JAC T9 vs Mazda BT-50

The JAC T9 starts from $42,662 before on-road costs, while the Mazda BT-50 opens at $36,400. That makes the Mazda BT-50 the more affordable entry point by $6,262.

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 $46,928 and $40,040 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

Both the JAC T9 and Mazda BT-50 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 4 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the JAC T9 and 6 in the Mazda BT-50.

The JAC T9 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Mazda BT-50 gets a 7-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

Interior trim differs: the JAC T9 gets leather upholstery while the Mazda BT-50 offers cloth.

The JAC T9 uses a Turbo-diesel producing 125kW and 410Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 11.5 seconds.

The Mazda BT-50 responds with a Diesel making 120kW and 400Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.9 seconds.

The JAC T9 has the clear power advantage at 125kW vs 120kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mazda BT-50 is 0.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The JAC T9 measures 5,330mm long on a 3,110mm wheelbase, 10mm longer than the Mazda BT-50 at 5,320mm (3,125mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda BT-50 generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Mazda BT-50 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,200kg. That 300kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,166/year for the JAC T9 and $2,024/year for the Mazda BT-50. That is a $142 annual difference in favour of the Mazda BT-50.

Estimated annual total: $2,166 (JAC T9) vs $2,024 (Mazda BT-50). The Mazda BT-50 saves you roughly $142 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years (JAC T9) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda BT-50). The JAC T9 has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 7yr (JAC T9)—.