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.
5.0L V8 Dark Horse 10ATPetrol10-Speed AutomaticCurrent
ZAR 1,545,000ex-showroom
⚡ 334 kW🔧 540 Nm⛽ 12.8 km/l
+Add a 3rd car
Decision summary
Isuzu MU-X vs Ford Mustang: the short answer
MU-X and Mustang are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
MU-X starts ZAR 237,500 cheaperMU-X from ZAR 752,400 · Mustang from ZAR 989,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
MU-X
Mustang
Maximum Power
MU-X110 kW @ 3600 rpm
Mustang334 kW @ 6500 rpm
Maximum Torque
MU-X350 Nm
Mustang540 Nm @ 5100 rpm
Engine Size
MU-X3000 cc
Mustang5038 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
MU-X13.2 km/l
Mustang12.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
MU-X235 mm
Mustang143 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.
Isuzu MU-X
3.0 DDi LSE 4x4 AT
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)
MU-X
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Mustang
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
MU-X
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Mustang
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
MU-X
Mustang
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Automatic High Beam
Standard
-
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Yes
Auto Lights
Standard
-
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive cruise control
Driver Monitoring
Standard
-
Emergency Braking
Standard
-
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Yes
Front Camera
Standard
-
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Multi Collision Braking
Standard
-
Occupant Detection Sensor
Passengers
-
Parking Distance Sensors
Front & Rear
-
Parking Sensor
Front & Rear
-
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front and rear
Pre-Collision System
Standard
-
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Rear View Camera
Standard
-
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
-
Reversing Camera
Standard
-
Surround View Camera
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Yes
Spec
MU-X
Mustang
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
Standard
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Standard
Axle Layout
4WD / AWD
Rear driven axle
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
-
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
RWD
Drivetrain Layout
4WD / AWD
RWD
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Number of Gears
4
10
Gear Knob Trim
Leather / Piano Black
-
Gear Ratio 1st
3.600
-
Gear Ratio 2nd
2.090
-
Gear Ratio 3rd
1.488
-
Gear Ratio 4th
1.000
-
Gear Ratio 5th
0.687
-
Gear Ratio 6th
0.580
-
Gear Ratio Reverse
3.732
-
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic selector
Gearbox
Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
No
Transfer Case
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Standard
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
4
10
Transmission Type
6 Speed Automatic
Automatic
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Spec
MU-X
Mustang
4WD System Type
Four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
30.0 deg
-
Approach Angle Deg
30.0 deg
-
Breakover Angle
24.0 deg
Not Available
Breakover Angle Deg
24.0 deg
-
Departure Angle
26.0 deg
-
Departure Angle Deg
26.0 deg
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Sump Guard
Standard
-
Ground Clearance Max
235 mm
143 mm
Ground Clearance Min
235 mm
143 mm
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Off Road Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Skid Plate Guard
Standard
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Terrain Modes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Wading Depth
800 mm
-
Wading Depth Mm
800 mm
-
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
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 Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
MU-X
Mustang
ABS
Standard
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
AEB
Standard
Yes
Airbags
Standard
8
Alarm System
Standard
-
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
-
BA
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
Standard
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
Standard
-
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
-
Far Side Airbag
Standard
-
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Front Seat Side Airbags
Standard
-
Height Adjustable Seatbelts
Standard
-
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Driver
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Yes
Side Impact Beams
Standard
-
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Spec
MU-X
Mustang
AC Type
Auto climate control with rear cabin cooling vents
Dual-zone automatic climate control
12V Accessory Socket
2
-
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Air Conditioning
Auto climate control with rear cabin cooling vents
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Auto Dimming Irvm
Auto Dimming
-
Auto Dimming Mirror
Auto Dimming
-
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Automatic High Beam
Standard
-
B Pillar Blackout
Standard
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Climate Control
Auto climate control with rear cabin cooling vents
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Climate Zones
Auto climate control with rear cabin cooling vents
-
Digital Speedometer
