Geely Coolray vs Mazda CX-30

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.

Geely Coolray in South Africa

Geely Coolray

Vertex Petrol 7-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 429,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 128 kW 🔧 290 Nm ⛽ 15.38 km/l
VS
Mazda CX-30 in South Africa

Mazda CX-30

2.0 Individual Edition Auto FWD Petrol 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 651,500 ex-showroom
⚡ 121 kW 🔧 213 Nm ⛽ 15.2 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Geely Coolray vs Mazda CX-30: the short answer

Coolray and CX-30 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Coolray starts ZAR 169,900 cheaper Coolray from ZAR 369,900 · CX-30 from ZAR 539,800

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Coolray CX-30
Maximum Power Coolray128 kW CX-30121 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque Coolray290 Nm CX-30213 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size CoolrayNot Officially Disclosed CX-301998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Coolray15.38 km/l CX-3015.2 km/l
Ground Clearance CoolrayNot Officially Disclosed CX-30175 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Coolray

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader

CX-30

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Coolray

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

CX-30

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Coolray CX-30
Model Introduced Year 2026 2021
Generation Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published First-generation DM-series Mazda CX-30 using seventh-generation Mazda architecture
Facelift History No applicable South African facelift history established South African editions received a focused technology and equipment update in 2024, including the 10.25-inch display and revised connectivity.
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable 2021
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active Active
Segment Passenger vehicle Compact crossover
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Tare Mass Kg - 1340 kg
Spec Coolray CX-30
Length 4380 mm 4395 mm
Width 1795 mm 1795 mm
Height 1609 mm 1540 mm
Wheelbase 2600 mm 2655 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) Not Officially Disclosed 175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed -
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 l 51 l
Boot/Cargo Space 330 l 295 l
Kerb Weight 1815 kg 1340 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Not Officially Disclosed 1937 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 597 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 1200 kg
Seating Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 5 seats
Number of Rows Not Officially Disclosed -
Doors Not Officially Disclosed 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed 5.7 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed -
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed -
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1058 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 921 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Coolray and CX-30 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: Coolray 60 vs CX-30 49.

Efficiency index: Coolray 61 vs CX-30 59.

Safety-equipment index: Coolray 90 vs CX-30 96.

Practicality index: Coolray 46 vs CX-30 55.

Ownership-cover index: Coolray not separately scored vs CX-30 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.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

CX-30 leads by 1 points

Coolray and CX-30 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 65 /100
Lead 1 points
Data 78% source coverage
65
#1 Evidence leader

CX-30

78% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 96 Check Performance 49
Performance 49
Efficiency 59
Safety 96
Practicality 55
Leads by 1 points
64
#2

Coolray

63% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Practicality 46
Performance 60
Efficiency 61
Safety 90
Practicality 46
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Coolray +11 Efficiency Coolray +2 Safety CX-30 +6 Practicality CX-30 +9

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

CX-30

Performance 49/100
Efficiency 59/100
Safety 96/100
Practicality 55/100

Coolray

Performance 60/100
Efficiency 61/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 46/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Mazda CX-30 leads the specification evidence index with 65 pts vs 64 pts for Coolray

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, CX-30 leads. However, Coolray may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Coolray vs CX-30 questions

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.