A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
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Mazda CX-30 vs Geely E5 Electric: the short answer
The verified specification tables are ready to compare, but Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
CX-30 starts ZAR 160,199 cheaperCX-30 from ZAR 539,800 · E5 Electric from ZAR 699,999
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Specification
CX-30
E5 Electric
Maximum Power
CX-30121 kW @ 6000 rpm
E5 Electric160 kW
Maximum Torque
CX-30213 Nm @ 4000 rpm
E5 Electric320 Nm
Engine Size
CX-301998 cc
E5 ElectricNot Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
CX-3015.2 km/l
E5 ElectricNot Applicable
Ground Clearance
CX-30175 mm
E5 ElectricNot Officially Disclosed
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Evidence forMazda CX-30
2.0 Individual Edition Auto FWD
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Spec
CX-30
E5 Electric
Model Introduced Year
2021
2025
Generation
First-generation DM-series Mazda CX-30 using seventh-generation Mazda architecture
Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published
Facelift History
South African editions received a focused technology and equipment update in 2024, including the 10.25-inch display and revised connectivity.
No applicable South African facelift history established
Facelift Launched Since
2021
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Compact crossover
Passenger vehicle
Tare Mass Kg
1340 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
CX-30
E5 Electric
Length
4395 mm
4615 mm
Width
1795 mm
1901 mm
Height
1540 mm
1670 mm
Wheelbase
2655 mm
2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
175 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
295 l
461 l
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1815 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1937 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
597 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Doors
5 doors
Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius
5.7 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1058 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
921 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CX-30
E5 Electric
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Front
Not Officially Disclosed
Keyless Entry
Smart
Not Officially Disclosed
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Standard
Panoramic sunroof with power shade
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot Space Seats Folded
1200 l
-
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control
Automatic climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
CX-30
E5 Electric
Engine
2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Electric motor
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
Not Applicable
Bore
83.5 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
91.2 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
121 kW @ 6000 rpm
160 kW
Maximum Torque
213 Nm @ 4000 rpm
320 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
1
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Front
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
196 km/h
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.7 sec
7.6 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Sport
Economy, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
90.3 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
159 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
68.39 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
LFP Short Blade
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
450 km (WLTP)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
11 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
100 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
20 min
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
CX-30
E5 Electric
Gearbox
6-Speed Auto
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front-motor, front-wheel drive
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
4.095
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
6
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Type
Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
4x2
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
6
Not Officially Disclosed
LSD Available
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Clutch Type
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CX-30
E5 Electric
Claimed Mileage
15.2 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
12.2 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
17.9 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Emission Standard
Euro stage IV
Not Officially Disclosed
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
51
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
15.2 km/l
Not Applicable
Spec
CX-30
E5 Electric
Airbags
7
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Rear seats
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
F
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Standard
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
F
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Yes
Brake Override System
-
Not Officially Disclosed
TCS
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CX-30
E5 Electric
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CX-30
E5 Electric
Seat Material
Suede & Leatherette (Black & terracotta)
Not Officially Disclosed
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Shoulder Room
1412 mm
-
Rear Shoulder Room
1361 mm
-
Steering Wheel Material
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
(60:40)
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
10-Way Power adjustable (Driver)
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
10-Way Power adjustable (Driver)
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Suede & Leatherette (Black & terracotta)
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CX-30
E5 Electric
Infotainment System
Standard
15.4-inch HD touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Speakers
12
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
2
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
15.4-inch HD touchscreen
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
15.4-inch HD touchscreen
Spec
CX-30
E5 Electric
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Alloy Wheel Design
Black Metallic
-
Exterior Colour Options
Arctic White, Ceramic White, Deep Crystal Blue, Jet Black, Machine Grey, Polymetal Grey, Snowflake Pearl White, Platinum Quartz and Soul Red Crystal are shown by Mazda South Africa.
Vehicle: 6 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This CX-30 and E5 Electric comparison keeps the exact South African derivatives, lifecycle states, available prices and verified specifications side by side.
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What the evidence means
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