Geely E5 EM-i vs Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

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.

Geely E5 EM-i in South Africa

Geely E5 EM-i

Apex Plug-in Hybrid Current
ZAR 679,999 ex-showroom
⚡ 73 kW 🔧 125 Nm
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

Geely E5 EM-i vs Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: the short answer

E5 EM-i has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Outlander Sport remains close.

Outlander Sport starts ZAR 150,009 cheaper E5 EM-i from ZAR 599,999 · Outlander Sport from ZAR 449,990

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification E5 EM-i Outlander Sport
Maximum Power E5 EM-i73 kW Outlander Sport77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque E5 EM-i125 Nm Outlander Sport141 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size E5 EM-i1499 cc Outlander Sport1499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy E5 EM-iNot Officially Disclosed Outlander Sport16.1 km/l
Ground Clearance E5 EM-iNot Officially Disclosed 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

E5 EM-i

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?

E5 EM-i

  • 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 E5 EM-i Outlander Sport
Model Introduced Year 2025 2025
Generation Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published First South African Outlander Sport generation, Mitsubishi Xforce architecture
Facelift History No applicable South African facelift history established Introduced locally in January 2025 and replaced ASX.
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable Current specification
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Passenger vehicle Compact SUV
Vehicle Type SUV Passenger vehicle
Spec E5 EM-i Outlander Sport
Length 4740 mm 4390 mm
Width 1905 mm 1810 mm
Height 1685 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase 2755 mm 2650 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) Not Officially Disclosed 193 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 195 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 51 l 42 l
Boot/Cargo Space 528 l 480 l
Kerb Weight 1770 kg 1250 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Not Officially Disclosed 1730 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 480 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 0 kg
Seating Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 5 seats
Number of Rows Not Officially Disclosed 2 rows
Doors Not Officially Disclosed 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed 5.2 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 950 mm
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 880 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1050 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 370 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This E5 EM-i and Outlander Sport 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: E5 EM-i 39 vs Outlander Sport 30.

Efficiency index: E5 EM-i 79 vs Outlander Sport 62.

Safety-equipment index: E5 EM-i 91 vs Outlander Sport 73.

Practicality index: E5 EM-i 74 vs Outlander Sport 67.

Ownership-cover index: E5 EM-i 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

E5 EM-i leads by 13 points

E5 EM-i has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Outlander Sport remains close.

Evidence leader 70 /100
Lead 13 points
Data 51% source coverage
70
#1 Evidence leader

E5 EM-i

51% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Performance 39
Performance 39
Efficiency 79
Safety 91
Practicality 74
Leads by 13 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 E5 EM-i +9 Efficiency E5 EM-i +17 Safety E5 EM-i +18 Practicality E5 EM-i +7

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

E5 EM-i

Performance 39/100
Efficiency 79/100
Safety 91/100
Practicality 74/100

Outlander Sport

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index Geely E5 EM-i leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts vs 57 pts for Outlander Sport

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, E5 EM-i leads. However, Outlander Sport may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

E5 EM-i vs Outlander Sport questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.