Suzuki S-Cross vs Mazda CX-60

The Suzuki S-Cross starts from $43,490 before on-road costs, while the Mazda CX-60 opens at $44,240. That makes the Suzuki S-Cross the more affordable entry point by $750.

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 $47,839 and $48,664 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Suzuki S-Cross by roughly $1,855 in fuel alone.

Both the Suzuki S-Cross and Mazda CX-60 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Suzuki S-Cross packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Mazda CX-60.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Suzuki S-Cross and 7 in the Mazda CX-60.

The Suzuki S-Cross features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 4.2-inch digital dash, while the Mazda CX-60 gets a 10.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Suzuki S-Cross stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging and power tailgate that you will not find on the Mazda CX-60. The Mazda CX-60 counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Suzuki S-Cross gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Mazda CX-60 offers cloth.

The Suzuki S-Cross uses a Petrol producing 103kW and 220Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.5 seconds.

The Mazda CX-60 responds with a Petrol making 138kW and 250Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.4 seconds.

The Mazda CX-60 has the clear power advantage at 138kW vs 103kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mazda CX-60 is 3.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Suzuki S-Cross measures 4,305mm long on a 2,600mm wheelbase, 435mm shorter than the Mazda CX-60 at 4,740mm (2,870mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-60 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 430L in the Suzuki S-Cross and 570L in the Mazda CX-60, giving the Mazda CX-60 a 140L advantage.

For towing, the Mazda CX-60 leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 300kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,767/year for the Suzuki S-Cross and $2,138/year for the Mazda CX-60. That is a $371 annual difference in favour of the Suzuki S-Cross.

Estimated annual total: $1,767 (Suzuki S-Cross) vs $2,138 (Mazda CX-60). The Suzuki S-Cross saves you roughly $371 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 3 years / 100,000km (Suzuki S-Cross) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda CX-60). The Mazda CX-60 has longer coverage.