Mazda CX-3 vs Foton eAumark

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
Foton eAumark in South Africa

Foton eAumark

Chassis Cab Electric Current
ZAR 1,199,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 115 kW 🔧 300 Nm
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mazda CX-3 vs Foton eAumark: the short answer

Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.

CX-3 starts ZAR 759,900 cheaper CX-3 from ZAR 440,000 · eAumark from ZAR 1,199,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification CX-3 eAumark
Maximum Power CX-3115 kW @ 6000 rpm eAumark115 kW
Maximum Torque CX-3206 Nm @ 2800 rpm eAumark300 Nm
Engine Size CX-31998 cc eAumarkNot Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy CX-315.9 km/l eAumarkNot Applicable
Ground Clearance CX-3155 mm eAumarkNot Officially Disclosed

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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec CX-3 eAumark
Model Introduced Year 2015 2024
Generation Current first-generation DK-series Mazda CX-3 Current South African eAumark 6-ton battery-electric chassis-cab offering.
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. Foton South Africa presents eAumark as a current 6-ton electric commercial vehicle; no separate local facelift chronology is published.
Facelift Launched Since 2015 Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending Current Not Applicable
Body Style SUV Chassis cab
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active active
Segment Compact crossover Battery-electric 6-tonne truck
Tare Mass Kg 1270 kg -
Vehicle Type SUV Electric commercial vehicle
Spec CX-3 eAumark
Length 4275 mm 5960 mm
Width 1765 mm 2060 mm
Height 1542 mm 2260 mm
Wheelbase 2570 mm 3360 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 155 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 48 l 0 l
Boot/Cargo Space 230 l Not Applicable
Kerb Weight 1270 kg 2430 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1735 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity 465 kg 3570 kg
Towing Capacity 850 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity 5 seats 3 seats
Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.7 m Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom 1058 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom 888 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows - 1 rows
Front Headroom - Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom - Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This CX-3 and eAumark comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.

Specification Score Withheld

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Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

What the evidence means

No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.

CX-3 vs eAumark 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.