If you’re looking for a capable SUV that can head on or off the road, there’s one clear winner: the 2025 Mazda CX-50. The Hyundai Venue just can’t keep up with the rugged drive of this SUV, whether you’re cruising city streets or commuting on the highway. Explore this comparison from the experts at Joe Myers Mazda and we think you’ll agree.
Performance
When it comes to raw performance, the 2025 Mazda CX-50 leaves the Hyundai Venue in its dust. This new Mazda SUV comes standard with a 187-horsepower engine that’s much more powerful than the 121-horsepower one in the Hyundai model. Add the available turbocharger and the difference is even more stark: it gives the engine 256 horsepower, 135 horsepower more than the Hyundai SUV.
Capability
Off-road drivers only have one real option between these two SUVs. The 2025 Mazda CX-50 comes standard with i-Activ AWD®, which automatically tracks performance and responds to slippage by redistributing power, giving you a firm grip on the road anywhere. Not only does all-wheel drive not come standard on the Hyundai Venue — it’s not even available as an option.
Technology
Access media, respond to messages, and find your route with the 10.3-inch infotainment touchscreen in the 2025 Mazda CX-50, more than two inches bigger than the screen in the Hyundai Venue. Both models include Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, but the Mazda infotainment system makes it wireless. If you love your drivetime soundtrack, you’ll love the standard eight-speaker and available Bose® 12-speaker system, both more powerful than the six-speaker system for the Hyundai Venue.
Safety
Both the 2025 Mazda CX-50 and the Hyundai Venue feature standard safety protection like a forward-collision warning and lane-keeping assistance, but the i-Activsense® suite includes much more. You’ll also enjoy Blind Spot Monitoring, Adaptive Cruise Control, and a Rear Cross Traffic Alert as standard features, none of which come standard on the Hyundai Venue. Plus, with exclusive available features like a 360º View Monitor, you have even more eyes on the road.
Test Drive the 2025 MAZDA CX-50 in Houston, TX
Whether you want safety for the highway or performance for the off-road, the 2025 Mazda CX-50 is ahead of the competition. Visit our Houston, TX Mazda dealership and try these features to compare for yourself. Talk to our team about applying for a Mazda lease, then take a test drive today!
