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.
CX-5 starts ZAR 209,400 cheaperCX-5 from ZAR 570,500 · T2 i-DM from ZAR 779,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
CX-5
T2 i-DM
Maximum Power
121 kW @ 6000 rpm
100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
213 Nm @ 4000 rpm
220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Engine Size
1998 cc
1499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
14.5 km/l
76.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
200 mm
190 mm
Boot / Load Bay
438 l
580 l
Airbags
6
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
2138 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
7-year/200,000 km warranty
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
T2 i-DM has a modest catalogue-index lead, while CX-5 remains close.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
CX-5
+3 pts
Efficiency
T2 i-DM
+42 pts
Safety
T2 i-DM
+4 pts
Practicality
T2 i-DM
+5 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
CX-5
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Catalogue-index leader
T2 i-DM
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
CX-5
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
T2 i-DM
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
CX-5
T2 i-DM
Model Introduced Year
2017
2026
Generation
Second-generation KF-series Mazda CX-5, current outgoing South African range
Current South African launch specification
Facelift History
The second generation arrived in 2017 and received a substantial update from 2021. An all-new replacement is scheduled to reach South Africa on 1 August 2026, while this current range remains on sale.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2017
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
Active
Active
Segment
Mid-size family SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1575 kg
2138 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg
-
4038 kg
Spec
CX-5
T2 i-DM
Length
4575 mm
4785 mm
Width
1845 mm
2006 mm
Height
1680 mm
1875 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
438 l
580 l
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
2138 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2065 kg
2438 kg
Payload Capacity
490 kg
300 kg
Towing Capacity
1000 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.95 m
5.7 m
Front Legroom
1041 mm
980 mm
Rear Legroom
1007 mm
810 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Front Headroom
-
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
-
970 mm
Spec
CX-5
T2 i-DM
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Smart
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
50W
Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1340 l
1494 l
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control
Dual-zone climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes
Engine Warranty
-
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
1.3
Rear Seat Split
-
60/40
Spare Wheel
Temporary spare 155/80 R17
255/55 R20 full size
Roof Load
-
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
Towbar
-
Yes
Spec
CX-5
T2 i-DM
Engine
2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.5TD hybrid-dedicated engine
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
SQRH4J15
Fuel Type
Petrol
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
1499 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
12.0:1
Bore
83.5 mm
72 mm
Stroke
91.2 mm
92 mm
Maximum Power
121 kW @ 6000 rpm
100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
213 Nm @ 4000 rpm
220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
265 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
610 Nm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
2
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Front
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
3-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
182 km/h
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.3 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
76.8 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
135.2 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
18.4 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
LFP
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
90 km
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
6.6 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
50 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
3 h 0 min (30-100%)
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
27 min (30-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CX-5
T2 i-DM
Gearbox
6-Speed Auto
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
2WD
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
4.624
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
FWD
2WD
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
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
2WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
Not Applicable
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Applicable
Spec
CX-5
T2 i-DM
Claimed Mileage
14.5 km/l
76.9 km/l
City Mileage
11.7 km/l
62.1 km/l
Highway Mileage
17.1 km/l
89.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 l
70 l
Emission Standard
Euro stage IV
VI B
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Type 2 and CCS2
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC charging
Fuel Tank Litres
56
70
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
1200
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
22
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
14.5 km/l
76.9 km/l
Spec
CX-5
T2 i-DM
Airbags
6
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front & Rear
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and rear
BA
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Front & Rear
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
-
Yes
Child Safety Lock
-
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Yes
AEB
-
Yes
Brake Override System
-
Not Available
TCS
-
Yes
Spec
CX-5
T2 i-DM
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and rear
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
-
Yes
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
-
Yes
Spec
CX-5
T2 i-DM
Seat Material
Black Leather & Suede Combination
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Multi
Front Shoulder Room
1451 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
1391 mm
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
with red stitching
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
(40:20:40)
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable w. memory (Driver) 6-Way Power adjustment (Passenger)
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable w. memory (Driver) 6-Way Power adjustment (Passenger)
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Seat Trim
Black Leather & Suede Combination
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Spec
CX-5
T2 i-DM
Infotainment System
Standard
15.6-inch
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
10
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
10.25-inch
USB Ports
2
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
15.6-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
15.6-inch
Spec
CX-5
T2 i-DM
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Yes
Alloy Wheel Design
Black Metallic
Alloy
Exterior Colour Options
Current paint selection depends on edition and remaining dealer allocation as the next-generation CX-5 approaches local launch.
Not Available
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps
-
Yes
Roof Rails
-
Yes
Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Headlight Type
Standard
Yes
Spec
CX-5
T2 i-DM
Departure Angle
22.5 deg
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Sport
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
200 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance Min
200 mm
190 mm
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Underbody Protection
-
Metal guard plate for front compartment
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-5
T2 i-DM
Tyre Size
225/55 R19
255/55 R20
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare 155/80 R17
255/55 R20 full size
Wheel Rim Size
19x7J
20
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Not Applicable
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
-
Solid disc brake
Spare Tyre
Temporary spare 155/80 R17
255/55 R20 full size
Towing Unbraked Kg
-
750 kg
Wheel Material
Black Metallic
Alloy
Spec
CX-5
T2 i-DM
Front Suspension
Macpherson strut
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multi-link independent suspension
Front Track Width
-
1685 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1695 mm
Front Suspension Type
Macpherson strut
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link
Multi-link independent suspension
Spec
CX-5
T2 i-DM
CO2 Emissions
160 g/km
30 g/km
Hybrid System Type
-
Plug-in Hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Hybrid
Spec
CX-5
T2 i-DM
Service Plan
5 Years/Unlimited km
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Battery Warranty
-
8-year/160,000 km battery warranty
Spec
CX-5
T2 i-DM
Ownership Role
style-focused upper derivative
South Africa market model
Price Zar
688400 ZAR
779900 ZAR
Pricing Role
style-focused upper derivative
flagship
Starting Price
688400
779900
Starting Price Zar
688400
779900
Spec
CX-5
T2 i-DM
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
7-year/200,000 km warranty
Basic Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
7-year/200,000 km warranty
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
T2 i-DM leads by 10 points
T2 i-DM has a modest catalogue-index lead, while CX-5 remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
T2 i-DM
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
98/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
66/100
CX-5
Performance
48/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
61/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Jetour T2 i-DM
leads the catalogue index with 73 pts
vs 63 pts for CX-5
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, T2 i-DM leads. However, CX-5 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.
Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.
Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.
It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This CX-5 and T2 i-DM 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-5 48 vs T2 i-DM 45.
Efficiency index: CX-5 56 vs T2 i-DM 98.
Safety-equipment index: CX-5 88 vs T2 i-DM 92.
Practicality index: CX-5 61 vs T2 i-DM 66.
Ownership-cover index: CX-5 not separately scored vs T2 i-DM not separately scored.
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