✓	✓
Dual Vanity Mirrors	✓	✓
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	✓	—
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors	✓	✓
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	—	✓
3rd Row Cupholders	—	✓
Manual Rear Seat Easy Entry	—	✓
Three Zone Climate Control	—	✓
Interior Air Filtration	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	Land Rover	Mazda
Infotainment Display	11.4 in	10.3 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Meridian Speakers	✓	—
Stereo Power	400W	—
Speaker System	12	8
Subwoofer Count	1	—
Android Auto (Wireless)	✓	—
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	✓	—
USB Port	✓	✓
Satellite Radio	✓	—
Satellite Radio Trial Period	3 months	—
Speed Sensitive Volume Control	✓	✓
Android Auto (Wired)	—	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wired)	—	✓
USB Port with External Media Control	—	✓
Memory Card Slot	—	✓

Power Feature

Feature	Land Rover	Mazda
One-Touch Power Windows	4	4
Moonroof Type	1st Row Power Glass	—
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓

Frontseats

Feature	Land Rover	Mazda
Front Head Room	37.4 in.	39.7 in.
Front Leg Room	40.0 in.	41.7 in.
Front Shoulder Room	56.6 in.	59.2 in.
Seat Material: Leather	✓	—
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	✓
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	8-way
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Driver Seat Memory Settings	3	—
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	6-way	—
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	✓	—
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	Power	—
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	—
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	—
Front Hip Room	—	56.2 in.
Seat Material: Leatherette	—	✓
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments	—	4-way

Rearseats

Feature	Land Rover	Mazda
Rear Head Room	38.1 in.	39.3 in.
Rear Leg Room	34.0 in.	39.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	55.4 in.	58.1 in.
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓
Folding Center Armrest	✓	✓
Rear Hip Room	—	55.5 in.
Reclining Rear Seats	—	✓
Manual Folding Third Row Seat	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	Land Rover	Mazda
Wheel Material	Alloy	Alloy
Wheel Size	18 x 8.0 in	19 x 8.5 in
Tire Type	All Season	All Season
Tire Size	R18	265/55R19
Spare Tire Type	Temporary	Temporary
Spare Tire Location	Inside Mounted	Inside Mounted

Suspension

Feature	Land Rover	Mazda
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	✓	✓
Front Stabilizer Bar	✓	—
Rear Stabilizer Bar	✓	—
Stabilizer Bar	—	✓

Warranty

Feature	Land Rover	Mazda
Basic Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	5 yr./ 60000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	6 yr./ unlimited mi.	5 yr./ unlimited mi.
Roadside Assistance	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	3 yr./ 36000 mi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque and 2025 Mazda CX-90.

Which vehicle is genuinely more powerful: the 2025 Evoque or the 2025 CX-90?

The 2025 Mazda CX-90 is significantly more powerful in its base configuration, boasting 280 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque. This easily surpasses the 2025 Range Rover Evoque, which produces 246 hp and 269 lb-ft of torque.

How much larger is the Mazda CX-90 compared to the Evoque?

The CX-90 is substantially larger; its length is 200.8 inches compared to the Evoque's 172.1 inches. Furthermore, the CX-90 is also wider at 78.5 inches and taller at 68.2 inches, suggesting a much larger physical presence on the road.

Is there a major difference in fuel requirements and efficiency between these two crossovers?

Yes, the Evoque requires premium unleaded fuel and achieves a combined 22 MPG, whereas the CX-90 utilizes regular unleaded and earns a slightly better 25 MPG combined rating. This points to lower running costs for the Mazda.

If I need maximum hauling space, which AWD crossover is better?

Despite being the physically smaller vehicle overall, the 2025 Range Rover Evoque technically wins on published cargo capacity, offering 21.6 cubic feet against the CX-90's 14.9 cubic feet, indicating superior usable rear storage for its class.

How does the base MSRP influence the value proposition?

The Mazda CX-90 presents a compelling value proposition with an MSRP of $38,045, significantly undercutting the Evoque's $49,900 starting price. This $11,855 difference, combined with superior standard output, makes the CX-90 the clear budget champion.

Do both vehicles use the same type of automatic transmission?

Both utilize shiftable automatic transmissions, but the Evoque features a 9-speed unit while the CX-90 utilizes an 8-speed setup, which can impact the feel and responsiveness of gear changes during spirited driving.