Audi Q2 vs Mazda CX-60

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Audi Q2 a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Feature Showdown

The Audi Q2 features a 8.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Mazda CX-60 gets a 10.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q2 stands out with Apple CarPlay, power tailgate, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Mazda CX-60. The Mazda CX-60 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and head-up display. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Audi Q2 gets leather upholstery while the Mazda CX-60 offers cloth.

Drivetrain

The Audi Q2 uses a Petrol producing 110kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a s tronic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.6 seconds.

The Mazda CX-60 responds with a Petrol making 138kW and 250Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.4 seconds.

The Mazda CX-60 has the clear power advantage at 138kW vs 110kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Mazda CX-60 is 1.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Audi Q2 measures 4,208mm long on a 2,601mm wheelbase, 532mm shorter than the Mazda CX-60 at 4,740mm (2,870mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-60 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 405L in the Audi Q2 and 570L in the Mazda CX-60, giving the Mazda CX-60 a 165L advantage.

For towing, the Mazda CX-60 leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 600kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Audi Q2's turning circle is 0.3 m tighter, 10.5 m against 10.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi Q2 costs about $1,568 a year (5.5 L/100km) and fuel for the Mazda CX-60 about $2,138 a year (7.5 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $570 a year less for the Audi Q2.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q2) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mazda CX-60).

Where each one leads

The Audi Q2: lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,568 a year against $2,138).

The Mazda CX-60: the lower starting price ($45,640 against $49,400), more power (138kW against 110kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (570L against 405L) and the higher braked towing limit (1,800kg against 1,200kg).

The Verdict

Mazda CX-60 scores higher, 75 vs 71

The Mazda CX-60 scores 75 to the Audi Q2's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 5 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (Mazda CX-60 ahead by 27 points), fuel economy (Audi Q2 ahead by 18 points), practicality (Mazda CX-60 ahead by 11 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi Q2 costs about $570 less (5.5 L/100km against 7.5 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 405L in the Audi Q2, 570L in the Mazda CX-60.

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