Compare the2026 Mazda CX-90VS 2026 Genesis GV80

The Mazda CX-90 has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags help prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The GV80 doesn’t offer a front passenger side knee airbag.

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, All-Wheel Drive is standard on the CX-90. But it costs extra on the GV80.

Both the CX-90 and the GV80 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, 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.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Mazda CX-90 is safer than the Genesis GV80:

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Mazda CX-90 is safer than the Genesis GV80:

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

There are almost 3 times as many Mazda dealers as there are Genesis dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the CX-90’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the statistics that show that Mazda vehicles are more reliable than Genesis vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Mazda third in reliability, above the industry average. With 52 more problems per 100 vehicles, Genesis is ranked 22nd.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ March 2026 Auto Issue reports that Mazda vehicles are more reliable than Genesis vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Mazda 7 places higher in reliability than Genesis.

The CX-90 has more powerful engines than the GV80:

As tested in Car and Driver the CX-90 PHEV 2.5 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid is faster than the GV80 2.5T 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder:

On the EPA test cycle the CX-90 running on electricity gets better mileage than the GV80:

On the EPA test cycle the CX-90 running its gasoline engine gets better mileage than the GV80:

The CX-90 PHEV can travel with zero emissions for 27 miles. The GV80 can’t move without running its internal combustion engine.

Regenerative brakes improve the CX-90’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The GV80 doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Mazda CX-90 uses regular unleaded gasoline (premium recommended on CX-90 PHEV for maximum performance). The GV80 2.5T requires premium, which can cost on average about 84.9 cents more per gallon.

The CX-90 stops much shorter than the GV80:

For better traction, the CX-90 Preferred/Premium/Turbo S’ tires are larger than the largest tires available on the GV80 (275/45R21 vs. 265/40R22).

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the CX-90’s wheelbase is 6.5 inches longer than on the GV80 (122.8 inches vs. 116.3 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the CX-90 is 1.2 inches wider in the front and .8 inches wider in the rear than on the GV80.

The CX-90 Premium Plus handles at .85 G’s, while the GV80 ADVANCED AWD pulls only .82 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The CX-90 Premium Plus executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver quicker than the GV80 AWD (26.9 seconds @ .64 average G’s vs. 27.4 seconds @ .63 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the CX-90’s turning circle is 1.2 feet tighter than the GV80’s (38.1 feet vs. 39.3 feet).

The CX-90 offers optional seating for 8 passengers; the GV80 can only carry up to 7.

The CX-90 has .1 inches more front legroom, .9 inches more rear headroom, .7 inches more rear legroom, 2.6 inches more third row headroom, .1 inches more third row legroom and .1 inches more third row shoulder room than the GV80.

The CX-90’s cargo area provides more volume than the GV80.

Standard Trailer Stability Assist on the CX-90 uses the Dynamic Stability Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The GV80 doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

On a hot day the CX-90’s driver can lower all the windows from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the GV80 can’t use the remote to operate the windows.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) conducts detailed tests on headlights for their range both straight ahead and in curves and to be certain they don’t exceed acceptable amounts of glare to oncoming drivers. The CX-90’s headlights were rated “Good” to “Acceptable” by the IIHS, while the GV80’s headlights are rated “Acceptable.”

To help drivers see further while navigating curves, the CX-90 Premium Plus/Turbo S has standard adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle. The GV80 doesn’t offer cornering lights.

According to iSeeCars.com the 2026 Mazda CX-90 retains 53.28% of its original value after 5 years, significantly more than the 45.07% resale value of the 2026 Genesis GV80 after five years, which can save the Mazda’s owner up to $14199 in depreciation.

The Mazda CX-90 outsold the Genesis GV80 by almost two to one during 2025.