DecodedCarsMazda CX-70 vs Toyota Land Cruiser
2026 Mazda CX-70 vs 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser — two standard SUVs compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.
The short version
The Mazda CX-70 is more fuel-efficient: 26 vs 23 MPG combined in its best version.
That works out to about $850 a year less in fuel for the Mazda CX-70 (EPA estimate, 15,000 miles).
The Mazda CX-70 is the bigger car, about 4 inches longer.
Across all model years since 2005, the Mazda CX-70 has had fewer recall campaigns (4 vs 18).
The two cars
The 2026 Mazda CX-70 is a standard SUV offered with 2 engines (2.5L 4-cyl and 3.3L 6-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and 4-wheel drive. It measures about 201 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 123-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,755 lb (Cx70 Mild Hybrid 4dr SUV).
The 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser is a standard SUV offered with a 2.4L 4-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version and 4-wheel drive. It measures about 197 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 112-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,038 lb.
| 2026 Mazda CX-70 | 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engines | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl turbo | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo |
| Drivetrain | 4-Wheel Drive | 4-Wheel Drive |
| NHTSA overall | Not rated | Not rated |
| Best combined MPG | 26 MPG | 23 MPG |
| City / highway MPG (best) | 25 city | 22 city |
| Fuel cost per year (EPA) | $2,700 | $3,550 |
| Horsepower (most powerful) | 280 hp | 278 hp |
| Seats (most) | 5 | 5 |
| Driver-assist features standard | 13 | 12 |
| Length | 200.8 in | 196.5 in |
| Width | 77.6 in | 78 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 76 in |
| Curb weight (lightest) | 4,755 lb | 5,038 lb |
| Recalls (2026) | 0 | 1 |
| Recalls, all years since 2005 | 4 | 18 |
| Owner complaints (latest year) | 4 | 7 |
| Wikipedia views, 30 days | 7,099 | 61,214 |
| Best used year | – | 2020 |
| Year to avoid | – | 2024 |
Green = clearly better. Prices are not included. How we calculate this →
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Mazda CX-70 if…
- You want lower fuel bills (26 vs 23 MPG)
- You want more room (4 in longer)
- You put reliability history first (4 vs 18 recalls since 2005)
Choose the Toyota Land Cruiser if…
- You want something easier to park (4 in shorter)
Pros & cons of each
2026 Mazda CX-70
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 26 MPG combined — 30% better than the average 2026 standard SUV (20 MPG).
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid and plug-in hybrid as well as gas.
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
2026 Toyota Land Cruiser
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 23 MPG combined — 15% better than the average 2026 standard SUV (20 MPG).
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
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