Land Rover Defender vs Mazda CX-5 Comparison

Land Rover Defender

Mazda CX-5

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How they stack

2024 Land Rover

Defender

2024 Mazda

CX-5

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How they stack...

CarExpert Score

CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.

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7.7

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Based on the Land Rover Defender 130 P500 V8 (368kW)

Based on the Mazda CX-5 G35 AKERA TURBO (AWD)

Best suitable for...

Driving the family

Long distance driving

Towing

Awards

The Land Rover Defender won the Best 4WD SUV award in 2023. We don’t have any awards for Mazda CX-5.

'23

Best 4WD SUV

Towing

Fuel Efficiency

89L - 90L

303 to 1152 km

56L - 58L

386 to 476 km

ANCAP Safety Rating

Warranty

5 year
warranty

MSRP

$92,402 - $217,282

$36,590 - $55,000

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CarExpert's Take

James Wong

Production Editor

James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Eight seats, eight cylinders – ooft.
Heaps of space and tech
Looks like it will eat other cars

Misses

Nearly double the price of base 130
Awkward rear proportions
Thirsty, expensive to service

James Wong

Production Editor

James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Smart looks, plush cabin
Torquey turbo petrol
Keen driving dynamics

Misses

G35 Turbo is too thirsty
On the smaller side of the class
Feeling a little dated in 2024

Standard Features

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Wireless phone charger

Powered tailgate

Rear air vents

Adaptive cruise control

Climate control

Reversing sensors

Reversing camera

Autonomous emergency braking

Optional Features

Anti Theft Wheel Nuts (+$80)
Intrusion Sensor (+$1,001)
Metallic Paint Premium (+$1,040)
Secure Tracker (+$910)
Smoke Pack (+$65)

Premium Paint (+$795)

Colours Available

The 2024 Mazda CX-5 is available in the following exterior paint colours:

Soul Red Crystal metallic
Eternal Blue mica
Deep Crystal Blue mica
Jet Black mica
Rhodium White metallic
Sonic Silver metallic
Zircon Sand metallic
Machine Grey metallic
Polymetal Grey metallic
Platinum Quartz metallic

Metallic finishes cost an extra $795.

Reviews

2024 Defender 130 review

The biggest, baddest Defender has as many cylinders as it has seats, and even fully optioned is $100,000 less than an AMG G-Wagen.

James Wong

7.7

2024 Mazda CX-5 G35 Akera review

The CX-5 remains an old faithful for Aussie buyers, and the G35 Akera is a punchy and luxurious flagship – if a little dated and thirsty now.

James Wong

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Specs

Type
TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, SUPERCHARGED DIR INJ, TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ		TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ
Size (cc)
1997 - 5000		1997 - 2488
Size (L)
3.0L, 5.0L, 2.0L		2.5L, 2.0L
Induction
TURBO 6, SUPERCHARGED V8, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 4		TURBO 4, INLINE 4
Camshaft
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM		VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
16 - 32		16
Power
183kW - 386kW		115kW - 170kW
Power RPM
4000 - 6000		5000 - 6000
Torque
550Nm - 650Nm		200Nm - 420Nm
Torque RPM
1250 - 2500		2000 - 4000
Bore Stroke
-		-
Compression Ratio
9.5 - 15.5		10.5 - 13

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Land Rover Defender vs Mazda CX-5 Comparison