Hyundai H-100 Deck vs Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

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.

Hyundai H-100 Deck in South Africa

Hyundai H-100 Deck

2.6D Deck Aircon 5MT Diesel Current
ZAR 412,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 58 kW 🔧 167 Nm ⛽ 10.2 km/l
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

Hyundai H-100 Deck vs Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: the short answer

H-100 Deck and Outlander Sport are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

H-100 Deck starts ZAR 60,090 cheaper H-100 Deck from ZAR 389,900 · Outlander Sport from ZAR 449,990

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification H-100 Deck Outlander Sport
Maximum Power H-100 Deck58 kW Outlander Sport77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque H-100 Deck167 Nm Outlander Sport141 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size H-100 Deck2607 cc Outlander Sport1499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy H-100 Deck10.2 km/l Outlander Sport16.1 km/l
Ground Clearance H-100 Deck185 mm Outlander Sport193 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.

Hyundai H-100 Deck

2.6D Deck Aircon 5MT

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 Outlander Sport

Exceed 1.5L CVT

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

H-100 Deck

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

Outlander Sport

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

Which One's Right for You?

H-100 Deck

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Outlander Sport

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec H-100 Deck Outlander Sport
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2025
Generation Current South African H-100 Deck listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. First South African Outlander Sport generation, Mitsubishi Xforce architecture
Facelift History Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle. Introduced locally in January 2025 and replaced ASX.
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version Current specification
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Single-cab dropside SUV
Body Type Cab Pickup -
Color Note Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. -
Dealer Stock Note Mid grade in the South Africa lineup -
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Pickup Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1665 kg -
Vehicle Type Pickup Passenger vehicle
Spec H-100 Deck Outlander Sport
Length 4850 mm 4390 mm
Width 1740 mm 1810 mm
Height 1970 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase 2640 mm 2650 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 185 mm 193 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 195 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 l 42 l
Kerb Weight 1665 kg 1250 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3015 kg 1730 kg
Payload Capacity 1350 kg 480 kg
Towing Capacity 1200 kg 0 kg
Seating Capacity 3 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 2 doors 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
Boot/Cargo Space - 480 l

In depth: how these cars differ

This H-100 Deck 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: H-100 Deck 34 vs Outlander Sport 30.

Efficiency index: H-100 Deck 46 vs Outlander Sport 62.

Safety-equipment index: H-100 Deck 94 vs Outlander Sport 73.

Practicality index: H-100 Deck 58 vs Outlander Sport 67.

Ownership-cover index: H-100 Deck 65 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

H-100 Deck leads by 2 points

H-100 Deck and Outlander Sport are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 59 /100
Lead 2 points
Data 78% source coverage
59
#1 Evidence leader

H-100 Deck

78% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Performance 34
Performance 34
Efficiency 46
Safety 94
Practicality 58
Ownership 65
Leads by 2 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 H-100 Deck +4 Efficiency Outlander Sport +16 Safety H-100 Deck +21 Practicality Outlander Sport +9

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

H-100 Deck

Performance 34/100
Efficiency 46/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 58/100
Ownership 65/100

Outlander Sport

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index Hyundai H-100 Deck leads the specification evidence index with 59 pts vs 57 pts for Outlander Sport

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H-100 Deck leads. However, Outlander Sport may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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H-100 Deck vs Outlander Sport 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.