Toyota LandCruiser Prado vs Mazda CX-90

The Toyota LandCruiser Prado starts from $73,200 before on-road costs, while the Mazda CX-90 opens at $74,385. That makes the Toyota LandCruiser Prado the more affordable entry point by $1,185.

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 $80,520 and $81,824 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mazda CX-90 by roughly $3,420 in fuel alone.

Both the Toyota LandCruiser Prado and Mazda CX-90 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Toyota LandCruiser Prado 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 Toyota LandCruiser Prado.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 9 in the Toyota LandCruiser Prado and 6 in the Mazda CX-90.

The Toyota LandCruiser Prado 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 Mazda CX-90 counters with wireless charging and power tailgate that the Toyota LandCruiser Prado does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Toyota LandCruiser Prado uses a 2.8L 4-cyl Turbo-Diesel 48V V-Active producing 150kW and 500Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.6 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 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mazda CX-90 is 1.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Toyota LandCruiser Prado measures 4,990mm long on a 2,850mm wheelbase, 110mm 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 390L in the Toyota LandCruiser Prado and 257L in the Mazda CX-90, giving the Toyota LandCruiser Prado a 133L advantage. The Mazda CX-90 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Toyota LandCruiser Prado leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 1,500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $3,021/year for the Toyota LandCruiser Prado and $2,337/year for the Mazda CX-90. That is a $684 annual difference in favour of the Mazda CX-90.

Estimated annual total: $3,021 (Toyota LandCruiser Prado) vs $2,337 (Mazda CX-90). The Mazda CX-90 saves you roughly $684 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota LandCruiser Prado) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda CX-90). Both match on warranty length.