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.
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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
⚡PerformanceCX-60
⛽Fuel EconomyC-HR
🛡SafetyTie
📦PracticalityCX-60
🔑OwnershipNot enough comparable data
Recorded price context
C-HR:
last listed from
ZAR 429,000
·
CX-60:
current from
ZAR 790,200
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
C-HR
CX-60
Maximum Power
134 kW
141 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
190 Nm
261 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Engine Size
1987 cc
2488 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
19.2 km/l
13.0 km/l
Ground Clearance
160 mm
178.8 mm
Boot / Load Bay
377 l
477 l
Airbags
7
7
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1470 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Warranty
3
5 Years/Unlimited km
= leads in this spec
Archived vehicles remain available for comparison. Verified specs stay visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.
The Bottom Line
C-HR and CX-60 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
CX-60
+6 pts
Efficiency
C-HR
+27 pts
Safety
Equal
Practicality
CX-60
+6 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
C-HR
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Catalogue-index leader
CX-60
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
C-HR
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
CX-60
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.
Spec
C-HR
CX-60
Model Introduced Year
2023
2023
Generation
Second generation on TNGA-C platform – hybrid-only in SA
First-generation KH-series Mazda CX-60 on Mazda's Large Product architecture
Facelift History
All-new second generation launched in SA in 2023
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
2023
2023
Tare Mass Kg
1500 kg
1470 kg
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Current
Body Style
Not confirmed
SUV
Model Year
Not confirmed
2026
Production Status
Not confirmed
Active
Segment
Not confirmed
Premium mid-size SUV
Vehicle Type
Not confirmed
SUV
Spec
C-HR
CX-60
Length
4390 mm
4745 mm
Width
1796 mm
1890 mm
Height
1550 mm
1687.5 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
2870 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
178.8 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
58 l
Boot/Cargo Space
377 l
477 l
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1470 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1930 kg
2342 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
5.85 m
Payload Capacity
Not confirmed
872 kg
Towing Capacity
Not confirmed
1500 kg
Doors
Not confirmed
5 doors
Front Legroom
Not confirmed
1058 mm
Rear Legroom
Not confirmed
990 mm
Spec
C-HR
CX-60
Engine
2.0L Hybrid Petrol-Electric
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1987 cc
2488 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Hybrid Synergy Drive
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
13.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
89 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
100 mm
Maximum Power
134 kW
141 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
190 Nm
261 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
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
FWD
AWD
Transmission
e-CVT
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
180 km/h
201 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.2 sec
9.9 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
95.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
177.6 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
C-HR
CX-60
Gearbox
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
8-Speed Auto
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
-
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Transmission Type
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
Automatic
Gearbox Type
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
Automatic
Final Drive Ratio
Not confirmed
4.181
Number of Gears
Not confirmed
8
Gear Shift Type
Not confirmed
Automatic
Drivetrain
Not confirmed
AWD
4WD Hi Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not confirmed
Standard
Low Range Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not confirmed
4x4
Transmission Speeds
Not confirmed
8
Spec
C-HR
CX-60
Claimed Mileage
19.2 km/l
13.0 km/l
City Mileage
17 km/l
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
21 km/l
15.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
58 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro stage IV
Fuel Tank Litres
43
58
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not confirmed
Standard
Charging Port Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
C-HR
CX-60
Airbags
7
7
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
-
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
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
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Standard
-
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not confirmed
Front & Rear
Front Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Standard
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
Not confirmed
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Not confirmed
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not confirmed
Standard
EBD
Not confirmed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not confirmed
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not confirmed
Driver & Passenger
Seatbelt Reminder
Not confirmed
Front & Rear
Side Airbags
Not confirmed
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not confirmed
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
C-HR
CX-60
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not confirmed
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not confirmed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Spec
C-HR
CX-60
Seat Material
Synthetic Leather
Black Leather
Seat Adjustment
Power Driver
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Steering Type
Electric
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Available
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Front Armrest
Rear Centre Armrest
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
1504 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
1441 mm
Steering Wheel Material
Not confirmed
Standard
60 40 Split Seat
Not confirmed
(40:20:40)
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Black Leather
Spec
C-HR
CX-60
Climate Control
Dual-zone Automatic
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
All Doors
Front & Rear
Keyless Entry
Smart Key
Smart
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Dual-zone Automatic
Dual-zone climate control
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
Temporary spare T155/90 D18
Air Conditioning
Dual-zone Automatic
Dual-zone climate control
Rim Size
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
20x7-1/2J
Sound System
8
12
Unlocking
Smart Key
Smart
Wireless Charger
Standard
Standard
Load Bed Length
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not confirmed
1148 l
Loadbox Length Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
C-HR
CX-60
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
12
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Standard
USB Ports
2
2
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Audio Speakers
8
12
Infotainment Screen
Not confirmed
12-inch
Touchscreen
Not confirmed
12-inch
Spec
C-HR
CX-60
LED Headlamps
LED Matrix
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
LED
-
Roof Rails
Not Available
-
Alloy Wheel Design
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
Silver Metallic
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
GR Sport Spoiler
-
DRL
LED
Standard
Led Headlights
LED Matrix
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Standard
Front Fog Lamps
LED
-
Headlamps
LED Matrix
Standard
Headlight Type
LED Matrix
Standard
Headlights
LED Matrix
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
Mazda South Africa lists model-specific premium paint finishes; current stock should be checked against the selected cabin and edition.
Panoramic Sunroof
Not confirmed
Panoramic
Spec
C-HR
CX-60
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
235/50 R20
Wheel Type
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
Silver Metallic
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver
Temporary spare T155/90 D18
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
20x7-1/2J
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Disc
-
Spare Tyre
Space Saver
Temporary spare T155/90 D18
Wheel Diameter
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
20x7-1/2J
Wheels
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
Silver Metallic
Handbrake Type
Not confirmed
Electronic
Spec
C-HR
CX-60
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone
Multi-link
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric
-
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension Type
Double Wishbone
Multi-link
Spec
C-HR
CX-60
Warranty Years
3
5 Years/Unlimited km
Warranty Kilometers
3
5 Years/Unlimited km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3
5 Years/Unlimited km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3
5 Years/Unlimited km
Spec
C-HR
CX-60
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km
180 g/km
Spec
C-HR
CX-60
Real-world City Mileage Min
5.5 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
7 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
6 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
7 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
7
-
Spec
C-HR
CX-60
Ground Clearance Max
160 mm
178.8 mm
Ground Clearance Min
160 mm
178.8 mm
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
18.6 deg
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
20 deg
Terrain Modes
Not confirmed
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Spec
C-HR
CX-60
Service Plan
Not confirmed
5 Years/Unlimited km
Spec
C-HR
CX-60
Ownership Role
Not confirmed
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Price Zar
Not confirmed
902000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Not confirmed
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Starting Price
Not confirmed
902000
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
902000
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
CX-60 leads by 2 points
C-HR 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
CX-60
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
68/100
C-HR
Performance
53/100
Efficiency
78/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
62/100
Ownership
43/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Mazda CX-60
leads the catalogue index with 70 pts
vs 68 pts for C-HR
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, CX-60 leads. However, C-HR may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This C-HR 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: C-HR 53 vs CX-60 59.
Efficiency index: C-HR 78 vs CX-60 51.
Safety-equipment index: C-HR 98 vs CX-60 98.
Practicality index: C-HR 62 vs CX-60 68.
Ownership-cover index: C-HR 43 vs CX-60 not separately scored.
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