Mazda CX-80 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Mazda CX-80 starts from $64,490 before on-road costs, while the Jeep Grand Cherokee opens at $65,950. That makes the Mazda CX-80 the more affordable entry point by $1,460.

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 $70,939 and $72,545 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mazda CX-80 by roughly $2,140 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Mazda CX-80 features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Jeep Grand Cherokee gets a 10.1-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee counters with heated front seats that the Mazda CX-80 does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Mazda CX-80 gets cloth upholstery while the Jeep Grand Cherokee offers leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Mazda CX-80 and 2-zone in the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

The Mazda CX-80 uses a Petrol producing 209kW and 450Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9 seconds.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee responds with a Petrol V6 Pentastar w/ ESS making 210kW and 344Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic w/ paddle shifters driving the rear wheels.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 209kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Mazda CX-80 measures 4,990mm long on a 3,120mm wheelbase, 76mm longer than the Jeep Grand Cherokee at 4,914mm (2,964mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-80 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 258L in the Mazda CX-80 and 1067L in the Jeep Grand Cherokee, giving the Jeep Grand Cherokee a 809L advantage. The Mazda CX-80 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Jeep Grand Cherokee leads with a 2,813kg braked capacity vs 2,500kg. That 313kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,394/year for the Mazda CX-80 and $2,822/year for the Jeep Grand Cherokee. That is a $428 annual difference in favour of the Mazda CX-80.

Estimated annual total: $2,394 (Mazda CX-80) vs $2,822 (Jeep Grand Cherokee). The Mazda CX-80 saves you roughly $428 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda CX-80) vs 5 years / 100,000km (Jeep Grand Cherokee). Both match on warranty length.