Mazda CX-60 vs Mahindra XUV300

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.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

Mahindra XUV300 Discontinued model
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
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Mahindra XUV300 in South Africa

Mahindra XUV300

Discontinued model
No longer sold new historical price not confirmed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
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Decision summary

Mazda CX-60 vs Mahindra XUV300: 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.

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification CX-60 XUV300
Maximum Power CX-60141 kW @ 6000 rpm XUV300-
Maximum Torque CX-60261 Nm @ 3000 rpm XUV300-
Engine Size CX-602488 cc XUV300-
Combined Fuel Economy CX-6013.0 km/l XUV300-
Ground Clearance CX-60178.8 mm XUV300-

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

Evidence for Mahindra XUV300

Source type: Hagalu catalogue record

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 XUV300
Model Introduced Year 2023 Not confirmed
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. Not confirmed
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 Not confirmed
Vehicle Type SUV Not confirmed
Spec CX-60 XUV300
Length 4745 mm Not confirmed
Width 1890 mm Not confirmed
Height 1687.5 mm Not confirmed
Wheelbase 2870 mm Not confirmed
Ground Clearance (Default) 178.8 mm Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 l Not confirmed
Boot/Cargo Space 477 l Not confirmed
Kerb Weight 1470 kg Not confirmed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2342 kg Not confirmed
Payload Capacity 872 kg Not confirmed
Towing Capacity 1500 kg Not confirmed
Seating Capacity 5 seats Not confirmed
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

In depth: how these cars differ

This CX-60 and XUV300 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.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.

Specification Score Withheld

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Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

What the evidence means

No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.

CX-60 vs XUV300 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.