GWM H2 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.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

GWM H2 Discontinued model
GWM H2 in South Africa

GWM H2

1.5T LT Petrol 6-Speed DCT Discontinued model
ZAR 339,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 210 Nm ⛽ 7.5 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

GWM H2 vs Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: the short answer

H2 and Outlander Sport are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Recorded price context H2: last listed from ZAR 299,900 · Outlander Sport: current from ZAR 449,990

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification H2 Outlander Sport
Maximum Power H2110 kW @ 5500 rpm Outlander Sport77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque H2210 Nm Outlander Sport141 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size H21497 cc Outlander Sport1499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy H27.5 km/l Outlander Sport16.1 km/l
Ground Clearance H2175 mm Outlander Sport193 mm

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

Evidence for GWM H2 1.5T LT

Source type: Hagalu catalogue record

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

H2

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance
Specification evidence leader

Outlander Sport

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

Which One's Right for You?

H2

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures

Outlander Sport

  • 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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec H2 Outlander Sport
Model Introduced Year 2017 2025
Generation First generation Haval H2 in SA, on sale 2017-2022. Discontinued in favour of the Jolion, which used a more modern platform and powertrain. First South African Outlander Sport generation, Mitsubishi Xforce architecture
Facelift History H2 received a mid-cycle update in 2019 that brought minor exterior styling changes, improved infotainment software and refinements to the DCT calibration. Updates continued through the model life to address recurring DCT issues, with the final 2022 specification being notably improved over the original 2017 launch model. Introduced locally in January 2025 and replaced ASX.
Facelift Launched Since 2022 Current specification
Facelift Version Ending Not confirmed Current
Body Style Not confirmed SUV
Model Year Not confirmed 2026
Production Status Not confirmed active
Segment Not confirmed Compact SUV
Vehicle Type Not confirmed Passenger vehicle
Spec H2 Outlander Sport
Length 4290 mm 4390 mm
Width 1800 mm 1810 mm
Height 1645 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase 2560 mm 2650 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 175 mm 193 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 52 l 42 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1800 kg 1730 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.4 m 5.2 m
Front Headroom 990 mm 950 mm
Rear Headroom 960 mm 880 mm
Front Legroom 1040 mm 1050 mm
Rear Legroom 870 mm 370 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not confirmed 195 mm
Boot/Cargo Space Not confirmed 480 l
Kerb Weight Not confirmed 1250 kg
Payload Capacity Not confirmed 480 kg
Towing Capacity Not confirmed 0 kg
Number of Rows Not confirmed 2 rows

In depth: how these cars differ

This H2 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: H2 45 vs Outlander Sport 30.

Efficiency index: H2 35 vs Outlander Sport 62.

Safety-equipment index: H2 72 vs Outlander Sport 73.

Practicality index: H2 66 vs Outlander Sport 67.

Ownership-cover index: H2 44 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

Outlander Sport leads by 3 points

H2 and Outlander Sport are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 57 /100
Lead 3 points
Data 79% source coverage
57
#1 Evidence leader

Outlander Sport

79% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 73 Check Performance 30
Performance 30
Efficiency 62
Safety 73
Practicality 67
Leads by 3 points
54
#2

H2

82% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 72 Check Efficiency 35
Performance 45
Efficiency 35
Safety 72
Practicality 66
Ownership 44
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance H2 +15 Efficiency Outlander Sport +27 Safety Outlander Sport +1 Practicality Outlander Sport +1

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Outlander Sport

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

H2

Performance 45/100
Efficiency 35/100
Safety 72/100
Practicality 66/100
Ownership 44/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Mitsubishi Outlander Sport leads the specification evidence index with 57 pts vs 54 pts for H2

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Outlander Sport leads. However, H2 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

H2 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.