Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid vs Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium 6.5 s Runner-up: 8.3 s
Power winner Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium 340 hp Runner-up: 230 hp
Cargo winner Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid 711 L Runner-up: 400 L
Price winner Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid $38,400 Runner-up: $48,000

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid against the 2025 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium. Both belong to the SUV class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. One uses a hybrid powertrain and the other a petrol system, so range and consumption figures need to be read in that context.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2025 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 6.5 seconds, compared with 8.3 seconds for 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid. 2025 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium has the higher listed output at 340 hp; 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid is rated at 230 hp, a difference of 110 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium at 500 Nm and 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid at 350 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

Range and energy-use figures are either not shared by both cars or not directly comparable across these powertrain types.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 711 litres versus 400 litres, a difference of 311 litres. 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid carries the higher towing rating at 2,500 kg, while 2025 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium is listed at 2,268 kg. 2025 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium is 269 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid has the lower listed starting price at $38,400, compared with $48,000 for 2025 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium. 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

Prepared by CarsbySpec from the structured specifications displayed on this page. Missing values are not estimated, and component figures are not treated as directly comparable system figures. Read the methodology.

Specification Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid2025 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium2025
Performance
0-100 km/h8.3 s6.5 s
Top Speed185 km/h210 km/h
Power230 hp340 hp
Torque350 Nm500 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank67 L68 L
Efficiency6.5 L/100km9.8 L/100km
CO2 Emissions148 g/km224 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,830 mm5,099 mm
Ground Clearance177 mm201 mm
Cargo711 L400 L
Curb Weight1,865 kg2,100 kg
Towing2,500 kg2,268 kg
Seats78
Turning Circle11.6 m12.0 m
Starting MSRP$38,400$48,000

Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid vs Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium questions answered

Which is faster, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid or the 2025 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium?

2025 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 6.5 seconds, versus 8.3 seconds for 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid or the 2025 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium?

2025 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium has the higher listed top speed at 210 km/h (130 mph), compared with 185 km/h (115 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid or the 2025 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium?

2025 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium has more power at 340 hp, a 110 hp advantage over 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid or the 2025 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium?

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid has more listed cargo space at 711 litres (25.1 cu ft), versus 400 litres (14.1 cu ft).

Which can tow more, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid or the 2025 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium?

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid has the higher listed towing capacity at 2,500 kg (5,512 lb), compared with 2,268 kg (5,000 lb).

Which is heavier, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid or the 2025 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium?

2025 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium is heavier at 2,100 kg (4,630 lb), while 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid is listed at 1,865 kg (4,112 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid or the 2025 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium?

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $38,400 USD, compared with $48,000 USD for 2025 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid or the 2025 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium?

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.