Foton eAumark vs Mazda Mazda3

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.

Foton eAumark in South Africa

Foton eAumark

Chassis Cab Electric Current
ZAR 1,199,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 115 kW 🔧 300 Nm
VS
Mazda Mazda3 in South Africa

Mazda Mazda3

2.0 Astina Edition Auto FWD Petrol 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 629,700 ex-showroom
⚡ 121 kW 🔧 213 Nm ⛽ 15.9 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Foton eAumark vs Mazda Mazda3: 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.

Mazda3 starts ZAR 701,600 cheaper eAumark from ZAR 1,199,900 · Mazda3 from ZAR 498,300

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification eAumark Mazda3
Maximum Power eAumark115 kW Mazda3121 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque eAumark300 Nm Mazda3213 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size eAumarkNot Applicable Mazda31998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy eAumarkNot Applicable Mazda315.9 km/l
Ground Clearance eAumarkNot Officially Disclosed Mazda3140 mm

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

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Foton eAumark

Chassis Cab

Hagalu editorial rating
3.8/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

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Mazda Mazda3

2.0 Astina Edition Auto FWD

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

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Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec eAumark Mazda3
Model Introduced Year 2024 2019
Generation Current South African eAumark 6-ton battery-electric chassis-cab offering. Seventh-generation BP-series Mazda3 hatchback
Facelift History Foton South Africa presents eAumark as a current 6-ton electric commercial vehicle; no separate local facelift chronology is published. The seventh-generation South African hatchback launched in 2019 and the current range has since been consolidated to Dynamic and Astina editions.
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable 2019
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Current
Body Style Chassis cab Hatchback
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active Active
Segment Battery-electric 6-tonne truck C-segment hatchback
Vehicle Type Electric commercial vehicle Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg - 1350 kg
Spec eAumark Mazda3
Length 5960 mm 4460 mm
Width 2060 mm 1795 mm
Height 2260 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase 3360 mm 2725 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) Not Officially Disclosed 140 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed -
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 51 l
Boot/Cargo Space Not Applicable 295 l
Kerb Weight 2430 kg 1350 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Not Officially Disclosed 1870 kg
Payload Capacity 3570 kg 520 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 1000 kg
Seating Capacity 3 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 1 rows -
Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed 5.3 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed -
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed -
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1075 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 891 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This eAumark and Mazda3 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.

eAumark vs Mazda3 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.