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 Volkswagen Vivo Xpress: the short answer
CX-30 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Vivo Xpress.
Vivo Xpress starts ZAR 259,810 cheaperCX-30 from ZAR 539,800 · Vivo Xpress from ZAR 279,990
Five key differences
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Specification
CX-30
Vivo Xpress
Maximum Power
CX-30121 kW @ 6000 rpm
Vivo Xpress63 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
CX-30213 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Vivo Xpress132 Nm @ 3750 rpm
Engine Size
CX-301998 cc
Vivo Xpress1398 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
CX-3015.2 km/l
Vivo Xpress16.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
CX-30175 mm
Vivo Xpress143 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)
Specification evidence leader
CX-30
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published Performance
Vivo Xpress
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
CX-30
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Vivo Xpress
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
CX-30
Vivo Xpress
Model Introduced Year
2021
2026
Generation
First-generation DM-series Mazda CX-30 using seventh-generation Mazda architecture
Second-generation Polo Vivo-derived two-seat city panel van
Facelift History
South African editions received a focused technology and equipment update in 2024, including the 10.25-inch display and revised connectivity.
Current locally built Vivo Xpress launched in South Africa in February 2026
Facelift Launched Since
2021
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Panel Van
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Compact crossover
A0 City Van
Tare Mass Kg
1340 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Light Commercial Vehicle
Spec
CX-30
Vivo Xpress
Length
4395 mm
3972 mm
Width
1795 mm
1682 mm
Height
1540 mm
1462 mm
Wheelbase
2655 mm
2470 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
175 mm
143 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
295 l
952 l
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1063 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1937 kg
1530 kg
Payload Capacity
597 kg
490 kg
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
953 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.7 m
5.3 m
Front Legroom
1058 mm
1042 mm
Rear Legroom
921 mm
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
-
1 rows
Front Headroom
-
1004 mm
Rear Headroom
-
Not Applicable
Spec
CX-30
Vivo Xpress
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control
Manually controlled air conditioning
Power Windows
Front
Front power windows
Keyless Entry
Smart
Remote keyless entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Manual intermittent wipers
Boot Space Seats Folded
1200 l
-
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control
Manually controlled air conditioning
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
CX-30
Vivo Xpress
Engine
2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
CLPA
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
1398 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic Fuel Injection
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
10.5:1
Bore
83.5 mm
76.5 mm
Stroke
91.2 mm
75.6 mm
Maximum Power
121 kW @ 6000 rpm
63 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
213 Nm @ 4000 rpm
132 Nm @ 3750 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
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
196 km/h
177 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.7 sec
12.2 sec
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
59.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
159 Nm/tonne
124.2 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
Vivo Xpress
Gearbox
6-Speed Auto
5-speed manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front-engine front-wheel drive
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Electronic Differential Lock
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
4.095
3.882:1
Number of Gears
6
5
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Front-wheel drive
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
Electronic Differential Lock
Gearbox Type
Automatic
5-speed manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
5
LSD Available
-
Not Available
Clutch Type
-
Single dry-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Standard
Spec
CX-30
Vivo Xpress
Claimed Mileage
15.2 km/l
16.9 km/l
City Mileage
12.2 km/l
12.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
17.9 km/l
20.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
45 l
Emission Standard
Euro stage IV
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
51
45
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
16.9 km/l
Spec
CX-30
Vivo Xpress
Airbags
7
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Applicable
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Electronic immobiliser
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
F
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Electronic immobiliser
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
F
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
-
ASR
Child Safety Lock
-
Standard on rear side doors
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Standard
Brake Override System
-
Not Available
TCS
-
ASR
Spec
CX-30
Vivo Xpress
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Manual intermittent wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-30
Vivo Xpress
Seat Material
Suede & Leatherette (Black & terracotta)
Fabric
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
1412 mm
-
Rear Shoulder Room
1361 mm
-
Steering Wheel Material
Standard
Polyurethane
60 40 Split Seat
(60:40)
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
10-Way Power adjustable (Driver)
Manual standard front seat
Passenger Seat Adjustment
10-Way Power adjustable (Driver)
Manual standard front seat
Seat Trim
Suede & Leatherette (Black & terracotta)
Iceberg cloth
Spec
CX-30
Vivo Xpress
Infotainment System
Standard
9-inch Mirgor radio
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
App-Connect
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
12
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
Analogue instrument cluster with multifunction display
USB Ports
2
Standard
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
9-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
9-inch
Spec
CX-30
Vivo Xpress
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
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.
Pure White; Ascot Grey; Wild Cherry Red Metallic; Smokey Grey Metallic; Reflex Silver Metallic; Reef Blue Metallic
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Fog Lamps
-
Front fog lights with cornering function
Roof Rails
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-30
Vivo Xpress
Approach Angle
16.5 deg
13.5 deg
Departure Angle
20.7 deg
19.4 deg
Terrain Modes
Sport
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Electronic Differential Lock
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
175 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
175 mm
-
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Breakover Angle
-
11.1 deg
Spec
CX-30
Vivo Xpress
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
175/70 R14 84T
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare 185/65 R16
Full-size spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
18x7J
14-inch steel
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Manual handbrake
Spec
CX-30
Vivo Xpress
Front Suspension
Macpherson strut
Suspension struts and wishbones
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam axle
Suspension struts toe-correcting torsion beam and trailing-arm axle
Spec
CX-30
Vivo Xpress
CO2 Emissions
150 g/km
140 g/km
Spec
CX-30
Vivo Xpress
Service Plan
5 Years/Unlimited km
Optional Volkswagen EasyDrive Service Plan or Maintenance Plan
Spec
CX-30
Vivo Xpress
Ownership Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Locally built two-seat urban delivery vehicle
Price Zar
651500 ZAR
279990 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Current South African retail price including VAT and emissions tax
Starting Price
651500
279990
Starting Price Zar
651500
279990
Spec
CX-30
Vivo Xpress
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
3 years / 120 000 km; engine 5 years / 150 000 km; anti-corrosion 6 years
In depth: how these cars differ
This CX-30 and Vivo Xpress 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 Vivo Xpress 30.
Efficiency index: CX-30 59 vs Vivo Xpress 65.
Safety-equipment index: CX-30 96 vs Vivo Xpress 47.
Practicality index: CX-30 55 vs Vivo Xpress 55.
Ownership-cover index: CX-30 not separately scored vs Vivo Xpress 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
CX-30 leads by 17 points
CX-30 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Vivo Xpress.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
CX-30
Performance
49/100
Efficiency
59/100
Safety
96/100
Practicality
55/100
Vivo Xpress
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
65/100
Safety
47/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMazda CX-30
leads the specification evidence index with 65 pts
vs 48 pts for Vivo Xpress
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, CX-30 leads. However, Vivo Xpress may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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