2024 Acura ZDX vs. 2025 Mazda CX-70 Review

Picture of the 2024 Acura ZDX

2024 Acura
ZDX

MSRP*: $64,500 to $74,500
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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 Info not available 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 62.0 - 63.0 ft3 Info not available
Engine
  • 358-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 490-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 499-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 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 358 - 499 hp 280 - 340 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 lbs 3,500 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 197.7 in 200.8 in
Exterior Width 77.0 in 77.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 39.4 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 37.8 in
Rear 37.0 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 Acura ZDX, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Mazda CX-70 will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Acura ZDX.

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). The Acura ZDX will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Mazda CX-70, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
The Acura ZDX is about the same width as the Mazda CX-70. When looking at overall length, the Acura ZDX takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mazda CX-70.

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

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mazda CX-70 is clearly the choice over the Acura ZDX for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Acura ZDX greatly out-muscles the Mazda CX-70.

Powertrain
The Acura ZDX 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 Acura ZDX and the Mazda CX-70.