Mazda CX-30 vs Mitsubishi Outlander

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
Mitsubishi Outlander in South Africa

Mitsubishi Outlander

2.5L Exceed CVT Petrol CVT Current
ZAR 819,995 ex-showroom
⚡ 135 kW 🔧 245 Nm ⛽ 12.3 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mazda CX-30 vs Mitsubishi Outlander: the short answer

CX-30 and Outlander are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

CX-30 starts ZAR 220,195 cheaper CX-30 from ZAR 539,800 · Outlander from ZAR 759,995

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification CX-30 Outlander
Maximum Power CX-30121 kW @ 6000 rpm Outlander135 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque CX-30213 Nm @ 4000 rpm Outlander245 Nm @ 3600 rpm
Engine Size CX-301998 cc Outlander2488 cc
Combined Fuel Economy CX-3015.2 km/l Outlander12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance CX-30175 mm Outlander210 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

CX-30

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Outlander

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

Which One's Right for You?

CX-30

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Outlander

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec CX-30 Outlander
Model Introduced Year 2021 2022
Generation First-generation DM-series Mazda CX-30 using seventh-generation Mazda architecture Fourth-generation Outlander
Facelift History South African editions received a focused technology and equipment update in 2024, including the 10.25-inch display and revised connectivity. Current 2026 South African specification including Edition 25.
Facelift Launched Since 2021 Current specification
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active active
Segment Compact crossover Medium seven-seat SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1340 kg -
Vehicle Type SUV Passenger vehicle
Spec CX-30 Outlander
Length 4395 mm 4710 mm
Width 1795 mm 1862 mm
Height 1540 mm 1745 mm
Wheelbase 2655 mm 2706 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 175 mm 210 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 51 l 55 l
Boot/Cargo Space 295 l 205 l
Kerb Weight 1340 kg 1690 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1937 kg 2355 kg
Payload Capacity 597 kg 665 kg
Towing Capacity 1200 kg 1600 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.7 m 5.5 m
Front Legroom 1058 mm 1058 mm
Rear Legroom 921 mm 1014 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - 180 mm
Number of Rows - 3 rows
Front Headroom - 986 mm
Rear Headroom - 950 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This CX-30 and Outlander 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 Outlander 56.

Efficiency index: CX-30 59 vs Outlander 49.

Safety-equipment index: CX-30 96 vs Outlander 76.

Practicality index: CX-30 55 vs Outlander 64.

Ownership-cover index: CX-30 not separately scored vs Outlander 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

CX-30 leads by 3 points

CX-30 and Outlander are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 65 /100
Lead 3 points
Data 78% source coverage
65
#1 Evidence leader

CX-30

78% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 96 Check Performance 49
Performance 49
Efficiency 59
Safety 96
Practicality 55
Leads by 3 points
62
#2

Outlander

83% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 76 Check Efficiency 49
Performance 56
Efficiency 49
Safety 76
Practicality 64
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Outlander +7 Efficiency CX-30 +10 Safety CX-30 +20 Practicality Outlander +9

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

CX-30

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

Outlander

Performance 56/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 76/100
Practicality 64/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Mazda CX-30 leads the specification evidence index with 65 pts vs 62 pts for Outlander

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, CX-30 leads. However, Outlander 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 Outlander 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.