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
·
Pajero Sport:
current from
ZAR 789,990
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
C-HR
Pajero Sport
Maximum Power
134 kW
133 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
190 Nm
430 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Engine Size
1987 cc
2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
19.2 km/l
12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
160 mm
218 mm
Boot / Load Bay
377 l
193 l
Airbags
7
7
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
2080 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Warranty
3
3 years / 100,000 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 and Pajero Sport are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Pajero Sport
+12 pts
Efficiency
C-HR
+29 pts
Safety
C-HR
+26 pts
Practicality
Pajero Sport
+9 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Catalogue-index leader
C-HR
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Pajero Sport
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
C-HR
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Pajero Sport
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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
Pajero Sport
Model Introduced Year
2023
2017
Generation
Second generation on TNGA-C platform – hybrid-only in SA
Third-generation Pajero Sport, 2025 facelift
Facelift History
All-new second generation launched in SA in 2023
South African facelift launched in May 2025.
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
Seven-seat ladder-frame SUV
Vehicle Type
Not confirmed
Passenger vehicle
Spec
C-HR
Pajero Sport
Length
4390 mm
4825 mm
Width
1796 mm
1815 mm
Height
1550 mm
1805 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
218 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
68 l
Boot/Cargo Space
377 l
193 l
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1930 kg
2775 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
5.6 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not confirmed
190 mm
Payload Capacity
Not confirmed
695 kg
Towing Capacity
Not confirmed
2850 kg
Number of Rows
Not confirmed
3 rows
Doors
Not confirmed
5 doors
Front Headroom
Not confirmed
1022 mm
Rear Headroom
Not confirmed
957 mm
Front Legroom
Not confirmed
1067 mm
Rear Legroom
Not confirmed
880 mm
Spec
C-HR
Pajero Sport
Engine
2.0L Hybrid Petrol-Electric
2.4-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
4N15
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1987 cc
2442 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Hybrid Synergy Drive
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
86 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
105.1 mm
Maximum Power
134 kW
133 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
190 Nm
430 Nm @ 2500 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
4WD
Transmission
e-CVT
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
180 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.2 sec
11.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
18.3 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Gravel, Mud/Snow, Sand, Rock
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
63.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
206.7 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
Pajero Sport
Gearbox
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
Front-engine, selectable four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Active Limited Slip Differential (brake control)
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Super Select 4WD-II
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Yes
Transmission Type
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
Automatic
Gearbox Type
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
8-Speed Automatic
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Rear differential lock
Final Drive Ratio
Not confirmed
3.692
Number of Gears
Not confirmed
8
Clutch Type
Not confirmed
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Not confirmed
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
Not confirmed
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not confirmed
Selectable electronically
4WD Hi Range
Not confirmed
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Not confirmed
Yes
4WD Selector
Not confirmed
Rotary selector
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not confirmed
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not confirmed
No
Low Range Ratio
Not confirmed
2.566
Low Range
Not confirmed
Yes
Axle Layout
Not confirmed
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Yes
Transmission Speeds
Not confirmed
8
Spec
C-HR
Pajero Sport
Claimed Mileage
19.2 km/l
12.3 km/l
City Mileage
17 km/l
9.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
21 km/l
14.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
68 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 5
Fuel Tank Litres
43
68
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not confirmed
No
Real-world Mileage
19.2 km/l
12.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not confirmed
84
Electric Consumption
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
868 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
781 km
Spec
C-HR
Pajero Sport
Airbags
7
7
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
No
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
Yes
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
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not confirmed
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not confirmed
Yes
Side Airbags
Not confirmed
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not confirmed
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
C-HR
Pajero Sport
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
No
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
No
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Yes
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
No
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
No
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
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
No
Spec
C-HR
Pajero Sport
Seat Material
Synthetic Leather
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
No
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
Power adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Leather-appointed
Spec
C-HR
Pajero Sport
Climate Control
Dual-zone Automatic
Dual-zone automatic with rear air conditioning
Power Windows
All Doors
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Smart Key
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
No
Sunroof
Panoramic
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
AC Type
Dual-zone Automatic
Dual-zone automatic with rear air conditioning
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
Full-size alloy
Air Conditioning
Dual-zone Automatic
Dual-zone automatic with rear air conditioning
Rim Size
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
18-inch alloy
Sound System
8
6
Unlocking
Smart Key
Yes
Wireless Charger
Standard
No
Spec
C-HR
Pajero 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
6
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Colour multi-information display
USB Ports
2
Front and rear
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Audio Speakers
8
6
Infotainment Screen
Not confirmed
8-inch
Touchscreen
Not confirmed
8-inch
Spec
C-HR
Pajero Sport
LED Headlamps
LED Matrix
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Yes
Fog Lamps
LED
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
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 Diamond, Graphite Grey Metallic, Sterling Silver Metallic, Jet Black Mica
Panoramic Sunroof
Not confirmed
No
Spec
C-HR
Pajero Sport
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
265/60 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
Full-size alloy
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
18-inch alloy
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Disc
-
Spare Tyre
Space Saver
Full-size alloy
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
Pajero Sport
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone
Three-link rigid axle with coil spring
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric
-
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension Type
Double Wishbone
Three-link rigid axle with coil spring
Spec
C-HR
Pajero Sport
Warranty Years
3
3 years / 100,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3
3 years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3
3 years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3
3 years / 100,000 km
Spec
C-HR
Pajero Sport
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km
214 g/km
Spec
C-HR
Pajero 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
Pajero Sport
Ground Clearance Max
160 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
160 mm
-
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
30 deg
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
24.2 deg
Wading Depth
Not confirmed
700 mm
Terrain Modes
Not confirmed
Gravel, Mud/Snow, Sand, Rock
Locking Differential
Not confirmed
Rear differential lock
4WD System Type
Not confirmed
Super Select 4WD-II
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
23.1 deg
Spec
C-HR
Pajero Sport
Service Plan
Not confirmed
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Spec
C-HR
Pajero Sport
Ownership Role
Not confirmed
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
Not confirmed
904990 ZAR
Pricing Role
Not confirmed
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
Not confirmed
904990
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
904990
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 3 points
C-HR and Pajero Sport are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Pajero Sport +12
Efficiency
C-HR +29
Safety
C-HR +26
Practicality
Pajero Sport +9
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
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
Pajero Sport
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
72/100
Practicality
71/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Toyota C-HR
leads the catalogue index with 68 pts
vs 65 pts for Pajero Sport
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, C-HR leads. However, Pajero 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 Pajero 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 Pajero Sport 65.
Efficiency index: C-HR 78 vs Pajero Sport 49.
Safety-equipment index: C-HR 98 vs Pajero Sport 72.
Practicality index: C-HR 62 vs Pajero Sport 71.
Ownership-cover index: C-HR 43 vs Pajero Sport not separately scored.
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