Ford Everest vs Mazda CX-60
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Level at 75: here's what splits them
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 23 Oct 2026, price 8 Sep 2026
Ford Everest
21 of 27 standard · 6 no dataFrom
$68,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine
- Diesel V6 Turbo
- Power
- 184kW
- Economy
- 8.5 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2022
- Boot (seats up)
- 259L
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Mazda CX-60
18 of 27 standard · no option data · 7 not offered · 2 no dataFrom
$45,640
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 138kW
- Economy
- 7.5 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2022
- Boot (seats up)
- 570L
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$68,990RRP
- with the Mazda CX-60's standard kit: $68,990 (nothing to add; 2 with no data, not charged)
$45,640RRP
- cannot be matched: Wireless Phone Charging, Heated Front Seats, Ventilated Front Seats and 2 more not offered
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Ford Everest Sport
$68,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $296 a week in repayments ($68,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Mazda CX-60 G25 Pure
$45,640
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 8 Sept 2026
$47,990 drive-away in VIC, as published by Mazda Australia
About $199 a week in repayments ($47,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Mazda CX-60 starts $23,350 lower on RRP.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
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Finance
From ≈$199/wk(≈$861/mo)
Estimate on the Mazda CX-60 at $47,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Ford EverestDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
Both the Ford Everest and Mazda CX-60 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating, tested 2022. Adult occupant protection scored 86% for the Ford Everest and 91% for the Mazda CX-60.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.
Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 9 in the Ford Everest and 7 in the Mazda CX-60.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 7 of 10 key systems on the Ford Everest and 7 on the Mazda CX-60.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Ford Everest
- REC-006748 · published 21 Oct 2026Due to a manufacturing issue, the centre display screen may stop functioning and display a blank screen.Year range on the notice: 2026
- REC-006683 · published 28 Jul 2026Due to a software issue, the transmission fluid pump gears could fail while driving.Year range on the notice: 2018 - 2020
- REC-006659 · published 13 Jul 2026Due to a software issue, the transmission fluid pump gears could fail while driving.Year range on the notice: 2017 - 2019
- 13 more on the model page.
Mazda CX-60
- REC-006174 · published 14 Nov 2024Due to a software issue, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) may impact the hybrid battery assist function.Year range on the notice: 2023 - 2024
- REC-006173 · published 14 Nov 2024Due to a software issue, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) may impact the hybrid battery assist function.Year range on the notice: 2023 - 2024
- REC-006172 · published 14 Nov 2024Due to software improper programming of the Dash Electronic Supply Unit (Dash-ESU), when the hybrid system is powered on multiple warning messages may display in the instrument cluster:Year range on the notice: 2023 - 2024
- 2 more on the model page.
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Feature Showdown
The Ford Everest features a 12-inch touchscreen paired with a 8-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 Ford Everest stands out with wireless charging, heated front seats, ventilated seats and power tailgate — 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 Ford Everest gets leather upholstery while the Mazda CX-60 offers cloth.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Ford Everest uses a Diesel V6 Turbo producing 184kW and 600Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout.
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 Ford Everest has the clear power advantage at 184kW vs 138kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Ford Everest measures 4,914mm long on a 2,900mm wheelbase, 174mm longer than the Mazda CX-60 at 4,740mm (2,870mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Ford Everest generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 259L in the Ford Everest and 570L in the Mazda CX-60, giving the Mazda CX-60 a 311L advantage. The Ford Everest seats 7 vs 5.
For towing, the Ford Everest leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 1,700kg 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 Ford Everest costs about $2,423 a year (8.5 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 $285 a year less for the Mazda CX-60.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Ford Everest) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mazda CX-60).
Where each one leads
The Ford Everest: more power (184kW against 138kW) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 1,800kg).
The Mazda CX-60: the lower starting price ($45,640 against $68,990), the bigger boot with the seats up (570L against 259L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,138 a year against $2,423).
The Verdict
Level at 75: here's what splits them
The Ford Everest and Mazda CX-60 are level on the CarSorted Score at 75 each, so neither takes the overall call. What splits them: technology (Ford Everest ahead by 13 points), practicality (Ford Everest ahead by 11 points), fuel economy (Mazda CX-60 ahead by 9 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Mazda CX-60 costs about $285 less (7.5 L/100km against 8.5 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 259L in the Ford Everest, 570L in the Mazda CX-60.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$199/wk(≈$861/mo)
Estimate on the Mazda CX-60 at $47,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Ford EverestDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Ford Everest and Mazda CX-60?
The Mazda CX-60 is the cheapest at $45,640 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Ford Everest by $23,350.
Which is the most fuel-efficient?
The Mazda CX-60 uses the least fuel at 7.5L/100km on the combined cycle.
Which is safest?
They are evenly matched on crash rating: Ford Everest and Mazda CX-60 all hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating (tested 2022). Compare the active-safety features above to separate them.
Which has the most boot space?
The Mazda CX-60 has the largest boot at 570L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Ford Everest has the highest braked towing capacity at 3,500kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Ford Everest makes the most power at 184kW.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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