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Suzuki Dzire vs Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: the short answer
Dzire and Outlander Sport are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Dzire starts ZAR 220,090 cheaperDzire from ZAR 229,900 · Outlander Sport from ZAR 449,990
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Dzire
Outlander Sport
Maximum Power
Dzire60 kW
Outlander Sport77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Dzire113 Nm
Outlander Sport141 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size
Dzire1197 cc
Outlander Sport1499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Dzire18.2 km/l
Outlander Sport16.1 km/l
Ground Clearance
Dzire0 mm
Outlander Sport193 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Suzuki Dzire
1.2 GL+ CVT
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Dzire
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Outlander 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?
Dzire
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Outlander Sport
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Dzire
Outlander Sport
Model Introduced Year
2026
2025
Generation
Current market generation
First South African Outlander Sport generation, Mitsubishi Xforce architecture
Facelift History
Current market specification
Introduced locally in January 2025 and replaced ASX.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Sedan
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Sedan
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Sedan
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Dzire
Outlander Sport
Length
3995 mm
4390 mm
Width
1735 mm
1810 mm
Height
1525 mm
1660 mm
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2650 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
0 mm
193 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
195 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
42 l
Boot/Cargo Space
378 l
480 l
Kerb Weight
960 kg
1250 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1450 kg
1730 kg
Payload Capacity
490 kg
480 kg
Towing Capacity
500 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.2 m
5.2 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
950 mm
Rear Headroom
950 mm
880 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
370 mm
Spec
Dzire
Outlander Sport
Engine
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Z12E/K12
4A91
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1197 cc
1499 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Multi-point fuel injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
10.0:1
Bore
73.0 mm
75 mm
Stroke
85.0 mm
84.8 mm
Maximum Power
60 kW
77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
113 Nm
141 Nm @ 4000 rpm
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
CVT
CVT
Top Speed
170 km/h
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
12.0 sec
13.6 sec
Quarter Mile
18.0 sec
18.7 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
62.5 kW/tonne
61.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
117.7 Nm/tonne
112.8 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
Dzire
Outlander Sport
Gearbox
CVT automatic
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
2WD
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
No
Paddle Shifters
No
No
Final Drive Ratio
4.3
5.698
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
1
Transmission Type
CVT automatic
CVT automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter / CVT
Continuously variable pulley system
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
2WD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
No
Front Differential Lock
No
No
Gearbox Type
CVT automatic
Continuously variable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front driven axle
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
No
No
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
1
Spec
Dzire
Outlander Sport
Claimed Mileage
18.2 km/l
16.1 km/l
City Mileage
16.0 km/l
13.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.0 km/l
18.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
42 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6 equivalent
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
No
Real-world Mileage
18.2 km/l
16.1 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
37
42
Combined Driving Range
700
677
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
650 km
701 km
Range Real World Mixed
600 km
63 km
Spec
Dzire
Outlander Sport
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Not Applicable
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
No
No
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Applicable
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
No
AEB
Yes
No
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Not Applicable
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Yes
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
No
No
ABS EBD
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
Dzire
Outlander Sport
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
No
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
No
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Applicable
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Yes
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Applicable
No
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
No
Park Assist
Yes
No
Around View Monitor
Yes
No
Blind Spot Warning
Not Applicable
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
No
Spec
Dzire
Outlander Sport
Seat Material
Fabric upholstery
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
No
No
Ventilated Seats
No
No
Ambient Lighting
No
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
Manual adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
Manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Fabric upholstery
Synthetic leather with anti-temperature-rise function
Spec
Dzire
Outlander Sport
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Power Windows
Yes
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes
Yes
Sunroof
No
No
Electric Tailgate
No
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Applicable
Yes
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Spec
Dzire
Outlander Sport
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment system
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Android Auto
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument display
8-inch
USB Ports
USB-A / USB-C
Front and rear
Infotainment Screen
9
12.3-inch
Touchscreen
9
12.3-inch
Spec
Dzire
Outlander Sport
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Yes
Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
Roof Rails
No
No
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
White Pearl, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Red Metallic, Energetic Yellow Metallic
Headlights
Yes
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
No
No
Spec
Dzire
Outlander Sport
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
21 deg
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
30.5 deg
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
20.5 deg
Spec
Dzire
Outlander Sport
Tyre Size
195/60 R16
225/50 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver spare wheel
Temporary 16-inch
Wheel Rim Size
16
18-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Manual parking brake
Electric parking brake
Spec
Dzire
Outlander Sport
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Torsion beam
Spec
Dzire
Outlander Sport
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km
146 g/km
Spec
Dzire
Outlander Sport
Service Plan
5 Years / 90000 km
3 years / 45,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
Spec
Dzire
Outlander Sport
Ownership Role
Suzuki ownership programme
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
312500 ZAR
499990 ZAR
Pricing Role
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
312500
499990
Starting Price Zar
312500
499990
Spec
Dzire
Outlander Sport
Warranty
5 Years / 200000 km
5 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Dzire 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: Dzire 23 vs Outlander Sport 30.
Efficiency index: Dzire 69 vs Outlander Sport 62.
Safety-equipment index: Dzire 87 vs Outlander Sport 73.
Practicality index: Dzire 48 vs Outlander Sport 67.
Ownership-cover index: Dzire 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.
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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
Outlander Sport leads by 2 points
Dzire and Outlander Sport are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Outlander Sport +7
Efficiency
Dzire +7
Safety
Dzire +14
Practicality
Outlander Sport +19
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Outlander Sport
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
73/100
Practicality
67/100
Dzire
Performance
23/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
48/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMitsubishi Outlander Sport
leads the specification evidence index with 57 pts
vs 55 pts for Dzire
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Outlander Sport leads. However, Dzire may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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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.
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