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Genesis G70 vs Mazda MX-5 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (245 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 31,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Genesis G70 or Mazda MX-5 Coupe?

Genesis G70 vs Mazda MX-5 Coupe: Key differences

Genesis G70

  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • noticeably cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda MX-5 Coupe is noticeably cheaper – starting at 31,400 £ , while the Genesis G70 costs 38,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,192 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Coupe uses 6.2 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Genesis G70 with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

MX-5 Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Genesis G70 offers substantially more power – delivering 245 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 113 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis G70 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe takes 8.6 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis G70 delivers clearly more torque with 440 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 288 Nm more.

G70

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Genesis G70 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is considerably lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 1,727 kg. The difference is around 613 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Genesis G70 offers considerably more boot space – 330 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 203 L.

When it comes to payload, the Genesis G70 carries considerably more – 452 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 286 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis G70 is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £38,600
G70

Genesis G70

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 200 - 245 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.5 - 9.1 L/100km
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Genesis G70

The Genesis G70 blends sleek, low-slung styling with a cabin that feels more bespoke than bargain-bin, delivering driver-focused dynamics that make long runs and twisty roads equally entertaining. With premium materials, thoughtful tech and a value proposition that nudges past its German rivals, it’s the kind of compact executive that feels serious but doesn’t take itself too seriously.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
38,600 - 44,500 £
Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
170 - 206 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,727 - 1,858 kg
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Trunk capacity
330 L
Trunk capacity
127 L
Length
4,685 mm
Length
-
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
1,400 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
413 - 452 kg
Payload
166 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
200 - 245 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Max Speed
230 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
353 - 440 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
147 - 180 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Genesis
Brand
Mazda
What drive types are available for the Genesis G70?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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