Mazda CX-30 vs Mahindra S4 Refrigeration

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
Mahindra S4 Refrigeration in South Africa

Mahindra S4 Refrigeration

Ice-cream Van Diesel Current
ZAR 500,749 ex-showroom
⚡ 103 kW 🔧 320 Nm ⛽ 13 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mazda CX-30 vs Mahindra S4 Refrigeration: 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.

S4 Refrigeration starts ZAR 82,651 cheaper CX-30 from ZAR 539,800 · S4 Refrigeration from ZAR 457,149

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification CX-30 S4 Refrigeration
Maximum Power CX-30121 kW @ 6000 rpm S4 Refrigeration103 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque CX-30213 Nm @ 4000 rpm S4 Refrigeration320 Nm
Engine Size CX-301998 cc S4 Refrigeration2179 cc
Combined Fuel Economy CX-3015.2 km/l S4 Refrigeration13 km/l
Ground Clearance CX-30175 mm S4 Refrigeration210 mm

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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec CX-30 S4 Refrigeration
Model Introduced Year 2021 Not Available
Generation First-generation DM-series Mazda CX-30 using seventh-generation Mazda architecture Current local listing
Facelift History South African editions received a focused technology and equipment update in 2024, including the 10.25-inch display and revised connectivity. Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since 2021 Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV Van
Model Year 2026 Current
Production Status Active Active
Segment Compact crossover Van
Tare Mass Kg 1340 kg 1955-2055 kg
Vehicle Type SUV Van
Spec CX-30 S4 Refrigeration
Length 4395 mm -
Width 1795 mm -
Height 1540 mm -
Wheelbase 2655 mm -
Ground Clearance (Default) 175 mm 210 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 51 l 80 l
Boot/Cargo Space 295 l -
Kerb Weight 1340 kg -
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1937 kg 3150 kg
Payload Capacity 597 kg -
Towing Capacity 1200 kg -
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 seats
Doors 5 doors -
Minimum Turning Radius 5.7 m -
Front Legroom 1058 mm -
Rear Legroom 921 mm -

In depth: how these cars differ

This CX-30 and S4 Refrigeration comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.

Specification Score Withheld

Hagalu does not turn missing specifications into neutral scores or guessed values.

Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

What the evidence means

No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.

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CX-30 vs S4 Refrigeration 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.