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.
GWM Jolion Pro vs Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab: the short answer
Jolion Pro holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Triton Single Cab.
Jolion Pro starts ZAR 107,840 cheaperJolion Pro from ZAR 392,150 · Triton Single Cab from ZAR 499,990
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Jolion Pro
Triton Single Cab
Maximum Power
Jolion Pro105 kW
Triton Single Cab81 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Jolion Pro210 Nm
Triton Single Cab200 Nm @ 1000-3750 rpm
Engine Size
Jolion Pro1500 cc
Triton Single Cab2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Jolion Pro12.3 km/l
Triton Single Cab12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
Jolion Pro168 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.
GWM Jolion Pro
1.5T Pro Ultra Luxury 7DCT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
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
Jolion Pro
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished 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?
Jolion Pro
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
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Spec
Jolion Pro
Triton Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2024
Generation
Current South African Jolion Pro listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Sixth-generation Triton
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.
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
SUV
Single-cab pickup
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
SUV
One-ton single-cab pickup
Tare Mass Kg
1376-1540 kg
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Vehicle Type
SUV
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
Jolion Pro
Triton Single Cab
Length
4472 mm
5320 mm
Width
1841 mm
1865 mm
Height
1619 mm
1700 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
3130 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
168 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
148 mm
185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
75 l
Boot/Cargo Space
337 l
1904 l
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1625 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2000 kg
2570 kg
Payload Capacity
550 kg
945 kg
Towing Capacity
2000 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
6.35 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1007 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1059 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
Jolion Pro
Triton Single Cab
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
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Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Not Available
Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Heavy-duty elliptic leaf spring
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
Jolion Pro
Triton Single Cab
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Not Available
Manual air conditioning
Power Windows
Not Available
No
Keyless Entry
Not Available
No
Push Button Start
Not Available
No
Wireless Charging
Standard
No
Sunroof
Not Available
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
AC Type
Not Available
Manual air conditioning
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Engine Warranty
5
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Voice Command
Standard
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Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
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Load Bed Cover
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Not Available
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Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
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Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
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Source Model Column
jolion-pro
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Surround View Monitor
Panoramic view monitor
No
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
Trim Level
top
-
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Wireless Charger
Standard
No
Spec
Jolion Pro
Triton Single Cab
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2.4-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
4N16
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
2442 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
15.2:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
86 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
105.1 mm
Maximum Power
105 kW
81 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
210 Nm
200 Nm @ 1000-3750 rpm
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
FWD
RWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
150 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
20.0 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
49.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
123.1 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
Jolion Pro
Triton Single Cab
Gearbox
Automatic
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
4.272
Number of Gears
7
5
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Single dry plate
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
No
Differential Type Front
Not Available
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Differential Type Rear
Not Available
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
Automatic
5-Speed Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
7
5
Spec
Jolion Pro
Triton Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
12.3 km/l
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
9.9 km/l
10 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.5 km/l
14.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
75 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
No
Real-world Mileage
12.3 km/l
12.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
55 l
75
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
938
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
969 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
872 km
Spec
Jolion Pro
Triton Single Cab
Airbags
Dual SRS airbags with front side airbags; side curtain airbags grade dependent
2
ABS
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
No
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
No
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
No
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
No
AEB
Not Available
No
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
No
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
EBD
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
No
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
No
ABS EBD
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Jolion Pro
Triton Single Cab
Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
No
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Parking Sensors
Not Available
No
Rear View Camera
Not Available
No
360 Degree Camera
Panoramic view monitor
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
No
Auto Wipers
Not Available
No
EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
No
Reverse Camera
Not Available
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Park Assist
Not Available
No
Around View Monitor
Panoramic view monitor
No
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Pre-Collision System
Standard
-
Surround View Camera
Panoramic view monitor
No
Spec
Jolion Pro
Triton Single Cab
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Vinyl
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
No
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Urethane
Interior Colour Options
3
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual adjustable
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Jolion Pro grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Commercial vinyl
Spec
Jolion Pro
Triton Single Cab
Infotainment System
SYNC
No factory audio head unit
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
No
Android Auto
Wireless
No
Bluetooth Connectivity
Wireless
No
Number of Speakers
Not Available
2
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Multi-information display
USB Ports
Not Available
No
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
No
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
No
Voice Recognition
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen Size
12.3
Not Applicable
Infotainment Display
12.3
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Infotainment Screen
12.3
Not Applicable
Connected Services
Wireless
-
Voice Control
Standard
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless
-
Touchscreen
12.3
Not Applicable
Spec
Jolion Pro
Triton Single Cab
LED Headlamps
Not Available
No
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
No
Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
Roof Rails
Not Available
No
Exterior Colour Options
3
White Solid, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic
Body Type
SUV
-
Exterior Colour Options
3
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Headlights
Not Available
No
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
No
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Spec
Jolion Pro
Triton Single Cab
Approach Angle
Not Available
30.4 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
22.8 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Available
No
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
23.4 deg
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
168 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
168 mm
-
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
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Spec
Jolion Pro
Triton Single Cab
Tyre Size
Not Available
195 R15C
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Full-size steel
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
15-inch steel
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Manual lever
Spec
Jolion Pro
Triton Single Cab
Service Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
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Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
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Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
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Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
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Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
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First Service At
5000
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Service Plan Duration
7 years / 75 000 km
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Service Plan Distance
7 years / 75 000 km
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
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Alternator
110A
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Service Plan
7 years / 75 000 km
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Service Intervals
12 months / 15 000 km
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Spec
Jolion Pro
Triton Single Cab
Warranty Years
7 years / 200 000 km
5 years / unlimited km
Warranty Kilometers
7 years / 200 000 km
5 years / unlimited km
Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
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Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
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Basic Warranty
7 years / 200 000 km
5 years / unlimited km
Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
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Warranty
7 years / 200 000 km
5 years / unlimited km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
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Spec
Jolion Pro
Triton Single Cab
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
233 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Spec
Jolion Pro
Triton Single Cab
Ownership Role
Top
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
466450 ZAR
499990 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
466450
499990
Starting Price Zar
466450
499990
In depth: how these cars differ
This Jolion Pro 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: Jolion Pro 45 vs Triton Single Cab 34.
Efficiency index: Jolion Pro 51 vs Triton Single Cab 49.
Safety-equipment index: Jolion Pro 88 vs Triton Single Cab 32.
Practicality index: Jolion Pro 60 vs Triton Single Cab 72.
Ownership-cover index: Jolion Pro 65 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Jolion Pro leads by 16 points
Jolion Pro holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Triton Single Cab.
Performance
Jolion Pro +11
Efficiency
Jolion Pro +2
Safety
Jolion Pro +56
Practicality
Triton Single Cab +12
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Jolion Pro
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
60/100
Ownership
65/100
Triton Single Cab
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
72/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM Jolion Pro
leads the specification evidence index with 62 pts
vs 46 pts for Triton Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Jolion Pro 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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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.
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