Dongfeng 007 vs Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

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.

Dongfeng 007 in South Africa

Dongfeng 007

007 E2 540 Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 899,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 400 kW 🔧 620 Nm ⛽ 0 km/l
VS
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport in South Africa

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Exceed 1.5L CVT Petrol CVT Current
ZAR 499,990 ex-showroom
⚡ 77 kW 🔧 141 Nm ⛽ 16.1 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Dongfeng 007 vs Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: the short answer

007 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Outlander Sport.

Outlander Sport starts ZAR 249,910 cheaper 007 from ZAR 699,900 · Outlander Sport from ZAR 449,990

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification 007 Outlander Sport
Maximum Power 007400 kW Outlander Sport77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque 007620 Nm Outlander Sport141 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size 007Not Applicable Outlander Sport1499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 0070 km/l Outlander Sport16.1 km/l
Ground Clearance 0070 mm Outlander Sport193 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Dongfeng 007

007 E2 540

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Exceed 1.5L CVT

Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

007

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Outlander Sport

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?

007

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Outlander Sport

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec 007 Outlander Sport
Model Introduced Year 2026 2025
Generation Current South African generation First South African Outlander Sport generation, Mitsubishi Xforce architecture
Facelift History Current launch specification Introduced locally in January 2025 and replaced ASX.
Facelift Launched Since 2026 Current specification
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Sedan SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active active
Segment Executive electric sedan Compact SUV
Vehicle Type Sedan Passenger vehicle
Spec 007 Outlander Sport
Length 4880 mm 4390 mm
Width 1895 mm 1810 mm
Height 1460 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase 2915 mm 2650 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 0 mm 193 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 140 mm 195 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 42 l
Boot/Cargo Space 452 l 480 l
Kerb Weight 2100 kg 1250 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2550 kg 1730 kg
Payload Capacity 450 kg 480 kg
Towing Capacity 750 kg 0 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.8 m 5.2 m
Front Headroom 1000 mm 950 mm
Rear Headroom 950 mm 880 mm
Front Legroom 1050 mm 1050 mm
Rear Legroom 900 mm 370 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This 007 and Outlander Sport 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: 007 100 vs Outlander Sport 30.

Efficiency index: 007 90 vs Outlander Sport 62.

Safety-equipment index: 007 88 vs Outlander Sport 73.

Practicality index: 007 53 vs Outlander Sport 67.

Ownership-cover index: 007 not separately scored vs Outlander Sport 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.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

007 leads by 26 points

007 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Outlander Sport.

Evidence leader 83 /100
Lead 26 points
Data 64% source coverage
83
#1 Evidence leader

007

64% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Practicality 53
Performance 100
Efficiency 90
Safety 88
Practicality 53
Leads by 26 points
57
#2

Outlander Sport

79% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 73 Check Performance 30
Performance 30
Efficiency 62
Safety 73
Practicality 67
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance 007 +70 Efficiency 007 +28 Safety 007 +15 Practicality Outlander Sport +14

Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

007

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 53/100

Outlander Sport

Performance 30/100
Efficiency 62/100
Safety 73/100
Practicality 67/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Dongfeng 007 leads the specification evidence index with 83 pts vs 57 pts for Outlander Sport

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, 007 leads. However, Outlander Sport may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

007 vs Outlander Sport questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

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.