Mazda CX-60 vs KIA K2700

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.

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
KIA K2700 in South Africa

KIA K2700

2.7D Workhorse Tipper Diesel 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 404,995 ex-showroom
⚡ 56 kW 🔧 152 Nm ⛽ 10.5 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mazda CX-60 vs KIA K2700: the short answer

CX-60 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over K2700.

K2700 starts ZAR 438,205 cheaper CX-60 from ZAR 790,200 · K2700 from ZAR 351,995

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification CX-60 K2700
Maximum Power CX-60141 kW @ 6000 rpm K270056 kW @ 3200 rpm
Maximum Torque CX-60261 Nm @ 3000 rpm K2700152 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Engine Size CX-602488 cc K27002665 cc
Combined Fuel Economy CX-6013.0 km/l K270010.5 km/l
Ground Clearance CX-60178.8 mm K2700195 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

CX-60

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

K2700

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

CX-60

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

K2700

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec CX-60 K2700
Model Introduced Year 2023 1997
Generation First-generation KH-series Mazda CX-60 on Mazda's Large Product architecture Long-running light commercial vehicle; established in SA commercial fleet market
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. Updated in 2005, 2012; current model ongoing production with specification updates
Facelift Launched Since 2023 2012
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV Van
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active active
Segment Premium mid-size SUV Van
Tare Mass Kg 1470 kg 1880 kg
Vehicle Type SUV Van
Color Note - White (standard fleet specification)
Dealer Stock Note - Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Spec CX-60 K2700
Length 4745 mm 4870 mm
Width 1890 mm 1840 mm
Height 1687.5 mm 2060 mm
Wheelbase 2870 mm 2685 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 178.8 mm 195 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 l 70 l
Boot/Cargo Space 477 l 3000 l
Kerb Weight 1470 kg 1880 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2342 kg 2850 kg
Payload Capacity 872 kg 1300 kg
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 1180 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 seats
Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.85 m 11.4 m
Front Legroom 1058 mm 1040 mm
Rear Legroom 990 mm Not Applicable
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - 145 mm
Number of Rows - 1 rows
Front Headroom - 1010 mm
Rear Headroom - Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This CX-60 and K2700 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 K2700 32.

Efficiency index: CX-60 51 vs K2700 43.

Safety-equipment index: CX-60 98 vs K2700 0.

Practicality index: CX-60 68 vs K2700 68.

Ownership-cover index: CX-60 not separately scored vs K2700 49.

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.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

CX-60 leads by 33 points

CX-60 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over K2700.

Evidence leader 70 /100
Lead 33 points
Data 81% source coverage
70
#1 Evidence leader

CX-60

81% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Efficiency 51
Performance 59
Efficiency 51
Safety 98
Practicality 68
Leads by 33 points
37
#2

K2700

84% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Practicality 68 Check Safety 0
Performance 32
Efficiency 43
Safety 0
Practicality 68
Ownership 49
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance CX-60 +27 Efficiency CX-60 +8 Safety CX-60 +98 Practicality Level

Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

CX-60

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

K2700

Performance 32/100
Efficiency 43/100
Safety 0/100
Practicality 68/100
Ownership 49/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Mazda CX-60 leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts vs 37 pts for K2700

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, CX-60 leads. However, K2700 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

CX-60 vs K2700 questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.