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.
Mustang and T2 i-DM are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
T2 i-DM starts ZAR 210,000 cheaperMustang from ZAR 989,900 · T2 i-DM from ZAR 779,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Mustang
T2 i-DM
Maximum Power
Mustang334 kW @ 6500 rpm
T2 i-DM100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
Mustang540 Nm @ 5100 rpm
T2 i-DM220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Engine Size
Mustang5038 cc
T2 i-DM1499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Mustang12.8 km/l
T2 i-DM76.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
Mustang143 mm
T2 i-DM190 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.
Ford Mustang
5.0L V8 Dark Horse 10AT
Hagalu editorial rating
3.7/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
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
Mustang
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
T2 i-DM
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Mustang
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
T2 i-DM
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Mustang
T2 i-DM
Model Introduced Year
2016
2026
Generation
Seventh generation Mustang with S650 platform
Current South African launch specification
Facelift History
Latest generation introduced with improved tech and design
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Coupé
SUV
Color Note
White, Black, Red, Blue, Yellow, Grey, Orange
-
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
-
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Sports car
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1660 kg
2138 kg
Vehicle Type
Coupé
SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg
-
4038 kg
Spec
Mustang
T2 i-DM
Length
4811 mm
4785 mm
Width
1915 mm
2006 mm
Height
1408 mm
1875 mm
Wheelbase
2719 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
143 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
408 l
580 l
Kerb Weight
1660 kg
2138 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2245 kg
2438 kg
Payload Capacity
585 kg
300 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.1 m
5.7 m
Front Headroom
987 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
954 mm
970 mm
Front Legroom
1031 mm
980 mm
Rear Legroom
894 mm
810 mm
Spec
Mustang
T2 i-DM
Front Track Width
1617 mm
1685 mm
Rear Track Width
1607 mm
1695 mm
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Independent multi-link
Multi-link independent suspension
Power Steering
Electric power-assisted
-
Steering Column
Tilt and telescopic
-
MagneRide Damping
Standard
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Independent multi-link
Multi-link independent suspension
Spec
Mustang
T2 i-DM
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Yes
50W
Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Electric Tailgate
No
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
408 l
1494 l
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Dual-zone climate control
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.8
1.3
Skid Plates
Not Available
-
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and telescopic
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt and telescopic
-
Voice Command
Standard
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Common Rail Injection
Port and direct fuel injection
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Digital Speedometer
12.4-inch LCD
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Rim Size
19 Inches
20
Sound System
10
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
Source Model Column
mustang
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and telescopic
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
Trim Level
flagship
-
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes
Engine Warranty
-
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Rear Seat Split
-
60/40
Spare Wheel
Tyre repair kit
255/55 R20 full size
Roof Load
-
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
Towbar
-
Yes
Spec
Mustang
T2 i-DM
Engine
5.0L Ti-VCT V8
1.5TD hybrid-dedicated engine
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
SQRH4J15
Fuel Type
Petrol
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
5038 cc
1499 cc
Cylinders
8
4
Cylinder Layout
V
Inline
Valves
32
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Dual Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
12.0:1
Bore
93 mm
72 mm
Stroke
92.7 mm
92 mm
Maximum Power
334 kW @ 6500 rpm
100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
540 Nm @ 5100 rpm
220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
265 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
610 Nm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
2
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Front
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
3-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
267 km/h
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.6 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Normal, Sport, Track, Drag Strip, Slippery and Custom
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
201.2 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
325.3 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
18.4 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
LFP
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
90 km
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
6.6 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
50 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
3 h 0 min (30-100%)
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
27 min (30-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Mustang
T2 i-DM
Gearbox
10-Speed Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
RWD
2WD
LSD Available
Standard
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
10
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
RWD
2WD
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
Standard
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Rear driven axle
2WD
