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, horsepower and towing capacity. Mazda has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, 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 6 out of 9 vehicle comparisons. Hyundai also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 5 out of 9 comparisons. Mazda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 6 out of 9 comparisons.

Hyundai versus Mazda: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Hyundai vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 4 out of 9 model comparisons, with Mazda offering more horsepower in 3 comparisons. Hyundai and Mazda vehicles have similar horsepower in 2 comparisons. Mazda offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 4 comparisons. Hyundai offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 5 comparisons. Mazda offers greater towing capacity in 1 out of 5 comparisons, and 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 3 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Mazda has the advantage in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Mazda has better safety ratings in 6 out of 8 comparisons. Hyundai and Mazda tie for safety in 2 comparisons. Mazda shows higher ratings for retained value in 6 out of 9 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Hyundai and Mazda each have better car rankings in 6 categories. Hyundai ranks better in the following cases: Hyundai SANTA FE in Best 6-seater SUVs, Hyundai SANTA FE in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Hyundai SANTA FE in Best Crossover SUVs, Hyundai VELOSTER in Best Hatchbacks, Hyundai SANTA FE in Best Midsize SUVs, and Hyundai SANTA FE in Best SUVs with 3 Rows. Mazda ranks better in the following cases: Mazda CX-3 in Best 5-seater SUVs, Mazda Mazda3 Sedan in Best Compact Cars, Mazda Mazda6 in Best Midsize Cars, Mazda Mazda3 Sedan in Best Small Cars, Mazda CX-5 in Best Small SUVs, and Mazda CX-3 in Best Subcompact SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Hyundai has the better car ranking in 1 category: TUCSON in Most Reliable Small SUVs. Mazda has better car rankings in 6 categories: Mazda CX-9 in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Mazda Mazda6 in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, Mazda CX-9 in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, Mazda Mazda3 Sedan in Most Reliable Small Cars, Mazda CX-3 in Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs, and Mazda CX-9 in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows.

Safest Car Rankings: Hyundai has better car rankings in 4 categories: Hyundai SANTA FE in Safest Crossover SUVs, Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid in Safest Hybrid SUVs, Hyundai SANTA FE in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Hyundai SANTA FE in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows. Mazda has better car rankings in 2 categories: Mazda Mazda6 in Safest Midsize Cars and Mazda Mazda3 Sedan in Safest Small Cars.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Hyundai and Mazda each have better car rankings in 2 categories. Hyundai ranks better with the TUCSON in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money and the ELANTRA in Best Small Cars for the Money.Mazda ranks better with the CX-9 in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money and the CX-9 in Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Hyundai offers 13 SUVs and 6 sedans. In comparison, Mazda offers 9 SUVs, 1 sedan, 2 convertibles, and 1 hatchback.

Drivetrain Options: Hyundai offers 10 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 2 plug-in hybrids, 3 electric vehicles, and 1 hydrogen vehicle. Mazda offers 10 gasoline vehicles, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle.

Hyundai offers 12 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-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.