Mazda CX-70 vs Renault Duster
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Mazda CX-70 scores higher, 76 vs 70
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 29 Oct 2026, price 4 Nov 2026
Mazda CX-70
24 of 27 standard · no option data · 1 not offered · 2 no dataFrom
$73,020
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine
- Diesel
- Power
- 187kW
- Economy
- 5.4 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP hasn't rated this model
- Boot (seats up)
- 598L
Top CarSorted Score, 76 vs 70, but the Renault Duster is $41,030 cheaper
Mazda Australia offer: $73,990 drive-away (VIC). Terms
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Renault Duster
12 of 27 standard · no option data · 3 not offered · 12 no dataFrom
$31,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 113kW
- Economy
- 6.5 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★3 · 2024
- Boot (seats up)
- 472L
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Manufacturer offer
No end date printed
Mazda special offer: $73,990 drive-away (VIC)
Offer from Mazda Australia, checked 15 Nov 2026
T&Cs apply, as the manufacturer prints them. Eligibility, stock and build limits vary, so confirm the offer with the dealer.
$73,020RRP
- with the Renault Duster's standard kit: $73,020 (nothing to add)
$31,990RRP
- cannot be matched: Blind Spot Monitor, Keyless Entry and Push-Button Start not offered
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-70 D50e GT
$73,020
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 6 Sept 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
Renault Duster Evolution 4x2
$31,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 4 Nov 2026
$34,990 drive-away in VIC, as published by Renault Australia
No lowest cost is named: these totals leave out different parts (2026 Mazda CX-70 D50e GT excludes insurance; 2026 Renault Duster Evolution 4x2 excludes servicing and insurance).
Every column on the same basis: 15,000 km a year (fixed for every comparison) in VIC, repayment assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Each car's fuel or charging price is in its own breakdown. Estimate only, not a quote or an offer of credit.
No lowest cost is named: these totals leave out different parts (2026 Mazda CX-70 D50e GT excludes insurance; 2026 Renault Duster Evolution 4x2 excludes servicing and insurance).
Cash outlay over 5 years: the deposit, the repayments and the running costs. Excludes resale value. Every column on the same basis: 15,000 km a year in VIC, repayment assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Estimate only, not a quote or an offer of credit.
Standard features per $10,000: not ranked, too few features are known for both cars. On the rated figures, the Renault Duster leads on price per kw: $390 per kW on RRP for the Mazda CX-70; $283 per kW on RRP for the Renault Duster. On the rated figures, the Renault Duster leads on price per litre of boot: $122 per litre of boot on RRP for the Mazda CX-70; $68 per litre of boot on RRP for the Renault Duster. These ratios are not part of the CarSorted Score.
The Renault Duster starts $41,030 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
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$139/wk(≈$601/mo)
Estimate on the Renault Duster at $34,990 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-70Driva 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 ratings include no record for the Mazda CX-70. 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-70 and 3 on the Renault Duster.
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-70
- REC-006434 · published 15 Sep 2025Due to a software programming issue of the Body Control Module (BCM), the instrument cluster fuel level may not operate as intended.Year range on the notice: 2023 - 2025
Renault Duster
None open 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-70 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Renault Duster gets a 10.1-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Mazda CX-70 stands out with head-up display, panoramic roof, heated front seats, power tailgate and Bose audio: features our data doesn't list for the Renault Duster. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Mazda CX-70 gets leather upholstery while the Renault Duster offers cloth. Climate control is 3-zone in the Mazda CX-70 and 2-zone in the Renault Duster.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Mazda CX-70 uses a Diesel producing 187kW and 550Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.3 seconds.
The Renault Duster responds with a Petrol making 113kW and 270Nm, paired to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.2 seconds.
The Mazda CX-70 has the clear power advantage at 187kW vs 113kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Mazda CX-70 is 0.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Mazda CX-70 measures 5,120mm long on a 3,120mm wheelbase, 775mm longer than the Renault Duster at 4,345mm (2,657mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-70 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 598L in the Mazda CX-70 and 472L in the Renault Duster, giving the Mazda CX-70 a 126L advantage.
For towing, the Mazda CX-70 leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 1,000kg 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 Renault Duster's turning circle is 0.9 m tighter, 10.9 m against 11.8 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-70 costs about $1,539 a year (5.4 L/100km, at $1.90/L diesel) and fuel for the Renault Duster about $1,901 a year (6.5 L/100km, at $1.95/L petrol). That is $362 a year less for the Mazda CX-70.
The weekly and 5-year figures in the price section above add repayments, rego, servicing and tyres to this; use our Fuel Cost Calculator for your own driving.
Warranty: 5 years / unlimited km (Mazda CX-70) and 5 years / unlimited km (Renault Duster).
- The Mazda CX-70 costs $41,030 more on RRP and $362 a year less in energy at 15,000 km a year: the gap closes only beyond 300,000 km.
Energy only. Excludes servicing, rego, insurance, finance interest and resale. Prices are compared only on one basis.
Where each one leads
The Mazda CX-70: more power (187kW against 113kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (598L against 472L), the higher braked towing limit (2,500kg against 1,500kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,539 a year against $1,901).
The Renault Duster: the lower starting price ($31,990 against $73,020).
The Verdict
Mazda CX-70 scores higher, 76 vs 70
The Mazda CX-70 scores 76 to the Renault Duster's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 5 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: practicality (Mazda CX-70 ahead by 14 points), performance (Mazda CX-70 ahead by 12 points), reliability (Mazda CX-70 ahead by 11 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Mazda CX-70 costs about $362 less (5.4 L/100km against 6.5 L/100km, at $1.90/L diesel and $1.95/L petrol). Boot space with the seats up: 598L in the Mazda CX-70, 472L in the Renault Duster.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$139/wk(≈$601/mo)
Estimate on the Renault Duster at $34,990 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-70Driva 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-70 and Renault Duster?
The Renault Duster is the cheapest at $31,990 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Mazda CX-70 by $41,030.
Which is the most fuel-efficient?
The Mazda CX-70 uses the least fuel at 5.4L/100km on the combined cycle.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Renault Duster holds a 3-star ANCAP rating (tested 2024). ANCAP's published ratings include no record for Mazda CX-70, 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-70 has the largest boot at 598L with the seats up (2,015L with the seats folded).
Which can tow the most?
The Mazda CX-70 has the highest braked towing capacity at 2,500kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Mazda CX-70 makes the most power at 187kW. The Mazda CX-70 is quickest to 100km/h in 8.3s.
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