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
10
Not Applicable
Spec
Mustang
T2 i-DM
Claimed Mileage
12.8 km/l
76.9 km/l
City Mileage
10.6 km/l
62.1 km/l
Highway Mileage
15 km/l
89.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 l
70 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
VI B
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
12.8 km/l
76.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Type 2 and CCS2
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC charging
Fuel Tank Litres
61
70
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
1200
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
22
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Mustang
T2 i-DM
Airbags
8
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Front and rear
AEB
Yes
Yes
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
Mustang
T2 i-DM
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Front and rear
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Spec
Mustang
T2 i-DM
Seat Material
Leather-accented upholstery
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric power-assisted
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Multi
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
12.4-inch LCD
-
Interior Colour Options
7
-
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power adjustment
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power adjustment
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Interior Courtesy Lamps
12.4-inch digital cluster, SYNC 4 touchscreen, premium audio, sports seats
-
Interior Colours
7
-
Seat Trim
Leather-accented upholstery
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Spec
Mustang
T2 i-DM
Infotainment System
SYNC 4 infotainment system
15.6-inch
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
10
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.4-inch digital instrument cluster
10.25-inch
USB Ports
USB-A and USB-C
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Voice Recognition
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen Size
12
15.6-inch
Infotainment Display
Ford SYNC 4
-
Audio Speakers
10
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
Audio System
12 with subwoofer
-
Display Audio
Ford SYNC 4
-
Infotainment Screen
12
15.6-inch
Multi Information Display
12.4-inch LCD
-
Connected Services
Standard
-
Voice Control
Standard
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
-
Touchscreen
12
15.6-inch
Spec
Mustang
T2 i-DM
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
Yes
Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
Roof Rails
No
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple Ford South Africa factory exterior colours
Not Available
Body Type
Sedan
-
Exterior Colour Options
7
-
Headlights
Yes
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Active Exhaust
Standard
-
Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Headlight Type
Yes
Yes
Spec
Mustang
T2 i-DM
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle
-
Not Available
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not Available
Metal guard plate for front compartment
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
143 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance Min
143 mm
190 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
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Spec
Mustang
T2 i-DM
Tyre Size
255/40 R19
255/55 R20
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
255/55 R20 full size
Wheel Rim Size
19 Inches
20
Wheel Diameter
19 Inches
20
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Applicable
Wheel Size Type
19 Inches
-
Wheels
19 Inches
Alloy
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
-
Solid disc brake
Spare Tyre
Tyre repair kit
255/55 R20 full size
Towing Unbraked Kg
-
750 kg
Wheel Material
19 Inches
Alloy
Spec
Mustang
T2 i-DM
Maintenance Plan
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
-
Service Plan Duration
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Service Plan Distance
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Service Plan
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Battery Warranty
-
8-year/160,000 km battery warranty
Spec
Mustang
T2 i-DM
Warranty Years
4 years / 120 000 km
7-year/200,000 km warranty
Warranty Kilometers
4 years / 120 000 km
7-year/200,000 km warranty
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
-
Basic Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
7-year/200,000 km warranty
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
-
Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
7-year/200,000 km warranty
Warranty Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
-
Spec
Mustang
T2 i-DM
CO2 Emissions
295 g/km
30 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Hybrid
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Idle CO2 Output
295
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
295
-
Spec
Mustang
T2 i-DM
Ownership Role
Flagship
South Africa market model
Price Zar
1545000 ZAR
779900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
flagship
Starting Price
1545000
779900
Starting Price Zar
1545000
779900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Mustang and T2 i-DM 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: Mustang 96 vs T2 i-DM 45.
Efficiency index: Mustang 48 vs T2 i-DM 98.
Safety-equipment index: Mustang 98 vs T2 i-DM 92.
Practicality index: Mustang 56 vs T2 i-DM 66.
Ownership-cover index: Mustang not separately scored vs T2 i-DM 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
Mustang leads by 4 points
Mustang and T2 i-DM 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
T2 i-DM
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
98/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
66/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFord Mustang
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 73 pts for T2 i-DM
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Mustang leads. However, T2 i-DM may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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