Ford Everest vs Mazda CX-6e

The Ford Everest starts from $59,490 before on-road costs, while the Mazda CX-6e opens at $59,106. That makes the Mazda CX-6e the more affordable entry point by $384.

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 $65,439 and $65,017 respectively.

The Mazda CX-6e qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Ford Everest, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the Ford Everest and Mazda CX-6e hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Ford Everest packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Mazda CX-6e.

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 9 in the Mazda CX-6e.

The Ford Everest features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 8-inch digital dash, while the Mazda CX-6e gets a 26.5-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mazda CX-6e counters with panoramic roof, ventilated seats and power tailgate that the Ford Everest does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Ford Everest uses a Diesel Bi-Turbo producing 154kW and 500Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.1 seconds.

The Mazda CX-6e counters with its electric setup making 190kW and 290Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels.

The Mazda CX-6e has the clear power advantage at 190kW vs 154kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Ford Everest measures 4,978mm long on a 2,900mm wheelbase, 128mm longer than the Mazda CX-6e at 4,850mm (2,902mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-6e generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 259L in the Ford Everest and 468L in the Mazda CX-6e, giving the Mazda CX-6e a 209L advantage.

For towing, the Ford Everest leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 2,000kg 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 (Ford Everest) vs 5 years (Mazda CX-6e). Both match on warranty length.