BMW X1 vs Mazda CX-70 (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$270
- X1: 3 mpg better, 1.1 s quicker to 60.
- CX-70: 39 hp more, 18.1 cu ft more cargo.
- CX-70 wins 7 of 13 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | X1 | CX-70 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $44,550 | $44,280 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 241 hp | 280 hp | CX-70 |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 332 lb-ft | CX-70 |
| MPG combined | 28 mpg | 25 mpg | X1 |
| Cargo, max | 57.2 cu ft | 75.3 cu ft | CX-70 |
| Cargo, seats up | 25.7 cu ft | 39.6 cu ft | CX-70 |
| Rear legroom | 37.0 in | 39.4 in | CX-70 |
| Front legroom | 40.4 in | 41.7 in | CX-70 |
| Length | 177.2 in | 200.8 in | Not scored |
| Width | 72.6 in | 77.6 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,750 lb | 4,709 lb to 5,168 lb | N/A |
| Towing | 3,000 lb | 3,500 lb | CX-70 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 8.0 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 6.2 s tested | 7.3 s tested | X1 |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | X1 |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| X1 xDrive28i AWD $43,200 | CX-70 3.3 Turbo Preferred AWD $42,750 | $450 |
| CX-70 3.3 Turbo Preferred AWD $42,750 | X1 xDrive28i AWD $43,200 | $450 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | X1 | CX-70 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $44,550 | $44,280 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,371 | $1,536 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,229 | $9,216 |
| Total, 6 years | $52,779 | $53,496 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: CX-70 wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | X1 | 11% |
| Power | CX-70 | 14% |
| Space | CX-70 | 24% |
| Towing | CX-70 | 14% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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