A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
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Z8L 4x4 AT AdventureDiesel6-Speed AutomaticCurrent
ZAR 699,999ex-showroom
⚡ 129 kW🔧 400 Nm⛽ 14.5 km/l
+Add a 3rd car
At a Glance — Who Wins What
⚡PerformanceScorpio-N
⛽Fuel EconomyScorpio-N
🛡SafetyCX-60
📦PracticalityScorpio-N
🔑OwnershipNot enough comparable data
Scorpio-N starts ZAR 300,201 cheaperCX-60 from ZAR 790,200 · Scorpio-N from ZAR 489,999
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
CX-60
Scorpio-N
Maximum Power
141 kW @ 6000 rpm
128.6 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
261 Nm @ 3000 rpm
400 Nm
Engine Size
2488 cc
2184 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
13.0 km/l
14.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
178.8 mm
187 mm
Boot / Load Bay
477 l
460 l
Airbags
7
Front, side and curtain airbags
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 years / 150 000 km
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
CX-60 and Scorpio-N are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Scorpio-N
+10 pts
Efficiency
Scorpio-N
+9 pts
Safety
CX-60
+8 pts
Practicality
Scorpio-N
+10 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
CX-60
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Catalogue-index leader
Scorpio-N
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
CX-60
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Scorpio-N
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
CX-60
Scorpio-N
Model Introduced Year
2023
Not Available
Generation
First-generation KH-series Mazda CX-60 on Mazda's Large Product architecture
Current local listing
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.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2023
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
Active
Active
Segment
Premium mid-size SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1470 kg
1825-2070 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
CX-60
Scorpio-N
Length
4745 mm
4662 mm
Width
1890 mm
1918 mm
Height
1687.5 mm
1905 mm
Wheelbase
2870 mm
2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
178.8 mm
187 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
57 l
Boot/Cargo Space
477 l
460 l
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
-
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2342 kg
-
Payload Capacity
872 kg
-
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Doors
5 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
5.85 m
-
Front Legroom
1058 mm
-
Rear Legroom
990 mm
-
Spec
CX-60
Scorpio-N
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Driver anti-pinch power windows
Keyless Entry
Smart
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Engine start stop button
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1148 l
Not Applicable
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Mirror Folding
-
Power-fold ORVM
Spec
CX-60
Scorpio-N
Engine
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
2.2D mHawk CRDI
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2488 cc
2184 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
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
128.6 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
261 Nm @ 3000 rpm
400 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
4WD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
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
Zip, Zap, Zoom
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
Scorpio-N
Gearbox
8-Speed Auto
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
4x4
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
4.181
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
6-speed automatic
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
AWD
4x4
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
6-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
4x2
Transmission Speeds
8
6
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
-
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
-
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Clutch Type
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
-
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
4WD Selector
-
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
-
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Spec
CX-60
Scorpio-N
Claimed Mileage
13.0 km/l
14.5 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
11.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.3 km/l
17.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
57 l
Emission Standard
Euro stage IV
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
58
57
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
14.5 km/l
Spec
CX-60
Scorpio-N
Airbags
7
Front, side and curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Hill descent control
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Hill hold control
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front & Rear
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Hill hold control
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Driver & Passenger
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Front & Rear
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
-
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
-
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Not Available
Brake Override System
-
Not Available
TCS
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-60
Scorpio-N
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
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
Front and rear parking sensors
Rear View Camera
Standard
Front and rear camera
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Driver drowsiness detection
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
Front and rear camera
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
Scorpio-N
Seat Material
Black Leather
Leatherette
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
1504 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
1441 mm
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Standard
Leatherette wrapped steering and gear shift lever
60 40 Split Seat
(40:20:40)
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
6-way driver power seat
Passenger Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
6-way driver power seat
Seat Trim
Black Leather
Rich-coffee black leatherette
Rear AC Vents
-
Second row air conditioner
Spec
CX-60
Scorpio-N
Infotainment System
Standard
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Available
Number of Speakers
12
Sony 3D immersive audio with 12 speakers and dual-channel subwoofer
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Not Applicable
USB Ports
2
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
12-inch
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Touchscreen
12-inch
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Audio and cruise controls
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Audio and cruise controls
Audio System
-
Sony 3D immersive audio
Spec
CX-60
Scorpio-N
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Sting-like daytime running lamps
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.
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Available
Fog Lamps
-
Not Available
Roof Rails
-
Silver roof rail
Spec
CX-60
Scorpio-N
Approach Angle
18.6 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
20 deg
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Normal / Snow / Mud & Rut / Sand
Ground Clearance Max
178.8 mm
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
178.8 mm
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Locking Differential
-
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
4WD System Type
-
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-60
Scorpio-N
Tyre Size
235/50 R20
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare T155/90 D18
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
20x7-1/2J
18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Not Applicable
Spec
CX-60
Scorpio-N
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Double wishbone front suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Penta Link rear suspension
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Spec
CX-60
Scorpio-N
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
CX-60
Scorpio-N
Service Plan
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 years / 100 000 km
Spec
CX-60
Scorpio-N
Ownership Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
South Africa market model
Price Zar
902000 ZAR
699999 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
flagship
Starting Price
902000
489999
Starting Price Zar
902000
489999
Spec
CX-60
Scorpio-N
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 years / 150 000 km
Basic Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 years / 150 000 km
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
Scorpio-N leads by 5 points
CX-60 and Scorpio-N 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
Scorpio-N
Performance
69/100
Efficiency
60/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
78/100
CX-60
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
68/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Mahindra Scorpio-N
leads the catalogue index with 75 pts
vs 70 pts for CX-60
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Scorpio-N leads. However, CX-60 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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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.
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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 Scorpio-N 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 Scorpio-N 69.
Efficiency index: CX-60 51 vs Scorpio-N 60.
Safety-equipment index: CX-60 98 vs Scorpio-N 90.
Practicality index: CX-60 68 vs Scorpio-N 78.
Ownership-cover index: CX-60 not separately scored vs Scorpio-N not separately scored.
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