Geely EX5 vs Mazda CX-30
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Geely EX5 scores higher, 72 vs 66
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 30 Oct 2026, price 5 Nov 2026
Geely EX5
20 of 27 standard · no option data · 2 not offered · 5 no dataFrom
$41,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric Motor
- Power
- 160kW
- Energy use
- 16 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 302L
Top CarSorted Score, 72 vs 66, but the Mazda CX-30 is $7,230 cheaper
Geely Australia offer: Finance offer, ends 30 Nov 2026. Terms
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Mazda CX-30
15 of 27 standard · 1 optional · 8 not offered · 3 no dataFrom
$34,760
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 114kW
- Economy
- 6.3 L/100km
- Safety
- Not rated by ANCAP
- Boot (seats up)
- 317L
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Manufacturer offer
Ends 30 Nov 2026
Manufacturer's terms: Geely Auto Australia reserves the right to vary, extend or withdraw this offer at any time.
Offer from Geely Australia, checked 12 Nov 2026
T&Cs apply, as the manufacturer prints them. Eligibility, stock and build limits vary, so confirm the offer with the dealer.
$41,990RRP
- cannot be matched: Head-Up Display not offered
$34,760RRP
- cannot be matched: Keyless Entry, Wireless Phone Charging, Wireless CarPlay/AA 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
Geely EX5 Complete
$41,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 19 Sept 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $171 a week in repayments ($41,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Mazda CX-30 G20 Pure
$34,760
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 5 Nov 2026
$33,990 drive-away in VIC, as published by Mazda Australia
About $134 a week in repayments ($33,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Mazda CX-30 starts $7,230 lower on RRP.
The Geely EX5 currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Mazda CX-30 does not: only battery-electric vehicles qualify.
Matching the Geely EX5's standard equipment means adding extra-cost options to the Mazda CX-30, and one is priced only inside a package whose price the manufacturer doesn't publish, so the true gap is larger than the sticker difference suggests.
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
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$134/wk(≈$581/mo)
Estimate on the Mazda CX-30 at $33,990 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
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Geely EX5Driva 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
ANCAP's published record does not give the Mazda CX-30 a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 8 of 10 key systems on the Geely EX5 and 6 on the Mazda CX-30.
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.
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
Geely EX5
None open on our record
Mazda CX-30
- REC-001591 · published 21 Mar 2021The boot's power liftgate may partially lower unexpectedly from the fully opened position when the vehicle is parked facing uphill on a slope in high ambient temperature.Year range on the notice: 2020 - 2021
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
68.4kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 100kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (7.4kW AC, 100kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Geely EX5 features a 15.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Mazda CX-30 gets a 8.8-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Geely EX5 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, heated front seats and V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Mazda CX-30. The Mazda CX-30 counters with Apple CarPlay and head-up display. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Geely EX5 runs a pure electric powertrain producing 160kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through its transmission to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.9 seconds.
The Mazda CX-30 responds with a Petrol making 114kW and 200Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels.
The Geely EX5 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 114kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Geely EX5 measures 4,615mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 220mm longer than the Mazda CX-30 at 4,395mm (2,655mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Geely EX5 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 302L in the Geely EX5 and 317L in the Mazda CX-30, giving the Mazda CX-30 a 15L advantage.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Mazda CX-30's turning circle is 0.2 m tighter, 10.6 m against 10.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Geely EX5 costs about $768 a year (16 kWh/100km) and fuel for the Mazda CX-30 about $1,796 a year (6.3 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Geely EX5) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mazda CX-30).
Where each one leads
The Geely EX5: more power (160kW against 114kW) and the longer warranty (7 years against 5).
The Mazda CX-30: the lower starting price ($34,760 against $41,990) and the bigger boot with the seats up (317L against 302L).
The Verdict
Geely EX5 scores higher, 72 vs 66
The Geely EX5 scores 72 to the Mazda CX-30's 66 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: technology (Geely EX5 ahead by 31 points), safety (Geely EX5 ahead by 22 points), reliability (Mazda CX-30 ahead by 15 points). Warranty: 7 years on the Geely EX5, 5 on the Mazda CX-30.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$134/wk(≈$581/mo)
Estimate on the Mazda CX-30 at $33,990 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
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Geely EX5Driva 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, Geely EX5 and Mazda CX-30?
The Mazda CX-30 is the cheapest at $34,760 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Geely EX5 by $7,230.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Geely EX5 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2025). ANCAP's published record does not give a rating to Mazda CX-30, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The Mazda CX-30 has the largest boot at 317L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Mazda CX-30 has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,200kg.
Which has the best warranty?
The Geely EX5 has the longest warranty at 7 years / unlimited km.
Which is the most powerful?
The Geely EX5 makes the most power at 160kW.
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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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