Honda ZR-V vs Mazda CX-60

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Honda ZR-V at 4 stars (2023) and the Mazda CX-60 at 5 stars (2022). ANCAP tested these in different years (2023 vs 2022). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 79% for the Honda ZR-V 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 Honda ZR-V, 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 Honda ZR-V and 7 in the Mazda CX-60.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Feature Showdown

The Honda ZR-V features a 9-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 Honda ZR-V stands out with wireless charging, power tailgate and ambient lighting — 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 Honda ZR-V uses a Petrol producing 131kW and 240Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a FWD 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 Mazda CX-60 has the clear power advantage at 138kW vs 131kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Honda ZR-V measures 4,568mm long on a 2,655mm wheelbase, 172mm 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 380L in the Honda ZR-V and 570L in the Mazda CX-60, giving the Mazda CX-60 a 190L advantage.

For towing, the Mazda CX-60 leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 300kg 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 Honda ZR-V's turning circle is 0.4 m tighter, 10.4 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, fuel for the Honda ZR-V costs about $1,995 a year (7 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 $143 a year less for the Honda ZR-V.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Honda ZR-V) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mazda CX-60). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Honda ZR-V), no data (Mazda CX-60).

Where each one leads

The Honda ZR-V: lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,995 a year against $2,138).

The Mazda CX-60: more power (138kW against 131kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (570L against 380L) and the higher braked towing limit (1,800kg against 1,500kg).

The Verdict

Mazda CX-60 scores higher, 75 vs 74

The Mazda CX-60 scores 75 to the Honda ZR-V's 74 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 4 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: technology (Honda ZR-V ahead by 11 points), safety (Mazda CX-60 ahead by 8 points), practicality (Mazda CX-60 ahead by 8 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Honda ZR-V costs about $143 less (7 L/100km against 7.5 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 380L in the Honda ZR-V, 570L in the Mazda CX-60.

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