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1.5 Individual Edition Auto FWDPetrol6-Speed AutomaticCurrent
ZAR 417,300ex-showroom
⚡ 85 kW🔧 148 Nm⛽ 16.7 km/l
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Decision summary
BMW iX1 vs Mazda Mazda2: the short answer
iX1 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Mazda2.
Mazda2 starts ZAR 874,000 cheaperiX1 from ZAR 1,210,000 · Mazda2 from ZAR 336,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
iX1
Mazda2
Maximum Power
iX1230 kW
Mazda285 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
iX1494 Nm
Mazda2148 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size
iX1Not Applicable
Mazda21496 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
iX1Not Applicable
Mazda216.7 km/l
Ground Clearance
iX1190 mm
Mazda2152 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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BMW iX1
xDrive30 M Sport
Hagalu editorial rating
4.1/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
iX1
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Mazda2
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
iX1
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Mazda2
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
iX1
Mazda2
Model Introduced Year
2023
2015
Generation
Battery-electric U11 compact SUV, closely related in body and cabin architecture to the third-generation X1.
Current DJ-generation Mazda2, updated for South Africa in 2026
Facelift History
The current U11 iX1 is the first battery-electric X1 generation; no South African facelift has been announced.
The South African range received a feature and styling update for the 2026 model year.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2015
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Premium SUV
B-segment hatchback
Vehicle Type
Car
Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
-
1070 kg
Spec
iX1
Mazda2
Length
4500 mm
4085 mm
Width
1845 mm
1695 mm
Height
1616 mm
1504 mm
Wheelbase
2692 mm
2570 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
152 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
44 l
Boot/Cargo Space
490 l
250 l
Kerb Weight
2085 kg
1070 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2580 kg
1527 kg
Payload Capacity
570 kg
457 kg
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
250 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
4.7 m
Front Headroom
1020 mm
-
Rear Headroom
981 mm
-
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1063 mm
Rear Legroom
928 mm
881 mm
Spec
iX1
Mazda2
Engine
BMW eDrive electric drive
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1496 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
13.0:1
Bore
Not Applicable
74.5 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
85.8 mm
Maximum Power
230 kW
85 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
494 Nm
148 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
2
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Front and rear axles
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
210 km/h
184 km/h
0-100 km/h
5.6 sec
10.5 sec
Quarter Mile
16.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
79.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
138.3 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
1 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
64.8 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
400 V
Not Applicable
Electric Range
490 km (BMW stated)
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
11 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
130 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
6 h 30 min
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
30 min
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
iX1
Mazda2
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
6-Speed Auto
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Yes
-
Transfer Case
Yes
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
4.319
Number of Gears
1
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
-
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Electronically controlled AWD
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Yes
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Yes
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Yes
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Low Range
Yes
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Yes
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
6
Spec
iX1
Mazda2
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
16.7 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
13.4 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
19.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
44 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro stage IV
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
16.7 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS Combo
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
0
44
Combined Driving Range
490 km (BMW stated)
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
14.8
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
360 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
420 km
Not Applicable
Spec
iX1
Mazda2
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
-
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
-
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
-
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front & Rear
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
-
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front & Rear
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
-
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
iX1
Mazda2
Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Yes
Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Standard
-
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
-
Spec
iX1
Mazda2
Seat Material
Leather/Sensatec
Leather & Cloth
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Steering wheel M Leather
Standard
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
(60:40)
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Manual (Driver & Passenger)
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Manual (Driver & Passenger)
Seat Trim
Sport seats for driver and front passenger
Leather & Cloth
Front Shoulder Room
-
1352 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
-
1273 mm
Spec
iX1
Mazda2
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Automatic
Power Windows
Standard
Front & Rear
Keyless Entry
Yes
Smart
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Yes
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Standard
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Automatic
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
iX1
Mazda2
Infotainment System
Yes
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3
Not Available
USB Ports
2
2
Infotainment Screen
14.9
7-Inch
Touchscreen
14.9
7-Inch
Spec
iX1
Mazda2
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Yes
-
Roof Rails
Yes
-
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
Current Mazda South Africa paint availability varies by edition and dealer allocation.
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
-
Black & Machining
Spec
iX1
Mazda2
Approach Angle
25 deg
-
Departure Angle
23 deg
-
Wading Depth
500 mm
-
Terrain Modes
Auto; Sport; Eco
Sport
Locking Differential
Yes
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
All-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
20 deg
-
Ground Clearance Max
-
152 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
152 mm
Spec
iX1
Mazda2
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
185/60 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Temporary spare T125/70 D15
Wheel Rim Size
18" M Lt/Aly wheels Double-spoke style 838 M Bicolour
16x5-1/2J
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Manual
Spec
iX1
Mazda2
Front Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Macpherson strut
Rear Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Torsion beam axle
Spec
iX1
Mazda2
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
140 g/km
Spec
iX1
Mazda2
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
3 Years/Unlimited km
Spec
iX1
Mazda2
Ownership Role
Private, business and fleet
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Price Zar
1255000 ZAR
417300 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Starting Price
1255000
417300
Starting Price Zar
1255000
417300
Spec
iX1
Mazda2
Warranty
Yes
5 Years/Unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This iX1 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: iX1 95 vs Mazda2 38.
Efficiency index: iX1 90 vs Mazda2 64.
Safety-equipment index: iX1 92 vs Mazda2 84.
Practicality index: iX1 64 vs Mazda2 45.
Ownership-cover index: iX1 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
iX1 leads by 28 points
iX1 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Mazda2.
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
iX1
Performance
95/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
64/100
Mazda2
Performance
38/100
Efficiency
64/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
45/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW iX1
leads the specification evidence index with 85 pts
vs 57 pts for Mazda2
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, iX1 leads. However, Mazda2 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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