Audi Q7 vs Mazda CX-70

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Audi Q7 a rating. ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Mazda CX-70. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

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Feature Showdown

The Audi Q7 features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Mazda CX-70 gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q7 stands out with ventilated seats, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Mazda CX-70. The Mazda CX-70 counters with wireless charging and Bose audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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-70 responds with a Petrol making 254kW and 500Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.8 seconds.

The Mazda CX-70 has the clear power advantage at 254kW vs 185kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Mazda CX-70 is 0.5s 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, 68mm shorter than the Mazda CX-70 at 5,120mm (3,120mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-70 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 780L in the Audi Q7 and 598L in the Mazda CX-70, giving the Audi Q7 a 182L advantage. The Audi Q7 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Mazda CX-70 leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 500kg 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-70's turning circle is 0.7 m tighter, 11.8 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-70 about $2,309 a year (8.1 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $342 a year less for the Mazda CX-70.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q7) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mazda CX-70).

Where each one leads

The Audi Q7: the bigger boot with the seats up (780L against 598L).

The Mazda CX-70: the lower starting price ($73,020 against $108,815), more power (254kW against 185kW), the higher braked towing limit (2,500kg against 2,000kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,309 a year against $2,651).

The Verdict

Mazda CX-70 scores higher, 72 vs 66

The Mazda CX-70 scores 72 to the Audi Q7's 66 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 5 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: value (Mazda CX-70 ahead by 14 points), fuel economy (Mazda CX-70 ahead by 11 points), reliability (Mazda CX-70 ahead by 8 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Mazda CX-70 costs about $342 less (8.1 L/100km against 9.3 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 780L in the Audi Q7, 598L in the Mazda CX-70.

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