Mazda CX-60 vs Porsche Cayenne Electric

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

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

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Porsche Cayenne Electric counters with wireless charging, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate, BOSE audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Mazda CX-60 gets cloth upholstery while the Porsche Cayenne Electric offers leather.

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 Porsche Cayenne Electric responds with a Electric making 325kW and 835Nm, paired to a single-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds.

The Porsche Cayenne Electric has the clear power advantage at 325kW vs 138kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Cayenne Electric is 2.6s 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, 245mm shorter than the Porsche Cayenne Electric at 4,985mm (3,023mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Cayenne Electric generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 570L in the Mazda CX-60 and 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric, giving the Porsche Cayenne Electric a 211L advantage.

For towing, the Porsche Cayenne Electric leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 1,700kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

The Mazda CX-60 turns in a 10.8 m circle, kerb to kerb; the Porsche Cayenne Electric'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 Porsche Cayenne Electric about $1,099 a year (22.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Mazda CX-60) and 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Cayenne Electric).

Where each one leads

The Mazda CX-60: the lower starting price ($45,640 against $167,800) and the longer warranty (5 years against 3).

The Porsche Cayenne Electric: more power (325kW against 138kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (781L against 570L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 1,800kg).

The Verdict

Mazda CX-60 scores higher, 75 vs 60

The Mazda CX-60 scores 75 to the Porsche Cayenne Electric's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Porsche Cayenne Electric ahead by 38 points), value (Mazda CX-60 ahead by 37 points). Boot space with the seats up: 570L in the Mazda CX-60, 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric. Warranty: 5 years on the Mazda CX-60, 3 on the Porsche Cayenne Electric.

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