Compare the2025 Mazda CX-70VS 2025 Hyundai Tucson

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

Safety

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The Mazda CX-70 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 Tucson doesn’t offer knee airbags.

The CX-70 Premium has a standard Secondary Collision Reduction System, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The Tucson doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, All-Wheel Drive is standard on the CX-70. But it costs extra on the Tucson.

Both the CX-70 and the Tucson have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact 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 Mazda CX-70 weighs 1062 to 1769 pounds more than the Hyundai Tucson. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Mazda CX-70 is safer than the Hyundai Tucson:

	CX-70	Tucson
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	53	71
Chest Movement	.6 inches	1 inches
Abdominal Force	137 lbs.	223 lbs.
Hip Force	174 lbs.	440 lbs.
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	21	37
Spine Acceleration	27 G’s	59 G’s
Hip Force	416 lbs.	751 lbs.
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Max Damage Depth	12 inches	14 inches
Spine Acceleration	31 G’s	46 G’s
Hip Force	439 lbs.	614 lbs.

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

Side impacts caused 23% of all road fatalities in 2018, down from 29% in 2003, when the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety introduced its side barrier test. In order to continue improving vehicle safety, the IIHS has started using a more severe side impact test: 37 MPH (up from 31 MPH), with a 4180-pound barrier (up from 3300 pounds). The results of this newly developed test demonstrates that the Mazda CX-70 is safer than the Tucson:

	CX-70	Tucson
Overall Evaluation	GOOD	GOOD
Structure	GOOD	GOOD
	Driver Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD	GOOD
Head Injury Criterion	104	121
Neck Tension	45 lbs.	223 lbs.
Torso	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
Shoulder Deflection	.28 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Force	134 lbs.	223 lbs.
Torso Max Deflection	1.22 in	1.34 in
Pelvis	GOOD	GOOD
Pelvis Force	513 lbs.	759 lbs.
Head Protection	GOOD	GOOD
	Passenger Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD	GOOD
Head Injury Criterion	18	116
Torso	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
Shoulder Deflection	.39 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Force	156 lbs.	245 lbs.
Torso Max Deflection	.75 in	1.38 in
Pelvis	GOOD	GOOD
Head Protection	GOOD	GOOD

Instrumented handling tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and analysis of its dimensions indicate that the CX-70 is .4% to 4.7% less likely to roll over than the Tucson.

Reliability

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Mazda vehicles are more reliable than Hyundai vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Mazda above average in long-term dependability. With 5 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Hyundai is rated below average.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ March 2025 Auto Issue reports that Mazda vehicles are more reliable than Hyundai vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Mazda 4 places higher in reliability than Hyundai.

Engine

The CX-70’s standard 3.3 turbo 6-cylinder hybrid produces 93 more horsepower (280 vs. 187) and 154 lbs.-ft. more torque (332 vs. 178) than the Tucson’s 2.5 DOHC 4-cylinder. The CX-70 PHEV’s standard 2.5 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid produces 136 more horsepower (323 vs. 187) and 191 lbs.-ft. more torque (369 vs. 178) than the Tucson’s 2.5 DOHC 4-cylinder. The CX-70 Turbo S’ standard 3.3 turbo 6-cylinder hybrid produces 153 more horsepower (340 vs. 187) and 191 lbs.-ft. more torque (369 vs. 178) than the Tucson’s 2.5 DOHC 4-cylinder.

As tested in Motor Trend the CX-70 PHEV 2.5 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid is faster than the Hyundai Tucson:

	CX-70	Tucson
Zero to 30 MPH	2.1 sec	3.1 sec
Zero to 60 MPH	6 sec	9.3 sec
Zero to 80 MPH	9.8 sec	15.5 sec
Passing 45 to 65 MPH	2.9 sec	5 sec
Quarter Mile	14.4 sec	17 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	97.1 MPH	83.6 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the CX-70 running on electricity gets better mileage than the Tucson:

			MPGe
CX-70
	AWD	PHEV Electric Motor	53 city/61 hwy
Tucson
			MPG
	FWD	2.5 DOHC 4-cyl.	25 city/33 hwy
	AWD	2.5 DOHC 4-cyl.	24 city/30 hwy

The CX-70 PHEV can travel with zero emissions for 26 miles. The Tucson can’t move without running its internal combustion engine.

Regenerative brakes improve the CX-70’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The Tucson doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

The CX-70’s standard fuel tank has 4.2 gallons more fuel capacity than the Tucson (18.5 vs. 14.3 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups. The CX-70 Turbo S’ standard fuel tank has 5.3 gallons more fuel capacity than the Tucson (19.6 vs. 14.3 gallons).

