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1.5 Individual Edition Auto FWDPetrol6-Speed AutomaticCurrent
ZAR 417,300ex-showroom
⚡ 85 kW🔧 148 Nm⛽ 16.7 km/l
+Add a 3rd car
Decision summary
LDV G10+ Van vs Mazda Mazda2: the short answer
G10+ Van and Mazda2 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Mazda2 starts ZAR 229,200 cheaperG10+ Van from ZAR 565,200 · Mazda2 from ZAR 336,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
G10+ Van
Mazda2
Maximum Power
G10+ Van118 kW
Mazda285 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
G10+ Van375 Nm
Mazda2148 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size
G10+ Van1996 cc
Mazda21496 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
G10+ Van11.49 km/l
Mazda216.7 km/l
Ground Clearance
G10+ VanNot Officially Disclosed
Mazda2152 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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LDV G10+ Van
G10+ Van 2.0D 8-Speed Automatic
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
G10+ Van
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Mazda2
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
G10+ Van
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Mazda2
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
G10+ Van
Mazda2
Model Introduced Year
2026
2015
Generation
Current South African G10+ Van generation.
Current DJ-generation Mazda2, updated for South Africa in 2026
Facelift History
No later South African facelift is published.
The South African range received a feature and styling update for the 2026 model year.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2015
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Two-seat medium panel van
Hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Van
B-segment hatchback
Vehicle Type
Van
Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
-
1070 kg
Spec
G10+ Van
Mazda2
Length
5168 mm
4085 mm
Width
1980 mm
1695 mm
Height
1928 mm
1504 mm
Wheelbase
3198 mm
2570 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
152 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
44 l
Boot/Cargo Space
5200 l
250 l
Kerb Weight
2085 kg
1070 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3000 kg
1527 kg
Payload Capacity
915 kg
457 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
250 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.9 m
4.7 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
-
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1063 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
881 mm
Spec
G10+ Van
Mazda2
Engine
2.0L turbo diesel
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
1496 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
13.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
74.5 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
85.8 mm
Maximum Power
118 kW
85 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
375 Nm
148 Nm @ 4000 rpm
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
RWD
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
160 km/h
184 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
56.59 kW/tonne
79.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
179.86 Nm/tonne
138.3 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
G10+ Van
Mazda2
Gearbox
8-speed automatic
6-Speed Auto
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine rear-wheel drive
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Available
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
4.319
Number of Gears
8
6
Transmission Type
Torque-converter automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
-
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Available
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Rear-wheel drive
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
6
Spec
G10+ Van
Mazda2
Claimed Mileage
11.49 km/l
16.7 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
13.4 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
19.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
44 l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Euro stage IV
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
11.49 km/l
16.7 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
75
44
Combined Driving Range
862.07
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
789.47 km
Not Applicable
Spec
G10+ Van
Mazda2
Airbags
2
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
-
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
-
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Applicable
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
-
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front & Rear
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
-
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front & Rear
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
G10+ Van
Mazda2
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
-
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
-
Spec
G10+ Van
Mazda2
Seat Material
Fabric
Leather & Cloth
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane
Standard
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
(60:40)
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual (Driver & Passenger)
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual (Driver & Passenger)
Seat Trim
Fabric
Leather & Cloth
Front Shoulder Room
-
1352 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
-
1273 mm
Spec
G10+ Van
Mazda2
Climate Control
Not Available
Automatic
Power Windows
Standard
Front & Rear
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Smart
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Applicable
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
AC Type
Not Available
Automatic
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
G10+ Van
Mazda2
Infotainment System
Touchscreen multimedia system
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
Not Available
USB Ports
Standard
2
Infotainment Screen
Not Officially Disclosed
7-Inch
Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
7-Inch
Spec
G10+ Van
Mazda2
LED Headlamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Roof Rails
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
Current Mazda South Africa paint availability varies by edition and dealer allocation.
Headlights
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
-
Black & Machining
Spec
G10+ Van
Mazda2
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Sport
Locking Differential
Not Available
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Ground Clearance Max
-
152 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
152 mm
Spec
G10+ Van
Mazda2
Tyre Size
215/70 R16
185/60 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
Temporary spare T125/70 D15
Wheel Rim Size
16
16x5-1/2J
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Manual
Spec
G10+ Van
Mazda2
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Macpherson strut
Rear Suspension
Five-link coil spring
Torsion beam axle
Spec
G10+ Van
Mazda2
CO2 Emissions
228 g/km
140 g/km
Spec
G10+ Van
Mazda2
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km
3 Years/Unlimited km
Spec
G10+ Van
Mazda2
Ownership Role
Commercial vehicle
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Price Zar
565200 ZAR
417300 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current go-live price
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Starting Price
565200
417300
Starting Price Zar
565200
417300
Spec
G10+ Van
Mazda2
Warranty
5 years / 200000 km
5 Years/Unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This G10+ Van and Mazda2 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: G10+ Van 61 vs Mazda2 38.
Efficiency index: G10+ Van 46 vs Mazda2 64.
Safety-equipment index: G10+ Van 50 vs Mazda2 84.
Practicality index: G10+ Van 63 vs Mazda2 45.
Ownership-cover index: G10+ Van not separately scored vs Mazda2 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Mazda2 leads by 1 points
G10+ Van and Mazda2 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
G10+ Van +23
Efficiency
Mazda2 +18
Safety
Mazda2 +34
Practicality
G10+ Van +18
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Mazda2
Performance
38/100
Efficiency
64/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
45/100
G10+ Van
Performance
61/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
63/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMazda Mazda2
leads the specification evidence index with 57 pts
vs 56 pts for G10+ Van
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Mazda2 leads. However, G10+ Van may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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