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.
1.0T EcoBoost ST-Line AutomaticPetrol7-Speed DCTDiscontinued model
ZAR 459,900last listed
Discontinued modelVerified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 92 kW🔧 170 Nm⛽ 16.4 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What
⚡PerformanceDashing
⛽Fuel EconomyPuma
🛡SafetyPuma
📦PracticalityDashing
🔑OwnershipNot enough comparable data
Recorded price context
Dashing:
current from
ZAR 439,900
·
Puma:
last listed from
ZAR 389,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Dashing
Puma
Maximum Power
115 kW @ 5500 rpm
92 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
230 Nm
170 Nm
Engine Size
1498 cc
999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
12.8 km/l
16.4 km/l
Ground Clearance
160 mm
170 mm
Boot / Load Bay
977 l
456 l
Airbags
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
8
Kerb Weight
1580 kg
1325 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Warranty
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
3
= 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
Dashing and Puma are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Dashing
+5 pts
Efficiency
Puma
+14 pts
Safety
Puma
+7 pts
Practicality
Dashing
+4 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Catalogue-index leader
Dashing
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Puma
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Dashing
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Puma
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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
Dashing
Puma
Model Introduced Year
Not Available
2023
Generation
Current local listing
First generation Puma in South Africa
Facelift History
Not listed by current South African source page.
New model introduced in South Africa
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Not confirmed
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not confirmed
Body Style
SUV
Not confirmed
Model Year
Current
Not confirmed
Production Status
Active
Not confirmed
Segment
SUV
Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg
1580 kg
1325 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Not confirmed
Spec
Dashing
Puma
Length
4590 mm
4186 mm
Width
1900 mm
1805 mm
Height
1685 mm
1531 mm
Wheelbase
2720 mm
2594 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
160 mm
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
42 l
Boot/Cargo Space
977 l
456 l
Kerb Weight
1580 kg
1325 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1888 kg
1775 kg
Payload Capacity
308 kg
Not confirmed
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
1200 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
Not confirmed
Doors
5 doors
Not confirmed
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.4 m
Front Headroom
1005 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Headroom
970 mm
Not confirmed
Front Legroom
1050 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Legroom
910 mm
Not confirmed
Spec
Dashing
Puma
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1541 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1534 mm
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multiple link independent suspension
Torsion Beam
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Multiple link independent suspension
Torsion Beam
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Spec
Dashing
Puma
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Climate Control
Not Available
Automatic AC
Power Windows
Not Available
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
40W
Standard
Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
977 l
Not confirmed
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
Not confirmed
AC Type
Not Available
Automatic AC
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.8
Not confirmed
Spare Wheel
Non full-size
Tyre Repair Kit
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Air Conditioning
Not Available
Automatic AC
Rim Size
19
19-inch Sport Alloy
Sound System
6
6
Unlocking
Not Available
Smart Entry
Wireless Charger
40W
Standard
Spec
Dashing
Puma
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
SQRE4T15C
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
999 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
3
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
115 kW @ 5500 rpm
92 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
230 Nm
170 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
Not Officially Disclosed
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed DCT
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
180 km/h
185 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
69.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
128.3 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
Dashing
Puma
Gearbox
Automatic
7-Speed Automatic DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Not Applicable
Front Wheel Drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Number of Gears
6
Not confirmed
Transmission Type
6-Speed DCT
7-Speed Automatic DCT
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
6-Speed DCT
7-Speed Automatic DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
6
Not confirmed
Engine Position
-
Front Transverse
Spec
Dashing
Puma
Claimed Mileage
12.8 km/l
16.4 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
12 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.7 km/l
18 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
42 l
Emission Standard
Euro VI
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
12.8 km/l
16.4 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
57
42
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Spec
Dashing
Puma
Airbags
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
8
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not confirmed
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Not Available
Not confirmed
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not confirmed
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not confirmed
EBD
Yes
Not confirmed
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not confirmed
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not confirmed
Side Airbags
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
Not confirmed
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Driver Passenger Airbags
Yes
Not confirmed
Front Seat Side Airbags
Yes
Not confirmed
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Side Impact Beams
-
Standard
Spec
Dashing
Puma
Cruise Control
Not Available
Adaptive
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Yes
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Spec
Dashing
Puma
Seat Material
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
Sport Partial Leather
Seat Adjustment
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Electric 6-Way
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
8 colours
Ambient Sport Lighting
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
Not confirmed
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Rear Armrest
-
Standard
Spec
Dashing
Puma
Infotainment System
Dual 10.25-inch instrument cluster and infotainment system
12-inch SYNC 4 Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless
Android Auto
Yes
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
12-inch Full Digital
USB Ports
Front Type-A x2; rear USB ports listed
3
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
Not confirmed
Navigation System
-
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Wireless
Audio Speakers
6
6
Spec
Dashing
Puma
LED Headlamps
Yes
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Not confirmed
Headlamps
Yes
Full LED
Headlight Type
Yes
Full LED
Headlights
Yes
Full LED
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not confirmed
Alloy Wheel Design
-
19-inch Sport Alloy
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Not Available
Body Cladding
-
Standard
Rear Spoiler
-
Sport Rear Spoiler
DRL
Yes
LED
Led Headlights
Yes
Full LED
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
LED
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
LED
Spec
Dashing
Puma
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not confirmed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
160 mm
170 mm
Ground Clearance Min
160 mm
170 mm
Spec
Dashing
Puma
Tyre Size
235/55R19
225/40 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc brake
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc brake
Solid Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Non full-size
Tyre Repair Kit
Wheel Rim Size
19
19-inch Sport Alloy
Brake Type Front
Ventilated disc brake
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
Solid disc brake
Solid Disc
Spare Tyre
Non full-size
Tyre Repair Kit
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Wheel Type
-
19-inch Sport Alloy
Wheel Diameter
19
19-inch Sport Alloy
Wheels
-
19-inch Sport Alloy
Spec
Dashing
Puma
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km
118 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Not confirmed
Start Stop System
-
Standard
Hybrid System Type
-
Mild Hybrid
Noise Level
-
67 dB
Spec
Dashing
Puma
Service Plan
5-year/60,000 km service plan
Not confirmed
Service Interval
-
15,000 km or 1 Year
Approx Service Cost
-
Approx R5,000
Battery Warranty
-
Not Applicable
Maintenance Plan
-
Optional
Service Intervals
-
15,000 km or 1 Year
Spec
Dashing
Puma
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Not confirmed
Price Zar
469900 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
top
Not confirmed
Starting Price
469900
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
469900
Not confirmed
Spec
Dashing
Puma
Warranty
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
3
Warranty Years
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
3
Warranty Kilometers
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
3
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
6 Years
Basic Warranty
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
3
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Spec
Dashing
Puma
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
12 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
15 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
15 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
18 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
16
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
Dashing leads by 1 points
Dashing and Puma are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
Dashing
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
65/100
Puma
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
64/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
61/100
Ownership
43/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Jetour Dashing
leads the catalogue index with 63 pts
vs 62 pts for Puma
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Dashing leads. However, Puma 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 Dashing and Puma 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: Dashing 45 vs Puma 40.
Efficiency index: Dashing 50 vs Puma 64.
Safety-equipment index: Dashing 91 vs Puma 98.
Practicality index: Dashing 65 vs Puma 61.
Ownership-cover index: Dashing not separately scored vs Puma 43.
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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