2025 Santa Fe vs 2025 CX-70 in Spring, TX

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe

2025 Santa Fe vs 2025 CX-70

If you’re in the market for a midsize SUV, you’ve probably come across the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2025 Mazda CX-70. They’re both stylish, capable, and ready to haul groceries, gear, or your entire crew. But only one of them is ready to handle it all without compromise. At North Freeway Hyundai in Spring, TX, we’re comparing both vehicles side by side so you can see why the Santa Fe makes a better case for your driveway.

Interior Comparison

The Santa Fe gives you three full rows and seating for seven, making it a dream for larger families or anyone needing a little more wiggle room. Whether you're carpooling to school, road-tripping across Texas, or just running errands, the Santa Fe makes things easier with flexible seating, an available hands-free smart liftgate, and clever underfloor storage. The interior’s premium finishes – including ambient lighting and dual wireless chargers – add a touch of everyday luxury.

The Mazda CX-70 has upscale touches, but with only two rows and limited cargo space, it’s built more for couples or small families. It feels refined, but it can’t match the Santa Fe’s versatility.

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe

2025 Mazda CX-70

Rows: Three

Max Seating: Seven

Max Cargo Capacity: 79.6 Cubic Feet

Upholstery Options: Cloth Upholstery (Standard) / Synthetic Leather Upholstery, Genuine Leather Upholstery, Nappa Leather Upholstery (Available)

Rows: Two

Max Seating: Five

Max Cargo Capacity: 75.3 Cubic Feet

Upholstery Options: Leather Upholstery (Standard) / Nappa Leather Upholstery (Available)

Power & Performance

The Santa Fe’s turbocharged engine delivers strong acceleration with an impressively smooth ride. HTRAC All-Wheel Drive gives you confidence in unpredictable weather, and the Santa Fe’s selectable drive modes help you adapt to whatever the road throws at you. While the CX-70 edges out the Santa Fe slightly on raw horsepower, many of its performance upgrades are locked behind higher trims with steeper price tags.

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe

2025 Mazda CX-70

Base Engine: Turbocharged 2.5-liter 4-cylinder

Horsepower: 277 horsepower

Torque: 311 lb-ft of torque

Transmission: Eight-Speed Dual-Clutch Automatic Transmission

Base Engine: Turbocharged 3.3-liter inline 6-cylinder

Horsepower: 280 horsepower

Torque: 332 lb-ft of torque

Transmission: Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission

Available Engine: Turbocharged 3.3-liter inline 6-cylinder

Horsepower: 340 horsepower

Torque: 369 lb-ft of torque

Transmission: Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission

Tech & Entertainment

You don’t need to upgrade trims to get premium tech in the Santa Fe. A pair of 12.3-inch displays greet you up front, offering a modern look and seamless usability. Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, multiple USB-C ports, and over-the-air update capability come standard – no cords, no headaches. The CX-70’s layout is nice, but it requires upgrades or cables to match what the Santa Fe gives you right away.

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Top Technology Features

2025 Mazda CX-70 Top Technology Features

Infotainment Screen Options:

  • 12.3-inch Touchscreen (Standard)
  • 4.2-inch Digital Driver Display (Standard)
  • 12.3-inch Digital Gauge Cluster (Available)

Audio System Options:

  • Six-speaker Stereo (Standard)
  • 12-Speaker Premium Bose Audio System (Available)

Infotainment Screen Options:

  • 12.3-inch Digital Display (Standard)
  • 12.3-inch Digital Instrument Display (Available)

Audio System Options:

  • Eight-speaker Audio System (Standard)
  • 12-Speaker Bose Audio System (Available)

Safety Features

​Safety isn’t something you should have to pay extra for – and with the Santa Fe, you won’t. Every 2025 model comes equipped with Hyundai SmartSense, a suite of driver-assist features that help you stay aware and alert. While the CX-70 does offer competitive tech, the Santa Fe includes more of it right from the start.

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Standard Safety Features

2025 Mazda CX-70 Standard Safety Features

  • Forward Collision Warning
  • Forward Automatic Emergency Braking
  • Pedestrian And Cyclist Detection
  • Stop-And-Go Adaptive Cruise Control
  • Blind-Spot Monitoring
  • Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
  • Lane-Keep Assist
  • Lane-Centering Assist
  • Intersection Assist
  • Driver-Attention Monitoring
  • Front And Rear Parking Sensors
  • Rear-Seat Alert
  • Safe Exit Assist
  • Rearview Camera
  • Automatic High-Beam Headlights
  • Stop-And-Go Adaptive Cruise Control
  • Blind-Spot Monitoring
  • Driver-Attention Monitoring
  • Evasive-Steering Assist
  • Forward-Attention Warning
  • Forward Automatic Emergency Braking
  • Forward Collision Warning
  • Lane-Departure Warning
  • Lane-Keep Assist
  • Pedestrian Detection
  • Rearview Camera
  • Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
  • Rear-Seat Alert
  • Vehicle Exit Warning

North Freeway Hyundai’s Bottom Line

If you're shopping for a midsize SUV that can grow with your family, handle busy weeks, and still make time for fun, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe is your answer. You’ll get more seats, smarter tech, and a whole lot more for your money, without giving up style or performance.

Stop by North Freeway Hyundai in Spring, TX, to test drive the 2025 Santa Fe today. Let’s find your next SUV – and make it the right one.