Mazda CX-60 vs Toyota Kluger

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Mazda CX-60 at 5 stars (2022) and the Toyota Kluger 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 90% for the Toyota Kluger, 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 5 on the Toyota Kluger.

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

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 Kluger 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 Kluger. 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 Kluger responds with a 2.5L 4-cyl Hybrid making 184kW and 242Nm, paired to a cvt driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.9 seconds.

The Toyota Kluger has the clear power advantage at 184kW vs 138kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Mazda CX-60 is 0.5s 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, 226mm shorter than the Toyota Kluger at 4,966mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-60 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 570L in the Mazda CX-60 and 241L in the Toyota Kluger, giving the Mazda CX-60 a 329L advantage. The Toyota Kluger seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Toyota Kluger 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 0.6 m tighter, 10.8 m against 11.4 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 Toyota Kluger about $1,596 a year (5.6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $542 a year less for the Toyota Kluger.

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

Where each one leads

The Mazda CX-60: the lower starting price ($45,640 against $62,410) and the bigger boot with the seats up (570L against 241L).

The Toyota Kluger: more power (184kW against 138kW), the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 1,800kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,596 a year against $2,138).

The Verdict

Toyota Kluger scores higher, 78 vs 75

The Toyota Kluger scores 78 to the Mazda CX-60's 75 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Toyota Kluger ahead by 17 points), technology (Toyota Kluger ahead by 10 points), practicality (Mazda CX-60 ahead by 3 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Toyota Kluger costs about $542 less (5.6 L/100km against 7.5 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 570L in the Mazda CX-60, 241L in the Toyota Kluger.

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