Mazda CX-60 vs Mitsubishi Outlander

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
Mitsubishi Outlander in South Africa

Mitsubishi Outlander

2.5L Exceed CVT Petrol CVT Current
ZAR 819,995 ex-showroom
⚡ 135 kW 🔧 245 Nm ⛽ 12.3 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mazda CX-60 vs Mitsubishi Outlander: the short answer

CX-60 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Outlander remains close.

Outlander starts ZAR 30,205 cheaper CX-60 from ZAR 790,200 · Outlander from ZAR 759,995

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification CX-60 Outlander
Maximum Power CX-60141 kW @ 6000 rpm Outlander135 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque CX-60261 Nm @ 3000 rpm Outlander245 Nm @ 3600 rpm
Engine Size CX-602488 cc Outlander2488 cc
Combined Fuel Economy CX-6013.0 km/l Outlander12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance CX-60178.8 mm Outlander210 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
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Outlander

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
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
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Outlander

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec CX-60 Outlander
Model Introduced Year 2023 2022
Generation First-generation KH-series Mazda CX-60 on Mazda's Large Product architecture Fourth-generation Outlander
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 2026 South African specification including Edition 25.
Facelift Launched Since 2023 Current specification
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active active
Segment Premium mid-size SUV Medium seven-seat SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1470 kg -
Vehicle Type SUV Passenger vehicle
Spec CX-60 Outlander
Length 4745 mm 4710 mm
Width 1890 mm 1862 mm
Height 1687.5 mm 1745 mm
Wheelbase 2870 mm 2706 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 178.8 mm 210 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 l 55 l
Boot/Cargo Space 477 l 205 l
Kerb Weight 1470 kg 1690 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2342 kg 2355 kg
Payload Capacity 872 kg 665 kg
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 1600 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.85 m 5.5 m
Front Legroom 1058 mm 1058 mm
Rear Legroom 990 mm 1014 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - 180 mm
Number of Rows - 3 rows
Front Headroom - 986 mm
Rear Headroom - 950 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This CX-60 and Outlander 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 Outlander 56.

Efficiency index: CX-60 51 vs Outlander 49.

Safety-equipment index: CX-60 98 vs Outlander 76.

Practicality index: CX-60 68 vs Outlander 64.

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

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 8 points

CX-60 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Outlander remains close.

Evidence leader 70 /100
Lead 8 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 8 points
62
#2

Outlander

83% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 76 Check Efficiency 49
Performance 56
Efficiency 49
Safety 76
Practicality 64
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance CX-60 +3 Efficiency CX-60 +2 Safety CX-60 +22 Practicality CX-60 +4

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

CX-60

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

Outlander

Performance 56/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 76/100
Practicality 64/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Mazda CX-60 leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts vs 62 pts for Outlander

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

CX-60 vs Outlander 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.