Omoda C9 SHS vs Mitsubishi Pajero 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 Pajero Sport in South Africa

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

2.4L DI-DC 8-speed A/T 4X4 Exceed Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 904,990 ex-showroom
⚡ 133 kW 🔧 430 Nm ⛽ 12.3 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Omoda C9 SHS vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport: the short answer

C9 SHS holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Pajero Sport.

Pajero Sport starts ZAR 209,910 cheaper C9 SHS from ZAR 999,900 · Pajero Sport from ZAR 789,990

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification C9 SHS Pajero Sport
Maximum Power C9 SHSNot Officially Disclosed Pajero Sport133 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque C9 SHSNot Officially Disclosed Pajero Sport430 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Engine Size C9 SHS1500 cc Pajero Sport2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy C9 SHS71.4 km/l Pajero Sport12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance C9 SHS165 mm Pajero Sport218 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
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Pajero 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?

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

Pajero Sport

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec C9 SHS Pajero Sport
Model Introduced Year 2025 2017
Generation Current South Africa C9 SHS range Third-generation Pajero Sport, 2025 facelift
Facelift History Current South Africa version listed by official source South African facelift launched in May 2025.
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 Seven-seat ladder-frame SUV
Tare Mass Kg Not Available -
Vehicle Type SUV Passenger vehicle
Spec C9 SHS Pajero Sport
Length 4775 mm 4825 mm
Width 1920 mm 1815 mm
Height 1671 mm 1805 mm
Wheelbase 2800 mm 2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 165 mm 218 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 140 mm 190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 l 68 l
Boot/Cargo Space 660 l 193 l
Kerb Weight 2195 kg 2080 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2717 kg 2775 kg
Payload Capacity 522 kg 695 kg
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 2850 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 3 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.8 m 5.6 m
Front Headroom 1005 mm 1022 mm
Rear Headroom 970 mm 957 mm
Front Legroom 1070 mm 1067 mm
Rear Legroom 960 mm 880 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This C9 SHS and Pajero 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 Pajero Sport 65.

Efficiency index: C9 SHS 96 vs Pajero Sport 49.

Safety-equipment index: C9 SHS 94 vs Pajero Sport 72.

Practicality index: C9 SHS 69 vs Pajero Sport 71.

Ownership-cover index: C9 SHS not separately scored vs Pajero 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 22 points

C9 SHS holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Pajero Sport.

Evidence leader 87 /100
Lead 22 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 22 points
65
#2

Pajero Sport

83% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 72 Check Efficiency 49
Performance 65
Efficiency 49
Safety 72
Practicality 71
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance C9 SHS +27 Efficiency C9 SHS +47 Safety C9 SHS +22 Practicality Pajero Sport +2

Moderate 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

Pajero Sport

Performance 65/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 72/100
Practicality 71/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Omoda C9 SHS leads the specification evidence index with 87 pts vs 65 pts for Pajero Sport

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

C9 SHS vs Pajero 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.