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fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Terron 9 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Mazda2.
Mazda2 starts ZAR 443,900 cheaperMazda2 from ZAR 336,000 · Terron 9 from ZAR 779,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Mazda2
Terron 9
Maximum Power
Mazda285 kW @ 6000 rpm
Terron 9163 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Mazda2148 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Terron 9520 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Engine Size
Mazda21496 cc
Terron 92498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Mazda216.7 km/l
Terron 912.66 km/l
Ground Clearance
Mazda2152 mm
Terron 9220 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
Terron 9
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
Terron 9
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
Terron 9
Model Introduced Year
2015
2025
Generation
Current DJ-generation Mazda2, updated for South Africa in 2026
Current South African Terron 9 generation.
Facelift History
The South African range received a feature and styling update for the 2026 model year.
No later South African facelift is published.
Facelift Launched Since
2015
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Hatchback
Five-seat double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2025
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
B-segment hatchback
Pickup
Tare Mass Kg
1070 kg
-
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
Pickup
Spec
Mazda2
Terron 9
Length
4085 mm
5500 mm
Width
1695 mm
1997 mm
Height
1504 mm
1874 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
3300 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
152 mm
220 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
250 l
1344 l
Kerb Weight
1070 kg
2440 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1527 kg
3300 kg
Payload Capacity
457 kg
860 kg
Towing Capacity
250 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
4.7 m
6.7 m
Front Legroom
1063 mm
1065 mm
Rear Legroom
881 mm
965 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Front Headroom
-
1030 mm
Rear Headroom
-
1010 mm
Spec
Mazda2
Terron 9
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Automatic
Dual-zone automatic
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Standard
Keyless Entry
Smart
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Automatic
Dual-zone automatic
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Mazda2
Terron 9
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
2.5L turbo diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
SC25R
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1496 cc
2498 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
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
15.5:1
Bore
74.5 mm
92 mm
Stroke
85.8 mm
94 mm
Maximum Power
85 kW @ 6000 rpm
163 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
148 Nm @ 4000 rpm
520 Nm @ 1500-2400 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
4WD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
184 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.5 sec
11.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
18.1 sec
Drive Modes
Sport
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
79.4 kW/tonne
66.80 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
138.3 Nm/tonne
213.11 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
Terron 9
Gearbox
6-Speed Auto
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front-engine four-wheel drive
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Dual-range 4WD
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
4.319
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
6
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Torque-converter automatic
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
FWD
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Axle Layout
4x2
Four-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
Transmission Speeds
6
8
LSD Available
-
Electronic traction management
Clutch Type
-
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Standard
Spec
Mazda2
Terron 9
Claimed Mileage
16.7 km/l
12.66 km/l
City Mileage
13.4 km/l
10.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.7 km/l
14.29 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro stage IV
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
44
80
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
1012.66
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
879.12 km
Real-world Mileage
16.7 km/l
12.66 km/l
Spec
Mazda2
Terron 9
Airbags
6
7
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front & Rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Front & Rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
-
Standard
Child Safety Lock
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Standard
Brake Override System
-
Yes
TCS
-
Standard
Spec
Mazda2
Terron 9
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
-
Standard
Spec
Mazda2
Terron 9
Seat Material
Leather & Cloth
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
1352 mm
-
Rear Shoulder Room
1273 mm
-
Steering Wheel Material
Standard
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
(60:40)
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual (Driver & Passenger)
Electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual (Driver & Passenger)
Electric
Seat Trim
Leather & Cloth
Leather
Spec
Mazda2
Terron 9
Infotainment System
Standard
12.3-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
12.3
USB Ports
2
Standard
Infotainment Screen
7-Inch
12.3
Touchscreen
7-Inch
12.3
Spec
Mazda2
Terron 9
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED
Alloy Wheel Design
Black & Machining
-
Exterior Colour Options
Current Mazda South Africa paint availability varies by edition and dealer allocation.
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
-
Standard
Roof Rails
-
Not Available
Spec
Mazda2
Terron 9
Terrain Modes
Sport
Snow; Mud; Sand
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Max
152 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
152 mm
-
Approach Angle
-
29 deg
Departure Angle
-
25 deg
Wading Depth
-
550 mm
Breakover Angle
-
22 deg
Spec
Mazda2
Terron 9
Tyre Size
185/60 R16
275/55 R20
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare T125/70 D15
Full-size spare
Wheel Rim Size
16x5-1/2J
20
Handbrake Type
Manual
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Mazda2
Terron 9
Front Suspension
Macpherson strut
Double wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam axle
Multi-link independent
Spec
Mazda2
Terron 9
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km
208 g/km
Spec
Mazda2
Terron 9
Service Plan
3 Years/Unlimited km
5 years / 100000 km
Spec
Mazda2
Terron 9
Ownership Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Passenger/utility vehicle
Price Zar
417300 ZAR
849900 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Current go-live price
Starting Price
417300
849900
Starting Price Zar
417300
849900
Spec
Mazda2
Terron 9
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 years / 200000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Mazda2 and Terron 9 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 Terron 9 76.
Efficiency index: Mazda2 64 vs Terron 9 50.
Safety-equipment index: Mazda2 84 vs Terron 9 99.
Practicality index: Mazda2 45 vs Terron 9 88.
Ownership-cover index: Mazda2 not separately scored vs Terron 9 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
Terron 9 leads by 23 points
Terron 9 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Mazda2.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Terron 9
Performance
76/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
88/100
Mazda2
Performance
38/100
Efficiency
64/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
45/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLDV Terron 9
leads the specification evidence index with 80 pts
vs 57 pts for Mazda2
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Terron 9 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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