Mazda CX-60 vs BYD SEALION 7

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
BYD SEALION 7 in South Africa

BYD SEALION 7

Performance EV AWD 4.5S Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 1,319,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 390 kW 🔧 690 Nm
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mazda CX-60 vs BYD SEALION 7: the short answer

SEALION 7 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over CX-60.

CX-60 starts ZAR 319,700 cheaper CX-60 from ZAR 790,200 · SEALION 7 from ZAR 1,109,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification CX-60 SEALION 7
Maximum Power CX-60141 kW @ 6000 rpm SEALION 7390 kW
Maximum Torque CX-60261 Nm @ 3000 rpm SEALION 7690 Nm
Engine Size CX-602488 cc SEALION 7Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy CX-6013.0 km/l SEALION 7Not Applicable
Ground Clearance CX-60178.8 mm SEALION 7163 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

CX-60

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader

SEALION 7

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

Which One's Right for You?

CX-60

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

SEALION 7

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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec CX-60 SEALION 7
Model Introduced Year 2023 2025
Generation First-generation KH-series Mazda CX-60 on Mazda's Large Product architecture First South African SEALION 7 generation
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. No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Facelift Launched Since 2023 Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active Active
Segment Premium mid-size SUV Medium SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1470 kg -
Vehicle Type SUV Passenger vehicle
Spec CX-60 SEALION 7
Length 4745 mm 4830 mm
Width 1890 mm 1925 mm
Height 1687.5 mm 1620 mm
Wheelbase 2870 mm 2930 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 178.8 mm 163 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 l 0 l
Boot/Cargo Space 477 l 500 l
Kerb Weight 1470 kg 2340 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2342 kg 2750 kg
Payload Capacity 872 kg 410 kg
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 1500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.85 m 5.85 m
Front Legroom 1058 mm 1100 mm
Rear Legroom 990 mm 820 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - 140 mm
Number of Rows - 2 rows
Front Headroom - 980 mm
Rear Headroom - 940 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This CX-60 and SEALION 7 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 SEALION 7 100.

Efficiency index: CX-60 51 vs SEALION 7 90.

Safety-equipment index: CX-60 98 vs SEALION 7 99.

Practicality index: CX-60 68 vs SEALION 7 62.

Ownership-cover index: CX-60 not separately scored vs SEALION 7 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

SEALION 7 leads by 18 points

SEALION 7 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over CX-60.

Evidence leader 88 /100
Lead 18 points
Data 69% source coverage
88
#1 Evidence leader

SEALION 7

69% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Practicality 62
Performance 100
Efficiency 90
Safety 99
Practicality 62
Leads by 18 points
70
#2

CX-60

81% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Efficiency 51
Performance 59
Efficiency 51
Safety 98
Practicality 68
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance SEALION 7 +41 Efficiency SEALION 7 +39 Safety SEALION 7 +1 Practicality CX-60 +6

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

SEALION 7

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 99/100
Practicality 62/100

CX-60

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index BYD SEALION 7 leads the specification evidence index with 88 pts vs 70 pts for CX-60

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, SEALION 7 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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CX-60 vs SEALION 7 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.