Hyundai vs. Mazda

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Hyundai 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 Hyundai and Mazda cars.

When comparing the Hyundai brand to the Mazda brand, Hyundai has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing and fuel efficiency. Mazda has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, towing capacity, overall quality, reliability, safety, retained value and vehicle rankings.

Hyundai versus Mazda: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Hyundai versus Mazda pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Hyundai in 4 out of 6 vehicle comparisons. Hyundai also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 4 out of 6 comparisons. Mazda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 5 out of 6 comparisons.

Hyundai versus Mazda: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Mazda vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 6 model comparisons, with Hyundai offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Hyundai and Mazda vehicles have similar horsepower in 2 comparisons. Hyundai offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Both Hyundai and Mazda vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Mazda offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 3 comparisons. In 2 comparisons, Hyundai and Mazda have the same towing capacity.

Hyundai versus Mazda: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Hyundai versus Mazda overall quality ratings shows Mazda with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Mazda has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Mazda has better safety ratings in 5 out of 6 comparisons. Mazda shows higher ratings for retained value in 5 out of 6 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Hyundai has better car rankings in 5 categories: Hyundai SANTA FE in Best 6-seater SUVs, Hyundai SANTA FE in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Hyundai SONATA in Best Midsize Cars, Hyundai SANTA FE in Best Midsize SUVs, and Hyundai SANTA FE in Best SUVs with 3 Rows. Mazda has better car rankings in 6 categories: Mazda CX-5 in Best 5-seater SUVs, Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback in Best Compact Cars, Mazda CX-5 in Best Crossover SUVs, Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback in Best Hatchbacks, Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback in Best Small Cars, and Mazda CX-5 in Best Small SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Mazda has better car rankings in 6 categories: Mazda CX-5 in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Mazda Mazda6 in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, Mazda CX-9 in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback in Most Reliable Small Cars, Mazda CX-5 in Most Reliable Small SUVs, and Mazda CX-9 in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows.

Safest Car Rankings: Hyundai has the better car ranking in 1 category: SONATA in Safest Midsize Cars. Mazda has better car rankings in 5 categories: Mazda CX-30 in Safest Crossover SUVs, Mazda CX-50 Hybrid in Safest Hybrid SUVs, Mazda CX-90 in Safest Midsize SUVs, Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback in Safest Small Cars, and Mazda CX-90 in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Mazda has better car rankings in 3 categories: Mazda CX-5 in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Mazda Mazda3 Sedan in Best Small Cars for the Money, and Mazda CX-5 in Best Small SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Hyundai offers 11 SUVs and 6 sedans. In comparison, Mazda offers 8 SUVs, 1 sedan, 2 convertibles, and 1 hatchback.

Drivetrain Options: Hyundai offers 9 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 4 electric vehicles. Mazda offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 1 hybrid, and 2 plug-in hybrids.

Hyundai offers 12 all-wheel-drive models, 13 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Mazda offers 9 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.