Genesis GV70 vs Mazda CX-60

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Genesis GV70 at 5 stars (2021) and the Mazda CX-60 at 5 stars (2022). ANCAP tested these in different years (2021 vs 2022). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the Genesis GV70 and 91% for the Mazda CX-60, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Mazda CX-60, against 6 on the Genesis GV70.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Genesis GV70 and 7 in the Mazda CX-60.

Recalls on our record

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Feature Showdown

The Genesis GV70 features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Mazda CX-60 gets a 10.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Genesis GV70 stands out with wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Genesis Audio audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Mazda CX-60. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Genesis GV70 gets leather upholstery while the Mazda CX-60 offers cloth.

Drivetrain

The Genesis GV70 uses a Petrol producing 224kW and 422Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.2 seconds.

The Mazda CX-60 responds with a Petrol making 138kW and 250Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.4 seconds.

The Genesis GV70 has the clear power advantage at 224kW vs 138kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Genesis GV70 is 0.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Genesis GV70 measures 4,715mm long on a 2,875mm wheelbase, 25mm shorter than the Mazda CX-60 at 4,740mm (2,870mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis GV70 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 542L in the Genesis GV70 and 570L in the Mazda CX-60, giving the Mazda CX-60 a 28L advantage.

For towing, the Genesis GV70 leads with a 2,200kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 400kg 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-60's turning circle is 0.7 m tighter, 10.8 m against 11.5 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 GV70 costs about $2,936 a year (10.3 L/100km) and fuel for the Mazda CX-60 about $2,138 a year (7.5 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $798 a year less for the Mazda CX-60.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis GV70) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mazda CX-60). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Genesis GV70), no data (Mazda CX-60).

Where each one leads

The Genesis GV70: more power (224kW against 138kW) and the higher braked towing limit (2,200kg against 1,800kg).

The Mazda CX-60: the lower starting price ($45,640 against $80,300), the bigger boot with the seats up (570L against 542L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,138 a year against $2,936).

The Verdict

Mazda CX-60 scores higher, 75 vs 70

The Mazda CX-60 scores 75 to the Genesis GV70's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Mazda CX-60 ahead by 25 points), value (Mazda CX-60 ahead by 17 points), performance (Genesis GV70 ahead by 15 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Mazda CX-60 costs about $798 less (7.5 L/100km against 10.3 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre).

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