2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs. 2025 Mazda CX-70 Review

Picture of the 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar

2024 Land Rover
Range Rover Velar

MSRP*: $61,500 to $78,400
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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 19 - 22 MPG 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy 25 - 26 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 70.1 ft3 Info not available
Engine
  • 247-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 394-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 Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 247 - 394 hp 280 - 340 hp
Towing Capacity 5,291 - 5,511 lbs 3,500 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 188.9 in 200.8 in
Exterior Width 80.3 in 77.6 in
Leg Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 37.2 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 38.2 in
Rear 38.0 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 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, 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 Land Rover Range Rover Velar.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Land Rover Range Rover Velar 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). The Land Rover Range Rover Velar will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Mazda CX-70, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Land Rover Range Rover Velar is much wider than the Mazda CX-70, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Land Rover Range Rover Velar, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mazda CX-70.

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

Performance
With the Land Rover Range Rover Velar, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Mazda CX-70. The Land Rover Range Rover Velar has a little less horsepower than the Mazda CX-70.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Mazda CX-70.

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