Kia Seltos vs Mazda CX-60

Price and cost per week

On the rated figures, the Kia Seltos leads on standard features per $10,000: 3.8 per $10,000 on RRP (12 of 19 standard) for the Kia Seltos; 3.5 per $10,000 on RRP (16 of 19 standard) for the Mazda CX-60. On the rated figures, the Kia Seltos leads on price per kw: $284 per kW on RRP for the Kia Seltos; $331 per kW on RRP for the Mazda CX-60. On the rated figures, the Kia Seltos leads on price per litre of boot: $67 per litre of boot on RRP for the Kia Seltos; $80 per litre of boot on RRP for the Mazda CX-60. These ratios are not part of the CarSorted Score.

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Kia Seltos a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

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.

Feature Showdown

The Kia Seltos features a 8-inch touchscreen, 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 Mazda CX-60 counters with head-up display. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Kia Seltos uses a Petrol producing 110kW and 180Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.2 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 Mazda CX-60 has the clear power advantage at 138kW vs 110kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Mazda CX-60 is 1.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Kia Seltos measures 4,385mm long on a 2,630mm wheelbase, 355mm shorter than the Mazda CX-60 at 4,740mm (2,870mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-60 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 468L in the Kia Seltos and 570L in the Mazda CX-60, giving the Mazda CX-60 a 102L advantage.

For towing, the Mazda CX-60 leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,100kg. That 700kg 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 Kia Seltos's turning circle is 0.2 m tighter, 10.6 m against 10.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Kia Seltos costs about $2,018 a year (6.9 L/100km, at $1.95/L petrol) and fuel for the Mazda CX-60 about $2,194 a year (7.5 L/100km, at $1.95/L petrol). That is $176 a year less for the Kia Seltos.

The weekly and 5-year figures in the price section above add repayments, rego, servicing and tyres to this; use our Fuel Cost Calculator for your own driving.

Warranty: 7 years / unlimited km (Kia Seltos) and 5 years / unlimited km (Mazda CX-60).

Where each one leads

The Kia Seltos: the lower starting price ($31,250 against $45,640), the longer warranty (7 years against 5) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,018 a year against $2,194).

The Mazda CX-60: more power (138kW against 110kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (570L against 468L) and the higher braked towing limit (1,800kg against 1,100kg).

The Verdict

Mazda CX-60 scores higher, 75 vs 68

The Mazda CX-60 scores 75 to the Kia Seltos's 68 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 7 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Mazda CX-60 ahead by 31 points), technology (Mazda CX-60 ahead by 22 points), performance (Mazda CX-60 ahead by 13 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Kia Seltos costs about $176 less (6.9 L/100km against 7.5 L/100km, at $1.95/L petrol). Boot space with the seats up: 468L in the Kia Seltos, 570L in the Mazda CX-60. Warranty: 7 years on the Kia Seltos, 5 on the Mazda CX-60.

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