Mazda CX-30 vs Volkswagen T-Roc
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Volkswagen T-Roc wins on money kept: 72% retained after three years vs 67%, worth about R 108 364 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| CX-30 | T-Roc | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 539 800 | R 648 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 9 435/m | R 11 342/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 82% | 85% |
| Retained after 3 years | 67% | 72% |
| Value after 3 years | R 360 216 | R 468 581 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 179 584 | R 180 319 |
| Value after 5 years | R 286 076 | R 388 846 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Strong mainstream |
Mazda CX-30 →
Slotting between the CX-3 and CX-5, the CX-30 arrived in South Africa in early 2021. Every version pairs the naturally aspirated 2.0 petrol with a six-speed auto, which keeps running costs predictable if unexciting. It sells in modest numbers against the Corolla Cross and T-Roc, so used supply is limited.
Known for: refined compact suv with simple 2.0 petrol
Volkswagen T-Roc →
Positioned as a sportier Golf-based crossover, the T-Roc has been sold locally since 2020. It sells steadily rather than strongly, sitting above the T-Cross and Taigo in price, with a new generation lined up to keep the nameplate going.
Known for: sporty golf-based crossover
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Mazda CX-30 or the Volkswagen T-Roc?
The Volkswagen T-Roc. It keeps about 72% of its price after three years against 67% for the Mazda CX-30, a gap of 5 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Mazda CX-30 loses about R 179 584 over three years and the Volkswagen T-Roc loses about R 180 319. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Mazda CX-30 runs about R 9 435 per month and the Volkswagen T-Roc about R 11 342, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.