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2018 · Mazda · Petrol

CX-3

2.0 Dynamic

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Cost to own / mo

R4,744

R4/km

Market price

R269,900

Annual total

R56,928

Monthly cost breakdown

Based on 15,000 km/year · SA 2026 rates

FuelR2,097
InsuranceR472
MaintenanceR1,172
Licence discR60
Running costs / moR3,801
Depreciationvalue lost, not cash spentR942
Cost to own / moR4,744

Specifications

Body type
SUV
Transmission
Manual
Engine
2L
Power
115 kW
Torque
204 Nm
Driven wheels
Front Wheel Drive
Seats
5
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100km
CO₂ emissions
151 g/km
Maintenance score69/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

Detailed specifications

Performance

Engine capacity
1,998 cc
Cylinders
4
Cylinder layout
Inline
Gears
6-speed
Power peak
6,000 rpm
Torque peak
2,800 rpm
0–100 km/h
9.5 s
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
GVM
1,728 kg
Doors
5

Capacity & range

Boot space
240 L
Fuel tank
48 L
Range
762 km

Towing

Towing (braked)
850 kg
Towing (unbraked)
650 kg

Tyres

Front tyres
215/60 R16
Rear tyres
215/60 R16

Safety

Airbags
6
ISOFIX
Outer Rear

Comfort & convenience

USB
Standard (2)
Central locking
Keyless
Electric windows
Front + Rear

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.

Drive Score

76/ 100

How this SUV ranks against its segment on value, efficiency, reliability and practicality.

Value93
Efficiency59
Reliability71
Practicality83

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