Mazda CX-60 vs Suzuki S-Cross

The Mazda CX-60 starts from $44,240 before on-road costs, while the Suzuki S-Cross opens at $43,490. That makes the Suzuki S-Cross the more affordable entry point by $750.

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 $47,839 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Suzuki S-Cross by roughly $1,855 in fuel alone.

Both the Mazda CX-60 and Suzuki S-Cross hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Suzuki S-Cross packs more ADAS features with 6 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 6 in the Suzuki S-Cross.

The Mazda CX-60 features a 10.3-inch touchscreen, while the Suzuki S-Cross gets a 9-inch display. 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 Suzuki S-Cross. The Suzuki S-Cross counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Mazda CX-60 lines up 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 Suzuki S-Cross lines up making 95kW and 220Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.5 seconds.

The Mazda CX-60 has the clear power advantage at 138kW vs 95kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mazda CX-60 is 3.1s 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, 445mm longer than the Suzuki S-Cross at 4,300mm (2,600mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-60 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 570L in the Mazda CX-60 and 430L in the Suzuki S-Cross, giving the Mazda CX-60 a 140L advantage.

For towing, the Mazda CX-60 leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 500kg 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 $1,539/year for the Suzuki S-Cross. That is a $371 annual difference in favour of the Suzuki S-Cross.

Estimated annual total: $1,910 (Mazda CX-60) vs $1,539 (Suzuki S-Cross). The Suzuki S-Cross saves you roughly $371 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years (Mazda CX-60) vs 3 years / 100,000km (Suzuki S-Cross). The Mazda CX-60 has longer coverage.