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.
2.5 Individual Edition Auto AWDPetrol8-Speed AutomaticCurrent
ZAR 902,000ex-showroom
⚡ 141 kW🔧 261 Nm⛽ 13.0 km/l
+Add a 3rd car
At a Glance — Who Wins What
⚡PerformanceATTO 3
⛽Fuel EconomyATTO 3
🛡SafetyATTO 3
📦PracticalityCX-60
🔑OwnershipNot enough comparable data
ATTO 3 starts ZAR 90,300 cheaperATTO 3 from ZAR 699,900 · CX-60 from ZAR 790,200
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
ATTO 3
CX-60
Maximum Power
150 kW
141 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
310 Nm
261 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Engine Size
Not Applicable
2488 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Not Applicable
13.0 km/l
Ground Clearance
175 mm
178.8 mm
Boot / Load Bay
310 l
477 l
Airbags
7
7
Kerb Weight
1750 kg
1470 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Warranty
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
5 Years/Unlimited km
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
ATTO 3 and CX-60 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
ATTO 3
+6 pts
Efficiency
ATTO 3
+39 pts
Safety
ATTO 3
+1 pts
Practicality
CX-60
+17 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Catalogue-index leader
ATTO 3
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
CX-60
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
ATTO 3
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
CX-60
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
ATTO 3
CX-60
Model Introduced Year
2023
2023
Generation
First South African ATTO 3 generation
First-generation KH-series Mazda CX-60 on Mazda's Large Product architecture
Facelift History
No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
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
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
Active
Segment
Compact SUV
Premium mid-size SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1470 kg
Spec
ATTO 3
CX-60
Length
4455 mm
4745 mm
Width
1875 mm
1890 mm
Height
1615 mm
1687.5 mm
Wheelbase
2720 mm
2870 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
175 mm
178.8 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
58 l
Boot/Cargo Space
310 l
477 l
Kerb Weight
1750 kg
1470 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2160 kg
2342 kg
Payload Capacity
410 kg
872 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.25 m
5.85 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
-
Rear Headroom
920 mm
-
Front Legroom
1070 mm
1058 mm
Rear Legroom
760 mm
990 mm
Spec
ATTO 3
CX-60
Engine
Single-motor battery-electric powertrain
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
2488 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
13.0:1
Bore
Not Applicable
89 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
100 mm
Maximum Power
150 kW
141 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
310 Nm
261 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Front
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
160 km/h
201 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.3 sec
9.9 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
85.7 kW/tonne
95.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
177.1 Nm/tonne
177.6 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
60.48 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
LFP
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
403.2 V
Not Applicable
Electric Range
420 km
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
7 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
80 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
9 h 42 min (0-100%)
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
44 min (10-80%)
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
ATTO 3
CX-60
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
8-Speed Auto
Drivetrain Layout
Front motor, front-wheel drive
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Available
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
-
Differential Lock
Not Available
-
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
3.476
4.181
Number of Gears
1
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
-
Gear Shift Type
Gearshift lever
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
-
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
-
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
-
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Transmission Speeds
1
8
Spec
ATTO 3
CX-60
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
13.0 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
15.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
58 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro stage IV
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
13.0 km/l
Charging Port Type
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
58
Combined Driving Range
420 km
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
15.6 kWh/100 km (WLTP)
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
310 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
390 km
Not Applicable
Spec
ATTO 3
CX-60
Airbags
7
7
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
-
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
-
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
-
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front & Rear
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
-
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Applicable
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Driver & Passenger
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front & Rear
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
ATTO 3
CX-60
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front & Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Park Assist
Standard
-
Around View Monitor
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
-
Spec
ATTO 3
CX-60
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Black Leather
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Synthetic leather
Standard
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
(40:20:40)
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather
Black Leather
Front Shoulder Room
-
1504 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
-
1441 mm
Spec
ATTO 3
CX-60
Climate Control
Automatic
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Standard
Front & Rear
Keyless Entry
Standard
Smart
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Automatic
Dual-zone climate control
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1148 l
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
ATTO 3
CX-60
Infotainment System
12.8-inch rotating touchscreen
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
12
Digital Instrument Cluster
Full LCD instrument display
Standard
USB Ports
Front and rear USB-A/USB-C ports
2
Infotainment Screen
12.8
12-inch
Touchscreen
12.8
12-inch
Spec
ATTO 3
CX-60
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
-
Roof Rails
Standard
-
Exterior Colour Options
Surfing Blue, Cosmos Black, Climbing Grey, Skiing White
Mazda South Africa lists model-specific premium paint finishes; current stock should be checked against the selected cabin and edition.
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Panoramic
Alloy Wheel Design
-
Silver Metallic
Spec
ATTO 3
CX-60
Approach Angle
19 deg
18.6 deg
Departure Angle
24 deg
20 deg
Wading Depth
346.85 mm
-
Terrain Modes
Snow
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Locking Differential
Not Available
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
-
Breakover Angle
13 deg
-
Ground Clearance Max
-
178.8 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
178.8 mm
Spec
ATTO 3
CX-60
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
235/50 R20
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare wheel
Temporary spare T155/90 D18
Wheel Rim Size
18
20x7-1/2J
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic
Spec
ATTO 3
CX-60
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multi-link
Spec
ATTO 3
CX-60
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
180 g/km
Spec
ATTO 3
CX-60
Service Plan
4 years/80000 km service plan; 5 years/100000 km maintenance plan
5 Years/Unlimited km
Spec
ATTO 3
CX-60
Ownership Role
extended-range derivative
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Price Zar
783900 ZAR
902000 ZAR
Pricing Role
extended-range derivative
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Starting Price
783900
902000
Starting Price Zar
783900
902000
Spec
ATTO 3
CX-60
Warranty
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
5 Years/Unlimited km
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
ATTO 3 leads by 5 points
ATTO 3 and CX-60 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
ATTO 3
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
51/100
CX-60
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
68/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆BYD ATTO 3
leads the catalogue index with 75 pts
vs 70 pts for CX-60
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, ATTO 3 leads. However, CX-60 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
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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.
Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.
Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.
Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.
It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This ATTO 3 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: ATTO 3 65 vs CX-60 59.
Efficiency index: ATTO 3 90 vs CX-60 51.
Safety-equipment index: ATTO 3 99 vs CX-60 98.
Practicality index: ATTO 3 51 vs CX-60 68.
Ownership-cover index: ATTO 3 not separately scored 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.
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