Mazda CX-60 vs Renault Duster

Price and cost per week

Standard features per $10,000: not ranked, too few features are known for both cars. On the rated figures, the Renault Duster leads on price per kw: $331 per kW on RRP for the Mazda CX-60; $283 per kW on RRP for the Renault Duster. On the rated figures, the Renault Duster leads on price per litre of boot: $80 per litre of boot on RRP for the Mazda CX-60; $68 per litre of boot on RRP for the Renault Duster. These ratios are not part of the CarSorted Score.

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Mazda CX-60 at 5 stars (2022) and the Renault Duster at 3 stars (2024). ANCAP tested these in different years (2022 vs 2024). 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 70% for the Renault Duster, 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 3 on the Renault Duster.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Mazda CX-60 and 6 in the Renault Duster.

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.

Feature Showdown

The Mazda CX-60 features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Renault Duster gets a 10.1-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 Renault Duster. The Renault Duster 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 Renault Duster responds with a Petrol making 113kW and 270Nm, paired to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.2 seconds.

The Mazda CX-60 has the clear power advantage at 138kW vs 113kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Mazda CX-60 is 1.8s 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, 395mm longer than the Renault Duster at 4,345mm (2,657mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-60 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 570L in the Mazda CX-60 and 472L in the Renault Duster, giving the Mazda CX-60 a 98L advantage.

For towing, the Mazda CX-60 leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 300kg 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 0.1 m tighter, 10.8 m against 10.9 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 $2,194 a year (7.5 L/100km, at $1.95/L petrol) and fuel for the Renault Duster about $1,901 a year (6.5 L/100km, at $1.95/L petrol). That is $293 a year less for the Renault Duster.

The weekly and 5-year figures in the price section above add repayments, rego, servicing and tyres to this; use our Fuel Cost Calculator for your own driving.

Warranty: 5 years / unlimited km (Mazda CX-60) and 5 years / unlimited km (Renault Duster).

Where each one leads

The Mazda CX-60: more power (138kW against 113kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (570L against 472L) and the higher braked towing limit (1,800kg against 1,500kg).

The Renault Duster: the lower starting price ($31,990 against $45,640) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,901 a year against $2,194).

The Verdict

Mazda CX-60 scores higher, 75 vs 70

The Mazda CX-60 scores 75 to the Renault Duster's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Mazda CX-60 ahead by 26 points), reliability (Mazda CX-60 ahead by 11 points), fuel economy (Renault Duster ahead by 9 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Renault Duster costs about $293 less (6.5 L/100km against 7.5 L/100km, at $1.95/L petrol). Boot space with the seats up: 570L in the Mazda CX-60, 472L in the Renault Duster.

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