Mazda CX-3 vs MG Cyberster

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Mazda CX-3 in South Africa

Mazda CX-3

2.0 Individual Auto FWD Petrol 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 551,600 ex-showroom
⚡ 115 kW 🔧 206 Nm ⛽ 15.9 km/l
VS
MG Cyberster in South Africa

MG Cyberster

Dual Motor 4WD Roadster Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 1,399,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 375 kW 🔧 725 Nm
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mazda CX-3 vs MG Cyberster: the short answer

Cyberster holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over CX-3.

CX-3 starts ZAR 959,900 cheaper CX-3 from ZAR 440,000 · Cyberster from ZAR 1,399,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification CX-3 Cyberster
Maximum Power CX-3115 kW @ 6000 rpm Cyberster375 kW
Maximum Torque CX-3206 Nm @ 2800 rpm Cyberster725 Nm
Engine Size CX-31998 cc CybersterNot Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy CX-315.9 km/l CybersterNot Applicable
Ground Clearance CX-3155 mm Cyberster116 mm

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

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Mazda CX-3

2.0 Individual Auto FWD

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

MG Cyberster

Dual Motor 4WD Roadster

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

CX-3

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

Cyberster

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

Which One's Right for You?

CX-3

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

Cyberster

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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec CX-3 Cyberster
Model Introduced Year 2015 2025
Generation Current first-generation DK-series Mazda CX-3 First-generation battery-electric Cyberster roadster in local dual-motor all-wheel-drive form.
Facelift History The CX-3 has received successive equipment and design updates since its 2015 debut; Carbon and Individual now sit together at the top of the South African range. South African launch specification introduced as MG's electric halo in 2025.
Facelift Launched Since 2015 2025
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV Two-door, two-seat soft-top roadster
Model Year 2026 2025
Production Status Active active
Segment Compact crossover Electric Sports Roadster
Tare Mass Kg 1270 kg -
Vehicle Type SUV Convertible
Spec CX-3 Cyberster
Length 4275 mm 4535 mm
Width 1765 mm 1913 mm
Height 1542 mm 1329 mm
Wheelbase 2570 mm 2690 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 155 mm 116 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 48 l 0 l
Boot/Cargo Space 230 l 249 l
Kerb Weight 1270 kg 1985 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1735 kg 2210 kg
Payload Capacity 465 kg 225 kg
Towing Capacity 850 kg 0 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 seats
Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.7 m 5.45 m
Front Legroom 1058 mm 1070 mm
Rear Legroom 888 mm Not Applicable
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows - 1 rows
Front Headroom - 1043 mm
Rear Headroom - Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This CX-3 and Cyberster 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: CX-3 47 vs Cyberster 100.

Efficiency index: CX-3 61 vs Cyberster 90.

Safety-equipment index: CX-3 84 vs Cyberster 77.

Practicality index: CX-3 48 vs Cyberster 34.

Ownership-cover index: CX-3 not separately scored vs Cyberster 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

Cyberster leads by 15 points

Cyberster holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over CX-3.

Evidence leader 75 /100
Lead 15 points
Data 63% source coverage
75
#1 Evidence leader

Cyberster

63% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Practicality 34
Performance 100
Efficiency 90
Safety 77
Practicality 34
Leads by 15 points
60
#2

CX-3

71% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 84 Check Performance 47
Performance 47
Efficiency 61
Safety 84
Practicality 48
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Cyberster +53 Efficiency Cyberster +29 Safety CX-3 +7 Practicality CX-3 +14

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Cyberster

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 77/100
Practicality 34/100

CX-3

Performance 47/100
Efficiency 61/100
Safety 84/100
Practicality 48/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index MG Cyberster leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts vs 60 pts for CX-3

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Cyberster leads. However, CX-3 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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CX-3 vs Cyberster questions

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.