Mazda CX-60 vs Nissan Qashqai

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.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

Nissan Qashqai Discontinued model
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
Nissan Qashqai in South Africa

Nissan Qashqai

1.3 Tekna CVT Petrol CVT Discontinued model
ZAR 545,000 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 270 Nm ⛽ 17 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance CX-60
Fuel Economy Qashqai
🛡 Safety CX-60
📦 Practicality Tie
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
Recorded price context CX-60: current from ZAR 790,200 · Qashqai: last listed from ZAR 495,000

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec CX-60 Qashqai
Maximum Power 141 kW @ 6000 rpm 110 kW
Maximum Torque 261 Nm @ 3000 rpm 270 Nm
Engine Size 2488 cc 1332 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 13.0 km/l 17 km/l
Ground Clearance 178.8 mm 180 mm
Boot / Load Bay 477 l 504 l
Airbags 7 6
Kerb Weight 1470 kg 1450 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Warranty 5 Years/Unlimited km 3

= leads in this spec

Archived vehicles remain available for comparison. Verified specs stay visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.

The Bottom Line

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

Where They Actually Differ

Performance CX-60 +6 pts
Efficiency Qashqai +14 pts
Safety CX-60 +11 pts
Practicality Equal

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Catalogue-index leader

CX-60

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance

Qashqai

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
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

Qashqai

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec CX-60 Qashqai
Model Introduced Year 2023 2007
Generation First-generation KH-series Mazda CX-60 on Mazda's Large Product architecture Not confirmed
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. Latest generation redesign improved styling and tech
Facelift Launched Since 2023 Not confirmed
Facelift Version Ending Current Not confirmed
Body Style SUV Not confirmed
Model Year 2026 Not confirmed
Production Status Active Not confirmed
Segment Premium mid-size SUV Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg 1470 kg 1450 kg
Vehicle Type SUV Not confirmed
Spec CX-60 Qashqai
Length 4745 mm 4425 mm
Width 1890 mm 1835 mm
Height 1687.5 mm 1625 mm
Wheelbase 2870 mm 2665 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 178.8 mm 180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 l 55 l
Boot/Cargo Space 477 l 504 l
Kerb Weight 1470 kg 1450 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2342 kg 1980 kg
Payload Capacity 872 kg Not confirmed
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 1800 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Doors 5 doors Not confirmed
Minimum Turning Radius 5.85 m Not confirmed
Front Legroom 1058 mm Not confirmed
Rear Legroom 990 mm Not confirmed

Source-backed Catalogue Index

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

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

CX-60 leads by 6 points

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

Index leader 70 /100
Lead 6 points
Data 81% source coverage
70
#1 Index 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 6 points
64
#2

Qashqai

87% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 87 Check Ownership 42
Performance 53
Efficiency 65
Safety 87
Practicality 68
Ownership 42
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance CX-60 +6 Efficiency Qashqai +14 Safety CX-60 +11 Practicality Level

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

CX-60

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

Qashqai

Performance 53/100
Efficiency 65/100
Safety 87/100
Practicality 68/100
Ownership 42/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Mazda CX-60 leads the catalogue index with 70 pts vs 64 pts for Qashqai

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, CX-60 leads. However, Qashqai 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 Qashqai 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 Qashqai 53.

Efficiency index: CX-60 51 vs Qashqai 65.

Safety-equipment index: CX-60 98 vs Qashqai 87.

Practicality index: CX-60 68 vs Qashqai 68.

Ownership-cover index: CX-60 not separately scored vs Qashqai 42.

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.