Audi Q4 e-tron vs Mazda CX-60

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Audi Q4 e-tron at 5 stars (2021) and the Mazda CX-60 at 5 stars (2022). ANCAP tested these in different years (2021 vs 2022). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 93% for the Audi Q4 e-tron and 91% for the Mazda CX-60, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 9 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Audi Q4 e-tron, against 7 on the Mazda CX-60.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Audi Q4 e-tron and 7 in the Mazda CX-60.

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.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Audi Q4 e-tron features a 11.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-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 Q4 e-tron stands out with 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 head-up display. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Audi Q4 e-tron gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Mazda CX-60 offers cloth. Climate control is 3-zone in the Audi Q4 e-tron and 2-zone in the Mazda CX-60.

Drivetrain

The Audi Q4 e-tron uses a Electric producing 210kW and 545Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed (two-stage planetary) to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.7 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 Audi Q4 e-tron has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 138kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi Q4 e-tron is 0.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Audi Q4 e-tron measures 4,588mm long on a 2,764mm wheelbase, 152mm 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 520L in the Audi Q4 e-tron and 570L in the Mazda CX-60, giving the Mazda CX-60 a 50L advantage.

For towing, the Mazda CX-60 leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 800kg 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 Mazda CX-60's turning circle is 0.4 m tighter, 10.8 m against 11.2 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Audi Q4 e-tron costs about $835 a year (17.4 kWh/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.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q4 e-tron) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mazda CX-60).

Where each one leads

The Audi Q4 e-tron: more power (210kW against 138kW).

The Mazda CX-60: the lower starting price ($45,640 against $84,900), the bigger boot with the seats up (570L against 520L) and the higher braked towing limit (1,800kg against 1,000kg).

The Verdict

Mazda CX-60 scores higher, 75 vs 74

The Mazda CX-60 scores 75 to the Audi Q4 e-tron's 74 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Audi Q4 e-tron ahead by 15 points), technology (Audi Q4 e-tron ahead by 13 points), value (Mazda CX-60 ahead by 8 points). Boot space with the seats up: 520L in the Audi Q4 e-tron, 570L in the Mazda CX-60.

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