Omoda C9 SHS 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.

Omoda C9 SHS in South Africa

Omoda C9 SHS

C9 SHS AWD Plug-in Hybrid 3-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 999,900 ex-showroom
⛽ 71.4 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

Omoda C9 SHS vs Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: the short answer

C9 SHS has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Outlander Sport.

Outlander Sport starts ZAR 549,910 cheaper C9 SHS from ZAR 999,900 · Outlander Sport from ZAR 449,990

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification C9 SHS Outlander Sport
Maximum Power C9 SHSNot Officially Disclosed Outlander Sport77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque C9 SHSNot Officially Disclosed Outlander Sport141 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size C9 SHS1500 cc Outlander Sport1499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy C9 SHS71.4 km/l Outlander Sport16.1 km/l
Ground Clearance C9 SHS165 mm Outlander Sport193 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

C9 SHS

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Outlander Sport

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

C9 SHS

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

Outlander Sport

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec C9 SHS Outlander Sport
Model Introduced Year 2025 2025
Generation Current South Africa C9 SHS range First South African Outlander Sport generation, Mitsubishi Xforce architecture
Facelift History Current South Africa version listed by official source Introduced locally in January 2025 and replaced ASX.
Facelift Launched Since 2025 Current specification
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment SUV Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg Not Available -
Vehicle Type SUV Passenger vehicle
Spec C9 SHS Outlander Sport
Length 4775 mm 4390 mm
Width 1920 mm 1810 mm
Height 1671 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase 2800 mm 2650 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 165 mm 193 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 140 mm 195 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 l 42 l
Boot/Cargo Space 660 l 480 l
Kerb Weight 2195 kg 1250 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2717 kg 1730 kg
Payload Capacity 522 kg 480 kg
Towing Capacity 1500 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 1005 mm 950 mm
Rear Headroom 970 mm 880 mm
Front Legroom 1070 mm 1050 mm
Rear Legroom 960 mm 370 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This C9 SHS 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: C9 SHS 92 vs Outlander Sport 30.

Efficiency index: C9 SHS 96 vs Outlander Sport 62.

Safety-equipment index: C9 SHS 94 vs Outlander Sport 73.

Practicality index: C9 SHS 69 vs Outlander Sport 67.

Ownership-cover index: C9 SHS 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

C9 SHS leads by 30 points

C9 SHS has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Outlander Sport.

Evidence leader 87 /100
Lead 30 points
Data 55% source coverage
87
#1 Evidence leader

C9 SHS

55% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 96 Check Practicality 69
Performance 92
Efficiency 96
Safety 94
Practicality 69
Leads by 30 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 C9 SHS +62 Efficiency C9 SHS +34 Safety C9 SHS +21 Practicality C9 SHS +2

Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

C9 SHS

Performance 92/100
Efficiency 96/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 69/100

Outlander Sport

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index Omoda C9 SHS leads the specification evidence index with 87 pts vs 57 pts for Outlander Sport

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C9 SHS leads. However, Outlander Sport may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

C9 SHS 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.