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.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
ZS
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
D90
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
ZS
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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Spec
D90
ZS
Model Introduced Year
2025
2025
Generation
Current South African D90 generation.
Current local value-positioned ZS compact SUV, sold alongside rather than replaced by the larger turbocharged ZS Pro.
Facelift History
No later South African facelift is published.
Current South African ZS specification introduced with MG's market return in 2025.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Seven-seat large SUV
Five-door compact SUV
Model Year
2025
2024
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
D90
ZS
Length
5046 mm
4314 mm
Width
2016 mm
1809 mm
Height
1876 mm
1624 mm
Wheelbase
2950 mm
2585 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
48 l
Boot/Cargo Space
343 l
359 l
Kerb Weight
2370 kg
1258 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3100 kg
1695 kg
Payload Capacity
730 kg
437 kg
Towing Capacity
3100 kg
500 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.45 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
1043 mm
Rear Headroom
990 mm
995 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1070 mm
Rear Legroom
950 mm
850 mm
Spec
D90
ZS
Engine
2.0L twin-turbo diesel
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated NSE Petrol
Engine Code
SC20M218Q6B
NSE
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
1498 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
High-pressure common-rail direct injection
Multipoint fuel injection
Compression Ratio
15.9:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
83 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
92 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
160 kW @ 4000 rpm
84 kW
Maximum Torque
500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
150 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
4-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
175 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Sport, Normal, Eco
No
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
67.51 kW/tonne
66.77 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
210.97 Nm/tonne
119.24 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
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 Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
D90
ZS
Gearbox
8-speed automatic
4-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine four-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Transfer Case
Intelligent/selectable 4WD
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Centre + Rear + Front
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
8
4
Transmission Type
Torque-converter automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Torque converter automatic
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Steering wheel
Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
Front-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Standard
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Standard
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4WD
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
4
Spec
D90
ZS
Claimed Mileage
10.99 km/l
14.08 km/l
City Mileage
8.77 km/l
10.99 km/l
Highway Mileage
12.82 km/l
16.95 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
48 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
EURO 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
20 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
10.99 km/l
14.08 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
75
48
Combined Driving Range
824.18
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
735.29 km
Not Applicable
Spec
D90
ZS
Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
D90
ZS
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Spec
D90
ZS
Seat Material
Leather
PVC + PU
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-way electric + lumbar + massage + heating
6-way manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way electric + lumbar + heating + massage + ventilation
4-way manual, no height adjustment
Seat Trim
Leather
PVC + PU
Spec
D90
ZS
Climate Control
Automatic front and rear
ETC air conditioning
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic front and rear
ETC air conditioning
Spec
D90
ZS
Infotainment System
12.3-inch touchscreen
8-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
12
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3
Not Available
USB Ports
Standard
Standard
Infotainment Screen
12.3
8-inch
Touchscreen
12.3
8-inch
Spec
D90
ZS
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard
Standard
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Natural White; Metal Ash; Metal Black; Spruce Green
Pearl Black, Arctic White, Storm Silver, Burnt Orange, Dynamic Red, Atlantic Blue
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Standard
Spec
D90
ZS
Approach Angle
28 deg
19.0 deg
Departure Angle
25 deg
29.0 deg
Wading Depth
550 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Locking Differential
Standard
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
D90
ZS
Tyre Size
265/50 R20
215/50R17
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
255/60 R18
16-inch steel spare wheel and tyre R16
Wheel Rim Size
20
17
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Mechanical
Spec
D90
ZS
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Independent
Rear Suspension
5-link coil spring
Torsion Beam
Spec
D90
ZS
CO2 Emissions
239 g/km
165 g/km
Spec
D90
ZS
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km
5 years/60,000 km
Spec
D90
ZS
Ownership Role
Passenger vehicle
Passenger vehicle
Price Zar
899900 ZAR
309900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current go-live price
Current South African MSRP
Starting Price
899900
309900
Starting Price Zar
899900
309900
Spec
D90
ZS
Warranty
5 years / 200000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This D90 and ZS 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: D90 82 vs ZS 37.
Efficiency index: D90 45 vs ZS 55.
Safety-equipment index: D90 93 vs ZS 87.
Practicality index: D90 78 vs ZS 52.
Ownership-cover index: D90 not separately scored vs ZS 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.
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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
D90 leads by 19 points
D90 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over ZS.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
D90
Performance
82/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
78/100
ZS
Performance
37/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
52/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLDV D90
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 57 pts for ZS
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, D90 leads. However, ZS may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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