Mazda CX-60 vs Volvo XC60
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Mazda CX-60 scores higher, 75 vs 69
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 31 Aug 2026, price 8 Sep 2026
Mazda CX-60
18 of 27 standard · no option data · 7 not offered · 2 no dataFrom
$45,640
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 138kW
- Economy
- 7.5 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2022
- Boot (seats up)
- 570L
Top CarSorted Score, 75 vs 69
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Volvo XC60
22 of 27 standard · no option data · 5 no dataFrom
$74,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbocharged 48V mild hybrid B5
- Power
- 183kW
- Economy
- 7.6 L/100km
- Safety
- Not rated by ANCAP
- Boot (seats up)
- 483L
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$45,640RRP
- cannot be matched: Wireless Phone Charging, Premium Audio, Heated Front Seats and 3 more not offered
$74,990RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Mazda CX-60 G25 Pure
$45,640
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 8 Sept 2026
$47,990 drive-away in VIC, as published by Mazda Australia
About $199 a week in repayments ($47,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Volvo XC60 Plus B5 Bright
$74,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 29 July 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $324 a week in repayments ($74,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Mazda CX-60 starts $29,350 lower on RRP.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
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Finance
From ≈$199/wk(≈$861/mo)
Estimate on the Mazda CX-60 at $47,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Mazda CX-60Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published record does not give the Volvo XC60 a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 7 of 10 key systems on the Mazda CX-60 and 6 on the Volvo XC60.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Mazda CX-60
- REC-006174 · published 14 Nov 2024Due to a software issue, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) may impact the hybrid battery assist function.Year range on the notice: 2023 - 2024
- REC-006173 · published 14 Nov 2024Due to a software issue, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) may impact the hybrid battery assist function.Year range on the notice: 2023 - 2024
- REC-006172 · published 14 Nov 2024Due to software improper programming of the Dash Electronic Supply Unit (Dash-ESU), when the hybrid system is powered on multiple warning messages may display in the instrument cluster:Year range on the notice: 2023 - 2024
- 2 more on the model page.
Volvo XC60
- REC-006368 · published 23 Jun 2025Due to a software issue, there is a risk that the vehicle’s braking performance may be temporarily disabled if the car has been coasting downhill for at least 1 minute and 30 seconds in ‘B’ mode (in the plug-in hybrid cars) or One Pedal Drive (in the pure electric cars).Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2025
- REC-006319 · published 2 Apr 2025Due to a manufacturing defect, the cell modules installed in the high voltage battery may be defective.Year range on the notice: 2019 - 2021
- REC-006168 · published 8 Nov 2024Due to a manufacturing defect, the brake pedal rod may not have been fastened to the specified torque and could detach.Year range on the notice: 2020
- 30 more on the model page.
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 Volvo XC60 gets a 11.2-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Volvo XC60 counters with wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, power tailgate and Harman Kardon audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Mazda CX-60 gets cloth upholstery while the Volvo XC60 offers leather.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
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 Volvo XC60 responds with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbocharged 48V mild hybrid B5 making 183kW and 350Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.9 seconds.
The Volvo XC60 has the clear power advantage at 183kW vs 138kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Volvo XC60 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, 32mm longer than the Volvo XC60 at 4,708mm (2,865mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-60 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 570L in the Mazda CX-60 and 483L in the Volvo XC60, giving the Mazda CX-60 a 87L advantage.
For towing, the Volvo XC60 leads with a 2,400kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 600kg 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 0.2 m tighter, 10.8 m against 11.0 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 Volvo XC60 about $2,166 a year (7.6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $28 a year less for the Mazda CX-60.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Mazda CX-60) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volvo XC60). Capped-price servicing: no data (Mazda CX-60), 5 years (Volvo XC60).
Where each one leads
The Mazda CX-60: the lower starting price ($45,640 against $74,990), the bigger boot with the seats up (570L against 483L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,138 a year against $2,166).
The Volvo XC60: more power (183kW against 138kW) and the higher braked towing limit (2,400kg against 1,800kg).
The Verdict
Mazda CX-60 scores higher, 75 vs 69
The Mazda CX-60 scores 75 to the Volvo XC60's 69 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (Mazda CX-60 ahead by 23 points), technology (Volvo XC60 ahead by 12 points), value (Mazda CX-60 ahead by 10 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Mazda CX-60 costs about $28 less (7.5 L/100km against 7.6 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 570L in the Mazda CX-60, 483L in the Volvo XC60.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$199/wk(≈$861/mo)
Estimate on the Mazda CX-60 at $47,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Mazda CX-60Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Mazda CX-60 and Volvo XC60?
The Mazda CX-60 is the cheapest at $45,640 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Volvo XC60 by $29,350.
Which is the most fuel-efficient?
The Mazda CX-60 uses the least fuel at 7.5L/100km on the combined cycle.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Mazda CX-60 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2022). ANCAP's published record does not give a rating to Volvo XC60, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The Mazda CX-60 has the largest boot at 570L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Volvo XC60 has the highest braked towing capacity at 2,400kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Volvo XC60 makes the most power at 183kW. The Volvo XC60 is quickest to 100km/h in 6.9s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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