Mazda CX-50 vs Mazda CX-70 (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$8,035
- CX-50: $8,035 cheaper, 13 mpg better.
- CX-70: 104 hp more, 19.0 cu ft more cargo.
- CX-70 wins 6 of 13 measures.
| Measure | CX-50 | CX-70 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $36,245 | $44,280 | CX-50 |
| Horsepower | 176 hp | 280 hp | CX-70 |
| Torque | 163 lb-ft | 332 lb-ft | CX-70 |
| MPG combined | 38 mpg | 25 mpg | CX-50 |
| Cargo, max | 56.3 cu ft | 75.3 cu ft | CX-70 |
| Cargo, seats up | 31.4 cu ft | 39.6 cu ft | CX-70 |
| Rear legroom | 39.8 in | 39.4 in | About the same |
| Front legroom | 41.7 in | 41.7 in | About the same |
| Length | 186.1 in | 200.8 in | Not scored |
| Width | 75.6 in | 77.6 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,008 lb | 4,709 lb to 5,168 lb | N/A |
| Towing | 1,500 lb | 3,500 lb | CX-70 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 8.0 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 8.7 s tested | 7.3 s tested | CX-70 |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| CX-50 Hybrid Preferred AWD $34,750 | CX-70 3.3 Turbo Preferred AWD $42,750 | $8,000 |
| CX-70 3.3 Turbo Preferred AWD $42,750 | CX-50 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD $42,900 | $150 |
Cost to run
CX-50 costs $11,188 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | CX-50 | CX-70 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $36,245 | $44,280 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,011 | $1,536 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $6,063 | $9,216 |
| Total, 6 years | $42,308 | $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 | CX-50 | 18% |
| MPG | CX-50 | 34% |
| Power | CX-70 | 37% |
| Space | CX-70 | 25% |
| Towing | CX-70 | 57% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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