Mazda CX-60 vs Toyota Corolla Cross

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

Both the Mazda CX-60 and Toyota Corolla Cross hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating, tested 2022. Adult occupant protection scored 91% for the Mazda CX-60 and 85% for the Toyota Corolla Cross.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Mazda CX-60, against 4 on the Toyota Corolla Cross.

Both include the essentials: lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Mazda CX-60 and 8 in the Toyota Corolla Cross.

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 Toyota Corolla Cross gets a 8-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 Toyota Corolla Cross. 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 Toyota Corolla Cross responds with a Petrol making 146kW and 188Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels.

The Toyota Corolla Cross has the clear power advantage at 146kW vs 138kW. 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, 280mm longer than the Toyota Corolla Cross at 4,460mm (2,640mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-60 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 570L in the Mazda CX-60 and 425L in the Toyota Corolla Cross, giving the Mazda CX-60 a 145L 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 Toyota Corolla Cross'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 fuel for the Toyota Corolla Cross about $1,197 a year (4.2 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $941 a year less for the Toyota Corolla Cross.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Mazda CX-60) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota Corolla Cross).

Where each one leads

The Mazda CX-60: the bigger boot with the seats up (570L against 425L) and the higher braked towing limit (1,800kg against 750kg).

The Toyota Corolla Cross: the lower starting price ($37,440 against $45,640), more power (146kW against 138kW) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,197 a year against $2,138).

The Verdict

Toyota Corolla Cross scores higher, 81 vs 75

The Toyota Corolla Cross scores 81 to the Mazda CX-60's 75 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Toyota Corolla Cross ahead by 30 points), practicality (Mazda CX-60 ahead by 15 points), value (Toyota Corolla Cross ahead by 11 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Toyota Corolla Cross costs about $941 less (4.2 L/100km against 7.5 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 570L in the Mazda CX-60, 425L in the Toyota Corolla Cross.

Common questions