Mazda CX-60 vs Honda Accord

The Mazda CX-60 starts from $44,240 before on-road costs, while the Honda Accord opens at $57,900. That makes the Mazda CX-60 the more affordable entry point by $13,660.

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 $48,664 and $63,690 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Honda Accord by roughly $2,565 in fuel alone.

Both the Mazda CX-60 and Honda Accord hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Honda Accord packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 3 in the Mazda CX-60.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Mazda CX-60 and 8 in the Honda Accord.

The Mazda CX-60 features a 10.3-inch touchscreen, while the Honda Accord gets a 12.3-inch display and 10.2-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 Honda Accord. The Honda Accord counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, power tailgate, Bose audio 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 Honda Accord responds with a Hybrid making 135kW and 315Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.8 seconds.

The Mazda CX-60 has the clear power advantage at 138kW vs 135kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mazda CX-60 is 0.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Mazda CX-60 measures 4,745mm long on a 2,870mm wheelbase, 230mm shorter than the Honda Accord at 4,975mm (2,830mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-60 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 570L in the Mazda CX-60 and 473L in the Honda Accord, giving the Mazda CX-60 a 97L advantage.

For towing, the Mazda CX-60 leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 1,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,910/year for the Mazda CX-60 and $1,397/year for the Honda Accord. That is a $513 annual difference in favour of the Honda Accord.

Estimated annual total: $1,910 (Mazda CX-60) vs $1,397 (Honda Accord). The Honda Accord saves you roughly $513 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 / 999,999km (Honda Accord). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Honda Accord).