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.
T1 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Mazda3 remains close.
Mazda3 starts ZAR 16,600 cheaperMazda3 from ZAR 498,300 · T1 from ZAR 514,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Mazda3
T1
Maximum Power
Mazda3121 kW @ 6000 rpm
T1180 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Mazda3213 Nm @ 4000 rpm
T1375 Nm
Engine Size
Mazda31998 cc
T11998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Mazda315.9 km/l
T111.1 km/l
Ground Clearance
Mazda3140 mm
T1190 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Mazda Mazda3
2.0 Astina Edition Auto FWD
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Mazda3
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
T1
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Mazda3
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
T1
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Mazda3
T1
Model Introduced Year
2019
2026
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
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Hatchback
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
Active
Active
Segment
C-segment hatchback
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1350 kg
1811 kg
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg
-
3808 kg
Spec
Mazda3
T1
Length
4460 mm
4705 mm
Width
1795 mm
1967 mm
Height
1440 mm
1840 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
140 mm
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
295 l
574 l
Kerb Weight
1350 kg
1811 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1870 kg
2208 kg
Payload Capacity
520 kg
375 kg
Towing Capacity
1000 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.3 m
5.7 m
Front Legroom
1075 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
891 mm
930 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
190 mm
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Front Headroom
-
1030 mm
Rear Headroom
-
1010 mm
Spec
Mazda3
T1
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Front
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Smart
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
50W
Sunroof
Standard
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
687 l
1455 l
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control
Dual-zone climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes
Engine Warranty
-
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
9.0
Rear Seat Split
-
60/40
Remote Engine Start
-
Yes
Spare Wheel
Temporary spare T125/70 D16
145/80 R18 space saver
Roof Load
-
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
Towbar
-
Yes
Spec
Mazda3
T1
Engine
2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
SQRF4J20
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
1998 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
10.2:1
Bore
83.5 mm
80.5 mm
Stroke
91.2 mm
98.12 mm
Maximum Power
121 kW @ 6000 rpm
180 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
213 Nm @ 4000 rpm
375 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
4WD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
210 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.5 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
89.6 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
157.8 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
Mazda3
T1
Gearbox
6-Speed Auto
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
4WD
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
3.850
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
7DCT
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
FWD
4WD
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
7DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
2WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
7
LSD Available
-
Multi-Plate Clutch Limited-Slip Differential
Clutch Type
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Mazda3
T1
Claimed Mileage
15.9 km/l
11.1 km/l
City Mileage
12.8 km/l
9.1 km/l
Highway Mileage
18.7 km/l
10.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
70 l
Emission Standard
Euro stage IV
VI B
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
51
70
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
15.9 km/l
11.1 km/l
Spec
Mazda3
T1
Airbags
7
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front & Rear
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Front & Rear
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
-
Yes
Child Safety Lock
-
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Yes
Brake Override System
-
Not Available
TCS
-
Yes
Spec
Mazda3
T1
Cruise Control
Standard
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
-
Yes
Spec
Mazda3
T1
Seat Material
Black Leather
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Multi
Front Shoulder Room
1414 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
1356 mm
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Standard
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
(60:40)
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
10-Way Power Adjustable (Driver)
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
10-Way Power Adjustable (Driver)
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Black Leather
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Rear AC Vents
-
Yes
Spec
Mazda3
T1
Infotainment System
Standard
15.6-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
12
9 Sony Speakers
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
10.25-inch
USB Ports
2
Front Type-A/Type-C and rear Type-A/Type-C
Infotainment Screen
10-Inch
15.6-inch
Touchscreen
10-Inch
15.6-inch
Spec
Mazda3
T1
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Yes
Alloy Wheel Design
Black Metallic
Alloy
Exterior Colour Options
Mazda South Africa offers model-specific solid, metallic and premium paint finishes subject to current edition availability.
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Fog Lamps
-
Yes
Roof Rails
-
Yes
Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Headlight Type
Standard
Yes
Spec
Mazda3
T1
Terrain Modes
Sport
Normal, Sport, Snow, Mud, Sand, Rock, Eco
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
140 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance Min
140 mm
190 mm
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle
-
Not Available
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Underbody Protection
-
Metal guard plate for front compartment
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Yes
Spec
Mazda3
T1
Tyre Size
215/45 R18
235/60 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare T125/70 D16
145/80 R18 space saver
Wheel Rim Size
18x7J
19
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Not Applicable
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
-
Solid disc brake
Spare Tyre
Temporary spare T125/70 D16
145/80 R18 space saver
Electric Park Brake
-
Yes
Towing Unbraked Kg
-
750 kg
Wheel Material
Black Metallic
Alloy
Spec
Mazda3
T1
Front Suspension
Macpherson strut
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam axle
Multi-link independent suspension
Front Track Width
-
1690 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1700 mm
Front Suspension Type
Macpherson strut
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion beam axle
Multi-link independent suspension
Spec
Mazda3
T1
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km
203 g/km
Start Stop System
-
Yes
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
Mazda3
T1
Service Plan
5 Years/Unlimited km
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Spec
Mazda3
T1
Ownership Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
South Africa market model
Price Zar
629700 ZAR
634900 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
flagship
Starting Price
629700
634900
Starting Price Zar
629700
634900
Spec
Mazda3
T1
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
In depth: how these cars differ
This Mazda3 and T1 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: Mazda3 50 vs T1 77.
Efficiency index: Mazda3 61 vs T1 44.
Safety-equipment index: Mazda3 96 vs T1 93.
Practicality index: Mazda3 50 vs T1 67.
Ownership-cover index: Mazda3 not separately scored vs T1 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
T1 leads by 8 points
T1 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Mazda3 remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
T1
Performance
77/100
Efficiency
44/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
67/100
Mazda3
Performance
50/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
96/100
Practicality
50/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJetour T1
leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts
vs 64 pts for Mazda3
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T1 leads. However, Mazda3 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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