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2026 · Mazda · Petrol

CX-3

2.0-Carbon-Edition

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Cost to own / mo

R10,653

R9/km

Market price

R551,600

Annual total

R127,836

Drive Score

66/ 100

How this cross-over ranks against its segment on value, efficiency, reliability and practicality.

Value32
Efficiency61
Reliability73
Practicality96

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Cost to own / mo

R10,653

R9/km · R127,836/yr

Annual mileage15,000 km/yr
Driving style
Fuel region
Keeping it for5 yrs
Your age (insurance)
Paying
FuelR2,100
InsuranceR965
MaintenanceR1,112
Licence discR40
DepreciationR6,435
Cost to own / moR10,653

Specifications

Body type
cross-over
Transmission
automatic
Engine
2L
Power
115 kW
Torque
206 Nm
Driven wheels
front
Seats
5
Fuel consumption
6.31 L/100km
CO₂ emissions
146 g/km
Maintenance score74/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

Detailed specifications

Performance

Engine capacity
1,998 cc
Cylinders
4
Cylinder layout
inline
Gears
6-speed
Top speed
197 km/h

Dimensions & weight

Length
4,275 mm
Height
1,550 mm
Wheelbase
2,570 mm
Ground clearance
155 mm
Kerb weight
1,270 kg
Doors
5

Capacity & range

Boot space
240 L
Fuel tank
48 L
Range
762 km

Tyres

Front tyres
215/50 R18
Rear tyres
215/50 R18

Safety

Airbags
6

Ownership

Warranty
5 yr
Service plan
3 yr
Service interval
15,000 km
How this estimate works

Every figure assumes 15,000 km per year and uses current South African rates. The estimate is the sum of five parts:

  • Fuel— the vehicle’s claimed consumption × 15,000 km × the current price (95 ULP R26.63/L, diesel R27.93/L). Electric vehicles show R0 fuel.
  • Insurance— an actuarial baseline of about 2.1% of the vehicle’s value per year. Not a personal quote; your premium depends on your age, area, history and excess.
  • Maintenance— modelled from each vehicle’s maintenance score (higher score = cheaper to run).
  • Licence disc — estimated by body type as a proxy for weight, since SA licence fees are weight- and province-based.
  • Depreciation— declining-balance value loss on the car’s current age. Shown as a cost, but it’s value lost, not cash spent.

These are estimates to compare vehicles fairly, not quotes or financial advice. Full methodology →

Fuel rates last updated 27 June 2026.

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