Genesis Electrified GV70 vs Mazda CX-70

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Mazda CX-70. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Genesis Electrified GV70 features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 27-inch digital dash, while the Mazda CX-70 gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Genesis Electrified GV70 stands out with ventilated seats, V2L and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Mazda CX-70. The Mazda CX-70 counters with Bose audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Genesis Electrified GV70 gets nappa leather upholstery while the Mazda CX-70 offers leather.

Drivetrain

The Genesis Electrified GV70 uses a Electric Motor producing 360kW and 700Nm of torque, sent through a single speed reduction gear (front and rear) to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.4 seconds.

The Mazda CX-70 responds with a Petrol making 254kW and 500Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.8 seconds.

The Genesis Electrified GV70 has the clear power advantage at 360kW vs 254kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Genesis Electrified GV70 is 2.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Genesis Electrified GV70 measures 4,715mm long on a 2,875mm wheelbase, 405mm shorter than the Mazda CX-70 at 5,120mm (3,120mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-70 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 503L in the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 598L in the Mazda CX-70, giving the Mazda CX-70 a 95L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 1678L vs 2015L.

For towing, the Mazda CX-70 leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 700kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Genesis Electrified GV70's turning circle is 0.3 m tighter, 11.5 m against 11.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Genesis Electrified GV70 costs about $960 a year (20 kWh/100km) and fuel for the Mazda CX-70 about $2,309 a year (8.1 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis Electrified GV70) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mazda CX-70). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Genesis Electrified GV70), no data (Mazda CX-70).

Where each one leads

The Genesis Electrified GV70: more power (360kW against 254kW).

The Mazda CX-70: the lower starting price ($73,020 against $132,800), the bigger boot with the seats up (598L against 503L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,500kg against 1,800kg).

The Verdict

Mazda CX-70 scores higher, 72 vs 71

The Mazda CX-70 scores 72 to the Genesis Electrified GV70's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Genesis Electrified GV70 ahead by 30 points), safety (Genesis Electrified GV70 ahead by 21 points), value (Mazda CX-70 ahead by 14 points). Boot space with the seats up: 503L in the Genesis Electrified GV70, 598L in the Mazda CX-70.

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