Jeep Wrangler vs Mazda CX-70

The Jeep Wrangler starts from $81,990 before on-road costs, while the Mazda CX-70 opens at $76,720. That makes the Mazda CX-70 the more affordable entry point by $5,270.

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 $90,189 and $84,392 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mazda CX-70 by roughly $2,990 in fuel alone.

Both the Jeep Wrangler and Mazda CX-70 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Mazda CX-70 packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Jeep Wrangler.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Jeep Wrangler and 7 in the Mazda CX-70. The Mazda CX-70 adds a 360-degree camera that the Jeep Wrangler misses.

The Jeep Wrangler features a 8.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Mazda CX-70 gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments.

The Jeep Wrangler stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, heated front seats, Alpine audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Mazda CX-70. The Mazda CX-70 counters with head-up display and Bose audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Jeep Wrangler uses a Petrol I4 Turbo producing 200kW and 400Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic to a 4x4 layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.3 seconds.

The Mazda CX-70 responds with a Petrol making 254kW and 500Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels.

The Mazda CX-70 has the clear power advantage at 254kW vs 200kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Jeep Wrangler measures 4,334mm long on a 2,459mm wheelbase, 786mm 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 365L in the Jeep Wrangler and 598L in the Mazda CX-70, giving the Mazda CX-70 a 233L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 2050L vs 2015L. The Mazda CX-70 seats 5 vs 4.

For towing, the Mazda CX-70 leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 1,497kg. That 1,003kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,907/year for the Jeep Wrangler and $2,309/year for the Mazda CX-70. That is a $598 annual difference in favour of the Mazda CX-70.

Estimated annual total: $2,907 (Jeep Wrangler) vs $2,309 (Mazda CX-70). The Mazda CX-70 saves you roughly $598 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 100,000km (Jeep Wrangler) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda CX-70). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Jeep Wrangler)—.