Mazda BT-50 vs KGM Musso

The Mazda BT-50 starts from $36,400 before on-road costs, while the KGM Musso opens at $40,500. That makes the Mazda BT-50 the more affordable entry point by $4,100.

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 $40,040 and $44,550 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mazda BT-50 by roughly $2,135 in fuel alone.

Both the Mazda BT-50 and KGM Musso hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Mazda BT-50 packs more ADAS features with 4 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 2 in the KGM Musso.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Mazda BT-50 and 6 in the KGM Musso.

The Mazda BT-50 features a 7-inch touchscreen paired with a 4.2-inch digital dash, while the KGM Musso gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The KGM Musso counters with ambient lighting that the Mazda BT-50 does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Mazda BT-50 gets cloth upholstery while the KGM Musso offers leather.

The Mazda BT-50 uses a Diesel producing 120kW and 400Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.9 seconds.

The KGM Musso responds with a Turbo DDi Diesel making 133kW and 400Nm, paired to a 6-speed automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.9 seconds.

The KGM Musso has the clear power advantage at 133kW vs 120kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Mazda BT-50 measures 5,320mm long on a 3,125mm wheelbase, 215mm longer than the KGM Musso at 5,105mm (3,000mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda BT-50 generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the KGM Musso leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,024/year for the Mazda BT-50 and $2,451/year for the KGM Musso. That is a $427 annual difference in favour of the Mazda BT-50.

Estimated annual total: $2,024 (Mazda BT-50) vs $2,451 (KGM Musso). The Mazda BT-50 saves you roughly $427 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda BT-50) vs 7 years / 999,999km (KGM Musso). The KGM Musso has longer coverage.