KGM Actyon vs Mazda CX-60

The KGM Actyon starts from $44,500 before on-road costs, while the Mazda CX-60 opens at $44,240. That makes the Mazda CX-60 the more affordable entry point by $260.

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 $48,950 and $48,664 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mazda CX-60 by roughly $1,280 in fuel alone.

Both the KGM Actyon and Mazda CX-60 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The KGM Actyon packs more ADAS features with 6 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 KGM Actyon and 6 in the Mazda CX-60.

The KGM Actyon features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Mazda CX-60 gets a 10.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The KGM Actyon stands out with power tailgate 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 KGM Actyon uses a Turbo GDi producing 120kW and 280Nm of torque, sent through a 6-speed automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 12.5 seconds.

The Mazda CX-60 lines up 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 120kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mazda CX-60 is 5.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The KGM Actyon measures 4,740mm long on a 2,680mm wheelbase, 5mm 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 668L in the KGM Actyon and 570L in the Mazda CX-60, giving the KGM Actyon a 98L advantage.

For towing, the Mazda CX-60 leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,166/year for the KGM Actyon and $1,910/year for the Mazda CX-60. That is a $256 annual difference in favour of the Mazda CX-60.

Estimated annual total: $2,166 (KGM Actyon) vs $1,910 (Mazda CX-60). The Mazda CX-60 saves you roughly $256 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years (KGM Actyon) vs 5 years (Mazda CX-60). The KGM Actyon has longer coverage.