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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CarExpert Score

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

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8.4

7.7

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Based on the Land Rover Defender 110 P525 V8 (386kW)

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

$88,870 - $240,270

$36,590 - $55,000

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CarExpert's Take

Matt Campbell

Senior Contributor

Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Epic supercharged V8
Faster than it ought to be
Drives like a luxury off-road beast

Misses

Big price tag
Side-swing tailgate is heavy
Big investment – you’d want it to be reliable

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)
Secure Tracker (+$910)
Smoke Pack (+$65)
Wi-Fi Enabled with Data Plan (+$600)

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

8.4

2023 Land Rover Defender 110 V8 review

Mammoth supercharged V8? Check. Four-wheel drive? Check. A soundtrack to wake the dead? You got it – all for $140K less than a G63!

Matt Campbell

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 DIESEL DIR INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, SUPERCHARGED DIR INJ, TURBO CDI		TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ
Size (cc)
1997 - 5000		1997 - 2488
Size (L)
3.0L, 2.0L, 5.0L		2.5L, 2.0L
Induction
DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6, TURBO 4, SUPERCHARGED V8		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
400Nm - 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