Jeep Wrangler vs Mazda CX-90

The Jeep Wrangler starts from $81,990 before on-road costs, while the Mazda CX-90 opens at $74,385. That makes the Mazda CX-90 the more affordable entry point by $7,605.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $90,189 and $81,824 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mazda CX-90 by roughly $2,850 in fuel alone.

Both the Jeep Wrangler and Mazda CX-90 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 60% for the Jeep Wrangler and 91% for the Mazda CX-90.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Mazda CX-90 packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Jeep Wrangler.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Jeep Wrangler and 6 in the Mazda CX-90.

The Jeep Wrangler features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Mazda CX-90 gets a 10.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Jeep Wrangler stands out with Apple CarPlay and Alpine audio that you will not find on the Mazda CX-90. The Mazda CX-90 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Jeep Wrangler uses a 2.0L GMET4 DOHC Turbocharged petrol with ESS producing 200kW and 400Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.3 seconds.

The Mazda CX-90 responds with a Petrol making 254kW and 500Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.8 seconds.

The Mazda CX-90 has the clear power advantage at 254kW vs 200kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mazda CX-90 is 1.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Jeep Wrangler measures 4,334mm long on a 2,459mm wheelbase, 766mm shorter than the Mazda CX-90 at 5,100mm (3,120mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-90 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 365L in the Jeep Wrangler and 257L in the Mazda CX-90, giving the Jeep Wrangler a 108L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 2050L vs 2025L. The Mazda CX-90 seats 7 vs 4.

For towing, the Mazda CX-90 leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,497kg. That 503kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,907/year for the Jeep Wrangler and $2,337/year for the Mazda CX-90. That is a $570 annual difference in favour of the Mazda CX-90.

Estimated annual total: $2,907 (Jeep Wrangler) vs $2,337 (Mazda CX-90). The Mazda CX-90 saves you roughly $570 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 100,000km (Jeep Wrangler) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda CX-90). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Jeep Wrangler)—.