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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
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Everest
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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Puma
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Spec
Everest
Puma
Model Introduced Year
2015
2023
Generation
Currently sold Everest belongs to the latest generation with enhanced comfort and safety systems
First generation Puma in South Africa
Facelift History
Major generational update in 2022 with improved safety, technology, and design
New model introduced in South Africa
Facelift Launched Since
2022
2021
Facelift Version Ending
Current
2024
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Color Note
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue
Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Not confirmed
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 3.0TD V6 Platinum 10AT 4WD
Not confirmed
Model Year
2026
2021
Production Status
active
discontinued
Segment
Large SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
2450 kg
1325 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
Everest
Puma
Length
4914 mm
4186 mm
Width
1923 mm
1805 mm
Height
1842 mm
1531 mm
Wheelbase
2900 mm
2594 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
226 mm
170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
42 l
Boot/Cargo Space
259 l
456 l
Kerb Weight
2450 kg
1325 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3150 kg
1775 kg
Payload Capacity
680 kg
450 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
1200 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.9 m
5.4 m
Front Headroom
972 mm
981 mm
Rear Headroom
953 mm
947 mm
Front Legroom
1058 mm
1047 mm
Rear Legroom
912 mm
898 mm
Spec
Everest
Puma
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1541 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1534 mm
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Torsion Beam
Chassis Type
Ladder Frame
Monocoque
Chassis Material
Ladder Frame
Not confirmed
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not confirmed
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Suspension Type
Not Available
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Not Available
Torsion Beam
Spec
Everest
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
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
AC Type
Not Available
Automatic AC
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not confirmed
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not confirmed
Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not confirmed
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not confirmed
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not confirmed
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not confirmed
Source Model Column
everest
Not confirmed
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not confirmed
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not confirmed
Sub Frame
Ladder Frame
Not confirmed
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Trim Level
flagship
Not confirmed
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not confirmed
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Spare Wheel
Not Available
Tyre Repair Kit
Air Conditioning
Not Available
Automatic AC
Rim Size
Not Available
19-inch Sport Alloy
Sound System
Not Available
6
Unlocking
Not Available
Smart Entry
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Everest
Puma
Engine
3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Ford 3.0 V6 turbo diesel
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2993 cc
999 cc
Cylinders
6
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
24
4
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
16.0:1
10.5:1
Bore
82.0 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
184 kW @ 3250 rpm
92 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
600 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
4WD
FWD
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
210 km/h
185 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.2 sec
10.5 sec
Quarter Mile
16.2 sec
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
75.1 kW/tonne
69.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
244.9 Nm/tonne
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
Everest
Puma
Engine Position
Front longitudinal
Front Transverse
Gearbox
10-Speed Automatic
7-Speed Automatic DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Full-Time Four Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Number of Gears
10
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
7-Speed Automatic DCT
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
10-Speed Automatic
Yes
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Yes
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
10-Speed Automatic
7-Speed Automatic DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
10
6
Spec
Everest
Puma
Claimed Mileage
11.8 km/l
16.4 km/l
City Mileage
9.9 km/l
12 km/l
Highway Mileage
13.7 km/l
18 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
42 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
11.8 km/l
16.4 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
42
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Everest
Puma
Airbags
6
8
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
EBD
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Not Available
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Side Impact Beams
-
Standard
Spec
Everest
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
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
EV Mode
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Yes
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Everest
Puma
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Sport Partial Leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Ambient Sport Lighting
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Yes
Interior Colour Options
5
Not confirmed
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual multi-way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual multi-way
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Premium interior design, large touchscreen, digital cluster, driver assistance features
Not confirmed
Interior Colours
5
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Yes
Seat Adjustment
-
Electric 6-Way
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Rear Armrest
-
Standard
Spec
Everest
Puma
Infotainment System
SYNC
12-inch SYNC 4 Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Wireless
Android Auto
Not Available
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
12-inch Full Digital
USB Ports
Not Available
3
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
10.1
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
10.1
Connected Services
SYNC
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
SYNC
10.1
Navigation System
-
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Not Available
Wireless
Audio Speakers
Not Available
6
Spec
Everest
Puma
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
5
Multiple manufacturer colours
Body Type
SUV
Not confirmed
Exterior Colour Options
5
Not confirmed
Headlights
Not Available
Full LED
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not confirmed
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not confirmed
Alloy Wheel Design
-
19-inch Sport Alloy
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Not Available
Body Cladding
-
Standard
Rear Spoiler
-
Sport Rear Spoiler
DRL
Not Available
LED
Led Headlights
Not Available
Full LED
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
LED
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
LED
Headlamps
Not Available
Full LED
Headlight Type
Not Available
Full LED
Spec
Everest
Puma
Approach Angle
Not Available
25 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
23 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
500 mm
Terrain Modes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
Four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Breakover Angle
Not Available
20 deg
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
226 mm
170 mm
Ground Clearance Min
226 mm
170 mm
Off Road Traction Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Mud
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Sand
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Snow
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Spec
Everest
Puma
Tyre Size
Not Available
225/40 R19
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Solid Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Tyre Repair Kit
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
19-inch Sport Alloy
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not confirmed
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Yes
Wheel Type
-
19-inch Sport Alloy
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Solid Disc
Spare Tyre
Not Available
Tyre Repair Kit
Wheel Diameter
Not Available
19-inch Sport Alloy
Wheels
-
19-inch Sport Alloy
Spec
Everest
Puma
Warranty Years
4 years / 120 000 km
3
Warranty Kilometers
4 years / 120 000 km
3
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
3 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
6 Years
Basic Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
3
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
3 Years
Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
3
Warranty Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
3 Years
Spec
Everest
Puma
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
118 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Mild Hybrid
Variable Valve Timing
No
Not confirmed
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Not confirmed
Start Stop System
-
Standard
Noise Level
-
67 dB
Spec
Everest
Puma
Service Plan
Not Available
Yes
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
Everest
Puma
Ownership Role
Flagship
Private and family
Price Zar
1340000 ZAR
459900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Historical listed price
Starting Price
1340000
459900
Starting Price Zar
1340000
459900
Spec
Everest
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
In depth: how these cars differ
This Everest and Puma 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: Everest 88 vs Puma 40.
Efficiency index: Everest 52 vs Puma 64.
Safety-equipment index: Everest 81 vs Puma 98.
Practicality index: Everest 77 vs Puma 59.
Ownership-cover index: Everest 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Everest leads by 15 points
Everest holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Puma.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Everest
Performance
88/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
81/100
Practicality
77/100
Puma
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
64/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
59/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFord Everest
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 61 pts for Puma
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Everest 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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