Mazda CX-5 vs JAC T6 Single Cab

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-5 in South Africa

Mazda CX-5

2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD Petrol 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 688,400 ex-showroom
⚡ 121 kW 🔧 213 Nm ⛽ 14.5 km/l
VS
JAC T6 Single Cab in South Africa

JAC T6 Single Cab

T6 2.0L CTi 4x2 Lux Diesel 6-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 314,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 102 kW 🔧 320 Nm ⛽ 16.39 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mazda CX-5 vs JAC T6 Single Cab: the short answer

CX-5 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while T6 Single Cab remains close.

T6 Single Cab starts ZAR 270,600 cheaper CX-5 from ZAR 570,500 · T6 Single Cab from ZAR 299,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification CX-5 T6 Single Cab
Maximum Power CX-5121 kW @ 6000 rpm T6 Single Cab102 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque CX-5213 Nm @ 4000 rpm T6 Single Cab320 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm
Engine Size CX-51998 cc T6 Single Cab1999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy CX-514.5 km/l T6 Single Cab16.39 km/l
Ground Clearance CX-5200 mm T6 Single Cab197 mm

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

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Mazda CX-5

2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

JAC T6 Single Cab

T6 2.0L CTi 4x2 Lux

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

CX-5

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

T6 Single Cab

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

CX-5

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

T6 Single Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec CX-5 T6 Single Cab
Model Introduced Year 2017 2026
Generation Second-generation KF-series Mazda CX-5, current outgoing South African range South African introduction of new T6 Single Cab derivative in January 2026
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. Introduced in South Africa in January 2026; no subsequent facelift announced
Facelift Launched Since 2017 Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending Current Not Applicable
Body Style SUV Single-cab pickup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active active
Segment Mid-size family SUV One-tonne single-cab bakkie
Tare Mass Kg 1575 kg -
Vehicle Type SUV Light commercial vehicle
Spec CX-5 T6 Single Cab
Length 4575 mm 5315 mm
Width 1845 mm 1830 mm
Height 1680 mm 1815 mm
Wheelbase 2700 mm 3090 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 200 mm 197 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 56 l 76 l
Boot/Cargo Space 438 l Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight 1575 kg 1740 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2065 kg 2740 kg
Payload Capacity 490 kg 1000 kg
Towing Capacity 1000 kg 1400 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 seats
Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.95 m 6.2 m
Front Legroom 1041 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom 1007 mm Not Applicable
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows - 1 rows
Front Headroom - Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom - Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This CX-5 and T6 Single Cab 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-5 48 vs T6 Single Cab 54.

Efficiency index: CX-5 56 vs T6 Single Cab 66.

Safety-equipment index: CX-5 88 vs T6 Single Cab 32.

Practicality index: CX-5 61 vs T6 Single Cab 55.

Ownership-cover index: CX-5 not separately scored vs T6 Single Cab 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

CX-5 leads by 12 points

CX-5 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while T6 Single Cab remains close.

Evidence leader 63 /100
Lead 12 points
Data 78% source coverage
63
#1 Evidence leader

CX-5

78% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 88 Check Performance 48
Performance 48
Efficiency 56
Safety 88
Practicality 61
Leads by 12 points
51
#2

T6 Single Cab

61% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 66 Check Safety 32
Performance 54
Efficiency 66
Safety 32
Practicality 55
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance T6 Single Cab +6 Efficiency T6 Single Cab +10 Safety CX-5 +56 Practicality CX-5 +6

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

CX-5

Performance 48/100
Efficiency 56/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 61/100

T6 Single Cab

Performance 54/100
Efficiency 66/100
Safety 32/100
Practicality 55/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Mazda CX-5 leads the specification evidence index with 63 pts vs 51 pts for T6 Single Cab

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, CX-5 leads. However, T6 Single Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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CX-5 vs T6 Single Cab 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.