Honda Fit vs Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab

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.

Honda Fit in South Africa

Honda Fit

1.5 Hybrid e:HEV Hybrid e-CVT Current
ZAR 380,500 ex-showroom
⚡ 109 kW 🔧 253 Nm ⛽ 26.3 km/l
VS
Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab in South Africa

Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab

2.4L 4x2 GL M/T Diesel 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 499,990 ex-showroom
⚡ 81 kW 🔧 200 Nm ⛽ 12.5 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Honda Fit vs Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab: the short answer

Fit holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Triton Single Cab.

Fit starts ZAR 119,490 cheaper Fit from ZAR 380,500 · Triton Single Cab from ZAR 499,990

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Fit Triton Single Cab
Maximum Power Fit109 kW Triton Single Cab81 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque Fit253 Nm Triton Single Cab200 Nm @ 1000-3750 rpm
Engine Size Fit1498 cc Triton Single Cab2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Fit26.3 km/l Triton Single Cab12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance Fit141 mm Triton Single Cab200 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Honda Fit

1.5 Hybrid e:HEV

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab

2.4L 4x2 GL M/T

Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Hagalu Editorial Team ·

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

Fit

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Triton Single Cab

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Fit

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Triton Single Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Fit Triton Single Cab
Model Introduced Year 2022 2024
Generation Based on Honda’s global small car platform with focus on efficiency and space utilization Sixth-generation Triton
Facelift History Latest generation introduced with hybrid technology and updated design Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024.
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version Current specification
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Hatchback Single-cab pickup
Color Note White, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red -
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup -
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Hatchback One-ton single-cab pickup
Tare Mass Kg 1209 kg -
Vehicle Type Hatchback Light commercial vehicle
Spec Fit Triton Single Cab
Length 3995 mm 5320 mm
Width 1695 mm 1865 mm
Height 1515 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase 2530 mm 3130 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 141 mm 200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 141 mm 185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 40 l 75 l
Boot/Cargo Space 304 l 1904 l
Kerb Weight 1209 kg 1625 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1680 kg 2570 kg
Payload Capacity 471 kg 945 kg
Towing Capacity 800 kg 0 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 1 rows
Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.0 m 6.35 m
Front Headroom 1000 mm 1007 mm
Rear Headroom 960 mm Not Applicable
Front Legroom 1050 mm 1059 mm
Rear Legroom 950 mm Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This Fit and Triton Single Cab 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: Fit 48 vs Triton Single Cab 34.

Efficiency index: Fit 95 vs Triton Single Cab 49.

Safety-equipment index: Fit 91 vs Triton Single Cab 32.

Practicality index: Fit 49 vs Triton Single Cab 72.

Ownership-cover index: Fit 60 vs Triton Single Cab 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

Fit leads by 21 points

Fit holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Triton Single Cab.

Evidence leader 67 /100
Lead 21 points
Data 94% source coverage
67
#1 Evidence leader

Fit

94% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 95 Check Performance 48
Performance 48
Efficiency 95
Safety 91
Practicality 49
Ownership 60
Leads by 21 points
46
#2

Triton Single Cab

79% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 72 Check Safety 32
Performance 34
Efficiency 49
Safety 32
Practicality 72
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Fit +14 Efficiency Fit +46 Safety Fit +59 Practicality Triton Single Cab +23

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Fit

Performance 48/100
Efficiency 95/100
Safety 91/100
Practicality 49/100
Ownership 60/100

Triton Single Cab

Performance 34/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 32/100
Practicality 72/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Honda Fit leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts vs 46 pts for Triton Single Cab

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Fit leads. However, Triton Single Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Fit vs Triton Single Cab questions

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.