Mazda CX-30 vs Toyota Hilux Single Cab

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 in South Africa

Mazda CX-30

2.0 Individual Edition Auto FWD Petrol 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 651,500 ex-showroom
⚡ 121 kW 🔧 213 Nm ⛽ 15.2 km/l
VS
Toyota Hilux Single Cab in South Africa

Toyota Hilux Single Cab

2.4 GD-6 4X4 RAIDER 6MT Diesel 6-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 636,300 ex-showroom
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 400 Nm ⛽ 13.2 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mazda CX-30 vs Toyota Hilux Single Cab: the short answer

Hilux Single Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while CX-30 remains close.

Hilux Single Cab starts ZAR 213,600 cheaper CX-30 from ZAR 539,800 · Hilux Single Cab from ZAR 326,200

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification CX-30 Hilux Single Cab
Maximum Power CX-30121 kW @ 6000 rpm Hilux Single Cab110 kW @ 3400 rpm
Maximum Torque CX-30213 Nm @ 4000 rpm Hilux Single Cab400 Nm
Engine Size CX-301998 cc Hilux Single Cab2393 cc
Combined Fuel Economy CX-3015.2 km/l Hilux Single Cab13.2 km/l
Ground Clearance CX-30175 mm Hilux Single Cab269 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-30

2.0 Individual Edition 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

Toyota Hilux Single Cab

2.4 GD-6 4X4 RAIDER 6MT

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-30

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

Hilux Single Cab

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

CX-30

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Hilux Single Cab

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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec CX-30 Hilux Single Cab
Model Introduced Year 2021 2020
Generation First-generation DM-series Mazda CX-30 using seventh-generation Mazda architecture Eighth-generation Hilux Single Cab in Toyota South Africa's current range
Facelift History South African editions received a focused technology and equipment update in 2024, including the 10.25-inch display and revised connectivity. Current eighth-generation Toyota South Africa Hilux range
Facelift Launched Since 2021 2025
Facelift Version Ending Current Current South African specification
Body Style SUV Pickup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active active
Segment Compact crossover Bakkie
Tare Mass Kg 1340 kg -
Vehicle Type SUV Pickup
Spec CX-30 Hilux Single Cab
Length 4395 mm 5325 mm
Width 1795 mm 1855 mm
Height 1540 mm 1795 mm
Wheelbase 2655 mm 3085 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 175 mm 269 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 51 l 80 l
Boot/Cargo Space 295 l 484 l
Kerb Weight 1340 kg 2203 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1937 kg 2870 kg
Payload Capacity 597 kg 850 kg
Towing Capacity 1200 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 1040 mm
Rear Legroom 921 mm Not Applicable
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - 185 mm
Number of Rows - 1 rows
Front Headroom - 992 mm
Rear Headroom - Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This CX-30 and Hilux 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-30 49 vs Hilux Single Cab 67.

Efficiency index: CX-30 59 vs Hilux Single Cab 61.

Safety-equipment index: CX-30 96 vs Hilux Single Cab 93.

Practicality index: CX-30 55 vs Hilux Single Cab 74.

Ownership-cover index: CX-30 not separately scored vs Hilux 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.

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

Hilux Single Cab leads by 9 points

Hilux Single Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while CX-30 remains close.

Evidence leader 74 /100
Lead 9 points
Data 72% source coverage
74
#1 Evidence leader

Hilux Single Cab

72% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Efficiency 61
Performance 67
Efficiency 61
Safety 93
Practicality 74
Leads by 9 points
65
#2

CX-30

78% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 96 Check Performance 49
Performance 49
Efficiency 59
Safety 96
Practicality 55
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Hilux Single Cab +18 Efficiency Hilux Single Cab +2 Safety CX-30 +3 Practicality Hilux Single Cab +19

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Hilux Single Cab

Performance 67/100
Efficiency 61/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 74/100

CX-30

Performance 49/100
Efficiency 59/100
Safety 96/100
Practicality 55/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Toyota Hilux Single Cab leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts vs 65 pts for CX-30

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Hilux Single Cab 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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CX-30 vs Hilux Single Cab 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.