Dongfeng 007 vs Mazda CX-3

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Dongfeng 007 in South Africa

Dongfeng 007

007 E2 540 Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 899,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 400 kW 🔧 620 Nm ⛽ 0 km/l
VS
Mazda CX-3 in South Africa

Mazda CX-3

2.0 Individual Auto FWD Petrol 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 551,600 ex-showroom
⚡ 115 kW 🔧 206 Nm ⛽ 15.9 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Dongfeng 007 vs Mazda CX-3: the short answer

007 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over CX-3.

CX-3 starts ZAR 259,900 cheaper 007 from ZAR 699,900 · CX-3 from ZAR 440,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification 007 CX-3
Maximum Power 007400 kW CX-3115 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque 007620 Nm CX-3206 Nm @ 2800 rpm
Engine Size 007Not Applicable CX-31998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 0070 km/l CX-315.9 km/l
Ground Clearance 0070 mm CX-3155 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Dongfeng 007

007 E2 540

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Mazda CX-3

2.0 Individual Auto FWD

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

007

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

CX-3

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

007

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

CX-3

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec 007 CX-3
Model Introduced Year 2026 2015
Generation Current South African generation Current first-generation DK-series Mazda CX-3
Facelift History Current launch specification The CX-3 has received successive equipment and design updates since its 2015 debut; Carbon and Individual now sit together at the top of the South African range.
Facelift Launched Since 2026 2015
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Sedan SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active Active
Segment Executive electric sedan Compact crossover
Vehicle Type Sedan SUV
Tare Mass Kg - 1270 kg
Spec 007 CX-3
Length 4880 mm 4275 mm
Width 1895 mm 1765 mm
Height 1460 mm 1542 mm
Wheelbase 2915 mm 2570 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 0 mm 155 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 140 mm -
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 48 l
Boot/Cargo Space 452 l 230 l
Kerb Weight 2100 kg 1270 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2550 kg 1735 kg
Payload Capacity 450 kg 465 kg
Towing Capacity 750 kg 850 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows -
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.8 m 5.7 m
Front Headroom 1000 mm -
Rear Headroom 950 mm -
Front Legroom 1050 mm 1058 mm
Rear Legroom 900 mm 888 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This 007 and CX-3 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: 007 100 vs CX-3 47.

Efficiency index: 007 90 vs CX-3 61.

Safety-equipment index: 007 88 vs CX-3 84.

Practicality index: 007 53 vs CX-3 48.

Ownership-cover index: 007 not separately scored vs CX-3 not separately scored.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

007 leads by 23 points

007 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over CX-3.

Evidence leader 83 /100
Lead 23 points
Data 64% source coverage
83
#1 Evidence leader

007

64% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Practicality 53
Performance 100
Efficiency 90
Safety 88
Practicality 53
Leads by 23 points
60
#2

CX-3

71% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 84 Check Performance 47
Performance 47
Efficiency 61
Safety 84
Practicality 48
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance 007 +53 Efficiency 007 +29 Safety 007 +4 Practicality 007 +5

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

007

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 53/100

CX-3

Performance 47/100
Efficiency 61/100
Safety 84/100
Practicality 48/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Dongfeng 007 leads the specification evidence index with 83 pts vs 60 pts for CX-3

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, 007 leads. However, CX-3 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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007 vs CX-3 questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.