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.
1.2 Turbo Zen 4WD Mild HybridPetrol Mild HybridCurrent
ZAR 549,999ex-showroom
⚡ 96 kW🔧 230 Nm⛽ 17.5 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What
⚡PerformanceCX-60
⛽Fuel EconomyDuster
🛡SafetyCX-60
📦PracticalityDuster
🔑OwnershipNot enough comparable data
Duster starts ZAR 300,201 cheaperCX-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 EfficiencyPublished 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
-
Spec
CX-60
Duster
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control
Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Standard
Keyless Entry
Smart
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1148 l
594 l
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control
Manual / automatic by trim
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
CX-60
Duster
Engine
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol Mild Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2488 cc
1200 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
89 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
100 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
141 kW @ 6000 rpm
96 kW
Maximum Torque
261 Nm @ 3000 rpm
230 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
AWD
4WD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
201 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
9.9 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
95.9 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
177.6 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Spec
CX-60
Duster
Gearbox
8-Speed Auto
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
4WD
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
4.181
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
Not Available
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Manual
Drivetrain
AWD
4WD
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
4WD
Transmission Speeds
8
Not Available
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
-
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
-
Manual clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Standard
4WD Engagement
-
Not Available
4WD Selector
-
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Spec
CX-60
Duster
Claimed Mileage
13.0 km/l
17.5 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
14.1 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.3 km/l
20.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
50 l
Emission Standard
Euro stage IV
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
58
50
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Available
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Available
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Available
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
13.0 km/l
17.5 km/l
Spec
CX-60
Duster
Airbags
7
Front airbags
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 Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
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
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
Duster
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
Not Available
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
-
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-60
Duster
Seat Material
Black Leather
Fabric or cloth trim
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
1504 mm
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
1441 mm
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Standard
Polyurethane / synthetic
60 40 Split Seat
(40:20:40)
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
Manual
Seat Trim
Black Leather
Fabric
Spec
CX-60
Duster
Infotainment System
Standard
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
12
4-6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Standard
USB Ports
2
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
12-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
12-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
CX-60
Duster
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
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.
Official Renault South Africa colours vary by model and dealer stock.
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Available
Fog Lamps
-
Not Available
Roof Rails
-
Standard
Spec
CX-60
Duster
Approach Angle
18.6 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
20 deg
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Standard
Ground Clearance Max
178.8 mm
Not Available
Ground Clearance Min
178.8 mm
Not Available
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Locking Differential
-
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
-
AWD / 4WD as listed
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-60
Duster
Tyre Size
235/50 R20
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare T155/90 D18
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
20x7-1/2J
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electronic parking brake
Spec
CX-60
Duster
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Available
Rear Track Width
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-60
Duster
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km
129 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
CX-60
Duster
Service Plan
5 Years/Unlimited km
2 year / 30 000 km
Spec
CX-60
Duster
Ownership Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
range-specific
Price Zar
902000 ZAR
549999 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
range-specific
Starting Price
902000
489999
Starting Price Zar
902000
489999
Spec
CX-60
Duster
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 Year / 150 000 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
Duster leads by 1 points
CX-60 and Duster 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
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.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
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.
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