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 and XL6 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Mazda2 starts ZAR 21,900 cheaperMazda2 from ZAR 336,000 · XL6 from ZAR 357,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Mazda2
XL6
Maximum Power
Mazda285 kW @ 6000 rpm
XL677 kW
Maximum Torque
Mazda2148 Nm @ 4000 rpm
XL6138 Nm
Engine Size
Mazda21496 cc
XL61462 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Mazda216.7 km/l
XL616.1 km/l
Ground Clearance
Mazda2152 mm
XL60 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
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
XL6
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
Mazda2
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
XL6
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Mazda2
XL6
Model Introduced Year
2015
2026
Generation
Current DJ-generation Mazda2, updated for South Africa in 2026
Current market generation
Facelift History
The South African range received a feature and styling update for the 2026 model year.
Current market specification
Facelift Launched Since
2015
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Hatchback
MPV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
B-segment hatchback
MPV
Tare Mass Kg
1070 kg
-
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
MPV
Spec
Mazda2
XL6
Length
4085 mm
4445 mm
Width
1695 mm
1775 mm
Height
1504 mm
1755 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
2740 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
152 mm
0 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
250 l
209 l
Kerb Weight
1070 kg
1275 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1527 kg
1810 kg
Payload Capacity
457 kg
535 kg
Towing Capacity
250 kg
500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
6 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
4.7 m
5.2 m
Front Legroom
1063 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
881 mm
900 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
150 mm
Number of Rows
-
3 rows
Front Headroom
-
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
-
950 mm
Spec
Mazda2
XL6
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Automatic
Manual air conditioning
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Yes
Keyless Entry
Smart
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
No
Sunroof
Not Available
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Applicable
AC Type
Automatic
Manual air conditioning
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Mazda2
XL6
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
K15B/K15C
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1496 cc
1462 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-point fuel injection
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
12.0:1
Bore
74.5 mm
73.0 mm
Stroke
85.8 mm
85.0 mm
Maximum Power
85 kW @ 6000 rpm
77 kW
Maximum Torque
148 Nm @ 4000 rpm
138 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
4-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
184 km/h
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.5 sec
9.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
16.5 sec
Drive Modes
Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
79.4 kW/tonne
60.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
138.3 Nm/tonne
108.2 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
XL6
Gearbox
6-Speed Auto
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
2WD
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Paddle Shifters
Standard
No
Final Drive Ratio
4.319
4.3
Number of Gears
6
4
Transmission Type
Automatic
4-speed automatic
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
FWD
2WD
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
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
Automatic
4-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Front driven axle
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transmission Speeds
6
4
LSD Available
-
No
Clutch Type
-
Torque converter / CVT
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Yes
Spec
Mazda2
XL6
Claimed Mileage
16.7 km/l
16.1 km/l
City Mileage
13.4 km/l
16.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.7 km/l
19.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
45 l
Emission Standard
Euro stage IV
Euro 6 equivalent
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Yes
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
44
45
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
700
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
650 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
600 km
Real-world Mileage
16.7 km/l
16.1 km/l
Spec
Mazda2
XL6
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Not Applicable
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Applicable
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front & Rear
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
No
AEB
Not Available
No
BA
Standard
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
No
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Not Applicable
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Front & Rear
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
No
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
No
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Applicable
Traction Control
-
Yes
Child Safety Lock
-
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Yes
Brake Override System
-
Yes
TCS
-
Yes
Spec
Mazda2
XL6
Cruise Control
Standard
Cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Applicable
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Applicable
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Around View Monitor
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Applicable
Park Assist
-
No
Forward Collision Warning
-
No
Spec
Mazda2
XL6
Seat Material
Leather & Cloth
Fabric upholstery
Heated Seats
Not Available
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
No
Front Shoulder Room
1352 mm
-
Rear Shoulder Room
1273 mm
-
Steering Wheel Material
Standard
Urethane
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
Fabric upholstery
Spec
Mazda2
XL6
Infotainment System
Standard
Touchscreen infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Standard
Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
Analogue instrument cluster with multi-information display
USB Ports
2
USB-A / USB-C
Infotainment Screen
7-Inch
7
Touchscreen
7-Inch
7
Spec
Mazda2
XL6
LED Headlamps
Standard
No
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.
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
Headlights
Standard
No
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
No
Fog Lamps
-
No
Roof Rails
-
No
Spec
Mazda2
XL6
Terrain Modes
Sport
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No
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
XL6
Tyre Size
185/60 R16
195/60 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare T125/70 D15
Space-saver spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
16x5-1/2J
16
Handbrake Type
Manual
Manual parking brake
Spec
Mazda2
XL6
Front Suspension
Macpherson strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam axle
Torsion beam
Spec
Mazda2
XL6
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km
145 g/km
Spec
Mazda2
XL6
Service Plan
3 Years/Unlimited km
5 Years / 90000 km
Spec
Mazda2
XL6
Ownership Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Suzuki ownership programme
Price Zar
417300 ZAR
250000 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
Starting Price
417300
250000
Starting Price Zar
417300
250000
Spec
Mazda2
XL6
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 Years / 200000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Mazda2 and XL6 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 XL6 34.
Efficiency index: Mazda2 64 vs XL6 62.
Safety-equipment index: Mazda2 84 vs XL6 67.
Practicality index: Mazda2 45 vs XL6 45.
Ownership-cover index: Mazda2 not separately scored vs XL6 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 6 points
Mazda2 and XL6 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
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
XL6
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
67/100
Practicality
45/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMazda Mazda2
leads the specification evidence index with 57 pts
vs 51 pts for XL6
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Mazda2 leads. However, XL6 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.
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