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 vs Nissan Navara Single Cab: the short answer
Navara Single Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while CX-3 remains close.
Navara Single Cab starts ZAR 6,500 cheaperCX-3 from ZAR 440,000 · Navara Single Cab from ZAR 433,500
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
CX-3
Navara Single Cab
Maximum Power
CX-3115 kW @ 6000 rpm
Navara Single Cab120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
CX-3206 Nm @ 2800 rpm
Navara Single Cab403 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Engine Size
CX-31998 cc
Navara Single Cab2488 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
CX-315.9 km/l
Navara Single Cab13.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
CX-3155 mm
Navara Single Cab208 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
CX-3
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Navara Single Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
CX-3
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Navara Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
CX-3
Navara Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
2015
1997
Generation
Current first-generation DK-series Mazda CX-3
Current Navara generation focuses on improved comfort and stronger safety credentials
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.
Updated in recent years with improved styling, safety upgrades, and suspension refinement
Facelift Launched Since
2015
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Single Cab
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
Active
Segment
Compact crossover
Single-cab bakkie
Tare Mass Kg
1270 kg
1803 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Single Cab
Body Type Cab
-
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Color Note
-
White, Silver, Black, Grey, Red, Blue
Dealer Stock Note
-
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.5D SE Single Cab 4x4 MT
Spec
CX-3
Navara Single Cab
Length
4275 mm
5235 mm
Width
1765 mm
1790 mm
Height
1542 mm
1760 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
3150 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
155 mm
208 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
230 l
-
Kerb Weight
1270 kg
1803 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1735 kg
3010 kg
Payload Capacity
465 kg
1119 kg
Towing Capacity
850 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.7 m
6.4 m
Front Legroom
1058 mm
-
Rear Legroom
888 mm
-
Spec
CX-3
Navara Single Cab
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
2311 mm
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
1560 mm
Climate Control
Automatic
Manual air conditioning
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Driver auto up/down
Keyless Entry
Smart
Remote central locking
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1140 l
Not Applicable
AC Type
Automatic
Manual air conditioning
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
2311 mm
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
1560 mm
Electric Mirror Folding
-
Power mirrors with manual fold
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
-
Standard
12V Accessory Socket
-
12V outlet inside cabin and load box
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Climate Zones
-
Not Available
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
Not Available
Heads Up Display
-
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Multi Function Steering
-
Standard
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Power Mirrors
-
Power mirrors with manual fold
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Ride Mode Selection
-
Not Available
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
-
Standard
Skid Plates
-
Not Available
Spare Wheel
Temporary spare 185/60 R16
Full-size steel
Steering Mounted Controls
-
Standard
Accelerator 0 100
-
Not Applicable
Air Conditioning
Automatic
Manual air conditioning
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Country Of Origin
-
South Africa
Diff Lock
-
Standard
Difflock
-
Standard
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
-
Manual fold
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Manual Aircon
-
Standard
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Rear Step Bumper
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Remote Side Mirror
-
Standard
Remote Start
-
Not Available
Rim Size
18 X 7.0 J
16
Sound System
7
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
navara-single-cab
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tie Down Hooks
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Towbar
-
Not Available
Trailer Hitch
-
Not Available
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Standard
Trailer Sway Control
-
Standard
Trim Level
-
top
Variant Role
-
Off-road or adventure derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Walk Away Lock
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-3
Navara Single Cab
Engine
2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
2488 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
83.5 mm
89 mm
Stroke
91.2 mm
100 mm
Maximum Power
115 kW @ 6000 rpm
120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
206 Nm @ 2800 rpm
403 Nm @ 2000 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
FWD
4WD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
197 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
90.6 kW/tonne
66.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
162.2 Nm/tonne
223.5 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
CX-3
Navara Single Cab
Gearbox
6-Speed Auto
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
4WD
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
4WD transfer case
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
4.325
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Manual
Drivetrain
FWD
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Selectable 4WD
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Standard
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Available
Low Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Axle Layout
4x2
4WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
6
6
LSD Available
-
Not Available
Clutch Type
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Applicable
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
CX-3
Navara Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
15.9 km/l
13.2 km/l
City Mileage
12.8 km/l
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
18.7 km/l
15.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro stage IV
-
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Available
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
48
80
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
Real-world Mileage
15.9 km/l
13.2 km/l
Spec
CX-3
Navara Single Cab
Airbags
6
Driver and front passenger airbags, side, curtain and driver knee airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front & Rear
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Front & Rear
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Driver knee airbag
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
-
Vehicle Dynamic Control
Child Safety Lock
-
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Not Available
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Brake Override System
-
Not Available
Fatigue Detection
-
Not Available
TCS
-
Vehicle Dynamic Control
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
Standard
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
Standard
ESC With Traction Control
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-3
Navara Single Cab
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Emergency Braking
-
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
-
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Not Available
Parking Sensor
-
Not Available
Rear View Camera
-
Not Available
Reverse Camera Type
-
Not Available
Reversing Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-3
Navara Single Cab
Seat Material
Black Leather
Fabric
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
1360 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
1281 mm
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Standard
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
(60:40)
Not Available
Driver Seat Adjustment
10-Way Power Adjustable (Driver)
Height adjustable driver seat
Passenger Seat Adjustment
10-Way Power Adjustable (Driver)
Separate front passenger seat
Seat Trim
Black Leather
Fabric
Seat Adjustment
-
6-way manual
Steering Type
-
Rack & Pinion Power Assisted
Rear Armrest
-
Not Available
Rear AC Vents
-
Not Available
Instrument Cluster Type
-
-
Interior Colour Options
-
6
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
6-way manual
Driver Seat
-
6-way manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Navara Single Cab grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
-
6
Spec
CX-3
Navara Single Cab
Infotainment System
Standard
7-inch touchscreen with CD, AM/FM, RDS and Bluetooth
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Not Available
Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
7
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
Not Available
USB Ports
2
USB port
Infotainment Screen
8-Inch
7-inch
Touchscreen
8-Inch
7-inch
Navigation System
-
Not Available
FM Radio
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
8-Inch
7-inch
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Standard
Audio
-
CD, AM/FM, RDS and Bluetooth audio
Audio Speakers
7
Not Available
Audio System
-
CD, AM/FM, RDS, Bluetooth
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
1 USB-A
Multi Information Display
-
-
Connected Services
-
Not Available
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Bluetooth
Radio
-
Standard
Spec
CX-3
Navara Single Cab
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
Black Metallic + Machining
16-inch steel wheels
Exterior Colour Options
Aero Grey, Snowflake White Pearl, Jet Black, Machine Grey, Polymetal Grey, Platinum Quartz and Soul Red Crystal are listed, with Carbon availability limited to selected finishes.
