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-30 vs Rolls-Royce Ghost: the short answer
Ghost has a modest catalogue-index lead, while CX-30 remains close.
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
CX-30
Ghost
Maximum Power
CX-30121 kW @ 6000 rpm
Ghost420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
CX-30213 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Ghost850 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Engine Size
CX-301998 cc
Ghost6749 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
CX-3015.2 km/l
Ghost6.37 km/l
Ground Clearance
CX-30175 mm
Ghost118 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Mazda CX-30
2.0 Individual Edition Auto FWD
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
CX-30
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
Ghost
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-30
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Ghost
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-30
Ghost
Model Introduced Year
2021
2020
Generation
First-generation DM-series Mazda CX-30 using seventh-generation Mazda architecture
Second-generation Ghost in standard-wheelbase Series II form
Facelift History
South African editions received a focused technology and equipment update in 2024, including the 10.25-inch display and revised connectivity.
The second-generation Ghost was introduced in South Africa in 2020 and evolved into Ghost Series II in October 2024
Facelift Launched Since
2021
2024
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Four-door luxury saloon
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Compact crossover
Full-size super-luxury saloon
Tare Mass Kg
1340 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Internal-combustion passenger car
Spec
CX-30
Ghost
Length
4395 mm
5545 mm
Width
1795 mm
1998 mm
Height
1540 mm
1573 mm
Wheelbase
2655 mm
3295 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
175 mm
118 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
90 l
Boot/Cargo Space
295 l
500 l
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
2490 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1937 kg
3130 kg
Payload Capacity
597 kg
640 kg
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.7 m
6.5 m
Front Legroom
1058 mm
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
921 mm
1075 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
118 mm
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Front Headroom
-
1030 mm
Rear Headroom
-
990 mm
Spec
CX-30
Ghost
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Power Windows
Front
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
Keyless Entry
Smart
Comfort Access keyless entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Keyless start
Wireless Charging
Standard
Wireless smartphone charging
Sunroof
Standard
No
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Power open/close luggage compartment
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Boot Space Seats Folded
1200 l
-
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
CX-30
Ghost
Engine
2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
N74B68A
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
6749 cc
Cylinders
4
12
Cylinder Layout
Inline
V
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
48
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
10.0:1
Bore
83.5 mm
89 mm
Stroke
91.2 mm
90.4 mm
Maximum Power
121 kW @ 6000 rpm
420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
213 Nm @ 4000 rpm
850 Nm @ 1600 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
AWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
196 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.7 sec
4.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Sport
Low
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
90.3 kW/tonne
168.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
159 Nm/tonne
341.4 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-30
Ghost
Gearbox
6-Speed Auto
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
All-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
ATC 13 transfer case
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No lockable differential
Paddle Shifters
Standard
No
Final Drive Ratio
4.095
2.81:1
Number of Gears
6
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
8-speed automatic
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection
Drivetrain
FWD
All-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Rolls-Royce all-wheel drive
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No lockable differential
Gearbox Type
Automatic
8-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
All-wheel-drive power delivery with active rear-axle steering
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No lockable differential
Transmission Speeds
6
8
Clutch Type
-
Torque converter
Spec
CX-30
Ghost
Claimed Mileage
15.2 km/l
6.37 km/l
City Mileage
12.2 km/l
5.10 km/l
Highway Mileage
17.9 km/l
8.08 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
90 l
Emission Standard
Euro stage IV
Euro 6e (B6e)
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Automatic start/stop: Yes
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
51
90
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
573-588 km (calculated from 90 L and 15.3-15.7 l/100 km WLTP)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
-
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
-
Spec
CX-30
Ghost
Airbags
7
8
ABS
Standard
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Dynamic Stability Control
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Hill Start Assist
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
ISOFIX child-seat mounts
Brake Assist
Standard
Dynamic Brake Control
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Engine immobiliser
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
F
Front seatbelt warning sensor
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Park Distance Control, front and rear
AEB
Not Available
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
BA
Standard
Dynamic Brake Control
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Front Head Protection System
Driver Airbag
Standard
Driver airbag
EBD
Standard
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Engine immobiliser
