Genesis vs. Mazda
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Genesis and Mazda contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Genesis and Mazda cars.
When comparing the Genesis brand to the Mazda brand, Genesis has the advantage in the areas of horsepower and towing capacity. Mazda has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, fuel efficiency, safety, retained value and variety of models offered.
Genesis versus Mazda: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Genesis versus Mazda pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Mazda in 3 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Mazda also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Mazda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 3 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Mazda, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Mazda the overall advantage over Genesis.
Genesis versus Mazda: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Genesis vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 3 model comparisons. Mazda offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Genesis offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 3 comparisons. In 1 comparisons, Genesis and Mazda have the same towing capacity.
Genesis versus Mazda: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: Mazda has better safety ratings in 1 out of 3 comparisons. Genesis and Mazda tie for safety in 2 comparisons. Mazda shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 3 comparisons.
Available Body Styles: Genesis offers 4 SUVs and 4 sedans. In comparison, Mazda offers 9 SUVs, 1 sedan, 2 convertibles, and 1 hatchback.
Drivetrain Options: Genesis offers 5 gasoline vehicles and 3 electric vehicles. Mazda offers 10 gasoline vehicles, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle.
Genesis offers 8 all-wheel-drive models and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Mazda offers 10 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Genesis GV70
$48,446 - $68,135
Genesis GV70
$48,446 - $68,135
Genesis GV80
$64,964 - $80,774
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Mazda CX-50
$31,833 - $45,266
Mazda CX-5
$30,611 - $40,595
Mazda CX-90
$41,212 - $61,316
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Genesis GV70
Not Yet Available
Genesis GV70
Not Yet Available
Genesis GV80
$63,790 - $79,650
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Mazda CX-50
$29,626 - $41,990
Mazda CX-5
$28,687 - $40,393
Mazda CX-90
$37,294 - $54,996
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Genesis GV70
48.3%
Genesis GV70
48.3%
Genesis GV80
52.5%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Mazda CX-50
38.7%
Mazda CX-5
36.2%
Mazda CX-90
42.9%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Genesis GV70
300 hp / 311 foot-lbs
Genesis GV70
300 hp / 311 foot-lbs
Genesis GV80
300 hp / 311 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Mazda CX-50
187 hp / 186 foot-lbs
Mazda CX-5
187 hp / 185 foot-lbs
Mazda CX-90
280 hp / 332 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Genesis GV70
Not Yet Available
Genesis GV70
Not Yet Available
Genesis GV80
20 / 24 / 22
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Mazda CX-50
Not Yet Available
Mazda CX-5
Not Yet Available
Mazda CX-90
24 / 28 / 25
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Genesis GV70
3500 lbs
Genesis GV70
3500 lbs
Genesis GV80
6000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Mazda CX-50
3500 lbs
Mazda CX-5
2000 lbs
Mazda CX-90
5000 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Genesis GV70
Not available
Genesis GV70
Not available
Genesis GV80
Not available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-50
Not available
Mazda CX-5
8.2 / 10
Mazda CX-90
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Genesis GV70
Not available
Genesis GV70
Not available
Genesis GV80
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-50
Not available
Mazda CX-5
7.2 / 10
Mazda CX-90
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Genesis GV70
9.0 / 10
Genesis GV70
9.0 / 10
Genesis GV80
10 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-50
10 / 10
Mazda CX-5
9.0 / 10
Mazda CX-90
10 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Genesis GV70
7.5 / 10
Genesis GV70
7.5 / 10
Genesis GV80
7.2 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-50
8.1 / 10
Mazda CX-5
8.3 / 10
Mazda CX-90
7.8 / 10