2024 BMW X3 vs. 2025 Mazda CX-70 Review

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2024 BMW
X3

MSRP*: $46,900 to $61,900
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Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-70

2025 Mazda
CX-70

MSRP*: $40,445 to $55,950
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MPG - City 21 - 23 MPG 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 29 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 62.7 ft3 Info not available
Engine
  • 248-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 382-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 280-hp, 3.3-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 340-hp, 3.3-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 248 - 382 hp 280 - 340 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 3,500 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 185.9 in 200.8 in
Exterior Width 74.4 - 74.7 in 77.6 in
Leg Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 36.4 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 41.1 in
Rear 39.1 in
Front 39.6 - 39.7 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.3 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mazda CX-70 than in the BMW X3, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the BMW X3 and the Mazda CX-70.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the BMW X3 as you will with the Mazda CX-70, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Whether you pick the BMW X3 or the Mazda CX-70, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
Since the BMW X3 is much slimmer than the Mazda CX-70, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the BMW X3, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mazda CX-70.

Handling
The BMW X3 has a larger turning radius than the Mazda CX-70, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The BMW X3 has a little less horsepower than the Mazda CX-70.

Powertrain
The BMW X3 has much lower torque than the Mazda CX-70, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the BMW X3 and the Mazda CX-70.