Mazda CX-5 vs LDV T60 Double 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
LDV T60 Double Cab in South Africa

LDV T60 Double Cab

T60 Max Luxe 4WD Double Cab 6-Speed Manual Diesel 6-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 750,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 160 kW 🔧 500 Nm ⛽ 10.75 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mazda CX-5 vs LDV T60 Double Cab: the short answer

T60 Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while CX-5 remains close.

T60 Double Cab starts ZAR 90,500 cheaper CX-5 from ZAR 570,500 · T60 Double Cab from ZAR 480,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification CX-5 T60 Double Cab
Maximum Power CX-5121 kW @ 6000 rpm T60 Double Cab160 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque CX-5213 Nm @ 4000 rpm T60 Double Cab500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Engine Size CX-51998 cc T60 Double Cab1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy CX-514.5 km/l T60 Double Cab10.75 km/l
Ground Clearance CX-5200 mm T60 Double Cab215 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

LDV T60 Double Cab

T60 Max Luxe 4WD Double Cab 6-Speed Manual

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)

CX-5

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

T60 Double Cab

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

Which One's Right for You?

CX-5

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

T60 Double Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec CX-5 T60 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year 2017 2024
Generation Second-generation KF-series Mazda CX-5, current outgoing South African range Current South African T60 Double Cab generation.
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. No later South African facelift is published.
Facelift Launched Since 2017 2024
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV Five-seat double-cab pickup
Model Year 2026 2024
Production Status Active active
Segment Mid-size family SUV Pickup
Tare Mass Kg 1575 kg -
Vehicle Type SUV Pickup
Spec CX-5 T60 Double Cab
Length 4575 mm 5365 mm
Width 1845 mm 1900 mm
Height 1680 mm 1809 mm
Wheelbase 2700 mm 3155 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 200 mm 215 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 56 l 73 l
Boot/Cargo Space 438 l 1190 l
Kerb Weight 1575 kg 2075 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2065 kg 3050 kg
Payload Capacity 490 kg 975 kg
Towing Capacity 1000 kg 3000 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.95 m 6.3 m
Front Legroom 1041 mm 1045 mm
Rear Legroom 1007 mm 880 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows - 2 rows
Front Headroom - 1000 mm
Rear Headroom - 965 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This CX-5 and T60 Double 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 T60 Double Cab 82.

Efficiency index: CX-5 56 vs T60 Double Cab 44.

Safety-equipment index: CX-5 88 vs T60 Double Cab 87.

Practicality index: CX-5 61 vs T60 Double Cab 87.

Ownership-cover index: CX-5 not separately scored vs T60 Double 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

T60 Double Cab leads by 14 points

T60 Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while CX-5 remains close.

Evidence leader 77 /100
Lead 14 points
Data 73% source coverage
77
#1 Evidence leader

T60 Double Cab

73% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 87 Check Efficiency 44
Performance 82
Efficiency 44
Safety 87
Practicality 87
Leads by 14 points
63
#2

CX-5

78% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 88 Check Performance 48
Performance 48
Efficiency 56
Safety 88
Practicality 61
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance T60 Double Cab +34 Efficiency CX-5 +12 Safety CX-5 +1 Practicality T60 Double Cab +26

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

T60 Double Cab

Performance 82/100
Efficiency 44/100
Safety 87/100
Practicality 87/100

CX-5

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index LDV T60 Double Cab leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts vs 63 pts for CX-5

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T60 Double Cab 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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CX-5 vs T60 Double 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.