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Decision summary
Leapmotor C10 REEV vs Mazda Mazda2: the short answer
C10 REEV holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Mazda2.
Mazda2 starts ZAR 423,900 cheaperC10 REEV from ZAR 759,900 · Mazda2 from ZAR 336,000
Five key differences
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Specification
C10 REEV
Mazda2
Maximum Power
C10 REEV158 kW
Mazda285 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
C10 REEV320 Nm
Mazda2148 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size
C10 REEV1500 cc
Mazda21496 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
C10 REEV17.0 km/l
Mazda216.7 km/l
Ground Clearance
C10 REEV180 mm
Mazda2152 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Leapmotor C10 REEV
Design
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
C10 REEV
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Mazda2
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
C10 REEV
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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 who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
C10 REEV
Mazda2
Model Introduced Year
2025
2015
Generation
First-generation Leapmotor C10 range-extended electric SUV
Current DJ-generation Mazda2, updated for South Africa in 2026
Facelift History
The C10 REEV launched in South Africa in October 2025 as Leapmotor's first local model.
The South African range received a feature and styling update for the 2026 model year.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2015
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
Active
Segment
D-segment family SUV
B-segment hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
1980 kg
1070 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Hatchback
Spec
C10 REEV
Mazda2
Length
4739 mm
4085 mm
Width
1900 mm
1695 mm
Height
1680 mm
1504 mm
Wheelbase
2825 mm
2570 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
152 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
160 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
44 l
Boot/Cargo Space
400 l
250 l
Kerb Weight
1980 kg
1070 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2425 kg
1527 kg
Payload Capacity
445 kg
457 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
250 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
4.7 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
-
Rear Headroom
985 mm
-
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1063 mm
Rear Legroom
950 mm
881 mm
Spec
C10 REEV
Mazda2
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
Automatic
Power Windows
One-touch with anti-pinch
Front & Rear
Keyless Entry
Standard
Smart
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
1375 l
-
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
Automatic
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
C10 REEV
Mazda2
Engine
Range-extender plug-in hybrid powertrain
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Series Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
1496 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
13.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
74.5 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
85.8 mm
Maximum Power
158 kW
85 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
320 Nm
148 Nm @ 4000 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
RWD
FWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
171 km/h
184 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.5 sec
10.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Custom
Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
79.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
138.3 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
28.4 kWh
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 Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
6.6 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
65 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
C10 REEV
Mazda2
Gearbox
Single-speed electric reduction gear
6-Speed Auto
Drivetrain Layout
Rear motor, rear-wheel drive
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
9.07:1
4.319
Number of Gears
1
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
-
Gear Shift Indicator
No
-
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
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
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
6
Spec
C10 REEV
Mazda2
Claimed Mileage
17.0 km/l
16.7 km/l
City Mileage
14.5 km/l
13.4 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.0 km/l
19.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
44 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro stage IV
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Automatic range-extender generator management
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
17.0 km/l
16.7 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS2
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC fast charging
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
50
44
Combined Driving Range
970
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
19.8 kWh/100 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
820 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
900 km
Not Applicable
Spec
C10 REEV
Mazda2
Airbags
7
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
-
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
-
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
Yes
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
-
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes - front seats
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front & Rear
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
-
Knee Airbag
No
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
C10 REEV
Mazda2
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Yes
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
No
-
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
-
Spec
C10 REEV
Mazda2
Seat Material
Silicone leather
Leather & Cloth
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Leatherette
Standard
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
(60:40)
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way power
Manual (Driver & Passenger)
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way power
Manual (Driver & Passenger)
Seat Trim
Silicone leather
Leather & Cloth
Front Shoulder Room
-
1352 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
-
1273 mm
Spec
C10 REEV
Mazda2
Infotainment System
14.6-inch central touchscreen
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
12
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
Not Available
USB Ports
4
2
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch
7-Inch
Over-the-air Updates
Standard
-
Touchscreen
14.6-inch
7-Inch
Spec
C10 REEV
Mazda2
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Standard
-
Roof Rails
Standard
-
Exterior Colour Options
Canopy Grey, Glazed Green, Pearly White, Tundra Grey, Metallic Black
Current Mazda South Africa paint availability varies by edition and dealer allocation.
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
-
Black & Machining
Spec
C10 REEV
Mazda2
Approach Angle
19.0 deg
-
Departure Angle
24.0 deg
-
Wading Depth
400 mm
-
Terrain Modes
No
Sport
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
17.0 deg
-
Ground Clearance Max
180 mm
152 mm
Ground Clearance Min
180 mm
152 mm
Spec
C10 REEV
Mazda2
Tyre Size
245/45 R20
185/60 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Temporary spare T125/70 D15
Wheel Rim Size
20-inch
16x5-1/2J
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Manual
Spec
C10 REEV
Mazda2
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Macpherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Torsion beam axle
Spec
C10 REEV
Mazda2
CO2 Emissions
7 g/km
140 g/km
Spec
C10 REEV
Mazda2
Service Plan
5 years / 100,000 km
3 Years/Unlimited km
Spec
C10 REEV
Mazda2
Ownership Role
comfort-focused flagship derivative
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Price Zar
799900 ZAR
417300 ZAR
Pricing Role
comfort-focused flagship derivative
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Starting Price
799900
417300
Starting Price Zar
799900
417300
Spec
C10 REEV
Mazda2
Warranty
5 years / 100,000 km
5 Years/Unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This C10 REEV 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: C10 REEV 65 vs Mazda2 38.
Efficiency index: C10 REEV 75 vs Mazda2 64.
Safety-equipment index: C10 REEV 99 vs Mazda2 84.
Practicality index: C10 REEV 59 vs Mazda2 45.
Ownership-cover index: C10 REEV 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
C10 REEV leads by 17 points
C10 REEV holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Mazda2.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
C10 REEV
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
75/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
59/100
Mazda2
Performance
38/100
Efficiency
64/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
45/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLeapmotor C10 REEV
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 57 pts for Mazda2
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C10 REEV leads. However, Mazda2 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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