Compare the2023 Genesis GV70VS 2023 Mazda CX-50

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Transmission
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Towing
Servicing Ease
Ergonomics
Recommendations

Safety

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The GV70’s pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The CX-50 doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

Both the GV70 and CX-50 have child safety locks to prevent children from opening the rear doors. The GV70 has power child safety locks, allowing the driver to activate and deactivate them from the driver's seat and to know when they're engaged. The CX-50’s child locks have to be individually engaged at each rear door with a manual switch. The driver can’t know the status of the locks without opening the doors and checking them.

In the past twenty years hundreds of infants and young children have died after being left in vehicles, usually by accident. When turning the vehicle off, drivers of the GV70 are reminded to check the back seat when a sensor determines the back seat is occupied. The CX-50 doesn’t offer a back seat reminder.

The GV70 has a standard front seat center airbag, which deploys between the driver and front passenger, protecting them from injuries caused by striking each other in serious side impacts. The CX-50 doesn’t offer front seat center airbags.

Using vehicle speed sensors and seat sensors, smart airbags in the GV70 deploy with different levels of force or don’t deploy at all to help better protect passengers of all sizes in different collisions. The GV70’s side airbags will shut off if a child is leaning against the door. The CX-50’s side airbags don’t have smart features and will always deploy full force.

When descending a steep, off-road slope, the GV70’s standard Hill Descent Control allows you to creep down safely. The CX-50 doesn’t offer Hill Descent Control.

Both the GV70 and the CX-50 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.

Warranty

The GV70 comes with a full 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes free 24-hour roadside assistance. The CX-50’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 2 years or 24,000 miles sooner.

Genesis’ powertrain warranty covers the GV70 5 years and 40,000 miles longer than Mazda covers the CX-50. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles. Coverage on the CX-50 ends after only 5 years or 60,000 miles.

The GV70’s corrosion warranty is 2 years longer than the CX-50’s (7 vs. 5 years).

Genesis pays for scheduled maintenance on the GV70 for 3 years and 36,000 miles. Genesis will pay for oil changes, lubrication and any other required maintenance. Mazda doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the CX-50.

Reliability

J.D. Power and Associates rated the GV70 second among compact premium suvs in their 2022 Initial Quality Study. The CX-50 isn’t in the top three in its category.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Genesis vehicles are better in initial quality than Mazda vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Genesis fourth in initial quality, above the industry average. With 24 more problems per 100 vehicles, Mazda is ranked 15th.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the statistics that show that Genesis vehicles are more reliable than Mazda vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Genesis fourth in reliability, above the industry average. With 24 more problems per 100 vehicles, Mazda is ranked 12th.

Engine

The GV70’s standard 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder produces 113 more horsepower (300 vs. 187) and 125 lbs.-ft. more torque (311 vs. 186) than the CX-50’s standard 2.5 DOHC 4-cylinder. The GV70’s 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder produces 44 more horsepower (300 vs. 256) than the CX-50’s optional 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder. The GV70’s optional 3.5 turbo V6 produces 119 more horsepower (375 vs. 256) and 71 lbs.-ft. more torque (391 vs. 320) than the CX-50’s optional 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder.

As tested in Consumer Reports the Genesis GV70 turbo 4 cyl. is faster than the Mazda CX-50 4 cyl.:

	GV70	CX-50
Zero to 30 MPH	3.2 sec	3.4 sec
Zero to 60 MPH	7.5 sec	9.3 sec
45 to 65 MPH Passing	4.6 sec	5.7 sec
Quarter Mile	15.8 sec	17.2 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	95 MPH	84 MPH

As tested in Car and Driver the Genesis GV70 3.5 is faster than the Mazda CX-50 (256 HP engine):

	GV70	CX-50
Zero to 30 MPH	1.6 sec	2.2 sec
Zero to 60 MPH	4.6 sec	6.6 sec
Zero to 100 MPH	12 sec	18.8 sec
5 to 60 MPH Rolling Start	5.4 sec	7.2 sec
Passing 30 to 50 MPH	2.9 sec	3.6 sec
Passing 50 to 70 MPH	3.8 sec	5 sec
Quarter Mile	13.2 sec	15.1 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	104 MPH	91 MPH
Top Speed	150 MPH	150 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

Regardless of its engine, the GV70’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. If the conditions warrant or the driver wishes, the system can be manually disabled at any time for the duration of a trip. Mazda only offers an automatic engine start/stop system on the CX-50 Turbo.

The GV70 has 1.6 gallons more fuel capacity than the CX-50 (17.4 vs. 15.8 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

Transmission

An eight-speed automatic is standard on the Genesis GV70, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only a six-speed automatic is available for the CX-50.

The GV70’s launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The CX-50 doesn’t offer launch control.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the GV70’s brake rotors are larger than those on the CX-50:

	GV70 2.5T	GV70 3.5T	CX-50
Front Rotors	13.6 inches	14.2 inches	12.8 inches
Rear Rotors	12.8 inches	13.6 inches	12.8 inches

The GV70’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the CX-50 are solid, not vented.

