Mazda CX-60 vs MG MGS5

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Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Mazda CX-60 at 5 stars (2022) and the MG MGS5 at 5 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2022 vs 2025). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 91% for the Mazda CX-60 and 90% for the MG MGS5, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Mazda CX-60, against 6 on the MG MGS5.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera.

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.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Mazda CX-60 features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the MG MGS5 gets a 12.8-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mazda CX-60 stands out with head-up display — features our data doesn't list for the MG MGS5. The MG MGS5 counters with wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

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 MG MGS5 responds with a Electric Motor making 125kW and 250Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.2 seconds.

The Mazda CX-60 has the clear power advantage at 138kW vs 125kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Mazda CX-60 is 0.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Mazda CX-60 measures 4,740mm long on a 2,870mm wheelbase, 264mm longer than the MG MGS5 at 4,476mm (2,730mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-60 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 570L in the Mazda CX-60 and 453L in the MG MGS5, giving the Mazda CX-60 a 117L advantage.

For towing, the Mazda CX-60 leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 1,050kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

The Mazda CX-60 turns in a 10.8 m circle, kerb to kerb; the MG MGS5's turning circle is not on our record.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Mazda CX-60 costs about $2,138 a year (7.5 L/100km) and electricity for the MG MGS5 about $811 a year (16.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Mazda CX-60) and 10 years / 250k km (MG MGS5).

Where each one leads

The Mazda CX-60: more power (138kW against 125kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (570L against 453L) and the higher braked towing limit (1,800kg against 750kg).

The MG MGS5: the longer warranty (10 years against 5).

The Verdict

Mazda CX-60 scores higher, 75 vs 72

The Mazda CX-60 scores 75 to the MG MGS5's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: technology (MG MGS5 ahead by 13 points), practicality (Mazda CX-60 ahead by 12 points), performance (Mazda CX-60 ahead by 8 points). Boot space with the seats up: 570L in the Mazda CX-60, 453L in the MG MGS5. Warranty: 5 years on the Mazda CX-60, 10 on the MG MGS5.

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