Mazda CX-60 vs Nissan X-Trail

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Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Mazda CX-60 at 5 stars (2022) and the Nissan X-Trail at 5 stars (2021). ANCAP tested these in different years (2022 vs 2021). 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 91% for the Nissan X-Trail, 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 Nissan X-Trail.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Mazda CX-60 and 7 in the Nissan X-Trail.

Recalls on our record

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Feature Showdown

The Mazda CX-60 features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Nissan X-Trail gets a 12.3-inch display and 7-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 Nissan X-Trail. The Nissan X-Trail counters with wireless charging. 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 Nissan X-Trail lines up making 135kW and 244Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

The Mazda CX-60 has the clear power advantage at 138kW vs 135kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Mazda CX-60 is 0.6s 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, 50mm longer than the Nissan X-Trail at 4,690mm (2,705mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-60 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 570L in the Mazda CX-60 and 585L in the Nissan X-Trail, giving the Nissan X-Trail a 15L advantage.

For towing, the Nissan X-Trail leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 200kg 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 0.3 m tighter, 10.8 m against 11.1 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 Mazda CX-60 costs about $2,138 a year (7.5 L/100km) and fuel for the Nissan X-Trail about $2,109 a year (7.4 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $29 a year less for the Nissan X-Trail.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Mazda CX-60) and 5 years / Unlimited (Nissan X-Trail). Capped-price servicing: no data (Mazda CX-60), 5 years (Nissan X-Trail).

Where each one leads

The Mazda CX-60: more power (138kW against 135kW).

The Nissan X-Trail: the lower starting price ($38,305 against $45,640), the bigger boot with the seats up (585L against 570L), the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 1,800kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,109 a year against $2,138).

The Verdict

Nissan X-Trail scores higher, 77 vs 75

The Nissan X-Trail scores 77 to the Mazda CX-60's 75 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: technology (Nissan X-Trail ahead by 13 points), practicality (Nissan X-Trail ahead by 5 points), performance (Mazda CX-60 ahead by 5 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Nissan X-Trail costs about $29 less (7.4 L/100km against 7.5 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre).

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