Land Rover Defender OCTA vs Mazda CX-60

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Land Rover Defender OCTA 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

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Feature Showdown

The Land Rover Defender OCTA features a 11.4-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 Land Rover Defender OCTA stands out with wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Meridian audio and ambient lighting — 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 Land Rover Defender OCTA gets leather upholstery while the Mazda CX-60 offers cloth. Climate control is 3-zone in the Land Rover Defender OCTA and 2-zone in the Mazda CX-60.

Drivetrain

The Land Rover Defender OCTA uses a 4.4L V8 Twin-Turbo Petrol Mild Hybrid producing 467kW and 750Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4 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 Land Rover Defender OCTA has the clear power advantage at 467kW vs 138kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Land Rover Defender OCTA is 3.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Land Rover Defender OCTA measures 4,813mm long on a 3,023mm wheelbase, 73mm longer than the Mazda CX-60 at 4,740mm (2,870mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Defender OCTA generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Land Rover Defender OCTA leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 1,700kg 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 Mazda CX-60's turning circle is 2.0 m tighter, 10.8 m against 12.8 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 Land Rover Defender OCTA costs about $3,734 a year (13.1 L/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. That is $1,596 a year less for the Mazda CX-60.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Land Rover Defender OCTA) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mazda CX-60).

Where each one leads

The Land Rover Defender OCTA: more power (467kW against 138kW) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 1,800kg).

The Mazda CX-60: the lower starting price ($45,640 against $304,500) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,138 a year against $3,734).

The Verdict

Mazda CX-60 scores higher, 75 vs 55

The Mazda CX-60 scores 75 to the Land Rover Defender OCTA's 55 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Mazda CX-60 ahead by 51 points), value (Mazda CX-60 ahead by 46 points), performance (Land Rover Defender OCTA ahead by 45 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Mazda CX-60 costs about $1,596 less (7.5 L/100km against 13.1 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre).

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