Audi Q5 vs Mazda CX-60

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Audi Q5 at 5 stars (2025) and the Mazda CX-60 at 5 stars (2022). ANCAP tested these in different years (2025 vs 2022). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Audi Q5 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 Q5, 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 Q5 and 7 in the Mazda CX-60.

Recalls on our record

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Feature Showdown

The Audi Q5 features a 10.1-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 Q5 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 Q5 gets leather upholstery while the Mazda CX-60 offers cloth. Climate control is 3-zone in the Audi Q5 and 2-zone in the Mazda CX-60.

Drivetrain

The Audi Q5 uses a 4-cylinder inline petrol with turbocharging and MHEV plus technology producing 150kW and 340Nm of torque, sent through a 7-speed 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 Audi Q5 has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 138kW. 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 Q5 measures 4,717mm long on a 2,820mm wheelbase, 23mm 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 Q5 and 570L in the Mazda CX-60, giving the Mazda CX-60 a 50L advantage.

For towing, the Audi Q5 leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 200kg 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 1.0 m tighter, 10.8 m against 11.8 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 Q5 costs about $1,625 a year (5.7 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 $513 a year less for the Audi Q5.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q5) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mazda CX-60). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Audi Q5), no data (Mazda CX-60).

Where each one leads

The Audi Q5: more power (150kW against 138kW), the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 1,800kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,625 a year against $2,138).

The Mazda CX-60: the lower starting price ($45,640 against $80,900) and the bigger boot with the seats up (570L against 520L).

The Verdict

Audi Q5 scores higher, 76 vs 75

The Audi Q5 scores 76 to the Mazda CX-60's 75 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Audi Q5 ahead by 17 points), technology (Audi Q5 ahead by 12 points), value (Mazda CX-60 ahead by 8 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi Q5 costs about $513 less (5.7 L/100km against 7.5 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 520L in the Audi Q5, 570L in the Mazda CX-60.

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