Mazda CX-30 vs Jetour X70 Plus

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

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
Jetour X70 Plus in South Africa

Jetour X70 Plus

Deluxe Petrol 6-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 484,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 115 kW 🔧 230 Nm ⛽ 12.8 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mazda CX-30 vs Jetour X70 Plus: the short answer

CX-30 and X70 Plus are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

X70 Plus starts ZAR 84,900 cheaper CX-30 from ZAR 539,800 · X70 Plus from ZAR 454,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification CX-30 X70 Plus
Maximum Power CX-30121 kW @ 6000 rpm X70 Plus115 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque CX-30213 Nm @ 4000 rpm X70 Plus230 Nm
Engine Size CX-301998 cc X70 Plus1498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy CX-3015.2 km/l X70 Plus12.8 km/l
Ground Clearance CX-30175 mm X70 Plus200 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

CX-30

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader

X70 Plus

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

Which One's Right for You?

CX-30

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

X70 Plus

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec CX-30 X70 Plus
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 SUV
Model Year 2026 Current
Production Status Active Active
Segment Compact crossover SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1340 kg 1576 kg
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Spec CX-30 X70 Plus
Length 4395 mm 4724 mm
Width 1795 mm 1900 mm
Height 1540 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase 2655 mm 2720 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 175 mm 200 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 51 l 57 l
Boot/Cargo Space 295 l 1680 l
Kerb Weight 1340 kg 1576 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1937 kg 2076 kg
Payload Capacity 597 kg 500 kg
Towing Capacity 1200 kg 1200 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.7 m 5.7 m
Front Legroom 1058 mm 1045 mm
Rear Legroom 921 mm 900 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - 200 mm
Number of Rows - 2 rows
Front Headroom - 1010 mm
Rear Headroom - 980 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This CX-30 and X70 Plus comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. 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 X70 Plus 45.

Efficiency index: CX-30 59 vs X70 Plus 50.

Safety-equipment index: CX-30 96 vs X70 Plus 91.

Practicality index: CX-30 55 vs X70 Plus 77.

Ownership-cover index: CX-30 not separately scored vs X70 Plus 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

X70 Plus leads by 1 points

CX-30 and X70 Plus are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 66 /100
Lead 1 points
Data 61% source coverage
66
#1 Evidence leader

X70 Plus

61% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Performance 45
Performance 45
Efficiency 50
Safety 91
Practicality 77
Leads by 1 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 CX-30 +4 Efficiency CX-30 +9 Safety CX-30 +5 Practicality X70 Plus +22

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

X70 Plus

Performance 45/100
Efficiency 50/100
Safety 91/100
Practicality 77/100

CX-30

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index Jetour X70 Plus leads the specification evidence index with 66 pts vs 65 pts for CX-30

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, X70 Plus 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 X70 Plus questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.