Hyundai ALCAZAR vs Mazda CX-60

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Hyundai ALCAZAR in South Africa

Hyundai ALCAZAR

1.5D Elite AT Diesel Current
ZAR 669,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 85 kW 🔧 250 Nm ⛽ 16.9 km/l
VS
Mazda CX-60 in South Africa

Mazda CX-60

2.5 Individual Edition Auto AWD Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 902,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 141 kW 🔧 261 Nm ⛽ 13.0 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Hyundai ALCAZAR vs Mazda CX-60: the short answer

ALCAZAR and CX-60 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

ALCAZAR starts ZAR 290,300 cheaper ALCAZAR from ZAR 499,900 · CX-60 from ZAR 790,200

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification ALCAZAR CX-60
Maximum Power ALCAZAR85 kW CX-60141 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque ALCAZAR250 Nm CX-60261 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Engine Size ALCAZAR1493 cc CX-602488 cc
Combined Fuel Economy ALCAZAR16.9 km/l CX-6013.0 km/l
Ground Clearance ALCAZAR200 mm CX-60178.8 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

ALCAZAR

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader

CX-60

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

ALCAZAR

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

CX-60

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec ALCAZAR CX-60
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2023
Generation Current South African ALCAZAR listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. First-generation KH-series Mazda CX-60 on Mazda's Large Product architecture
Facelift History Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle. Mazda introduced the CX-60 locally in 2023, added the six-cylinder Takumi in 2024 and revised suspension and drivetrain calibration for the 2025 update.
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2023
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Seven-seat SUV SUV
Color Note Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. -
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup -
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status published Active
Segment SUV Premium mid-size SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1445 kg 1470 kg
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Spec ALCAZAR CX-60
Length 4560 mm 4745 mm
Width 1800 mm 1890 mm
Height 1710 mm 1687.5 mm
Wheelbase 2760 mm 2870 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 200 mm 178.8 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 l 58 l
Boot/Cargo Space 180 l 477 l
Kerb Weight 1445 kg 1470 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2090 kg 2342 kg
Payload Capacity 645 kg 872 kg
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Towing Capacity - 1500 kg
Minimum Turning Radius - 5.85 m
Front Legroom - 1058 mm
Rear Legroom - 990 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This ALCAZAR and CX-60 comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: ALCAZAR 44 vs CX-60 59.

Efficiency index: ALCAZAR 68 vs CX-60 51.

Safety-equipment index: ALCAZAR 89 vs CX-60 98.

Practicality index: ALCAZAR 64 vs CX-60 68.

Ownership-cover index: ALCAZAR 65 vs CX-60 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

CX-60 leads by 4 points

ALCAZAR and CX-60 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 70 /100
Lead 4 points
Data 81% source coverage
70
#1 Evidence leader

CX-60

81% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Efficiency 51
Performance 59
Efficiency 51
Safety 98
Practicality 68
Leads by 4 points
66
#2

ALCAZAR

70% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 89 Check Performance 44
Performance 44
Efficiency 68
Safety 89
Practicality 64
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance CX-60 +15 Efficiency ALCAZAR +17 Safety CX-60 +9 Practicality CX-60 +4

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

CX-60

Performance 59/100
Efficiency 51/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 68/100

ALCAZAR

Performance 44/100
Efficiency 68/100
Safety 89/100
Practicality 64/100
Ownership 65/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Mazda CX-60 leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts vs 66 pts for ALCAZAR

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, CX-60 leads. However, ALCAZAR may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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ALCAZAR vs CX-60 questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.