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.
CX-60 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while DOLPHIN SURF remains close.
DOLPHIN SURF starts ZAR 448,300 cheaperCX-60 from ZAR 790,200 · DOLPHIN SURF from ZAR 341,900
Five key differences
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Specification
CX-60
DOLPHIN SURF
Maximum Power
CX-60141 kW @ 6000 rpm
DOLPHIN SURF55 kW
Maximum Torque
CX-60261 Nm @ 3000 rpm
DOLPHIN SURF135 Nm
Engine Size
CX-602488 cc
DOLPHIN SURFNot Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
CX-6013.0 km/l
DOLPHIN SURFNot Applicable
Ground Clearance
CX-60178.8 mm
DOLPHIN SURF155 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Mazda CX-60
2.5 Individual Edition Auto AWD
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
CX-60
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
DOLPHIN SURF
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
CX-60
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
DOLPHIN SURF
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
CX-60
DOLPHIN SURF
Model Introduced Year
2023
2025
Generation
First-generation KH-series Mazda CX-60 on Mazda's Large Product architecture
First South African DOLPHIN SURF 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 separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Facelift Launched Since
2023
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
Active
Segment
Premium mid-size SUV
City Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
1470 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger vehicle
Spec
CX-60
DOLPHIN SURF
Length
4745 mm
3925 mm
Width
1890 mm
1720 mm
Height
1687.5 mm
1590 mm
Wheelbase
2870 mm
2500 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
178.8 mm
155 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
477 l
230 l
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1280 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2342 kg
1690 kg
Payload Capacity
872 kg
410 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.85 m
4.95 m
Front Legroom
1058 mm
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
990 mm
690 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
120 mm
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Front Headroom
-
980 mm
Rear Headroom
-
920 mm
Spec
CX-60
DOLPHIN SURF
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control
Electric air conditioner
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Standard
Keyless Entry
Smart
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
1148 l
-
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control
Electric air conditioner
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
CX-60
DOLPHIN SURF
Engine
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Single-motor battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2488 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
Not Applicable
Bore
89 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
100 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
141 kW @ 6000 rpm
55 kW
Maximum Torque
261 Nm @ 3000 rpm
135 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
1
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Front
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
201 km/h
130 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.9 sec
15.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
95.9 kW/tonne
43.0 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
177.6 Nm/tonne
105.5 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
38.88 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
295 km (WLTP)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
6.6 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
40 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
CX-60
DOLPHIN SURF
Gearbox
8-Speed Auto
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
Front motor, front-wheel drive
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
4.181
10.45
Number of Gears
8
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Instrument switch group gear selector
Drivetrain
AWD
FWD
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
4x2
Transmission Speeds
8
1
LSD Available
-
Not Available
Transfer Case
-
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
-
Not Available
Clutch Type
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Standard
4WD Engagement
-
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
-
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Spec
CX-60
DOLPHIN SURF
Claimed Mileage
13.0 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
15.3 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro stage IV
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
58
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
295 km (WLTP)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
13.4 kWh/100 km (measured)
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
245 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
288 km
Real-world Mileage
13.0 km/l
Not Applicable
Spec
CX-60
DOLPHIN SURF
Airbags
7
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Applicable
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 Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Applicable
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Driver & Passenger
Standard
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
-
Standard
TCS
-
Standard
Spec
CX-60
DOLPHIN SURF
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
-
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-60
DOLPHIN SURF
Seat Material
Black Leather
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
1504 mm
-
Rear Shoulder Room
1441 mm
-
Steering Wheel Material
Standard
Imitation leather
60 40 Split Seat
(40:20:40)
Not Available
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
4-way manual
Seat Trim
Black Leather
Synthetic leather
Spec
CX-60
DOLPHIN SURF
Infotainment System
Standard
10.1-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
12
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
7-inch digital instrument display
USB Ports
2
Front and rear USB-A/USB-C ports
Infotainment Screen
12-inch
10.1
Touchscreen
12-inch
10.1
Spec
CX-60
DOLPHIN SURF
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.
Lime Green, Cream White, Cosmos Black, Ice Blue
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Available
Fog Lamps
-
Rear fog lamp
Roof Rails
-
Not Applicable
Spec
CX-60
DOLPHIN SURF
Approach Angle
18.6 deg
15 deg
Departure Angle
20 deg
25 deg
Terrain Modes
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
178.8 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
178.8 mm
-
Wading Depth
-
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
-
Not Available
4WD System Type
-
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
-
Not Applicable
Spec
CX-60
DOLPHIN SURF
Tyre Size
235/50 R20
185/55 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare T155/90 D18
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
20x7-1/2J
16
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electronic parking brake
Spec
CX-60
DOLPHIN SURF
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Torsion beam
Spec
CX-60
DOLPHIN SURF
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km
0 g/km
Spec
CX-60
DOLPHIN SURF
Service Plan
5 Years/Unlimited km
4 years/2 services service plan
Spec
CX-60
DOLPHIN SURF
Ownership Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
longer-range city derivative
Price Zar
902000 ZAR
395900 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
longer-range city derivative
Starting Price
902000
395900
Starting Price Zar
902000
395900
Spec
CX-60
DOLPHIN SURF
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
3 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
In depth: how these cars differ
This CX-60 and DOLPHIN SURF 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-60 59 vs DOLPHIN SURF 25.
Efficiency index: CX-60 51 vs DOLPHIN SURF 90.
Safety-equipment index: CX-60 98 vs DOLPHIN SURF 87.
Practicality index: CX-60 68 vs DOLPHIN SURF 51.
Ownership-cover index: CX-60 not separately scored vs DOLPHIN SURF 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
CX-60 leads by 9 points
CX-60 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while DOLPHIN SURF remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
CX-60
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
68/100
DOLPHIN SURF
Performance
25/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
51/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMazda CX-60
leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts
vs 61 pts for DOLPHIN SURF
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, CX-60 leads. However, DOLPHIN SURF may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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