Genesis G70 vs Mazda CX-3

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Mazda CX-3 a rating. 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.

Feature Showdown

The Genesis G70 features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Mazda CX-3 gets a 8-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Genesis G70 stands out with wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Lexicon by HARMAN audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Mazda CX-3. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Genesis G70 gets nappa leather upholstery while the Mazda CX-3 offers black cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Genesis G70 and 1-zone in the Mazda CX-3.

Drivetrain

The Genesis G70 uses a Petrol producing 274kW and 510Nm of torque, sent through a electronic controlled 8 speed automatic transmission with lock-up torque converter to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.7 seconds.

The Mazda CX-3 responds with a 2.0 litre in-line 4 cylinder 16 valve DOHC S-VT petrol (Skyactiv-G) with i-stop making 110kW and 195Nm, paired to a 6-speed automatic (skyactiv-drive) driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.9 seconds.

The Genesis G70 has the clear power advantage at 274kW vs 110kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Genesis G70 is 6.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Genesis G70 measures 4,685mm long on a 2,835mm wheelbase, 410mm longer than the Mazda CX-3 at 4,275mm (2,570mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis G70 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 330L in the Genesis G70 and 264L in the Mazda CX-3, giving the Genesis G70 a 66L advantage.

For towing, the Mazda CX-3 leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 0kg 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 Mazda CX-3's turning circle is 0.4 m tighter, 10.6 m against 11.0 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Genesis G70 costs about $2,964 a year (10.4 L/100km) and fuel for the Mazda CX-3 about $1,796 a year (6.3 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $1,168 a year less for the Mazda CX-3.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis G70) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mazda CX-3). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Genesis G70), no data (Mazda CX-3).

Where each one leads

The Genesis G70: more power (274kW against 110kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (330L against 264L).

The Mazda CX-3: the lower starting price ($27,800 against $73,000) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,796 a year against $2,964).

The Verdict

Genesis G70 scores higher, 70 vs 66

The Genesis G70 scores 70 to the Mazda CX-3's 66 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Genesis G70 ahead by 53 points), safety (Genesis G70 ahead by 37 points), fuel economy (Mazda CX-3 ahead by 37 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Mazda CX-3 costs about $1,168 less (6.3 L/100km against 10.4 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 330L in the Genesis G70, 264L in the Mazda CX-3.

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