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-60 starts ZAR 109,700 cheaperCX-60 from ZAR 790,200 · D90 from ZAR 899,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
CX-60
D90
Maximum Power
141 kW @ 6000 rpm
160 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
261 Nm @ 3000 rpm
500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Engine Size
2488 cc
1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
13.0 km/l
10.99 km/l
Ground Clearance
178.8 mm
210 mm
Boot / Load Bay
477 l
343 l
Airbags
7
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
2370 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 years / 200000 km
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
CX-60 and D90 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
D90
+23 pts
Efficiency
CX-60
+6 pts
Safety
CX-60
+5 pts
Practicality
D90
+10 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
CX-60
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Catalogue-index leader
D90
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
CX-60
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
D90
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
CX-60
D90
Model Introduced Year
2023
2025
Generation
First-generation KH-series Mazda CX-60 on Mazda's Large Product architecture
Current South African D90 generation.
Facelift History
Mazda introduced the CX-60 locally in 2023, added the six-cylinder Takumi in 2024 and revised suspension and drivetrain calibration for the 2025 update.
No later South African facelift is published.
Facelift Launched Since
2023
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Seven-seat large SUV
Model Year
2026
2025
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Premium mid-size SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1470 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
CX-60
D90
Length
4745 mm
5046 mm
Width
1890 mm
2016 mm
Height
1687.5 mm
1876 mm
Wheelbase
2870 mm
2950 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
178.8 mm
210 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
477 l
343 l
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
2370 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2342 kg
3100 kg
Payload Capacity
872 kg
730 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
3100 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.85 m
6.45 m
Front Legroom
1058 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
990 mm
950 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
-
3 rows
Front Headroom
-
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
-
990 mm
Spec
CX-60
D90
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control
Automatic front and rear
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Standard
Keyless Entry
Smart
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
1148 l
-
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control
Automatic front and rear
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
CX-60
D90
Engine
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
2.0L twin-turbo diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
SC20M218Q6B
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2488 cc
1996 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
High-pressure common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
15.9:1
Bore
89 mm
83 mm
Stroke
100 mm
92 mm
Maximum Power
141 kW @ 6000 rpm
160 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
261 Nm @ 3000 rpm
500 Nm @ 1500-2400 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
AWD
4WD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
201 km/h
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.9 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Sport, Normal, Eco
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
95.9 kW/tonne
67.51 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
177.6 Nm/tonne
210.97 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-60
D90
Gearbox
8-Speed Auto
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
Front-engine four-wheel drive
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
4.181
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
8
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Torque-converter automatic
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Steering wheel
Drivetrain
AWD
4WD
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Standard
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Axle Layout
4x4
4WD
Transmission Speeds
8
8
LSD Available
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
-
Intelligent/selectable 4WD
Differential Lock
-
Centre + Rear + Front
Clutch Type
-
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Standard
4WD Engagement
-
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
-
Standard
Rear Differential Lock
-
Standard
Spec
CX-60
D90
Claimed Mileage
13.0 km/l
10.99 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
8.77 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.3 km/l
12.82 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
75 l
Emission Standard
Euro stage IV
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
20 l
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
58
75
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
824.18
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
735.29 km
Real-world Mileage
13.0 km/l
10.99 km/l
Spec
CX-60
D90
Airbags
7
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front & Rear
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Standard
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Driver & Passenger
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Front & Rear
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
-
Standard
Child Safety Lock
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Standard
Brake Override System
-
Yes
TCS
-
Standard
Spec
CX-60
D90
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CX-60
D90
Seat Material
Black Leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Shoulder Room
1504 mm
-
Rear Shoulder Room
1441 mm
-
Steering Wheel Material
Standard
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
(40:20:40)
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
8-way electric + lumbar + massage + heating
Passenger Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
4-way electric + lumbar + heating + massage + ventilation
Seat Trim
Black Leather
Leather
Spec
CX-60
D90
Infotainment System
Standard
12.3-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
12
12
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
12.3
USB Ports
2
Standard
Infotainment Screen
12-inch
12.3
Touchscreen
12-inch
12.3
Spec
CX-60
D90
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Alloy Wheel Design
Silver Metallic
-
Exterior Colour Options
Mazda South Africa lists model-specific premium paint finishes; current stock should be checked against the selected cabin and edition.
Natural White; Metal Ash; Metal Black; Spruce Green
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic
Standard
Fog Lamps
-
Standard
Roof Rails
-
Standard
Spec
CX-60
D90
Approach Angle
18.6 deg
28 deg
Departure Angle
20 deg
25 deg
Terrain Modes
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Max
178.8 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
178.8 mm
-
Wading Depth
-
550 mm
Locking Differential
-
Standard
4WD System Type
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
-
20 deg
Spec
CX-60
D90
Tyre Size
235/50 R20
265/50 R20
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare T155/90 D18
255/60 R18
Wheel Rim Size
20x7-1/2J
20
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electronic parking brake
Spec
CX-60
D90
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
5-link coil spring
Spec
CX-60
D90
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km
239 g/km
Spec
CX-60
D90
Service Plan
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 years / 100000 km
Spec
CX-60
D90
Ownership Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Passenger vehicle
Price Zar
902000 ZAR
899900 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Current go-live price
Starting Price
902000
899900
Starting Price Zar
902000
899900
Spec
CX-60
D90
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 years / 200000 km
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
D90 leads by 6 points
CX-60 and D90 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
D90
Performance
82/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
78/100
CX-60
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
68/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Ldv D90
leads the catalogue index with 76 pts
vs 70 pts for CX-60
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, D90 leads. However, CX-60 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
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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-60 and D90 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-60 59 vs D90 82.
Efficiency index: CX-60 51 vs D90 45.
Safety-equipment index: CX-60 98 vs D90 93.
Practicality index: CX-60 68 vs D90 78.
Ownership-cover index: CX-60 not separately scored vs D90 not separately scored.
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