Standard, 7-inch with decoration
12.4-inch LCD
Electric Tailgate
Power with step sensor and control switch
No
Front Bumper Colour
Gloss Black / Body Colour
-
Front Final Drive Ratio
3.727
-
Front Power Outlet
2
-
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
-
Front Wiper
Auto, Rain Sensing
-
Front Wipers Type
Auto, Rain Sensing
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.6
7.8
Hill Start Assist
Standard
-
Intelligent Battery System
Standard
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Standard
-
Intercooler
Standard
-
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Lift Gate
Power with step sensor and control switch
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Manual Aircon
Auto climate control with rear cabin cooling vents
-
Mirror
All with driver one touch, jam protection and timer
-
Mudflaps
Front & Rear
-
Oil Pan Guard
Standard
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
Standard
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Power Mirrors
All with driver one touch, jam protection and timer
-
Power Socket 12v
2
-
Power Windows
All with driver one touch, jam protection and timer
Yes
Powered Tailgate
Power with step sensor and control switch
-
Pre Air Cleaner
Standard
-
Reading Lights Front
Standard
-
Rear Bumper Colour
Body Colour / Gloss Black
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Final Drive Ratio
3.727
-
Rear LED Combination Taillights
Standard
-
Rear Privacy Windows
Standard
-
Rear Wing
Standard
-
Rearview Mirror Inside
Auto Dimming
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
Standard
-
Remote Start Engine
Standard
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Rim Size
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
19 Inches
Roof Rack Compatibility
Standard / Very Dark Magnetite
-
Seat Type
Partial Leather
-
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Standard
-
Side Impact Bars
Standard
-
Side Steps
Standard / Very Dark Magnetite
-
Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Sonar
Front & Rear
-
Sound System
8
10
Source Model Column
3.0 LSE A/T 4x4
mustang
Spare Wheel
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Tyre repair kit
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt and telescopic
Steering Mounted Controls
Standard
-
Surround View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Tail Lamps
Standard
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Telescopic Steering
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt and telescopic
Tilt Steering
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt and telescopic
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
TPMS
Standard
Standard
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Trailer Sway Control
Standard
-
Trim Level
flagship
flagship
Unlocking
Standard
Yes
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Flagship / premium derivative
Vdc
Standard
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Standard
-
Walk Away Lock
Standard
-
Water Depth Protection Mm
800 mm
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
All with driver one touch, jam protection and timer
-
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
408 l
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Voice Command
-
Standard
Common Rail Injection
-
Port and direct fuel injection
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Spec
MU-X
Mustang
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Standard
Auto Headlights
Standard
-
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Body Type
SUV
Sedan
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED daytime running lights
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED daytime running lights
Door Handle Finish
Body Colour
-
DRL
LED
LED daytime running lights
Exterior Colour Options
5
Multiple Ford South Africa factory exterior colours
Exterior Colour Options
5
7
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Body Colour
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
All with driver one touch, jam protection and timer
-
Fog Lamps
Standard, LED
Yes
Fog Lights
Standard, LED
-
Front Fog Lamps
Standard, LED
Yes
Front Fog Lights
Standard, LED
-
Front Overhang Mm
895 mm
-
Headlamp Levelling
Automatic
-
Headlamps
Bi-LED
Yes
Headlight Type
Bi-LED
Yes
Headlights
Bi-LED
Yes
LED Headlamps
Bi-LED
Yes
Led Headlights
Bi-LED
Yes
Led Taillights
Standard
-
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Radiator Grille Colour
Dark Chrome
-
Rear Fog Lamps
LED
-
Rear Overhang Mm
1100 mm
-
Rear Spoiler
Standard
-
Rear Wiper
Auto, Rain Sensing
-
Roof Rails
Standard / Very Dark Magnetite
No
Rear Spoiler
Standard
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
MU-X
Mustang
Adjustable Driver Seat
Driver Power 8-way & Passenger Power 4-way
-
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Yes
Armrest Rear
Standard with 2 cupholders
-
Driver Seat
Driver Power 8-way & Passenger Power 4-way
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver Power 8-way & Passenger Power 4-way
Power adjustment
Fabric Seats
Partial Leather
-
Front Seats Configuration
2 x Bucket Reclining
-
Heated Front Seats
Standard
-
Instrument Cluster Type
Standard, 7-inch with decoration
12.4-inch LCD
Interior Colour Options
5
7
Interior Colours
5
7
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Standard
