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Mazda CX-60 vs Volkswagen Transporter Vans: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Transporter Vans starts ZAR 13,700 cheaperCX-60 from ZAR 790,200 · Transporter Vans from ZAR 776,500
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Specification
CX-60
Transporter Vans
Maximum Power
CX-60141 kW @ 6000 rpm
Transporter Vans110 kW
Maximum Torque
CX-60261 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Transporter Vans360 Nm
Engine Size
CX-602488 cc
Transporter Vans1968 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
CX-6013.0 km/l
Transporter Vans13.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
CX-60178.8 mm
Transporter Vans150 mm
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Spec
CX-60
Transporter Vans
Model Introduced Year
2023
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
First-generation KH-series Mazda CX-60 on Mazda's Large Product architecture
Current South African Transporter Vans listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
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.
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
2023
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Van
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
Active
published
Segment
Premium mid-size SUV
Van
Tare Mass Kg
1470 kg
1900 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Van
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
4x2 configuration for the local line-up
Spec
CX-60
Transporter Vans
Length
4745 mm
5050 mm
Width
1890 mm
2032 mm
Height
1687.5 mm
1975 mm
Wheelbase
2870 mm
3100 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
178.8 mm
150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
477 l
-
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2342 kg
-
Payload Capacity
872 kg
-
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
3 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.85 m
-
Front Legroom
1058 mm
-
Rear Legroom
990 mm
-
Spec
CX-60
Transporter Vans
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control
Not Available
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Smart
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
transporter-vans
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
mid
Variant Role
-
Core range derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-60
Transporter Vans
Engine
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2488 cc
1968 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
110 kW
Maximum Torque
261 Nm @ 3000 rpm
360 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
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
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
57.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
177.6 Nm/tonne
189.5 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
Transporter Vans
Gearbox
8-Speed Auto
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
4x2
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
4.181
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
4x2
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
4x2
Transmission Speeds
8
8
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
-
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
-
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
-
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-60
Transporter Vans
Claimed Mileage
13.0 km/l
13.2 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.3 km/l
15.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
55 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
55 l
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
13.2 km/l
Spec
CX-60
Transporter Vans
Airbags
7
Front airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front & Rear
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Driver & Passenger
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Front & Rear
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
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
Transporter Vans
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
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-60
Transporter Vans
Seat Material
Black Leather
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
(40:20:40)
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Black Leather
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Transporter Vans grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
CX-60
Transporter Vans
Infotainment System
Standard
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Not Available
Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Available
Number of Speakers
12
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Not Applicable
USB Ports
2
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
12-inch
Not Available
Touchscreen
12-inch
Not Available
Spec
CX-60
Transporter Vans
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Available
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.
3
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Available
Fog Lamps
-
Not Available
Roof Rails
-
Not Available
Body Type
-
Van
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-60
Transporter Vans
Approach Angle
18.6 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
20 deg
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
178.8 mm
150 mm
Ground Clearance Min
178.8 mm
150 mm
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Locking Differential
-
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
-
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-60
Transporter Vans
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
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Not Applicable
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-60
Transporter Vans
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Spec
CX-60
Transporter Vans
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
CX-60
Transporter Vans
Service Plan
5 Years/Unlimited km
Not Available
Spec
CX-60
Transporter Vans
Ownership Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
South Africa market model
Price Zar
902000 ZAR
804100 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Active local lineup
Starting Price
902000
804100
Starting Price Zar
902000
804100
Spec
CX-60
Transporter Vans
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
3 years / 120 000 km
Basic Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
3 years / 120 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This CX-60 and Transporter Vans comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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What the evidence means
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Related comparisons
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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.
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