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the GV70 has larger standard tires than the CX-50 (235/60R18 vs. 225/65R17). The GV70 Sport Prestige’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the CX-50 (255/40R21 vs. 245/45R20).

The GV70’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 60 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the CX-50’s standard 65 series tires. The GV70 Sport Prestige’s optional tires have a lower 40 series profile than the CX-50 Premium Plus/Turbo’s 45 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the GV70 has standard 18-inch wheels. Smaller 17-inch wheels are standard on the CX-50. The GV70 Sport Prestige’s optional 21-inch wheels are larger than the 20-inch wheels on the CX-50 Premium Plus/Turbo.

Suspension and Handling

For superior ride and handling, the Genesis GV70 has fully independent front and rear suspensions. An independent suspension allows the wheels to follow the road at the best angle for gripping the pavement, without compromising ride comfort. The Mazda CX-50 has a rear torsion beam axle, with a semi-independent rear suspension.

The GV70 offers an available driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads or off-road. The CX-50’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the GV70’s wheelbase is 2.4 inches longer than on the CX-50 (113.2 inches vs. 110.8 inches).

The GV70’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (52.6% to 47.4%) than the CX-50’s (58.9% to 41.1%). This gives the GV70 more stable handling and braking.

The GV70 Sport Prestige handles at .82 G’s, while the CX-50 2.5 S pulls only .81 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The GV70 Sport Prestige executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.6 seconds quicker than the CX-50 2.5 S (26.4 seconds @ .7 average G’s vs. 28 seconds @ .58 average G’s).

Chassis

As tested by Car and Driver, the interior of the GV70 Advanced is quieter than the CX-50 2.5 Turbo:

	GV70	CX-50
Full-Throttle	73 dB	80 dB
70 MPH Cruising	65 dB	69 dB

Passenger Space

The GV70 has 3.7 cubic feet more passenger volume than the CX-50 (104 vs. 100.3).

The GV70 has .5 inches more front headroom, 3.2 inches more front shoulder room, .5 inches more rear headroom and 3.3 inches more rear shoulder room than the CX-50.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the GV70’s rear seats recline. The CX-50’s rear seats don’t recline.

Cargo Capacity

The GV70 has a larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the CX-50 with its rear seat folded (56.9 vs. 56.3 cubic feet).

A standard locking glovebox (which can’t be accessed with the valet key) keeps your small valuables safer in the GV70. The CX-50 doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

To make loading groceries and cargo easier when your hands are full, the GV70’s liftgate can be opened just by waiting momentarily behind the back bumper, leaving your hands completely free. The CX-50 doesn’t offer a hands-free gesture to open its liftgate, forcing you to put cargo down if your hands are full.

Towing

The GV70’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the CX-50’s (3500 vs. 2000 pounds).

Servicing Ease

The engine in the GV70 is mounted longitudinally (North-South), instead of sideways, as in the CX-50. This makes it easier to service and maintain, because the accessory belts are in front.

Ergonomics

The GV70 Select/Advanced/Sport/3.5T’s standard easy entry system raises the steering wheel and glides the driver’s seat back when the door is unlocked or the ignition is switched off, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The CX-50 doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

The power windows standard on both the GV70 and the CX-50 have locks to prevent small children from operating them. When the lock on the GV70 is engaged the driver can still operate all of the windows, for instance to close one opened by a child. The CX-50 prevents the driver from operating the other windows just as it does the other passengers.

Manual rear side window sunshades are available in the GV70 to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The CX-50 doesn’t offer rear side window sunshades.

The GV70’s standard outside mirrors include heating elements to clear off the mirrors for better visibility. Mazda only offers heated mirrors on the CX-50 Preferred/Premium/Turbo.

The GV70 Sport Prestige/3.5T has standard massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the CX-50.

The GV70 has a standard dual zone air conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won’t have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible. Dual zone air conditioning is only available on the CX-50 Select/Preferred/Premium/Turbo.

Both the GV70 and the CX-50 offer rear vents. For greater rear passenger comfort, the GV70 has standard rear air conditioning vents to keep rear occupants cool in summer or warm in winter. The CX-50 doesn’t offer rear air conditioning vents, only heat vents.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Genesis GV70 has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. Wireless charging costs extra on the CX-50.

The GV70 Advanced/Sport/3.5T has a 115-volt a/c outlet on the center console, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The CX-50 doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.

The GV70 Advanced/Sport Prestige’s Smart Parking Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. Remote Smart Parking Assist will park and retrieve your car remotely: press a button and watch it park itself. This is ideal for tight locations. The CX-50 doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

Recommendations

Consumer Reports® recommends both the Genesis GV70 and the Mazda CX-50, based on reliability, safety and performance.

The GV70 was chosen as a Car and Driver’s “Top Ten” for 2023. The CX-50 has never been chosen by Car and Driver in their “10Best” issue, and the CX-50 has only been chosen.

Motor Trend selected the GV70 as their 2022 Sport Utility of the Year. The CX-50 has never been chosen.