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the CX-70 Turbo S/PHEV’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Tucson:

	CX-70	CX-70 Turbo S/PHEV	Tucson
Front Rotors	12.9 inches	13.7 inches	12.8 inches
Rear Rotors	13.8 inches	13.8 inches	12 inches

The CX-70’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the Tucson are solid, not vented.

The CX-70 stops shorter than the Tucson:

	CX-70	Tucson
60 to 0 MPH	111 feet	120 feet	Motor Trend

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the CX-70 has larger standard tires than the Tucson (265/55R19 vs. 235/65R17). The CX-70 Premium’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Tucson (275/45R21 vs. 245/60R18).

The CX-70’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 55 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Tucson’s standard 65 series tires. The CX-70 Premium’s tires have a lower 45 series profile than the Tucson’s optional 55 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the CX-70 has standard 19-inch wheels. Smaller 17-inch wheels are standard on the Tucson. The CX-70 Premium’s 21-inch wheels are larger than the 19-inch wheels optional on the Tucson.

Suspension and Handling

The CX-70 has 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 Tucson doesn’t offer variable-assist power steering.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the CX-70’s wheelbase is 14.3 inches longer than on the Tucson (122.8 inches vs. 108.5 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the CX-70 is 3.4 inches wider in the front and 3.2 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the Tucson.

The CX-70 Turbo S Premium handles at .83 G’s, while the Tucson Limited AWD pulls only .82 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The CX-70 PHEV Premium Plus executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver quicker than the Tucson Limited AWD (26.9 seconds @ .66 average G’s vs. 27.4 seconds @ .61 average G’s).

Passenger Space

The CX-70 has 33.4 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Tucson (141.6 vs. 108.2).

The CX-70 has .3 inches more front legroom, 1.7 inches more front hip room, 1.6 inches more front shoulder room, 1.6 inches more rear hip room and 2.1 inches more rear shoulder room than the Tucson.

Cargo Capacity

The CX-70 has a larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the Tucson with its rear seat up (39.6 vs. 38.7 cubic feet). The CX-70 has a larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Tucson with its rear seat folded (75.3 vs. 74.8 cubic feet).

Towing

The CX-70’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Tucson’s (3500 vs. 2000 pounds). Maximum trailer towing in the Hyundai Tucson is only 2000 pounds. The CX-70 offers up to a 5000 lbs. towing capacity.

Servicing Ease

The CX-70 uses gas struts to support the hood for easier service access. The Tucson uses a prop rod to support its heavy hood. It takes two hands to open the hood and set the prop rod, the prop rod gets in the way during maintenance and service, and the prop rod could be knocked out, causing the heavy hood to fall on the person maintaining or servicing the car.

The engine in the CX-70 is mounted longitudinally (North-South), instead of sideways, as in the Tucson. This makes it easier to service and maintain, because the accessory belts are in front.

Ergonomics

The CX-70’s front and rear power windows all open or close fully with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside the car. The Tucson’s standard passenger windows don’t open or close automatically. With the Tucson SEL/XRT/Limited’s power windows, only the front windows open or close automatically.

The CX-70 has standard Advanced Keyless Entry and Start that allows you to unlock the doors from either front door handle, open the cargo door, and start the vehicle, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Only the Tucson SEL/XRT/Limited offers a Proximity Key.

The CX-70’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The Tucson’s standard manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.

To help drivers see further while navigating curves, the CX-70 Turbo S has standard adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle. The Tucson doesn’t offer cornering lights.

Manual rear side window sunshades are available in the CX-70 to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The Tucson doesn’t offer rear side window sunshades.

The CX-70’s standard outside mirrors include heating elements to clear off the mirrors for better visibility. Hyundai only offers heated mirrors on the Tucson SEL/XRT/Limited.

The CX-70 Premium’s standard rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Tucson offers an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

Both the Mazda CX-70 and Hyundai Tucson offer exterior mirrors that can be folded to provide convenience. The CX-70 offers available power folding mirrors, which allow for easy, one-touch folding or unfolding at the driver’s discretion. This provides added convenience when maneuvering or parking, as well as when walking past the parked vehicle. In comparison, the Tucson’s foldable mirrors are manual, requiring the driver to get out and physically fold them once parked and unfold them before getting in.

The CX-70 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 Tucson SEL/XRT/Limited.

Both the CX-70 and the Tucson offer rear vents. For greater rear passenger comfort, the CX-70 has standard rear air conditioning vents to keep rear occupants cool in summer or warm in winter. The Tucson 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 Mazda CX-70 has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. Only the Tucson SEL/XRT/Limited offers wireless charging.

The CX-70 Premium Plus has a 115-volt a/c outlet in the cargo area, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The Tucson doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.

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