See Nissan South Africa Navara Single Cab colour selector
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Fog Lamps
-
Not Available
Roof Rails
-
Not Available
Wing Mirror Type
-
Black door mirrors
Body Type
-
Pickup
Fog Lights
-
Not Available
Front Fog Lights
-
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
-
6
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
Power mirrors with manual fold
Exterior Mirror Folding
-
Manual fold
Front Fog Lamps
-
Not Available
Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Headlight Type
Standard
Not Available
Load Bed Liner
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-3
Navara Single Cab
Departure Angle
25.7 deg
26.5 deg
Terrain Modes
Sport
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Selectable 4WD
Ground Clearance Max
155 mm
208 mm
Ground Clearance Min
155 mm
208 mm
Approach Angle
-
32.0 deg
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Underbody Protection
-
Not Available
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
22.7 deg
Recovery Hooks
-
Front towing hook
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Ramp-over Angle
-
22.7 deg
Approach Angle Deg
-
32.0 deg
Breakover Angle
-
22.7 deg
Breakover Angle Deg
-
22.7 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
26.5 deg
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Off Road Descent Control
-
Standard
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-3
Navara Single Cab
Tyre Size
215/50R18
205/ R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare 185/60 R16
Full-size steel
Wheel Rim Size
18 X 7.0 J
16
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Not Applicable
Wheel Type
Black Metallic + Machining
16-inch steel wheels
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Drum
Spare Tyre
Temporary spare 185/60 R16
Full-size steel
Wheel Diameter
18 X 7.0 J
16
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
-
Standard
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
-
Not Available
Wheel Size Type
-
205/ R16
Wheels
Black Metallic + Machining
16-inch steel wheels
Spec
CX-3
Navara Single Cab
Front Suspension
Macpherson strut
Double wishbone with coil over strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam axle
Leaf Spring
Front Track Width
-
1550 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1550 mm
Chassis Type
-
Ladder
Power Steering
-
Rack & Pinion Power Assisted
Chassis Material
-
Ladder
Front Suspension Type
Macpherson strut
Double wishbone with coil over strut
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
-
Leaf Spring
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion beam axle
Leaf Spring
Suspension
-
Double wishbone with coil over strut
Spec
CX-3
Navara Single Cab
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km
Not Available
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
CX-3
Navara Single Cab
Service Plan
3 Years/Unlimited km
Optional
Service Interval
-
15000
Maintenance Plan
-
Optional
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
15 000 km
First Service At
-
15000
Service Intervals
-
15000
Spec
CX-3
Navara Single Cab
Ownership Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Top
Price Zar
551600 ZAR
592600 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Current listed price
Starting Price
551600
592600
Starting Price Zar
551600
592600
Spec
CX-3
Navara Single Cab
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
6 years / 150,000 km
Warranty Years
5 Years/Unlimited km
6 years / 150,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years/Unlimited km
6 years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
Standard
Basic Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
6 years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
Standard
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
Standard
In depth: how these cars differ
This CX-3 and Navara Single Cab 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 Navara Single Cab 67.
Efficiency index: CX-3 61 vs Navara Single Cab 56.
Safety-equipment index: CX-3 84 vs Navara Single Cab 90.
Practicality index: CX-3 48 vs Navara Single Cab 72.
Ownership-cover index: CX-3 not separately scored vs Navara Single Cab 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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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
Navara Single Cab leads by 12 points
Navara Single Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while CX-3 remains close.
Performance
Navara Single Cab +20
Efficiency
CX-3 +5
Safety
Navara Single Cab +6
Practicality
Navara Single Cab +24
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Navara Single Cab
Performance
67/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
72/100
CX-3
Performance
47/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
48/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexNissan Navara Single Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts
vs 60 pts for CX-3
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Navara Single Cab 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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