Mazda CX-60 vs Renault Duster

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.

Mazda CX-60 in South Africa

Mazda CX-60

2.5 Individual Edition Auto AWD Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 902,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 141 kW 🔧 261 Nm ⛽ 13.0 km/l
VS
Renault Duster in South Africa

Renault Duster

1.2 Turbo Zen 4WD Mild Hybrid Petrol Mild Hybrid Current
ZAR 549,999 ex-showroom
⚡ 96 kW 🔧 230 Nm ⛽ 17.5 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance CX-60
Fuel Economy Duster
🛡 Safety CX-60
📦 Practicality Duster
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
Duster starts ZAR 300,201 cheaper CX-60 from ZAR 790,200 · Duster from ZAR 489,999

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec CX-60 Duster
Maximum Power 141 kW @ 6000 rpm 96 kW
Maximum Torque 261 Nm @ 3000 rpm 230 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Engine Size 2488 cc 1200 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 13.0 km/l 17.5 km/l
Ground Clearance 178.8 mm 217 mm
Boot / Load Bay 477 l 594 l
Airbags 7 Front airbags
Kerb Weight 1470 kg -
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Warranty 5 Years/Unlimited km 5 Year / 150 000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

CX-60 and Duster are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance CX-60 +9 pts
Efficiency Duster +21 pts
Safety CX-60 +7 pts
Practicality Duster +6 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

CX-60

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance
Catalogue-index leader

Duster

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

CX-60

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Duster

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec CX-60 Duster
Model Introduced Year 2023 2026
Generation First-generation KH-series Mazda CX-60 on Mazda's Large Product architecture Current South Africa Duster range
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. Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since 2023 2026
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active active
Segment Premium mid-size SUV SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1470 kg Not Available
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Spec CX-60 Duster
Length 4745 mm 4343 mm
Width 1890 mm 2095 mm
Height 1687.5 mm 1661 mm
Wheelbase 2870 mm 2658 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 178.8 mm 217 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 l 50 l
Boot/Cargo Space 477 l 594 l
Kerb Weight 1470 kg -
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2342 kg -
Payload Capacity 872 kg -
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 1500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.85 m -
Front Legroom 1058 mm -
Rear Legroom 990 mm -

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

Duster leads by 1 points

CX-60 and Duster are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Index leader 71 /100
Lead 1 points
Data 62% source coverage
71
#1 Index leader

Duster

62% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Performance 50
Performance 50
Efficiency 72
Safety 91
Practicality 74
Leads by 1 points
70
#2

CX-60

81% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Efficiency 51
Performance 59
Efficiency 51
Safety 98
Practicality 68
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance CX-60 +9 Efficiency Duster +21 Safety CX-60 +7 Practicality Duster +6

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

Duster

Performance 50/100
Efficiency 72/100
Safety 91/100
Practicality 74/100

CX-60

Performance 59/100
Efficiency 51/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 68/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Renault Duster leads the catalogue index with 71 pts vs 70 pts for CX-60

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Duster leads. However, CX-60 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.

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 Duster 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 Duster 50.

Efficiency index: CX-60 51 vs Duster 72.

Safety-equipment index: CX-60 98 vs Duster 91.

Practicality index: CX-60 68 vs Duster 74.

Ownership-cover index: CX-60 not separately scored vs Duster 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.