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⚡ 110 kW🔧 270 Nm⛽ 17 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What
⚡PerformanceCX-60
⛽Fuel EconomyQashqai
🛡SafetyCX-60
📦PracticalityTie
🔑OwnershipNot 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
Spec
CX-60
Qashqai
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control
Dual Zone Automatic
Power Windows
Front & Rear
All Auto
Keyless Entry
Smart
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Panoramic
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not confirmed
Boot Space Seats Folded
1148 l
Not confirmed
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control
Dual Zone Automatic
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Air Conditioning
Dual-zone climate control
Dual Zone Automatic
Rim Size
20x7-1/2J
19-inch Alloy
Sound System
12
10
Unlocking
Smart
Yes
Wireless Charger
Standard
Yes
Spec
CX-60
Qashqai
Engine
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.3-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
1332 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
Direct 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
110 kW
Maximum Torque
261 Nm @ 3000 rpm
270 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
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.9 sec
8.9 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
95.9 kW/tonne
75.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
177.6 Nm/tonne
186.2 Nm/tonne
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
Qashqai
Gearbox
8-Speed Auto
CVT Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
Front Wheel Drive
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not confirmed
Final Drive Ratio
4.181
Not confirmed
Number of Gears
8
Not confirmed
Transmission Type
Automatic
CVT Automatic
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
AWD
Not confirmed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
Automatic
CVT Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
4x4
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
8
Not confirmed
LSD Available
-
Electronic
Transfer Case
-
Not Applicable
Spec
CX-60
Qashqai
Claimed Mileage
13.0 km/l
17 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
13 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.3 km/l
18 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Euro stage IV
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not confirmed
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
58
55
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Spec
CX-60
Qashqai
Airbags
7
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
No
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not confirmed
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front & Rear
Not confirmed
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not confirmed
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not confirmed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not confirmed
EBD
Standard
Not confirmed
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not confirmed
Hill Hold
Standard
Not confirmed
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Driver & Passenger
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Reminder
Front & Rear
Not confirmed
Side Airbags
Standard
Not confirmed
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
-
Yes
Child Safety Lock
-
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Yes
TCS
-
Yes
Spec
CX-60
Qashqai
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not confirmed
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Spec
CX-60
Qashqai
Seat Material
Black Leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Multi Colour
Front Shoulder Room
1504 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Shoulder Room
1441 mm
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Material
Standard
Not confirmed
60 40 Split Seat
(40:20:40)
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Black Leather
Not confirmed
Seat Adjustment
-
Electric Driver
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Spec
CX-60
Qashqai
Infotainment System
Standard
9-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
12
10
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Not confirmed
USB Ports
2
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen
12-inch
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
12-inch
Not confirmed
Navigation System
-
Integrated
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless
Audio Speakers
12
10
Spec
CX-60
Qashqai
LED Headlamps
Standard
Matrix LED
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Alloy Wheel Design
Silver Metallic
19-inch Alloy
Exterior Colour Options
Mazda South Africa lists model-specific premium paint finishes; current stock should be checked against the selected cabin and edition.
Not confirmed
Headlights
Standard
Matrix LED
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic
Not confirmed
Fog Lamps
-
LED
Roof Rails
-
Silver
DRL
Standard
LED
Led Headlights
Standard
Matrix LED
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
LED
Front Fog Lamps
-
LED
Headlamps
Standard
Matrix LED
Headlight Type
Standard
Matrix LED
Spec
CX-60
Qashqai
Approach Angle
18.6 deg
19 deg
Departure Angle
20 deg
24 deg
Terrain Modes
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Normal Sport Eco
Ground Clearance Max
178.8 mm
180 mm
Ground Clearance Min
178.8 mm
180 mm
Wading Depth
-
350 mm
Locking Differential
-
Electronic
Spec
CX-60
Qashqai
Tyre Size
235/50 R20
235/45 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare T155/90 D18
Not confirmed
Wheel Rim Size
20x7-1/2J
19-inch Alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Not confirmed
Wheel Type
Silver Metallic
19-inch Alloy
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Wheel Diameter
20x7-1/2J
19-inch Alloy
Wheels
Silver Metallic
19-inch Alloy
Spec
CX-60
Qashqai
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multi-Link
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric
Front Suspension Type
Double wishbone
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link
Multi-Link
Spec
CX-60
Qashqai
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km
142 g/km
Start Stop System
-
Yes
Spec
CX-60
Qashqai
Service Plan
5 Years/Unlimited km
Not confirmed
Service Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
Approx Service Cost
-
Moderate
Battery Warranty
-
2 Years
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Spec
CX-60
Qashqai
Ownership Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Not confirmed
Price Zar
902000 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Not confirmed
Starting Price
902000
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
902000
Not confirmed
Spec
CX-60
Qashqai
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
3
Warranty Years
5 Years/Unlimited km
3
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years/Unlimited km
3
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Basic Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
3
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Spec
CX-60
Qashqai
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
10 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
12 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
14 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
16 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
34
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.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView 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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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.
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