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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
Leapmotor B05 vs Mazda Mazda2: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
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Specification
B05
Mazda2
Maximum Power
B05-
Mazda285 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
B05-
Mazda2148 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size
B05-
Mazda21496 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
B05-
Mazda216.7 km/l
Ground Clearance
B05-
Mazda2152 mm
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Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
B05
Mazda2
Generation
Upcoming first South African-market Leapmotor B05 electric hatchback; final local derivative matrix pending
Current DJ-generation Mazda2, updated for South Africa in 2026
Body Style
Hatchback
Hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
upcoming
Active
Segment
Electric hatchback
B-segment hatchback
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
Hatchback
Model Introduced Year
-
2015
Facelift History
-
The South African range received a feature and styling update for the 2026 model year.
Facelift Launched Since
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2015
Facelift Version Ending
-
Current
Tare Mass Kg
-
1070 kg
Spec
B05
Mazda2
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Engine
-
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Hybrid System
-
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
-
1496 cc
Cylinders
-
4
Cylinder Layout
-
Inline
Valves
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
-
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
-
13.0:1
Bore
-
74.5 mm
Stroke
-
85.8 mm
Maximum Power
-
85 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
-
148 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Combined Power
-
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
-
Not Applicable
Motor Type
-
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
-
Not Applicable
Motor Location
-
Not Applicable
Transmission
-
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
-
184 km/h
0-100 km/h
-
10.5 sec
Quarter Mile
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
-
Sport
Launch Control
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
-
79.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
-
138.3 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Battery Type
-
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
-
Not Applicable
Electric Range
-
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
-
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
-
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
-
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
-
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
-
Not Applicable
Spec
B05
Mazda2
Wheel Rim Size
19-inch sport alloy
16x5-1/2J
Tyre Size
-
185/60 R16
Front Brake Type
-
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
-
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
-
Temporary spare T125/70 D15
Handbrake Type
-
Manual
Spec
B05
Mazda2
Ownership Role
Upcoming South African electric passenger vehicle
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Pricing Role
Announced price not publicly listed
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Price Zar
-
417300 ZAR
Starting Price
-
417300
Starting Price Zar
-
417300
Spec
B05
Mazda2
Length
-
4085 mm
Width
-
1695 mm
Height
-
1504 mm
Wheelbase
-
2570 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
-
152 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
44 l
Boot/Cargo Space
-
250 l
Kerb Weight
-
1070 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
1527 kg
Payload Capacity
-
457 kg
Towing Capacity
-
250 kg
Seating Capacity
-
5 seats
Doors
-
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
-
4.7 m
Front Legroom
-
1063 mm
Rear Legroom
-
881 mm
Spec
B05
Mazda2
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Climate Control
-
Automatic
Power Windows
-
Front & Rear
Keyless Entry
-
Smart
Push Button Start
-
Standard
Wireless Charging
-
Standard
Sunroof
-
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
-
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
Standard
AC Type
-
Automatic
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
B05
Mazda2
Gearbox
-
6-Speed Auto
Drivetrain Layout
-
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Transfer Case
-
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
-
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
-
4.319
Number of Gears
-
6
Transmission Type
-
Automatic
Gear Shift Type
-
Automatic
Drivetrain
-
FWD
4WD Engagement
-
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
-
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
-
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
-
Standard
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
-
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Low Range
-
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
-
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
-
6
Spec
B05
Mazda2
Claimed Mileage
-
16.7 km/l
City Mileage
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13.4 km/l
Highway Mileage
-
19.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
44 l
Emission Standard
-
Euro stage IV
AdBlue Tank Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
-
Not Available
Charging Port Type
-
Not Applicable
Charging Type
-
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
-
44
Combined Driving Range
-
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
-
Not Applicable
Spec
B05
Mazda2
Airbags
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6
ABS
-
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
-
Standard
Hill Descent Control
-
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
-
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
-
Standard
Brake Assist
-
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
-
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
-
Front & Rear
Front Parking Sensors
-
Not Available
AEB
-
Not Available
BA
-
Standard
Curtain Airbags
-
Standard
Driver Airbag
-
Standard
EBD
-
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
-
Standard
Hill Hold
-
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
-
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
-
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
-
Front & Rear
Side Airbags
-
Standard
Stability Control
-
Standard
Knee Airbag
-
Not Available
ABS EBD
-
Standard
Spec
B05
Mazda2
Cruise Control
-
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
-
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
-
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Parking Sensors
-
Rear
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
360 Degree Camera
-
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
-
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
-
Not Available
Auto Wipers
-
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
-
Not Available
Reverse Camera
-
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Not Available
Around View Monitor
-
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
-
Not Available
Spec
B05
Mazda2
Seat Material
-
Leather & Cloth
Heated Seats
-
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
-
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
-
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
-
1352 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
-
1273 mm
Steering Wheel Material
-
Standard
60 40 Split Seat
-
(60:40)
Driver Seat Adjustment
-
Manual (Driver & Passenger)
Passenger Seat Adjustment
-
Manual (Driver & Passenger)
Seat Trim
-
Leather & Cloth
Spec
B05
Mazda2
Infotainment System
-
Standard
Apple CarPlay
-
Standard
Android Auto
-
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
-
Standard
Number of Speakers
-
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
Not Available
USB Ports
-
2
Infotainment Screen
-
7-Inch
Touchscreen
-
7-Inch
Spec
B05
Mazda2
LED Headlamps
-
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
-
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
-
Black & Machining
Exterior Colour Options
-
Current Mazda South Africa paint availability varies by edition and dealer allocation.
Headlights
-
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
-
Not Available
Spec
B05
Mazda2
Terrain Modes
-
Sport
Locking Differential
-
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
-
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
-
152 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
152 mm
Spec
B05
Mazda2
Front Suspension
-
Macpherson strut
Rear Suspension
-
Torsion beam axle
Spec
B05
Mazda2
CO2 Emissions
-
140 g/km
Spec
B05
Mazda2
Service Plan
-
3 Years/Unlimited km
Spec
B05
Mazda2
Warranty
-
5 Years/Unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This B05 and Mazda2 comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.
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What the evidence means
No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.
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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