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1.5 Individual Edition Auto FWDPetrol6-Speed AutomaticCurrent
ZAR 417,300ex-showroom
⚡ 85 kW🔧 148 Nm⛽ 16.7 km/l
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Decision summary
Suzuki Across vs Mazda Mazda2: the short answer
Across and Mazda2 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Mazda2 starts ZAR 13,900 cheaperAcross from ZAR 349,900 · Mazda2 from ZAR 336,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Across
Mazda2
Maximum Power
Across77 kW
Mazda285 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Across138 Nm
Mazda2148 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size
Across1462 cc
Mazda21496 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Across16.1 km/l
Mazda216.7 km/l
Ground Clearance
Across0 mm
Mazda2152 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Suzuki Across
1.5 GLX 6AT
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Across
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Mazda2
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
Across
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
Mazda2
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Across
Mazda2
Model Introduced Year
2026
2015
Generation
Current market generation
Current DJ-generation Mazda2, updated for South Africa in 2026
Facelift History
Current market specification
The South African range received a feature and styling update for the 2026 model year.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2015
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
SUV
B-segment hatchback
Vehicle Type
SUV
Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
-
1070 kg
Spec
Across
Mazda2
Length
4635 mm
4085 mm
Width
1855 mm
1695 mm
Height
1690 mm
1504 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
2570 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
0 mm
152 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
44 l
Boot/Cargo Space
490 l
250 l
Kerb Weight
1940 kg
1070 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2510 kg
1527 kg
Payload Capacity
570 kg
457 kg
Towing Capacity
1000 kg
250 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.2 m
4.7 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
-
Rear Headroom
950 mm
-
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1063 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
881 mm
Spec
Across
Mazda2
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Hybrid
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
K15B/K15C
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
1496 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Multi-point fuel injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
13.0:1
Bore
73.0 mm
74.5 mm
Stroke
85.0 mm
85.8 mm
Maximum Power
77 kW
85 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
138 Nm
148 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Combined Power
77 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
138 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
Not Officially Disclosed
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
170 km/h
184 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.5 sec
10.5 sec
Quarter Mile
16.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
39.7 kW/tonne
79.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
71.1 Nm/tonne
138.3 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
No
Not Applicable
Spec
Across
Mazda2
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
6-Speed Auto
Drivetrain Layout
2WD
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
4.3
4.319
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
6-speed automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter / CVT
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
-
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Automatic
Drivetrain
2WD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Standard
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front driven axle
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Spec
Across
Mazda2
Claimed Mileage
16.1 km/l
16.7 km/l
City Mileage
16.0 km/l
13.4 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.0 km/l
19.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
44 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6 equivalent
Euro stage IV
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
16.1 km/l
16.7 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
55
44
Combined Driving Range
700
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
650 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
600 km
Not Applicable
Spec
Across
Mazda2
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Not Applicable
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
-
Hill Descent Control
No
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
-
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
-
Engine Immobiliser
Not Applicable
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Front & Rear
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
-
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Not Applicable
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Front & Rear
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
-
Knee Airbag
No
Not Available
ABS EBD
Not Applicable
Standard
Spec
Across
Mazda2
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Applicable
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Applicable
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
-
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Applicable
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
-
Spec
Across
Mazda2
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Leather & Cloth
Heated Seats
No
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
No
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Standard
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
(60:40)
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
Manual (Driver & Passenger)
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
Manual (Driver & Passenger)
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather
Leather & Cloth
Front Shoulder Room
-
1352 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
-
1273 mm
Spec
Across
Mazda2
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Automatic
Power Windows
Yes
Front & Rear
Keyless Entry
Yes
Smart
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Yes
Standard
Sunroof
No
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Applicable
Standard
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Automatic
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Across
Mazda2
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment system
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Android Auto
Android Auto
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument display
Not Available
USB Ports
USB-A / USB-C
2
Infotainment Screen
9
7-Inch
Touchscreen
9
7-Inch
Spec
Across
Mazda2
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Yes
-
Roof Rails
Yes
-
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
Current Mazda South Africa paint availability varies by edition and dealer allocation.
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
-
Black & Machining
Spec
Across
Mazda2
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
-
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
-
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
-
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Sport
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
-
Ground Clearance Max
-
152 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
152 mm
Spec
Across
Mazda2
Tyre Size
195/60 R16
185/60 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver spare wheel
Temporary spare T125/70 D15
Wheel Rim Size
16
16x5-1/2J
Handbrake Type
Manual parking brake
Manual
Spec
Across
Mazda2
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Macpherson strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Torsion beam axle
Spec
Across
Mazda2
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km
140 g/km
Spec
Across
Mazda2
Service Plan
5 Years / 90000 km
3 Years/Unlimited km
Spec
Across
Mazda2
Ownership Role
Suzuki ownership programme
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Price Zar
437500 ZAR
417300 ZAR
Pricing Role
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Starting Price
437500
417300
Starting Price Zar
437500
417300
Spec
Across
Mazda2
Warranty
5 Years / 200000 km
5 Years/Unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Across and Mazda2 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: Across 34 vs Mazda2 38.
Efficiency index: Across 67 vs Mazda2 64.
Safety-equipment index: Across 87 vs Mazda2 84.
Practicality index: Across 58 vs Mazda2 45.
Ownership-cover index: Across not separately scored vs Mazda2 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Across leads by 4 points
Across and Mazda2 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Mazda2 +4
Efficiency
Across +3
Safety
Across +3
Practicality
Across +13
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Across
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
67/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
58/100
Mazda2
Performance
38/100
Efficiency
64/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
45/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexSuzuki Across
leads the specification evidence index with 61 pts
vs 57 pts for Mazda2
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Across leads. However, Mazda2 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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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.
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