Compare the2024 Mazda CX-5VS 2024 Genesis GV70

The CX-5 has standard Whiplash-Reducing Headrests, which use a specially designed headrest to protect the driver and front passenger from whiplash. During a rear-end collision, the Whiplash-Reducing Headrests system moves the headrests forward to prevent neck and spine injuries. The GV70 doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

Both the CX-5 and the GV70 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact 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, available around view monitors and driver alert monitors.

There are over 2 times as many Mazda dealers as there are Genesis dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the CX-5’s warranty.

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the CX-5’s reliability 32 points higher than the GV70.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2024 Auto Issue reports that Mazda vehicles are more reliable than Genesis vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Mazda 11 places higher in reliability than Genesis.

The CX-5’s optional 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder produces 9 lbs.-ft. more torque (320 vs. 311) than the GV70’s standard 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder.

On the EPA test cycle the CX-5 gets better mileage than the GV70:

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the CX-5 (except Turbo)’s fuel efficiency. The GV70 doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Mazda CX-5 uses regular unleaded gasoline (premium recommended with the 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder engine for maximum performance). The GV70 with the 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder engine requires premium, which can cost on average about 82.8 cents more per gallon.

The CX-5 stops much shorter than the GV70:

The CX-5 has engine speed sensitive variable-assist power steering, for low-effort parking, better control at highway speeds and during hard cornering, and a better feel of the road. The GV70 doesn’t offer variable-assist power steering.

For better maneuverability, the CX-5’s turning circle is 1.7 feet tighter than the GV70’s (36 feet vs. 37.7 feet).

For greater off-road capability the CX-5 has a greater minimum ground clearance than the GV70 (7.6 vs. 7.3 inches), allowing the CX-5 to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The CX-5 Carbon/Premium/Turbo’s minimum ground clearance is .6 inch higher than on the GV70 (7.9 vs. 7.3 inches).

The Mazda CX-5 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 400 to 750 pounds less than the Genesis GV70.

The CX-5 is 5.5 inches shorter than the GV70, making the CX-5 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

As tested by Car and Driver while under full throttle, the interior of the CX-5 is quieter than the GV70 Sport Prestige (76 vs. 77 dB).

The CX-5 has .1 inches more front headroom and 2.4 inches more rear legroom than the GV70.

The CX-5 has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the GV70 with its rear seat up (30 vs. 28.9 cubic feet). The CX-5 has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the GV70 with its rear seat folded (59.3 vs. 56.9 cubic feet).

The CX-5’s cargo area is larger than the GV70’s in every dimension:

The CX-5 offers a remote vehicle starting system, so the vehicle can be started from inside the driver's house. This allows the driver to comfortably warm up the engine before going out to the vehicle. The climate system will also automatically heat or cool the interior. The GV70 doesn’t offer a remote starting system.

Consumer Reports rated the CX-5’s headlight performance “Very Good,” a higher rating than the GV70’s headlights, which were rated “Good.”

To help drivers see further while navigating curves, the CX-5 Premium/Turbo has standard adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle. The GV70 doesn’t offer cornering lights.

Consumer Reports® recommends the Mazda CX-5, based on reliability, safety and performance. The Genesis GV70 isn't recommended.

The Mazda CX-5 outsold the Genesis GV70 by almost six to one during 2023.