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 and J5 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
J5 starts ZAR 450,300 cheaperCX-60 from ZAR 790,200 · J5 from ZAR 339,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
CX-60
J5
Maximum Power
CX-60141 kW @ 6000 rpm
J5115 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
CX-60261 Nm @ 3000 rpm
J5230 Nm
Engine Size
CX-602488 cc
J51500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
CX-6013.0 km/l
J513.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
CX-60178.8 mm
J5174 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
J5
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
J5
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
CX-60
J5
Model Introduced Year
2023
2026
Generation
First-generation KH-series Mazda CX-60 on Mazda's Large Product architecture
Current South Africa J5 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
J5
Length
4745 mm
4380 mm
Width
1890 mm
1860 mm
Height
1687.5 mm
1650 mm
Wheelbase
2870 mm
2620 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
178.8 mm
174 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
477 l
480 l
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1435 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2342 kg
1852 kg
Payload Capacity
872 kg
440 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
1175 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.85 m
5.4 m
Front Legroom
1058 mm
1045 mm
Rear Legroom
990 mm
900 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
175 mm
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Front Headroom
-
1005 mm
Rear Headroom
-
975 mm
Spec
CX-60
J5
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
1284 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
J5
Engine
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2488 cc
1500 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
115 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
261 Nm @ 3000 rpm
230 Nm
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
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
CVT
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 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
J5
Gearbox
8-Speed Auto
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
FWD
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
4.181
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
CVT
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Electric
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
CVT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
FWD
Transmission Speeds
8
CVT
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
-
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
-
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Standard
4WD Engagement
-
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
-
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Spec
CX-60
J5
Claimed Mileage
13.0 km/l
13.3 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.3 km/l
15.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
51 l
Emission Standard
Euro stage IV
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
58
51
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
13.0 km/l
13.3 km/l
Spec
CX-60
J5
Airbags
7
Multiple 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
J5
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
J5
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
J5
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
J5
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.
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, model green, olive grey, moonlight silver and two-tone colours where listed.
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Available
Fog Lamps
-
Not Available
Roof Rails
-
Standard
Spec
CX-60
J5
Approach Angle
18.6 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
20 deg
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
178.8 mm
174 mm
Ground Clearance Min
178.8 mm
174 mm
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Locking Differential
-
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
-
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-60
J5
Tyre Size
235/50 R20
18-inch alloy
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
18-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electronic parking brake
Spec
CX-60
J5
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multi-link
Front Track Width
-
Not Available
Rear Track Width
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-60
J5
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km
172.4 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
CX-60
J5
Service Plan
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 Year / 75 000 km
Spec
CX-60
J5
Ownership Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
entry-value
Price Zar
902000 ZAR
339900 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
entry-value
Starting Price
902000
339900
Starting Price Zar
902000
339900
Spec
CX-60
J5
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 Year / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This CX-60 and J5 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 J5 49.
Efficiency index: CX-60 51 vs J5 52.
Safety-equipment index: CX-60 98 vs J5 91.
Practicality index: CX-60 68 vs J5 60.
Ownership-cover index: CX-60 not separately scored vs J5 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 7 points
CX-60 and J5 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
Evidence-index leader
CX-60
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
68/100
J5
Performance
49/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
60/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMazda CX-60
leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts
vs 63 pts for J5
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, CX-60 leads. However, J5 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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