Geely EX5 vs Mazda CX-60

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Geely EX5 at 5 stars (2025) and the Mazda CX-60 at 5 stars (2022). ANCAP tested these in different years (2025 vs 2022). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 86% for the Geely EX5 and 91% for the Mazda CX-60, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Geely EX5, against 7 on the Mazda CX-60.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Geely EX5 and 7 in the Mazda CX-60.

Recalls on our record

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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.

Feature Showdown

The Geely EX5 features a 15.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-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 Geely EX5 stands out with wireless charging, heated front seats and V2L — 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.

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-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 Geely EX5 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 138kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Geely EX5 is 0.5s quicker. 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, 125mm shorter than the Mazda CX-60 at 4,740mm (2,870mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-60 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 302L in the Geely EX5 and 570L in the Mazda CX-60, giving the Mazda CX-60 a 268L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); both turn in a 10.8 m circle, 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-60 about $2,138 a year (7.5 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Geely EX5) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mazda CX-60).

Where each one leads

The Geely EX5: the lower starting price ($41,990 against $45,640), more power (160kW against 138kW) and the longer warranty (7 years against 5).

The Mazda CX-60: the bigger boot with the seats up (570L against 302L).

The Verdict

Mazda CX-60 scores higher, 75 vs 72

The Mazda CX-60 scores 75 to the Geely EX5's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: practicality (Mazda CX-60 ahead by 17 points), reliability (Mazda CX-60 ahead by 15 points). Boot space with the seats up: 302L in the Geely EX5, 570L in the Mazda CX-60. Warranty: 7 years on the Geely EX5, 5 on the Mazda CX-60.

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