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Quantum 2.8 LWB 11-SeaterDiesel6-Speed ManualArchived range page
ZAR 862,700last listed
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Mazda CX-30 vs Toyota Quantum: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Recorded price context
CX-30:
current from
ZAR 539,800
·
Quantum:
last listed from
ZAR 862,700
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Specification
CX-30
Quantum
Maximum Power
CX-30121 kW @ 6000 rpm
Quantum130 kW @ 3400 rpm
Maximum Torque
CX-30213 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Quantum420 Nm @ 1400-2600 rpm
Engine Size
CX-301998 cc
QuantumNot Officially Disclosed
Combined Fuel Economy
CX-3015.2 km/l
QuantumNot Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance
CX-30175 mm
QuantumNot Officially Disclosed
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Evidence forMazda CX-30
2.0 Individual Edition Auto FWD
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Spec
CX-30
Quantum
Model Introduced Year
2021
2021
Generation
First-generation DM-series Mazda CX-30 using seventh-generation Mazda architecture
Quantum GL Bus, 2021 South African specification
Facelift History
South African editions received a focused technology and equipment update in 2024, including the 10.25-inch display and revised connectivity.
2021 South African Quantum GL Bus specification retained as a historical reference
Facelift Launched Since
2021
2021
Facelift Version Ending
Current
2021
Body Style
SUV
Bus
Model Year
2026
2021
Production Status
Active
discontinued
Segment
Compact crossover
Passenger Van
Tare Mass Kg
1340 kg
Not confirmed
Vehicle Type
SUV
Van
Spec
CX-30
Quantum
Length
4395 mm
5265 mm
Width
1795 mm
1950 mm
Height
1540 mm
1990 mm
Wheelbase
2655 mm
3210 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
175 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
295 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1937 kg
3445 kg
Payload Capacity
597 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
11 seats
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
Quantum
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control
Air conditioning
Power Windows
Front
Standard
Keyless Entry
Smart
Remote central locking
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot Space Seats Folded
1200 l
Not confirmed
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control
Air conditioning
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Spec
CX-30
Quantum
Engine
2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
2.8-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
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Diesel
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
83.5 mm
92.0 mm
Stroke
91.2 mm
103.6 mm
Maximum Power
121 kW @ 6000 rpm
130 kW @ 3400 rpm
Maximum Torque
213 Nm @ 4000 rpm
420 Nm @ 1400-2600 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
RWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
196 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
9.7 sec
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
90.3 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
159 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Quantum
Gearbox
6-Speed Auto
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front-engine rear-wheel drive
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
4.095
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Manual lever
Drivetrain
FWD
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
RWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
6
LSD Available
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Clutch Type
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CX-30
Quantum
Claimed Mileage
15.2 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
City Mileage
12.2 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
17.9 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
70 l
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 Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
51
70
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
15.2 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CX-30
Quantum
Airbags
7
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Vehicle Stability Control
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
2 ISOFIX points
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
F
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Standard
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
F
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Standard
Vehicle Stability Control
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
-
Trailer Sway Control
Child Safety Lock
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Override System
-
Not Officially Disclosed
TCS
-
Trailer Sway Control
Spec
CX-30
Quantum
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard with guidelines
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Standard with guidelines
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CX-30
Quantum
Seat Material
Suede & Leatherette (Black & terracotta)
Fabric
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
Not confirmed
Rear Shoulder Room
1361 mm
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Material
Standard
Urethane
60 40 Split Seat
(60:40)
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
10-Way Power adjustable (Driver)
Manual vertical adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
10-Way Power adjustable (Driver)
Manual recline
Seat Trim
Suede & Leatherette (Black & terracotta)
Fabric
Spec
CX-30
Quantum
Infotainment System
Standard
Display Audio
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
12
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
Multi-information display
USB Ports
2
2
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CX-30
Quantum
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Alloy Wheel Design
Black Metallic
Not confirmed
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.
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
-
Standard
Roof Rails
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CX-30
Quantum
Approach Angle
16.5 deg
15.2 deg
Departure Angle
20.7 deg
15.4 deg
Terrain Modes
Sport
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
175 mm
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Min
175 mm
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CX-30
Quantum
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
235/65 R16C
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare 185/65 R16
Standard spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
18x7J
16
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CX-30
Quantum
Front Suspension
Macpherson strut
MacPherson
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam axle
Leaf spring
Spec
CX-30
Quantum
CO2 Emissions
150 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CX-30
Quantum
Service Plan
5 Years/Unlimited km
9 services / 90 000 km
Spec
CX-30
Quantum
Ownership Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Historical passenger-transport reference
Price Zar
651500 ZAR
862700 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Historical listed price
Starting Price
651500
862700
Starting Price Zar
651500
862700
Spec
CX-30
Quantum
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
3 years / 100 000 km
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