Mazda Mazda3 vs Mahindra S4 Game Viewer

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.

Mazda Mazda3 in South Africa

Mazda Mazda3

2.0 Astina Edition Auto FWD Petrol 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 629,700 ex-showroom
⚡ 121 kW 🔧 213 Nm ⛽ 15.9 km/l
VS
Mahindra S4 Game Viewer in South Africa

Mahindra S4 Game Viewer

S4 Game Viewer 4x4 Diesel Current
ZAR 548,249 ex-showroom
⚡ 103 kW 🔧 320 Nm ⛽ 12.7 km/l
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Decision summary

Mazda Mazda3 vs Mahindra S4 Game Viewer: the short answer

Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.

Mazda3 starts ZAR 5,449 cheaper Mazda3 from ZAR 498,300 · S4 Game Viewer from ZAR 503,749

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Mazda3 S4 Game Viewer
Maximum Power Mazda3121 kW @ 6000 rpm S4 Game Viewer103 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque Mazda3213 Nm @ 4000 rpm S4 Game Viewer320 Nm
Engine Size Mazda31998 cc S4 Game Viewer2179 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Mazda315.9 km/l S4 Game Viewer12.7 km/l
Ground Clearance Mazda3140 mm S4 Game Viewer210 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Mazda Mazda3

2.0 Astina Edition Auto FWD

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

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Mahindra S4 Game Viewer

S4 Game Viewer 4x4

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

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Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Mazda3 S4 Game Viewer
Model Introduced Year 2019 Not Available
Generation Seventh-generation BP-series Mazda3 hatchback Current local listing
Facelift History The seventh-generation South African hatchback launched in 2019 and the current range has since been consolidated to Dynamic and Astina editions. Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since 2019 Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Hatchback Pickup
Model Year 2026 Current
Production Status Active Active
Segment C-segment hatchback Pickup
Tare Mass Kg 1350 kg 2155 kg
Vehicle Type Hatchback Pickup
Spec Mazda3 S4 Game Viewer
Length 4460 mm -
Width 1795 mm -
Height 1440 mm -
Wheelbase 2725 mm -
Ground Clearance (Default) 140 mm 210 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 51 l 80 l
Boot/Cargo Space 295 l -
Kerb Weight 1350 kg 2155 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1870 kg 3150 kg
Payload Capacity 520 kg 995 kg
Towing Capacity 1000 kg -
Seating Capacity 5 seats -
Doors 5 doors -
Minimum Turning Radius 5.3 m -
Front Legroom 1075 mm -
Rear Legroom 891 mm -

In depth: how these cars differ

This Mazda3 and S4 Game Viewer comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.

Specification Score Withheld

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Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

What the evidence means

No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.

Mazda3 vs S4 Game Viewer questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

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.