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.
Mazda3 and X70 Plus are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
X70 Plus starts ZAR 43,400 cheaperMazda3 from ZAR 498,300 · X70 Plus from ZAR 454,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Mazda3
X70 Plus
Maximum Power
Mazda3121 kW @ 6000 rpm
X70 Plus115 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Mazda3213 Nm @ 4000 rpm
X70 Plus230 Nm
Engine Size
Mazda31998 cc
X70 Plus1498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Mazda315.9 km/l
X70 Plus12.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
Mazda3140 mm
X70 Plus200 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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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
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
X70 Plus
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Mazda3
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
X70 Plus
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Mazda3
X70 Plus
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
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
Active
Active
Segment
C-segment hatchback
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1350 kg
1576 kg
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
SUV
Spec
Mazda3
X70 Plus
Length
4460 mm
4724 mm
Width
1795 mm
1900 mm
Height
1440 mm
1720 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
2720 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
140 mm
200 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
57 l
Boot/Cargo Space
295 l
1680 l
Kerb Weight
1350 kg
1576 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1870 kg
2076 kg
Payload Capacity
520 kg
500 kg
Towing Capacity
1000 kg
1200 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.3 m
5.7 m
Front Legroom
1075 mm
1045 mm
Rear Legroom
891 mm
900 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
200 mm
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Front Headroom
-
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
-
980 mm
Spec
Mazda3
X70 Plus
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control
Not Available
Power Windows
Front
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Smart
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
50W
Sunroof
Standard
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
687 l
1680 l
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Yes
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
7.8
Spare Wheel
Temporary spare T125/70 D16
Non full-size
Spec
Mazda3
X70 Plus
Engine
2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
SQRE4T15C
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
1498 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
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
83.5 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
91.2 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
121 kW @ 6000 rpm
115 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
213 Nm @ 4000 rpm
230 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
6-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
X70 Plus
Gearbox
6-Speed Auto
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
3.850
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
6-Speed DCT
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
FWD
Not Applicable
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 DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Not Applicable
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
Mazda3
X70 Plus
Claimed Mileage
15.9 km/l
12.8 km/l
City Mileage
12.8 km/l
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
18.7 km/l
14.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
57 l
Emission Standard
Euro stage IV
Euro V
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
57
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
12.8 km/l
Spec
Mazda3
X70 Plus
Airbags
7
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Yes
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
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Front & Rear
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
-
Yes
Child Safety Lock
-
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Yes
Brake Override System
-
Not Available
TCS
-
Yes
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
Yes
Front Seat Side Airbags
-
Yes
Spec
Mazda3
X70 Plus
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
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
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Rear
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
-
Not Available
Spec
Mazda3
X70 Plus
Seat Material
Black Leather
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Blue
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)
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
10-Way Power Adjustable (Driver)
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Seat Trim
Black Leather
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Spec
Mazda3
X70 Plus
Infotainment System
Standard
Dual 10.25-inch instrument cluster and infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
12
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
Not Applicable
USB Ports
2
Front Type-A x2; rear USB ports listed
Infotainment Screen
10-Inch
10.25-inch
Touchscreen
10-Inch
10.25-inch
Spec
Mazda3
X70 Plus
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Yes
Alloy Wheel Design
Black Metallic
-
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
Yes
Fog Lamps
-
Not Available
Roof Rails
-
Not Available
Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Headlight Type
Standard
Yes
Spec
Mazda3
X70 Plus
Terrain Modes
Sport
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
140 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance Min
140 mm
200 mm
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle
-
Not Available
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Spec
Mazda3
X70 Plus
Tyre Size
215/45 R18
235/55R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare T125/70 D16
Non full-size
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
Non full-size
Spec
Mazda3
X70 Plus
Front Suspension
Macpherson strut
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam axle
Multiple link independent suspension
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Front Suspension Type
Macpherson strut
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion beam axle
Multiple link independent suspension
Spec
Mazda3
X70 Plus
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km
179 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
Mazda3
X70 Plus
Service Plan
5 Years/Unlimited km
5-year/60,000 km service plan
Spec
Mazda3
X70 Plus
Ownership Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
South Africa market model
Price Zar
629700 ZAR
484900 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
top
Starting Price
629700
484900
Starting Price Zar
629700
484900
Spec
Mazda3
X70 Plus
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
In depth: how these cars differ
This Mazda3 and X70 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: Mazda3 50 vs X70 Plus 45.
Efficiency index: Mazda3 61 vs X70 Plus 50.
Safety-equipment index: Mazda3 96 vs X70 Plus 91.
Practicality index: Mazda3 50 vs X70 Plus 77.
Ownership-cover index: Mazda3 not separately scored vs X70 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
X70 Plus leads by 2 points
Mazda3 and X70 Plus 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
X70 Plus
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
77/100
Mazda3
Performance
50/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
96/100
Practicality
50/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJetour X70 Plus
leads the specification evidence index with 66 pts
vs 64 pts for Mazda3
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, X70 Plus 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 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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