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.
Mazda2 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Tiago remains close.
Tiago starts ZAR 146,100 cheaperMazda2 from ZAR 336,000 · Tiago from ZAR 189,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Mazda2
Tiago
Maximum Power
Mazda285 kW @ 6000 rpm
Tiago63 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Mazda2148 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Tiago113 Nm @ 3300 rpm
Engine Size
Mazda21496 cc
Tiago1199 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Mazda216.7 km/l
Tiago20.00 km/l
Ground Clearance
Mazda2152 mm
Tiago170 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)
Specification evidence leader
Mazda2
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Tiago
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Mazda2
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Tiago
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Mazda2
Tiago
Model Introduced Year
2015
2025
Generation
Current DJ-generation Mazda2, updated for South Africa in 2026
First-generation South African-market Tata Tiago five-door hatchback
Facelift History
The South African range received a feature and styling update for the 2026 model year.
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Facelift Launched Since
2015
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Hatchback
Hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
Active
Segment
B-segment hatchback
Compact hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
1070 kg
-
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
Passenger Car
Spec
Mazda2
Tiago
Length
4085 mm
3767 mm
Width
1695 mm
1677 mm
Height
1504 mm
1535 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
2400 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
152 mm
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
35 l
Boot/Cargo Space
250 l
242 l
Kerb Weight
1070 kg
982 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1527 kg
1382 kg
Payload Capacity
457 kg
400 kg
Towing Capacity
250 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
4.7 m
5.0 m
Front Legroom
1063 mm
820 mm
Rear Legroom
881 mm
860 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
134 mm
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Front Headroom
-
990 mm
Rear Headroom
-
920 mm
Spec
Mazda2
Tiago
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Automatic
Fully Automatic
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Standard
Keyless Entry
Smart
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Automatic
Fully Automatic
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Mazda2
Tiago
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1496 cc
1199 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
12
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
10.7:1
Bore
74.5 mm
77 mm
Stroke
85.8 mm
85.8 mm
Maximum Power
85 kW @ 6000 rpm
63 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
148 Nm @ 4000 rpm
113 Nm @ 3300 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
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
184 km/h
160 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
79.4 kW/tonne
64.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
138.3 Nm/tonne
115.1 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
Tiago
Gearbox
6-Speed Auto
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
4.319
4.06
Number of Gears
6
5
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Manual gear lever
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
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
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
5
LSD Available
-
No
Clutch Type
-
Dry single-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Standard
Spec
Mazda2
Tiago
Claimed Mileage
16.7 km/l
20.00 km/l
City Mileage
13.4 km/l
13.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.7 km/l
16.6 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
35 l
Emission Standard
Euro stage IV
BS VI Phase 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
No
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
44
35
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
20.00 km/l
Spec
Mazda2
Tiago
Airbags
6
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front & Rear
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Front & Rear
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
-
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Not Available
Brake Override System
-
Not Available
TCS
-
Not Available
Spec
Mazda2
Tiago
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
Rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
HD Reverse Parking Digital Camera
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
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
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
HD Reverse Parking Digital Camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
-
Not Available
Spec
Mazda2
Tiago
Seat Material
Leather & Cloth
Melange Fabric Seats
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
1352 mm
-
Rear Shoulder Room
1273 mm
-
Steering Wheel Material
Standard
Not Available
60 40 Split Seat
(60:40)
Not Available
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual (Driver & Passenger)
Manual adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual (Driver & Passenger)
Manual slide and recline
Seat Trim
Leather & Cloth
Melange Fabric Seats
Spec
Mazda2
Tiago
Infotainment System
Standard
10.25" Floating Touchscreen Infotainment System
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Connectivity
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
New Advanced Fully Digital Cluster
USB Ports
2
Standard
Infotainment Screen
7-Inch
10.25-inch
Touchscreen
7-Inch
10.25-inch
Spec
Mazda2
Tiago
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Alloy Wheel Design
Black & Machining
-
Exterior Colour Options
Current Mazda South Africa paint availability varies by edition and dealer allocation.
Pristine White, Ocean Blue, Daytona Grey, Arizona Blue
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Fog Lamps
-
Standard
Roof Rails
-
Not Available
Spec
Mazda2
Tiago
Terrain Modes
Sport
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
152 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
152 mm
-
Approach Angle
-
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
-
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
-
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Mazda2
Tiago
Tyre Size
185/60 R16
175/60 R15
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare T125/70 D15
Steel spare wheel, 155/80 R15, Steel
Wheel Rim Size
16x5-1/2J
15-inch
Handbrake Type
Manual
Manual handbrake
Spec
Mazda2
Tiago
Front Suspension
Macpherson strut
Independent, Lower wishbone, McPherson (Dual Path ) strut type
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam axle
Rear Twist Beam with coil spring mounted on Hydraulic shock absorbers
Spec
Mazda2
Tiago
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km
119 g/km
Spec
Mazda2
Tiago
Service Plan
3 Years/Unlimited km
2 years / 30,000 km
Spec
Mazda2
Tiago
Ownership Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
New passenger vehicle
Price Zar
417300 ZAR
224900 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Recommended retail price
Starting Price
417300
224900
Starting Price Zar
417300
224900
Spec
Mazda2
Tiago
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 years / 125,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Mazda2 and Tiago 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 Tiago 30.
Efficiency index: Mazda2 64 vs Tiago 75.
Safety-equipment index: Mazda2 84 vs Tiago 44.
Practicality index: Mazda2 45 vs Tiago 53.
Ownership-cover index: Mazda2 not separately scored vs Tiago 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 8 points
Mazda2 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Tiago remains close.
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
Tiago
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
75/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
53/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMazda Mazda2
leads the specification evidence index with 57 pts
vs 49 pts for Tiago
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Mazda2 leads. However, Tiago may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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