Mazda CX-60 vs Ford Territory

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
Ford Territory in South Africa

Ford Territory

1.8T Titanium DCT Petrol 7-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 643,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 138 kW 🔧 318 Nm ⛽ 13.5 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mazda CX-60 vs Ford Territory: the short answer

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

Territory starts ZAR 255,300 cheaper CX-60 from ZAR 790,200 · Territory from ZAR 534,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification CX-60 Territory
Maximum Power CX-60141 kW @ 6000 rpm Territory138 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque CX-60261 Nm @ 3000 rpm Territory318 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm
Engine Size CX-602488 cc Territory1799 cc
Combined Fuel Economy CX-6013.0 km/l Territory13.5 km/l
Ground Clearance CX-60178.8 mm Territory190 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
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Practicality

Territory

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

Which One's Right for You?

CX-60

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Territory

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec CX-60 Territory
Model Introduced Year 2023 2024
Generation First-generation KH-series Mazda CX-60 on Mazda's Large Product architecture First-generation South African Territory, 2026 update
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. 2026 South African design and equipment update
Facelift Launched Since 2023 2026
Facelift Version Ending Current Current 2026 update
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active active
Segment Premium mid-size SUV Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1470 kg 1705 kg
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Color Note - White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue
Dealer Stock Note - Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Spec CX-60 Territory
Length 4745 mm 4685 mm
Width 1890 mm 1935 mm
Height 1687.5 mm 1706 mm
Wheelbase 2870 mm 2726 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 178.8 mm 190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 l 60 l
Boot/Cargo Space 477 l 448 l
Kerb Weight 1470 kg 1705 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2342 kg 2025 kg
Payload Capacity 872 kg 320 kg
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 1310 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.85 m 5.68 m
Front Legroom 1058 mm 1034 mm
Rear Legroom 990 mm 956 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - 125 mm
Number of Rows - 2 rows
Front Headroom - 997 mm
Rear Headroom - 971 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This CX-60 and Territory 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 Territory 63.

Efficiency index: CX-60 51 vs Territory 53.

Safety-equipment index: CX-60 98 vs Territory 81.

Practicality index: CX-60 68 vs Territory 60.

Ownership-cover index: CX-60 not separately scored vs Territory 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 5 points

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

Evidence leader 70 /100
Lead 5 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 5 points
65
#2

Territory

73% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 81 Check Efficiency 53
Performance 63
Efficiency 53
Safety 81
Practicality 60
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Territory +4 Efficiency Territory +2 Safety CX-60 +17 Practicality CX-60 +8

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

Territory

Performance 63/100
Efficiency 53/100
Safety 81/100
Practicality 60/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Mazda CX-60 leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts vs 65 pts for Territory

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, CX-60 leads. However, Territory 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 Territory 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.