Ineos Grenadier vs Mazda CX-70

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

The Ineos Grenadier is in a class ANCAP doesn't assess, so it has no ANCAP rating. ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Mazda CX-70. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

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Feature Showdown

The Ineos Grenadier features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Mazda CX-70 gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Ineos Grenadier stands out with JBL audio — features our data doesn't list for the Mazda CX-70. The Mazda CX-70 counters with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, power tailgate and Bose audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Ineos Grenadier gets cloth upholstery while the Mazda CX-70 offers leather.

Drivetrain

The Ineos Grenadier uses a Twin-turbo diesel producing 183kW and 550Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.8 seconds.

The Mazda CX-70 responds with a Petrol making 254kW and 500Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.8 seconds.

The Mazda CX-70 has the clear power advantage at 254kW vs 183kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Mazda CX-70 is 3.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Ineos Grenadier measures 4,895mm long on a 2,922mm wheelbase, 225mm shorter than the Mazda CX-70 at 5,120mm (3,120mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-70 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier and 598L in the Mazda CX-70, giving the Ineos Grenadier a 657L advantage.

For towing, the Ineos Grenadier leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,500kg. That 1,000kg 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-70's turning circle is 1.7 m tighter, 11.8 m against 13.5 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 Ineos Grenadier costs about $3,363 a year (11.8 L/100km) and fuel for the Mazda CX-70 about $2,309 a year (8.1 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $1,054 a year less for the Mazda CX-70.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Ineos Grenadier) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mazda CX-70). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Ineos Grenadier), no data (Mazda CX-70).

Where each one leads

The Ineos Grenadier: the bigger boot with the seats up (1255L against 598L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 2,500kg).

The Mazda CX-70: the lower starting price ($73,020 against $107,000), more power (254kW against 183kW) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,309 a year against $3,363).

The Verdict

Mazda CX-70 scores higher, 72 vs 60

The Mazda CX-70 scores 72 to the Ineos Grenadier's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Mazda CX-70 ahead by 34 points), value (Mazda CX-70 ahead by 19 points), practicality (Ineos Grenadier ahead by 17 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Mazda CX-70 costs about $1,054 less (8.1 L/100km against 11.8 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier, 598L in the Mazda CX-70.

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