Mazda CX-6e vs Toyota bZ4X

The Mazda CX-6e starts from $59,106 before on-road costs, while the Toyota bZ4X opens at $59,990. That makes the Mazda CX-6e the more affordable entry point by $884.

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 $65,017 and $65,989 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the Mazda CX-6e and Toyota bZ4X hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Mazda CX-6e packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Toyota bZ4X.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 9 in the Mazda CX-6e and 7 in the Toyota bZ4X.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mazda CX-6e stands out with wireless charging, panoramic roof and ventilated seats that you will not find on the Toyota bZ4X. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Mazda CX-6e uses a Electric producing 190kW and 290Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout.

The Toyota bZ4X responds with a Electric making 150kW and 266Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.5 seconds.

The Mazda CX-6e has the clear power advantage at 190kW vs 150kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 77.9kWh (Mazda CX-6e) vs 71.4kWh (Toyota bZ4X), giving WLTP ranges of 484km and 516km. DC fast charging peaks at 150kW (Mazda CX-6e) vs 150kW (Toyota bZ4X).

The Mazda CX-6e measures 4,850mm long on a 2,902mm wheelbase, 160mm longer than the Toyota bZ4X at 4,690mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-6e generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 468L in the Mazda CX-6e and 500L in the Toyota bZ4X, giving the Toyota bZ4X a 32L advantage.

For towing, the Toyota bZ4X leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda CX-6e) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota bZ4X). Both match on warranty length.