12.4-inch digital cluster, SYNC 4 touchscreen, premium audio, sports seats
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Partial Leather
-
Rear Armrest
Standard with 2 cupholders
-
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Standard with 2 cupholders
-
Seat Adjustment
Driver Power 8-way & Passenger Power 4-way
-
Seat Belt Warning
Standard
-
Seat Material
Partial Leather
Leather-accented upholstery
Seat Trim
Partial Leather
Leather-accented upholstery
Second Row Seat Configuration
Bench 60:40 Fold-Flat
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt and telescopic
Steering Type
Hydraulic
Electric power-assisted
Third Row Seat Configuration
Bench 50:50 Fold-Flat
-
Rear USB Ports
Standard
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver Power 8-way & Passenger Power 4-way
Power adjustment
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
MU-X
Mustang
Alternator
120A
-
Maintenance Plan
5 years / 90 000 km
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Engine Oil Change Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
-
Service Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
-
Service Intervals
12 months / 15 000 km
-
Service Plan
5 years / 90 000 km
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan Distance
5 years / 90 000 km
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan Duration
5 years / 90 000 km
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Spec
MU-X
Mustang
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
5 years / unlimited km
Basic Warranty
5 years / 120 000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
4 years / unlimited km
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
4 years / unlimited km
Warranty
5 years / 120 000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 120 000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
4 years / unlimited km
Warranty Years
5 years / 120 000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Spec
MU-X
Mustang
Audio
9-inch Touch Screen with RDS, MP3, Bluetooth Audio Streaming, integrated mobile handsfree, rear view camera, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Wi-Fi
-
Audio Controls On Steering
Standard
-
Audio Input
USB, Auxiliary
-
Audio Speakers
8
10
Audio System
9-inch Touch Screen with RDS, MP3, Bluetooth Audio Streaming, integrated mobile handsfree, rear view camera, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Wi-Fi
12 with subwoofer
Connected Services
SYNC
Standard
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard, 7-inch with decoration
12.4-inch digital instrument cluster
FM Radio
9-inch Touch Screen with RDS, MP3, Bluetooth Audio Streaming, integrated mobile handsfree, rear view camera, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Wi-Fi
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Standard
-
Infotainment System
SYNC
SYNC 4 infotainment system
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
12
Multi Information Display
Standard, 7-inch with decoration
12.4-inch LCD
Radio
9-inch Touch Screen with RDS, MP3, Bluetooth Audio Streaming, integrated mobile handsfree, rear view camera, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Wi-Fi
-
Rear Usb
Standard
-
Number of Speakers
8
10
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
-
USB Ports
Standard
USB-A and USB-C
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
12
Touchscreen
SYNC
12
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Navigation System
-
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto
Voice Recognition
-
Standard
Infotainment Display
-
Ford SYNC 4
Display Audio
-
Ford SYNC 4
Voice Control
-
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Standard
Spec
MU-X
Mustang
Auto Brake Hold
Standard
-
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Standard
-
Brake Override Accelerator
Standard
-
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
-
Electric Park Brake
Standard
-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Standard
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Standard
Electronic parking brake
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
-
Leather Steering Wheel Controls
Standard
-
Multi Collision Brake
Standard
-
Parking Brake Type
Standard
-
Spare Tyre
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Tyre repair kit
Spare Wheel Size Type
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
-
Spare Wheel Type
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Tyre repair kit
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Standard
-
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Tyre Size
265/60R18
255/40 R19
Tyre Type
265/60R18
-
Wheel Diameter
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
19 Inches
Wheel Rim Size
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
19 Inches
Wheel Size Type
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
19 Inches
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Wheels
-
19 Inches
Spec
MU-X
Mustang
Body Style
7-seat SUV
Coupé
Color Note
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Red
White, Black, Red, Blue, Yellow, Grey, Orange
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 3.0 DDi LSE 4x4 AT
-
Gross Combined Mass Kg
5900 kg
-
Model Year
MY26
2026
Segment
SUV
Sports car
Tare Mass Kg
2080 kg
1660 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Coupé
Model Introduced Year
2013
2016
