Mazda CX-60 vs Alfa Romeo Junior

The Mazda CX-60 starts from $45,640 before on-road costs, while the Alfa Romeo Junior opens at $45,900. 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 $50,204 and $50,490 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Alfa Romeo Junior by roughly $4,845 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

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

The Mazda CX-60 stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on the Alfa Romeo Junior. The Alfa Romeo Junior counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, power tailgate and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Mazda CX-60 uses a Petrol producing 138kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.4 seconds.

The Alfa Romeo Junior responds with a Petrol MHEV making 107kW and 230Nm, paired to a dct driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.9 seconds.

The Mazda CX-60 has the clear power advantage at 138kW vs 107kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mazda CX-60 is 1.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Mazda CX-60 measures 4,740mm long on a 2,870mm wheelbase, 570mm longer than the Alfa Romeo Junior at 4,170mm (2,557mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-60 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 570L in the Mazda CX-60 and 415L in the Alfa Romeo Junior, giving the Mazda CX-60 a 155L advantage.

For towing, the Mazda CX-60 leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 500kg. That 1,300kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,138/year for the Mazda CX-60 and $1,169/year for the Alfa Romeo Junior. That is a $969 annual difference in favour of the Alfa Romeo Junior.

Estimated annual total: $2,138 (Mazda CX-60) vs $1,169 (Alfa Romeo Junior). The Alfa Romeo Junior saves you roughly $969 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda CX-60) vs 5 years / 150,000km (Alfa Romeo Junior). Both match on warranty length.