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.
Territory has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Mazda2 remains close.
Mazda2 starts ZAR 198,900 cheaperMazda2 from ZAR 336,000 · Territory from ZAR 534,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Mazda2
Territory
Maximum Power
Mazda285 kW @ 6000 rpm
Territory138 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
Mazda2148 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Territory318 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm
Engine Size
Mazda21496 cc
Territory1799 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Mazda216.7 km/l
Territory13.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
Mazda2152 mm
Territory190 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Mazda Mazda2
1.5 Individual Edition Auto FWD
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Mazda2
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Territory
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Mazda2
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Territory
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Mazda2
Territory
Model Introduced Year
2015
2024
Generation
Current DJ-generation Mazda2, updated for South Africa in 2026
First-generation South African Territory, 2026 update
Facelift History
The South African range received a feature and styling update for the 2026 model year.
2026 South African design and equipment update
Facelift Launched Since
2015
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Hatchback
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
B-segment hatchback
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1070 kg
1705 kg
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
SUV
Color Note
-
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue
Dealer Stock Note
-
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Spec
Mazda2
Territory
Length
4085 mm
4685 mm
Width
1695 mm
1935 mm
Height
1504 mm
1706 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
2726 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
152 mm
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
60 l
Boot/Cargo Space
250 l
448 l
Kerb Weight
1070 kg
1705 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1527 kg
2025 kg
Payload Capacity
457 kg
320 kg
Towing Capacity
250 kg
1310 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
4.7 m
5.68 m
Front Legroom
1063 mm
1034 mm
Rear Legroom
881 mm
956 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
125 mm
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Front Headroom
-
997 mm
Rear Headroom
-
971 mm
Spec
Mazda2
Territory
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Yes
Keyless Entry
Smart
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
No
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
AC Type
Automatic
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1422 l
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1422 l
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
territory
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Sub Frame
-
Monocoque
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
top
Variant Role
-
Core range derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
Mazda2
Territory
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.8-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1496 cc
1799 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct injection
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
10.5:1
Bore
74.5 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
85.8 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
85 kW @ 6000 rpm
138 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
148 Nm @ 4000 rpm
318 Nm @ 1750-3000 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
FWD
RWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
184 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.5 sec
7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
79.4 kW/tonne
80.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
138.3 Nm/tonne
186.5 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
Mazda2
Territory
Gearbox
6-Speed Auto
7-Speed DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
RWD
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Paddle Shifters
Standard
No
Final Drive Ratio
4.319
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic DCT
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
FWD
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Rear driven axle
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transmission Speeds
6
7
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
-
Dual-clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Yes
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
Mazda2
Territory
Claimed Mileage
16.7 km/l
13.5 km/l
City Mileage
13.4 km/l
10.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.7 km/l
15.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
60 l
Emission Standard
Euro stage IV
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
44
60
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
16.7 km/l
13.5 km/l
Spec
Mazda2
Territory
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front & Rear
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Front & Rear
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
-
Yes
Child Safety Lock
-
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Standard
Brake Override System
-
Yes
TCS
-
Yes
Spec
Mazda2
Territory
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Yes
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
-
Yes
Spec
Mazda2
Territory
Seat Material
Leather & Cloth
Premium fabric upholstery
Heated Seats
Not Available
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
No
Front Shoulder Room
1352 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
1273 mm
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Standard
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
(60:40)
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual (Driver & Passenger)
Manual adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual (Driver & Passenger)
Manual adjustment
Seat Trim
Leather & Cloth
Premium fabric upholstery
Interior Colour Options
-
5
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Large infotainment display, digital cluster, panoramic sunroof, roomy cabin
Interior Colours
-
5
Spec
Mazda2
Territory
Infotainment System
Standard
Ford touchscreen infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
8-inch digital instrument display
USB Ports
2
USB-A and USB-C
Infotainment Screen
7-Inch
10.1
Touchscreen
7-Inch
10.1
Infotainment Screen Size
7-Inch
10.1
Connected Services
-
SYNC
Spec
Mazda2
Territory
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED daytime running lights
Alloy Wheel Design
Black & Machining
-
Exterior Colour Options
Current Mazda South Africa paint availability varies by edition and dealer allocation.
Multiple Ford South Africa factory exterior colours
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Fog Lamps
-
Yes
Roof Rails
-
Yes
Body Type
-
SUV
Exterior Colour Options
-
5
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
Mazda2
Territory
Terrain Modes
Sport
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
152 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance Min
152 mm
190 mm
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle
-
Not Available
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
Mazda2
Territory
Tyre Size
185/60 R16
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare T125/70 D15
T145/80R18
Wheel Rim Size
16x5-1/2J
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Manual
Electronic parking brake
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Spec
Mazda2
Territory
Front Suspension
Macpherson strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam axle
Multi-Link Independent
Front Track Width
-
1635 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1635 mm
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Chassis Material
-
Monocoque
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
Mazda2
Territory
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km
168 g/km
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Spec
Mazda2
Territory
Service Plan
3 Years/Unlimited km
6 years / 90 000 km
Spec
Mazda2
Territory
Ownership Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Current flagship derivative
Price Zar
417300 ZAR
643900 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Current official listed price
Starting Price
417300
643900
Starting Price Zar
417300
643900
Spec
Mazda2
Territory
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Years
5 Years/Unlimited km
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years/Unlimited km
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 years / unlimited km
Basic Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Mazda2 and Territory 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: Mazda2 38 vs Territory 63.
Efficiency index: Mazda2 64 vs Territory 53.
Safety-equipment index: Mazda2 84 vs Territory 90.
Practicality index: Mazda2 45 vs Territory 60.
Ownership-cover index: Mazda2 not separately scored vs Territory 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
Territory leads by 10 points
Territory has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Mazda2 remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Territory
Performance
63/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
60/100
Mazda2
Performance
38/100
Efficiency
64/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
45/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFord Territory
leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts
vs 57 pts for Mazda2
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Territory 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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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.
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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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