Toyota Prado vs Mazda CX-70

The Toyota Prado starts from $72,500 before on-road costs, while the Mazda CX-70 opens at $76,720. That makes the Toyota Prado the more affordable entry point by $4,220.

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 $79,750 and $84,392 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

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

The Toyota Prado features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Mazda CX-70 gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments.

The Toyota Prado stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto that you will not find on the Mazda CX-70. The Mazda CX-70 counters with head-up display and Bose audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Toyota Prado gets cloth upholstery while the Mazda CX-70 offers leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the Toyota Prado and 3-zone in the Mazda CX-70.

The Toyota Prado uses a 2.8L 4-cyl Turbo-Diesel 48V V-Active producing 150kW and 500Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.6 seconds.

The Mazda CX-70 responds with a Petrol making 254kW and 500Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.8 seconds.

The Mazda CX-70 has the clear power advantage at 254kW vs 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mazda CX-70 is 2.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Toyota Prado measures 4,990mm long on a 2,850mm wheelbase, 130mm shorter than the Mazda CX-70 at 5,120mm (3,120mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-70 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 408L in the Toyota Prado and 598L in the Mazda CX-70, giving the Mazda CX-70 a 190L advantage.

For towing, the Toyota Prado leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,500kg. That 1,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,166/year for the Toyota Prado and $2,309/year for the Mazda CX-70. That is a $143 annual difference in favour of the Toyota Prado.

Estimated annual total: $2,166 (Toyota Prado) vs $2,309 (Mazda CX-70). The Toyota Prado saves you roughly $143 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota Prado) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda CX-70). Both match on warranty length.