A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
Includes a historical vehicle
Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.
Recorded price context
C-HR:
last listed from
ZAR 429,000
·
Outlander Sport:
current from
ZAR 449,990
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
C-HR
Outlander Sport
Maximum Power
134 kW
77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
190 Nm
141 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size
1987 cc
1499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
19.2 km/l
16.1 km/l
Ground Clearance
160 mm
193 mm
Boot / Load Bay
377 l
480 l
Airbags
7
6
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1250 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Warranty
3
5 years / unlimited km
= leads in this spec
Archived vehicles remain available for comparison. Verified specs stay visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.
The Bottom Line
C-HR has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Outlander Sport remains close.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
C-HR
+23 pts
Efficiency
C-HR
+16 pts
Safety
C-HR
+25 pts
Practicality
Outlander Sport
+5 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Catalogue-index leader
C-HR
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished 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?
C-HR
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
Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.
Spec
C-HR
Outlander Sport
Model Introduced Year
2023
2025
Generation
Second generation on TNGA-C platform – hybrid-only in SA
First South African Outlander Sport generation, Mitsubishi Xforce architecture
Facelift History
All-new second generation launched in SA in 2023
Introduced locally in January 2025 and replaced ASX.
Facelift Launched Since
2023
Current specification
Tare Mass Kg
1500 kg
-
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Current
Body Style
Not confirmed
SUV
Model Year
Not confirmed
2026
Production Status
Not confirmed
active
Segment
Not confirmed
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Not confirmed
Passenger vehicle
Spec
C-HR
Outlander Sport
Length
4390 mm
4390 mm
Width
1796 mm
1810 mm
Height
1550 mm
1660 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
2650 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
193 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
42 l
Boot/Cargo Space
377 l
480 l
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1250 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1930 kg
1730 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
5.2 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not confirmed
195 mm
Payload Capacity
Not confirmed
480 kg
Towing Capacity
Not confirmed
0 kg
Number of Rows
Not confirmed
2 rows
Doors
Not confirmed
5 doors
Front Headroom
Not confirmed
950 mm
Rear Headroom
Not confirmed
880 mm
Front Legroom
Not confirmed
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
Not confirmed
370 mm
Spec
C-HR
Outlander Sport
Engine
2.0L Hybrid Petrol-Electric
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
4A91
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1987 cc
1499 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Hybrid Synergy Drive
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
75 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
84.8 mm
Maximum Power
134 kW
77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
190 Nm
141 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
e-CVT
CVT
Top Speed
180 km/h
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.2 sec
13.6 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
18.7 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
61.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
112.8 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
C-HR
Outlander Sport
Gearbox
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Transmission Type
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
CVT automatic
Gearbox Type
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
Continuously variable
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not confirmed
5.698
Number of Gears
Not confirmed
1
Clutch Type
Not confirmed
Continuously variable pulley system
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Not confirmed
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
Not confirmed
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not confirmed
No
Front Differential Lock
Not confirmed
No
Low Range Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not confirmed
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
No
Transmission Speeds
Not confirmed
1
Spec
C-HR
Outlander Sport
Claimed Mileage
19.2 km/l
16.1 km/l
City Mileage
17 km/l
13.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
21 km/l
18.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
42 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 4
Fuel Tank Litres
43
42
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not confirmed
No
Real-world Mileage
19.2 km/l
16.1 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not confirmed
677
Electric Consumption
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
701 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
63 km
Spec
C-HR
Outlander Sport
Airbags
7
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Standard
-
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not confirmed
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
No
AEB
Standard
No
BA
Not confirmed
Yes
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not confirmed
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not confirmed
Yes
EBD
Not confirmed
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not confirmed
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not confirmed
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not confirmed
Yes
Side Airbags
Not confirmed
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not confirmed
No
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
C-HR
Outlander Sport
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
No
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Yes
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
No
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not confirmed
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not confirmed
No
Auto Highbeam
Not confirmed
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
No
Park Assist
Not confirmed
No
Around View Monitor
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
No
Spec
C-HR
Outlander Sport
Seat Material
Synthetic Leather
Synthetic leather
Seat Adjustment
Power Driver
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Steering Type
Electric
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Yes
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Front Armrest
Rear Centre Armrest
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not confirmed
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not confirmed
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Manual adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Synthetic leather with anti-temperature-rise function
Spec
C-HR
Outlander Sport
Climate Control
Dual-zone Automatic
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Power Windows
All Doors
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Smart Key
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Panoramic
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
AC Type
Dual-zone Automatic
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
Temporary 16-inch
Air Conditioning
Dual-zone Automatic
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Rim Size
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
18-inch alloy
Sound System
8
8
Unlocking
Smart Key
Yes
Wireless Charger
Standard
Yes
Spec
C-HR
Outlander Sport
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
8
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
8-inch
USB Ports
2
Front and rear
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Audio Speakers
8
8
Infotainment Screen
Not confirmed
12.3-inch
Touchscreen
Not confirmed
12.3-inch
Spec
C-HR
Outlander Sport
LED Headlamps
LED Matrix
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Yes
Fog Lamps
LED
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
No
Alloy Wheel Design
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
GR Sport Spoiler
-
DRL
LED
Yes
Led Headlights
LED Matrix
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Yes
Headlamps
LED Matrix
Yes
Headlight Type
LED Matrix
Yes
Headlights
LED Matrix
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
White Pearl, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Red Metallic, Energetic Yellow Metallic
Panoramic Sunroof
Not confirmed
No
Spec
C-HR
Outlander Sport
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
225/50 R18
Wheel Type
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver
Temporary 16-inch
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
18-inch alloy
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Disc
-
Spare Tyre
Space Saver
Temporary 16-inch
Wheel Diameter
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
18-inch alloy
Wheels
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
-
Handbrake Type
Not confirmed
Electric parking brake
Spec
C-HR
Outlander Sport
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone
Torsion beam
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric
-
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension Type
Double Wishbone
Torsion beam
Spec
C-HR
Outlander Sport
Warranty Years
3
5 years / unlimited km
Warranty Kilometers
3
5 years / unlimited km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3
5 years / unlimited km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3
5 years / unlimited km
Spec
C-HR
Outlander Sport
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km
146 g/km
Spec
C-HR
Outlander Sport
Real-world City Mileage Min
5.5 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
7 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
6 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
7 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
7
-
Spec
C-HR
Outlander Sport
Ground Clearance Max
160 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
160 mm
-
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
21 deg
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
30.5 deg
Wading Depth
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not confirmed
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud
Locking Differential
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
20.5 deg
Spec
C-HR
Outlander Sport
Service Plan
Not confirmed
3 years / 45,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
Spec
C-HR
Outlander Sport
Ownership Role
Not confirmed
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
Not confirmed
499990 ZAR
Pricing Role
Not confirmed
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
Not confirmed
499990
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
499990
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
C-HR leads by 11 points
C-HR has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Outlander Sport remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
C-HR
Performance
53/100
Efficiency
78/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
62/100
Ownership
43/100
Outlander Sport
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
73/100
Practicality
67/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Toyota C-HR
leads the catalogue index with 68 pts
vs 57 pts for Outlander Sport
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, C-HR leads. However, Outlander Sport may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This C-HR and Outlander Sport comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: C-HR 53 vs Outlander Sport 30.
Efficiency index: C-HR 78 vs Outlander Sport 62.
Safety-equipment index: C-HR 98 vs Outlander Sport 73.
Practicality index: C-HR 62 vs Outlander Sport 67.
Ownership-cover index: C-HR 43 vs Outlander Sport not separately scored.
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