Audi Q7 vs Mazda CX-60

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Audi Q7 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 Q7 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 Q7 stands out with panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Mazda CX-60. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Audi Q7 gets leather upholstery while the Mazda CX-60 offers cloth. Climate control is 3-zone in the Audi Q7 and 2-zone in the Mazda CX-60.

Drivetrain

The Audi Q7 uses a 4-cylinder petrol with direct fuel injection system, turbocharging producing 185kW and 370Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed tiptronic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.3 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 Q7 has the clear power advantage at 185kW vs 138kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi Q7 is 0.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Audi Q7 measures 5,052mm long on a 2,994mm wheelbase, 312mm longer than the Mazda CX-60 at 4,740mm (2,870mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q7 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 780L in the Audi Q7 and 570L in the Mazda CX-60, giving the Audi Q7 a 210L advantage. The Audi Q7 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Audi Q7 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 1.7 m tighter, 10.8 m against 12.5 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 Q7 costs about $2,651 a year (9.3 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 Mazda CX-60.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q7) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mazda CX-60).

Where each one leads

The Audi Q7: more power (185kW against 138kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (780L against 570L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 1,800kg).

The Mazda CX-60: the lower starting price ($45,640 against $108,815) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,138 a year against $2,651).

The Verdict

Mazda CX-60 scores higher, 75 vs 66

The Mazda CX-60 scores 75 to the Audi Q7's 66 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (Mazda CX-60 ahead by 25 points), value (Mazda CX-60 ahead by 24 points), fuel economy (Mazda CX-60 ahead by 16 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Mazda CX-60 costs about $513 less (7.5 L/100km against 9.3 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 780L in the Audi Q7, 570L in the Mazda CX-60.

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