2024 Hyundai Palisade vs Mazda CX-90: Are You Wasting Your Gas Dollars?

[@mpp9964]

Great fuel analysis. Simple thing but often overlooked. Takes comparable vehicles with a big consumption delta and that isn't always going to be in play, but when it is, doing this analysis is very helpful. Think as well, typically ownership is 5 years ($700 * 5 = $3,500). For the consumer, that money can essentially be used to justify going up another trim level on the more fuel efficient vehicle

[@JustinPritchard]

Thanks, though ballpark, I figured it helps visualize the long term ownership (opportunity) costs. More to come!

[@meow509]

This is a good review. I wonder why so few views on KZbin compared to other car reviewers. Keep up the good work. Try putting a bit of humor or some sarcasm on your scripts it makes the review experience a bit more memorable

[@lydianorman8335]

Thanks for the details on the backseat measurements! I have to fit two carseats in the back seat for long distance drives (5-8 hours once a month). One carseat needs to face forward for my leggy 5 year old who loves to kick the back of the drivers seat, and the other carseat needs to go rear facing for the baby. I couldn’t see on other videos exactly which car had more backseat space. It looks like the rear facing carseat will be touching the front passenger seat in the CX-90 if the backseat is all the way forward or the front passenger is reclined just a little. Appreciate these details!

[@JustinPritchard]

Great to hear! That's why we do it!! Good luck!!

[@sheldonduffy9442]

You have one of the few reviews that really focuses on the fuel savings. So many other reviews focus on the space ( or relative lack thereof… and I do mean RELATIVE because the Mazda has enough space for most families) but not on the huge fuel savings. Despite the performance and handling advantages of the CX-90 the fuel savings put the Mazda over the top for me. Also in the real world the Palisade ( and its corporate cousin the Kia Telluride) are almost always marked up $4,000.00 dollars or more over MSRP. I paid under MSRP for my CX-90 PHEV.

[@MonicaCheers]

Thank you. This is helpful with my decision between the two.

[@XXMAR5BARXX]

Good review w good data

[@a6t8vw1]

Running 91 octane my wife averages 19-20 mpg in a CX-90 340hp model. We live in the city so mostly stop and go type driving.

[@dh8264]

the money you save on gas with the mazda you're going to lose on electric bill charging it

[@JustinPritchard]

Show your math.