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Genesis GV80 vs Mazda MX-5 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (304 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (59,400 £ vs 31,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Genesis GV80 or Mazda MX-5 Coupe?

Genesis GV80 vs Mazda MX-5 Coupe: Key differences

Genesis GV80

  • clearly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mazda MX-5 Coupe is substantially cheaper – starting at 31,400 £ , while the Genesis GV80 costs 59,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,020 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Coupe uses 6.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Genesis GV80 with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 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 GV80 offers clearly more power – delivering 304 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 172 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis GV80 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.9 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe takes 8.6 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis GV80 delivers clearly more torque with 588 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 436 Nm more.

GV80

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Genesis GV80 offers more seats – 7 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is considerably lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 2,155 kg. The difference is around 1,041 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Genesis GV80 offers significantly more boot space – 735 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 608 L.

When it comes to payload, the Genesis GV80 carries significantly more – 690 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 524 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis GV80 is clearly superior overall 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 £59,400
GV80

Genesis GV80

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 272 - 304 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.8 - 10.8 L/100km
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The Genesis GV80 feels like a boutique hotel on wheels, with striking looks and an interior that wraps you in plush materials and thoughtful details. It pairs a serenely composed ride with clever tech, making it the kind of luxury SUV that lets you enjoy the good life without shouting about the badge.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
59,400 - 75,600 £
Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Consumption L/100km
8.8 - 10.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
231 - 241 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,155 - 2,325 kg
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Trunk capacity
727 - 735 L
Trunk capacity
127 L
Length
4,945 mm
Length
-
Width
1,975 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
1,715 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,144 - 2,152 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
660 - 690 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
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 304 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Max Speed
230 - 237 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
422 - 588 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
200 - 224 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
2,497 - 2,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Genesis
Brand
Mazda
Is the Genesis GV80 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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