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.
X55 Plus has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Mazda2 remains close.
Mazda2 starts ZAR 93,900 cheaperMazda2 from ZAR 336,000 · X55 Plus from ZAR 429,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Mazda2
X55 Plus
Maximum Power
Mazda285 kW @ 6000 rpm
X55 Plus138 kW
Maximum Torque
Mazda2148 Nm @ 4000 rpm
X55 Plus305 Nm
Engine Size
Mazda21496 cc
X55 Plus1498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Mazda216.7 km/l
X55 Plus12.99 km/l
Ground Clearance
Mazda2152 mm
X55 PlusNot Officially Disclosed
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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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
X55 Plus
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
X55 Plus
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
X55 Plus
Model Introduced Year
2015
2024
Generation
Current DJ-generation Mazda2, updated for South Africa in 2026
Current upgraded X55 Plus generation for South Africa, mechanically based around BAIC's Magic Core 1.5T engine, DCT380 seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and front-wheel drive.
Facelift History
The South African range received a feature and styling update for the 2026 model year.
The original X55 arrived locally in 2022. BAIC launched the upgraded X55 Plus in August 2024 with revised exterior details, a full-black interior, updated wheel and exhaust treatment, and additional connectivity features.
Facelift Launched Since
2015
2024
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Hatchback
Five-door compact SUV
Model Year
2026
2024
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
B-segment hatchback
Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1070 kg
-
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
SUV
Spec
Mazda2
X55 Plus
Length
4085 mm
4620 mm
Width
1695 mm
1886 mm
Height
1504 mm
1680 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
2735 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
152 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
53 l
Boot/Cargo Space
250 l
350 l
Kerb Weight
1070 kg
1480 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1527 kg
1970 kg
Payload Capacity
457 kg
490 kg
Towing Capacity
250 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
4.7 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1063 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
881 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
160 mm
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Front Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Mazda2
X55 Plus
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Automatic
Air conditioning
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Standard
Keyless Entry
Smart
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Automatic
Air conditioning
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Mazda2
X55 Plus
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
A156T2H
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1496 cc
1498 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
74.5 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
85.8 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
85 kW @ 6000 rpm
138 kW
Maximum Torque
148 Nm @ 4000 rpm
305 Nm
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
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
184 km/h
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.5 sec
7.7 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Sport
Eco, Sport, Comfort, Smart
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
79.4 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
138.3 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
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
X55 Plus
Gearbox
6-Speed Auto
7DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
FWD
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
4.319
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
6
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
7-speed dual-clutch transmission
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
FWD
Front-wheel drive
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 Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Dual-clutch
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
6
7
LSD Available
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Clutch Type
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Mazda2
X55 Plus
Claimed Mileage
16.7 km/l
12.99 km/l
City Mileage
13.4 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
19.7 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
53 l
Emission Standard
Euro stage IV
Euro VI
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
44
53
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
16.7 km/l
12.99 km/l
Spec
Mazda2
X55 Plus
Airbags
6
6
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
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Front & Rear
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
-
Standard
Child Safety Lock
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Standard
Brake Override System
-
Standard
TCS
-
Standard
Spec
Mazda2
X55 Plus
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 Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
-
Not Available
Spec
Mazda2
X55 Plus
Seat Material
Leather & Cloth
Leather
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
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
(60:40)
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual (Driver & Passenger)
6-way manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual (Driver & Passenger)
6-way manual
Seat Trim
Leather & Cloth
Leather
Spec
Mazda2
X55 Plus
Infotainment System
Standard
BAIC DA head unit with radio, Bluetooth and smartphone connection
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
10.25-inch LCD instrument screen
USB Ports
2
Front USB, rear USB and Type-C charging
Infotainment Screen
7-Inch
10.1-inch central touchscreen
Touchscreen
7-Inch
10.1-inch central touchscreen
Spec
Mazda2
X55 Plus
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.
Electric Yellow, Metallic Grey, Scarlet Red, Krypton Grey, Polar White, Turquoise Blue
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Fog Lamps
-
Standard
Roof Rails
-
Not Available
Spec
Mazda2
X55 Plus
Terrain Modes
Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
152 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
152 mm
-
Approach Angle
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Mazda2
X55 Plus
Tyre Size
185/60 R16
225/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Solid disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare T125/70 D15
Space-saver spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
16x5-1/2J
18-inch
Handbrake Type
Manual
Electric parking brake
Spec
Mazda2
X55 Plus
Front Suspension
Macpherson strut
MacPherson independent suspension
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam axle
Multi-link independent suspension
Spec
Mazda2
X55 Plus
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Mazda2
X55 Plus
Service Plan
3 Years/Unlimited km
5 Years / 60 000 km
Spec
Mazda2
X55 Plus
Ownership Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support
Price Zar
417300 ZAR
429900 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Current ex-showroom price
Starting Price
417300
429900
Starting Price Zar
417300
429900
Spec
Mazda2
X55 Plus
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 Years / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Mazda2 and X55 Plus 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 X55 Plus 62.
Efficiency index: Mazda2 64 vs X55 Plus 53.
Safety-equipment index: Mazda2 84 vs X55 Plus 88.
Practicality index: Mazda2 45 vs X55 Plus 55.
Ownership-cover index: Mazda2 not separately scored vs X55 Plus 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
X55 Plus leads by 8 points
X55 Plus has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Mazda2 remains close.
Performance
X55 Plus +24
Efficiency
Mazda2 +11
Safety
X55 Plus +4
Practicality
X55 Plus +10
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
X55 Plus
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
55/100
Mazda2
Performance
38/100
Efficiency
64/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
45/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBAIC X55 Plus
leads the specification evidence index with 65 pts
vs 57 pts for Mazda2
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, X55 Plus 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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