Hill Hold
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Front-passenger airbag
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters
Seatbelt Reminder
F
Front seatbelt warning sensor
Side Airbags
Standard
Front side-impact airbags
Stability Control
Standard
Dynamic Stability Control
Knee Airbag
Standard
Active front knee protection
ABS EBD
Standard
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Traction Control
-
Dynamic Traction Control
Child Safety Lock
-
Rear child-safety locks
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
TCS
-
Dynamic Traction Control
Spec
CX-30
Ghost
Cruise Control
Standard
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control fitted to the referenced current vehicle
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Active Cruise Control
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Rear View Camera
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Driver Attention Alert System
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Speed Limit Information
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
High-Beam Assistance
Auto Wipers
Standard
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Reverse Camera
Standard
Rear View Camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Active Cruise Control
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Park Assist
-
Park Assist and Reversing Assistant
Forward Collision Warning
-
Collision Warning with Brake Function
Spec
CX-30
Ghost
Seat Material
Suede & Leatherette (Black & terracotta)
Leather, Duality Twill or Bespoke alternatives
Heated Seats
Not Available
Available, including rear-seat heating
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Available, including rear-seat cooling
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Illuminated Fascia with celestial design
Front Shoulder Room
1412 mm
-
Rear Shoulder Room
1361 mm
-
Steering Wheel Material
Standard
Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
60 40 Split Seat
(60:40)
No
Driver Seat Adjustment
10-Way Power adjustable (Driver)
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
10-Way Power adjustable (Driver)
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Seat Trim
Suede & Leatherette (Black & terracotta)
Duality Twill embroidered seat upholstery available
Spec
CX-30
Ghost
Infotainment System
Standard
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands; independent rear-screen streaming available
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Android Auto
Standard
Android Auto compatibility
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Bluetooth wireless technology; rear passengers can pair headphones individually
Number of Speakers
12
16
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
SPIRIT digital instrument interface
USB Ports
2
USB Type-C ports
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen plus available independently streaming rear screens
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen plus available independently streaming rear screens
Spec
CX-30
Ghost
LED Headlamps
Standard
LED and laser headlights with more than 600 m illuminated range
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Series II daytime-running lights
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.
Bespoke shades available, including Mustique Blue
Headlights
Standard
LED and laser headlights with more than 600 m illuminated range
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
No
Fog Lamps
-
Front fog lamps
Roof Rails
-
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Spec
CX-30
Ghost
Approach Angle
16.5 deg
-
Departure Angle
20.7 deg
-
Terrain Modes
Sport
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No lockable differential
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Rolls-Royce all-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
Ground Clearance Max
175 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
175 mm
-
Wading Depth
-
Not Applicable
Spec
CX-30
Ghost
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
255/35 R22 102Y front and 285/30 R22 104Y rear; 255/40 R21 102Y front and 285/35 R21 105Y rear; 255/45 R20 105Y front and 285/40 R20 108Y rear; 255/45 R20 105V M+S all-round
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare 185/65 R16
No spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
18x7J
20-, 21- and 22-inch approved fitments
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Spec
CX-30
Ghost
Front Suspension
Macpherson strut
Planar Suspension with upper wishbone damper, electronic dampers and self-levelling air struts
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam axle
Five-link rear axle with self-levelling high-volume air suspension
Spec
CX-30
Ghost
CO2 Emissions
150 g/km
357 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Spec
CX-30
Ghost
Service Plan
5 Years/Unlimited km
4 years / unlimited km
Spec
CX-30
Ghost
Ownership Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Owner-driver-focused saloon with genuine rear-passenger accommodation
Price Zar
651500 ZAR
-
Pricing Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Price on application
Starting Price
651500
-
Starting Price Zar
651500
-
Spec
CX-30
Ghost
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
4 years; regional conditions apply
In depth: how these cars differ
This CX-30 and Ghost 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-30 49 vs Ghost 100.
Efficiency index: CX-30 59 vs Ghost 30.
Safety-equipment index: CX-30 96 vs Ghost 99.
Practicality index: CX-30 55 vs Ghost 64.
Ownership-cover index: CX-30 not separately scored vs Ghost 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Ghost leads by 11 points
Ghost has a modest catalogue-index lead, while CX-30 remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Ghost
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
30/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
64/100
CX-30
Performance
49/100
Efficiency
59/100
Safety
96/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Ghost
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 65 pts for CX-30
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Ghost leads. However, CX-30 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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