Generation
Current generation MU-X built on Isuzu D-Max platform
Seventh generation Mustang with S650 platform
Facelift History
Latest updates improved styling and safety tech
Latest generation introduced with improved tech and design
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Production Status
active
active
Spec
MU-X
Mustang
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Claimed Mileage
13.2 km/l
12.8 km/l
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
61 l
Fuel Tank Litres
80
61
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
13.2 km/l
12.8 km/l
City Mileage
10.7 km/l
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.4 km/l
15 km/l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
MU-X
Mustang
CO2 Emissions
200 g/km
295 g/km
CO2 Emissions G Km
200
295
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Applicable
Idle CO2 Output
200
295
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Petrol
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Spec
MU-X
Mustang
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
61 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2800 kg
2245 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
235 mm
143 mm
Height
1825 mm
1408 mm
Kerb Weight
2080 kg
1660 kg
Length
4850 mm
4811 mm
Payload Capacity
659 kg
585 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
4 seats
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
1600 kg
Minimum Turning Radius
11.4 m
6.1 m
Wheelbase
2855 mm
2719 mm
Width
1870 mm
1915 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
220 mm
125 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
1119 l
408 l
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Front Headroom
1005 mm
987 mm
Rear Headroom
975 mm
954 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1031 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
894 mm
Spec
MU-X
Mustang
Front Spring Type
Independent High-ride Coil
-
Front Suspension
Independent High-ride Coil
MacPherson strut
Front Suspension Type
Independent High-ride Coil
MacPherson strut
Gross Axle Mass Front Kg
1450 kg
-
Gross Axle Mass Rear Kg
1650 kg
-
High Ride Suspension
Standard
-
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Standard
Power Steering
Hydraulic
Electric power-assisted
Rear Axle Type
Multi-link Coil
-
Rear Spring Type
Multi-link Coil
-
Rear Suspension
Multi-link Coil
Independent multi-link
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link Coil
Independent multi-link
Shock Absorber Type
Gas
-
Shock Absorbers
Gas
-
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt and telescopic
Suspension
Independent High-ride Coil
-
Track Front Rear Mm
1570 / 1570
-
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1617 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1607 mm
Spec
MU-X
Mustang
Ownership Role
Flagship
Flagship
Price Zar
973800 ZAR
1545000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
973800
1545000
Starting Price Zar
973800
1545000
Spec
MU-X
Mustang
Engine Code
4JJ3
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
3000 cc
5038 cc
Cylinders
4
8
Valves
16
32
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Compression Ratio
16.3:1
12.0:1
Maximum Power
110 kW @ 3600 rpm
334 kW @ 6500 rpm
Maximum Torque
350 Nm
540 Nm @ 5100 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
4WD
RWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Power-to-Weight Ratio
52.9 kW/tonne
201.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
168.3 Nm/tonne
325.3 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
Engine
3.0-litre 4JJ3 Turbocharged Diesel
5.0L Ti-VCT V8
Cylinder Layout
Inline
V
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Dual Injection
Bore
82.0 mm
93 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
92.7 mm
Top Speed
210 km/h
267 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.2 sec
4.6 sec
Quarter Mile
16.2 sec
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Normal, Sport, Track, Drag Strip, Slippery and Custom
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
6500 rpm
In depth: how these cars differ
This MU-X and Mustang 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: MU-X 63 vs Mustang 96.
Efficiency index: MU-X 52 vs Mustang 48.
Safety-equipment index: MU-X 93 vs Mustang 98.
Practicality index: MU-X 93 vs Mustang 56.
Ownership-cover index: MU-X not separately scored vs Mustang 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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MU-X and Mustang image comparison
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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
Mustang leads by 1 points
MU-X and Mustang are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Mustang
Performance
96/100
Efficiency
48/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
56/100
MU-X
Performance
63/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
93/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFord Mustang
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 76 pts for MU-X
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Mustang leads. However, MU-X may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
Continue with closely related South Africa models and comparable body styles.
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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