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 XUV3XO are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
XUV3XO starts ZAR 76,001 cheaperMazda2 from ZAR 336,000 · XUV3XO from ZAR 259,999
Five key differences
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Specification
Mazda2
XUV3XO
Maximum Power
Mazda285 kW @ 6000 rpm
XUV3XO82 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Mazda2148 Nm @ 4000 rpm
XUV3XO200 Nm
Engine Size
Mazda21496 cc
XUV3XO1197 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Mazda216.7 km/l
XUV3XO18 km/l
Ground Clearance
Mazda2152 mm
XUV3XO201 mm
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
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Specification evidence leader
XUV3XO
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Mazda2
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
XUV3XO
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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
XUV3XO
Model Introduced Year
2015
Not Available
Generation
Current DJ-generation Mazda2, updated for South Africa in 2026
Current local listing
Facelift History
The South African range received a feature and styling update for the 2026 model year.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2015
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Hatchback
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
Active
Active
Segment
B-segment hatchback
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1070 kg
1362 kg
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
SUV
Spec
Mazda2
XUV3XO
Length
4085 mm
3990 mm
Width
1695 mm
1821 mm
Height
1504 mm
1647 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
2600 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
152 mm
201 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
42 l
Boot/Cargo Space
250 l
364 l
Kerb Weight
1070 kg
1362 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1527 kg
-
Payload Capacity
457 kg
-
Towing Capacity
250 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
4.7 m
5.3 m
Front Legroom
1063 mm
-
Rear Legroom
881 mm
-
Spec
Mazda2
XUV3XO
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Standard
Keyless Entry
Smart
Remote keyless entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Push button start
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Skyroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Automatic
Dual-zone climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
364 l
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Standard
12V Accessory Socket
-
12V socket
Front Armrest
-
Front armrest with storage
Spec
Mazda2
XUV3XO
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1496 cc
1197 cc
Cylinders
4
3
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
82 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
148 Nm @ 4000 rpm
200 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
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
184 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
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
60.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
138.3 Nm/tonne
146.8 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
XUV3XO
Gearbox
6-Speed Auto
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
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
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
6-speed automatic
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Applicable
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 Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
6-speed automatic
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 Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
6
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Mazda2
XUV3XO
Claimed Mileage
16.7 km/l
18 km/l
City Mileage
13.4 km/l
14.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.7 km/l
20.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
42 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
42
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
18 km/l
Spec
Mazda2
XUV3XO
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front & Rear
Seat belt reminder for all passengers
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front parking sensors
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Front & Rear
Seat belt reminder for all passengers
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
-
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
-
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Standard
Brake Override System
-
Not Available
TCS
-
Not Available
Spec
Mazda2
XUV3XO
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
Blind View Monitoring
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Reverse parking sensors
Rear View Camera
Standard
Rear view camera
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
360-degree surround view system
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
Reverse parking sensors
Reverse Camera
Standard
Rear view camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
360-degree surround view system
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Blind View Monitoring
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
-
Not Available
Spec
Mazda2
XUV3XO
Seat Material
Leather & Cloth
Leatherette
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
1352 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
1273 mm
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Standard
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
(60:40)
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual (Driver & Passenger)
Height-adjustable driver seat
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual (Driver & Passenger)
Height-adjustable driver seat
Seat Trim
Leather & Cloth
Leatherette
Rear Armrest
-
Rear armrest with cup holder
Rear AC Vents
-
Standard
Spec
Mazda2
XUV3XO
Infotainment System
Standard
10.25-inch HD infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wired Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Available
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
10.25-inch digital cluster
USB Ports
2
Front USB-A and rear USB-C
Infotainment Screen
7-Inch
10.25-inch HD infotainment
Touchscreen
7-Inch
10.25-inch HD infotainment
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wired Apple CarPlay
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Steering audio control
Spec
Mazda2
XUV3XO
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED signature lamp
Alloy Wheel Design
Black & Machining
-
Exterior Colour Options
Current Mazda South Africa paint availability varies by edition and dealer allocation.
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Skyroof
Fog Lamps
-
LED front fog lamps
Roof Rails
-
Standard
Rear Wiper
-
Standard
Spec
Mazda2
XUV3XO
Terrain Modes
Sport
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
152 mm
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
152 mm
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle
-
Not Available
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Spec
Mazda2
XUV3XO
Tyre Size
185/60 R16
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare T125/70 D15
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
16x5-1/2J
R16 steel wheels
Handbrake Type
Manual
Electronic parking brake
Parking Brake Type
-
Electronic parking brake
Electric Park Brake
-
Electronic parking brake with auto hold
Spec
Mazda2
XUV3XO
Front Suspension
Macpherson strut
MacPherson strut with anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam axle
Torsion beam with coil springs
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Mazda2
XUV3XO
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
Mazda2
XUV3XO
Service Plan
3 Years/Unlimited km
5 years / 100 000 km
Spec
Mazda2
XUV3XO
Ownership Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
South Africa market model
Price Zar
417300 ZAR
374999 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
flagship
Starting Price
417300
259999
Starting Price Zar
417300
259999
Spec
Mazda2
XUV3XO
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 years / 150 000 km
Basic Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 years / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Mazda2 and XUV3XO 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 XUV3XO 40.
Efficiency index: Mazda2 64 vs XUV3XO 69.
Safety-equipment index: Mazda2 84 vs XUV3XO 84.
Practicality index: Mazda2 45 vs XUV3XO 66.
Ownership-cover index: Mazda2 not separately scored vs XUV3XO 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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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
XUV3XO leads by 7 points
Mazda2 and XUV3XO 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
XUV3XO
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
66/100
Mazda2
Performance
38/100
Efficiency
64/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
45/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMahindra XUV3XO
leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts
vs 57 pts for Mazda2
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, XUV3XO 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.
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