Genesis GV70 vs Mazda CX-90

The Genesis GV70 starts from $80,300 before on-road costs, while the Mazda CX-90 opens at $74,385. That makes the Mazda CX-90 the more affordable entry point by $5,915.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $88,330 and $81,824 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mazda CX-90 by roughly $2,995 in fuel alone.

Both the Genesis GV70 and Mazda CX-90 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the Genesis GV70 and 91% for the Mazda CX-90.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 6 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

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 6 in the Mazda CX-90. The Genesis GV70 adds a 360-degree camera that the Mazda CX-90 misses.

The Genesis GV70 features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Mazda CX-90 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 head-up display, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, Genesis Audio audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Mazda CX-90. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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-90 responds with a Petrol making 254kW and 500Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.8 seconds.

The Mazda CX-90 has the clear power advantage at 254kW vs 224kW. In the real-world sprint, the Genesis GV70 is 0.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Genesis GV70 measures 4,715mm long on a 2,875mm wheelbase, 405mm shorter than the Mazda CX-90 at 5,120mm (3,120mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-90 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 542L in the Genesis GV70 and 257L in the Mazda CX-90, giving the Genesis GV70 a 285L advantage. The Mazda CX-90 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Mazda CX-90 leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 2,200kg. That 300kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,936/year for the Genesis GV70 and $2,337/year for the Mazda CX-90. That is a $599 annual difference in favour of the Mazda CX-90.

Estimated annual total: $2,936 (Genesis GV70) vs $2,337 (Mazda CX-90). The Mazda CX-90 saves you roughly $599 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Genesis GV70) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda CX-90). Both match on warranty length.