Kia EV9 vs Mazda CX-60

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Kia EV9 at 5 stars (2023) and the Mazda CX-60 at 5 stars (2022). ANCAP tested these in different years (2023 vs 2022). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 84% for the Kia EV9 and 91% for the Mazda CX-60, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Kia EV9 and 7 in the Mazda CX-60.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Kia EV9 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Mazda CX-60 gets a 10.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Kia EV9 stands out with wireless charging, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Mazda CX-60. The Mazda CX-60 counters with head-up display. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Kia EV9 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Mazda CX-60 offers cloth. Climate control is 3-zone in the Kia EV9 and 2-zone in the Mazda CX-60.

Drivetrain

The Kia EV9 uses a Electric producing 160kW and 350Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.2 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 Kia EV9 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 138kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Mazda CX-60 is 0.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Kia EV9 measures 5,010mm long on a 3,100mm wheelbase, 270mm longer than the Mazda CX-60 at 4,740mm (2,870mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia EV9 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 333L in the Kia EV9 and 570L in the Mazda CX-60, giving the Mazda CX-60 a 237L advantage. The Kia EV9 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Mazda CX-60 leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 900kg. That 900kg 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-60's turning circle is 1.2 m tighter, 10.8 m against 12.0 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Kia EV9 costs about $1,042 a year (21.7 kWh/100km) and fuel for the Mazda CX-60 about $2,138 a year (7.5 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Kia EV9) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mazda CX-60).

Where each one leads

The Kia EV9: more power (160kW against 138kW) and the longer warranty (7 years against 5).

The Mazda CX-60: the lower starting price ($45,640 against $97,000), the bigger boot with the seats up (570L against 333L) and the higher braked towing limit (1,800kg against 900kg).

The Verdict

Mazda CX-60 scores higher, 75 vs 67

The Mazda CX-60 scores 75 to the Kia EV9's 67 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 7 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: value (Mazda CX-60 ahead by 11 points), practicality (Mazda CX-60 ahead by 10 points). Boot space with the seats up: 333L in the Kia EV9, 570L in the Mazda CX-60. Warranty: 7 years on the Kia EV9, 5 on the Mazda CX-60.

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