CUPRA Tavascan vs Mazda CX-70

The CUPRA Tavascan starts from $66,490 before on-road costs, while the Mazda CX-70 opens at $73,020. That makes the CUPRA Tavascan the more affordable entry point by $6,530.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $73,139 and $80,322 respectively.

The CUPRA Tavascan qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Mazda CX-70, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The CUPRA Tavascan features a 15-inch touchscreen paired with a 5.3-inch digital dash, while the Mazda CX-70 gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments.

The CUPRA Tavascan stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, heated front seats, power tailgate and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Mazda CX-70. The Mazda CX-70 counters with head-up display and Bose audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the CUPRA Tavascan gets cloth upholstery while the Mazda CX-70 offers leather.

The CUPRA Tavascan uses a Electric Motor producing 210kW and 545Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.8 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 210kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The CUPRA Tavascan measures 4,644mm long on a 2,766mm wheelbase, 476mm 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 540L in the CUPRA Tavascan and 598L in the Mazda CX-70, giving the Mazda CX-70 a 58L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 1550L vs 2015L.

For towing, the Mazda CX-70 leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 1,500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (CUPRA Tavascan) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda CX-70). Both match on warranty length.