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Decision summary
Omoda C9 vs Mazda Mazda2: the short answer
C9 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Mazda2.
Mazda2 starts ZAR 449,900 cheaperC9 from ZAR 785,900 · Mazda2 from ZAR 336,000
Five key differences
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Specification
C9
Mazda2
Maximum Power
C9192 kW @ 5500 rpm
Mazda285 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
C9400 Nm
Mazda2148 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size
C92000 cc
Mazda21496 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
C911.8 km/l
Mazda216.7 km/l
Ground Clearance
C9165 mm
Mazda2152 mm
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Omoda C9
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
C9
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Mazda2
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
C9
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Mazda2
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
C9
Mazda2
Model Introduced Year
2024
2015
Generation
Current South Africa C9 range
Current DJ-generation Mazda2, updated for South Africa in 2026
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
The South African range received a feature and styling update for the 2026 model year.
Facelift Launched Since
2024
2015
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
SUV
B-segment hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
Not Available
1070 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Hatchback
Spec
C9
Mazda2
Length
4775 mm
4085 mm
Width
1920 mm
1695 mm
Height
1671 mm
1504 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
2570 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
165 mm
152 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
143 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l
44 l
Boot/Cargo Space
660 l
250 l
Kerb Weight
1872 kg
1070 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2281 kg
1527 kg
Payload Capacity
409 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
5.8 m
4.7 m
Front Headroom
1005 mm
-
Rear Headroom
970 mm
-
Front Legroom
1070 mm
1063 mm
Rear Legroom
960 mm
881 mm
Spec
C9
Mazda2
Front Track Width
Not Available
-
Rear Track Width
Not Available
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Macpherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Torsion beam axle
Spec
C9
Mazda2
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic
Automatic
Power Windows
Standard
Front & Rear
Keyless Entry
Standard
Smart
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
1783 l
-
AC Type
Automatic
Automatic
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
C9
Mazda2
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
SQRF4J20
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2000 cc
1496 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.2:1
13.0:1
Bore
80.5 mm
74.5 mm
Stroke
98.0 mm
85.8 mm
Maximum Power
192 kW @ 5500 rpm
85 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
400 Nm
148 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
200 km/h
184 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
10.5 sec
Quarter Mile
15.8 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow, Mud, Sand, Off-Road
Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
102 kW/tonne
79.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
213 Nm/tonne
138.3 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
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 Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
C9
Mazda2
Gearbox
8 AT
6-Speed Auto
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
4.319
Number of Gears
8
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
-
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Intelligent electronically controlled on-demand AWD with automatic front/rear torque distribution
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
Standard
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
8 AT
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
AWD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
6
Spec
C9
Mazda2
Claimed Mileage
11.8 km/l
16.7 km/l
City Mileage
9.5 km/l
13.4 km/l
Highway Mileage
13.9 km/l
19.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l
44 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro stage IV
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
11.8 km/l
16.7 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
65
44
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
C9
Mazda2
Airbags
Multiple airbags
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
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
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
-
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
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front & Rear
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
C9
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
Standard
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
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
-
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
-
Spec
C9
Mazda2
Seat Material
Leatherette / leather
Leather & Cloth
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
1352 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
1273 mm
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Standard
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
(60:40)
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power
Manual (Driver & Passenger)
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power
Manual (Driver & Passenger)
Seat Trim
Leatherette / leather
Leather & Cloth
Spec
C9
Mazda2
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Not Available
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
2
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
7-Inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
7-Inch
Spec
C9
Mazda2
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Standard
-
Roof Rails
Standard
-
Exterior Colour Options
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.
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
C9
Mazda2
Approach Angle
Not Available
-
Departure Angle
Not Available
-
Wading Depth
Not Available
-
Terrain Modes
Standard
Sport
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
AWD / 4WD as listed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
165 mm
152 mm
Ground Clearance Min
165 mm
152 mm
Spec
C9
Mazda2
Tyre Size
245/50 R20
185/60 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Temporary spare T125/70 D15
Wheel Rim Size
245/50 R20
16x5-1/2J
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Manual
Spec
C9
Mazda2
CO2 Emissions
197 g/km
140 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
C9
Mazda2
Service Plan
5 Years / 75 000 km
3 Years/Unlimited km
Spec
C9
Mazda2
Ownership Role
flagship or capability-focused
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Price Zar
885900 ZAR
417300 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship or capability-focused
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Starting Price
885900
417300
Starting Price Zar
885900
417300
Spec
C9
Mazda2
Warranty
7 Years / 200 000 km
5 Years/Unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This C9 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: C9 81 vs Mazda2 38.
Efficiency index: C9 46 vs Mazda2 64.
Safety-equipment index: C9 94 vs Mazda2 84.
Practicality index: C9 68 vs Mazda2 45.
Ownership-cover index: C9 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
C9 leads by 17 points
C9 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Mazda2.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
C9
Performance
81/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
68/100
Mazda2
Performance
38/100
Efficiency
64/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
45/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexOmoda C9
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 57 pts for Mazda2
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C9 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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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.
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