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.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
ZS Pro
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
CX-60
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
ZS Pro
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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Spec
CX-60
ZS Pro
Model Introduced Year
2023
2025
Generation
First-generation KH-series Mazda CX-60 on Mazda's Large Product architecture
Current South African ZS Pro compact SUV with a 1.5-litre turbo engine, CVT and two-grade matrix.
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.
Launched locally in 2025 while the value-led ZS remained current.
Facelift Launched Since
2023
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Five-door compact SUV
Model Year
2026
2025
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Premium mid-size SUV
Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1470 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
CX-60
ZS Pro
Length
4745 mm
4430 mm
Width
1890 mm
1818 mm
Height
1687.5 mm
1635 mm
Wheelbase
2870 mm
2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
178.8 mm
161 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
477 l
443 l
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1390 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2342 kg
1840 kg
Payload Capacity
872 kg
450 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.85 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1058 mm
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
990 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Front Headroom
-
875 mm
Rear Headroom
-
865 mm
Spec
CX-60
ZS Pro
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Standard
Keyless Entry
Smart
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Panoramic electric sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
1148 l
-
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control
Automatic climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
CX-60
ZS Pro
Engine
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2488 cc
1496 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Gasoline Direct Injection
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
125 kW
Maximum Torque
261 Nm @ 3000 rpm
275 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
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
CVT
Top Speed
201 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
9.9 sec
8.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Normal, Eco, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
95.9 kW/tonne
89.93 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
177.6 Nm/tonne
197.84 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
ZS Pro
Gearbox
8-Speed Auto
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
4.181
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
8
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Front-wheel drive
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Continuously Variable Transmission
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
Front-wheel drive
Transmission Speeds
8
Not Applicable
LSD Available
-
Not Available
Transfer Case
-
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
-
Not Available
Clutch Type
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Standard
4WD Engagement
-
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
-
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Spec
CX-60
ZS Pro
Claimed Mileage
13.0 km/l
14.5 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.3 km/l
18.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Euro stage IV
EURO 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
58
55
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
ZS Pro
Airbags
7
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front & Rear
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Driver & Passenger
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Front & Rear
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
-
Standard
Child Safety Lock
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Standard
Brake Override System
-
Not Officially Disclosed
TCS
-
Standard
Spec
CX-60
ZS Pro
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Around View Monitor
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
-
Standard
Spec
CX-60
ZS Pro
Seat Material
Black Leather
PVC
Heated Seats
Not Available
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
1504 mm
-
Rear Shoulder Room
1441 mm
-
Steering Wheel Material
Standard
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
(40:20:40)
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
Powered
Passenger Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
4-way manual
Seat Trim
Black Leather
PVC
Spec
CX-60
ZS Pro
Infotainment System
Standard
12.3-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
12
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Digital driver display
USB Ports
2
4
Infotainment Screen
12-inch
12.3-inch
Touchscreen
12-inch
12.3-inch
Spec
CX-60
ZS Pro
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
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.
Arctic White, Black Pearl, Monument Silver, Diamond Red, Como Blue
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic
Standard
Fog Lamps
-
Not Available
Roof Rails
-
Standard
Spec
CX-60
ZS Pro
Approach Angle
18.6 deg
19.0 deg
Departure Angle
20 deg
28.0 deg
Terrain Modes
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
178.8 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
178.8 mm
-
Wading Depth
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
-
Not Available
4WD System Type
-
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CX-60
ZS Pro
Tyre Size
235/50 R20
215/50R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare T155/90 D18
Non-full-size
Wheel Rim Size
20x7-1/2J
18-inch
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electronic
Spec
CX-60
ZS Pro
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
MacPherson
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Torsion Beam
Spec
CX-60
ZS Pro
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CX-60
ZS Pro
Service Plan
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 years / 60,000 km
Spec
CX-60
ZS Pro
Ownership Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Passenger vehicle
Price Zar
902000 ZAR
431500 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Current South African MSRP
Starting Price
902000
431500
Starting Price Zar
902000
431500
Spec
CX-60
ZS Pro
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
7 years / 200,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This CX-60 and ZS Pro 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 ZS Pro 56.
Efficiency index: CX-60 51 vs ZS Pro 58.
Safety-equipment index: CX-60 98 vs ZS Pro 91.
Practicality index: CX-60 68 vs ZS Pro 55.
Ownership-cover index: CX-60 not separately scored vs ZS Pro 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.
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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 ZS Pro 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
Evidence-index leader
CX-60
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
68/100
ZS Pro
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
58/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMazda CX-60
leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts
vs 65 pts for ZS Pro
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, CX-60 leads. However, ZS Pro may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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