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 8.5 seconds for 2025 Hyundai Tucson PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV Limited AWD. 2025 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium has the higher listed output at 340 hp; 2025 Hyundai Tucson PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV Limited AWD is rated at 265 hp, a difference of 75 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium at 500 Nm and 2025 Hyundai Tucson PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV Limited AWD at 367 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 Tucson PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV Limited AWD provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 558 litres versus 400 litres, a difference of 158 litres. 2025 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium carries the higher towing rating at 2,268 kg, while 2025 Hyundai Tucson PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV Limited AWD is listed at 1,350 kg. 2025 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium is 599 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 Tucson PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV Limited AWD has the lower listed starting price at $40,150, compared with $48,000 for 2025 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium. 2025 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium 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.