Jaecoo J7 vs Mazda CX-60

The Jaecoo J7 starts from $37,990 before on-road costs, while the Mazda CX-60 opens at $44,240. That makes the Jaecoo J7 the more affordable entry point by $6,250.

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 $41,789 and $48,664 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mazda CX-60 by roughly $1,565 in fuel alone.

Both the Jaecoo J7 and Mazda CX-60 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 81% for the Jaecoo J7 and 91% for the Mazda CX-60.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Jaecoo J7 packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 3 in the Mazda CX-60.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Jaecoo J7 and 6 in the Mazda CX-60.

The Jaecoo J7 features a 13.2-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Mazda CX-60 gets a 10.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Jaecoo J7 stands out with power tailgate, SONY audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Mazda CX-60. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Jaecoo J7 uses a Petrol producing 130kW and 290Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.5 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 Mazda CX-60 has the clear power advantage at 138kW vs 130kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mazda CX-60 is 2.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Jaecoo J7 measures 4,500mm long on a 2,672mm wheelbase, 245mm shorter than the Mazda CX-60 at 4,745mm (2,870mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-60 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 431L in the Jaecoo J7 and 570L in the Mazda CX-60, giving the Mazda CX-60 a 139L advantage.

For towing, the Mazda CX-60 leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,223/year for the Jaecoo J7 and $1,910/year for the Mazda CX-60. That is a $313 annual difference in favour of the Mazda CX-60.

Estimated annual total: $2,223 (Jaecoo J7) vs $1,910 (Mazda CX-60). The Mazda CX-60 saves you roughly $313 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 8 years / 999,999km (Jaecoo J7) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda CX-60). The Jaecoo J7 has longer coverage.