Compare the2025 Mazda CX-90VS 2025 Buick Enclave

The Mazda CX-90 has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags helps prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The Enclave doesn’t offer knee airbags.

The CX-90 Premium has a standard Secondary Collision Reduction System, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The Enclave doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, All-Wheel Drive is standard on the CX-90. But it costs extra on the Enclave.

When descending a steep, off-road slope, the CX-90’s standard Hill Descent Control allows you to creep down safely. The Enclave doesn’t offer Hill Descent Control.

Both the CX-90 and the Enclave have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and available around view monitors.

The Mazda CX-90 has achieved the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) highest rating of “Top Safety Pick Plus” for the 2024 model year. This distinction is based on its exceptional performance in IIHS’ rigorous battery of safety tests. Specifically, it earned a “Good” rating in the latest, more stringent moderate overlap front crash test, a “Good” result in the updated side impact test, and a “Good” score in the revised pedestrian crash prevention test. The Enclave has not yet been evaluated by the IIHS for 2024.

The CX-90’s corrosion warranty is unlimited miles longer than the Enclave’s (unlimited vs. 100,000 miles).

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2024 Auto Issue reports that Mazda vehicles are more reliable than Buick vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Mazda 5 places higher in reliability than Buick.

The CX-90’s standard 3.3 turbo 6-cylinder hybrid produces 6 lbs.-ft. more torque (332 vs. 326) than the Enclave’s 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder. The CX-90 PHEV’s standard 2.5 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid produces 43 lbs.-ft. more torque (369 vs. 326) than the Enclave’s 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder. The CX-90 Turbo S’ standard 3.3 turbo 6-cylinder hybrid produces 12 more horsepower (340 vs. 328) and 43 lbs.-ft. more torque (369 vs. 326) than the Enclave’s 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder.

On the EPA test cycle the CX-90 running its gasoline engine gets better mileage than the Enclave:

The CX-90 PHEV can travel with zero emissions for 26 miles. The Enclave can’t move without running its internal combustion engine.

Regenerative brakes improve the CX-90’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The Enclave doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

For better stopping power the CX-90’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Enclave:

The CX-90’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the Enclave are solid, not vented.

For better traction, the CX-90 has larger standard tires than the Enclave (265/55R19 vs. 255/55R20).

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the CX-90’s wheelbase is 1.9 inches longer than on the Enclave (122.8 inches vs. 120.9 inches).

For better maneuverability, the CX-90’s turning circle is .9 feet tighter than the Enclave’s (38.1 feet vs. 39 feet). The CX-90’s turning circle is 2.6 feet tighter than the Enclave w/22” wheels’ (38.1 feet vs. 40.7 feet).

For greater off-road capability the CX-90 has a 1.2 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Enclave (8 vs. 6.8 inches), allowing the CX-90 to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The CX-90 PHEV Premium/Turbo S’ minimum ground clearance is 1.3 inches higher than on the Enclave (8.1 vs. 6.8 inches).

The CX-90 is 6.8 inches shorter than the Enclave, making the CX-90 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The CX-90 offers optional seating for 8 passengers; the Enclave can only carry 7.

The CX-90’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Enclave’s (3500 vs. 1500 pounds).

The engine in the CX-90 is mounted longitudinally (North-South), instead of sideways, as in the Enclave. This makes it easier to service and maintain, because the accessory belts are in front.

The CX-90’s front and rear power windows all open or close with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside of the car. The Enclave’s passenger windows don’t close automatically.

The CX-90’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The Enclave’s standard manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.

The Enclave Avenir’s cornering lamps activate a lamp on the front corner when the turn signal is activated. The CX-90 Turbo S’ standard adaptive cornering lights turn the actual headlight unit up to several degrees, depending on steering wheel angle and vehicle speed. This lights a significant distance into corners at any speed.

Manual rear side window sunshades are available in the CX-90 to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The Enclave doesn’t offer rear side window sunshades.

The CX-90 Premium Plus/Turbo S has standard front air conditioned seats and the CX-90 Turbo S Premium Plus also has them in the second row. This keeps the passengers comfortable and takes the sting out of hot seats in summer. The Enclave doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats for the second row.