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.
Ford Mustang vs Chery Tiggo 4 Pro: the short answer
Mustang holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Tiggo 4 Pro.
Tiggo 4 Pro starts ZAR 720,000 cheaperMustang from ZAR 989,900 · Tiggo 4 Pro from ZAR 269,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Mustang
Tiggo 4 Pro
Maximum Power
Mustang334 kW @ 6500 rpm
Tiggo 4 Pro83 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Mustang540 Nm @ 5100 rpm
Tiggo 4 Pro138 Nm
Engine Size
Mustang5038 cc
Tiggo 4 Pro1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Mustang12.8 km/l
Tiggo 4 Pro14.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
Mustang143 mm
Tiggo 4 Pro170 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
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Tiggo 4 Pro
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Mustang
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Tiggo 4 Pro
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Mustang
Tiggo 4 Pro
Model Introduced Year
2016
2024
Generation
Seventh generation Mustang with S650 platform
Current South Africa Tiggo 4 Pro range
Facelift History
Latest generation introduced with improved tech and design
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2024
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
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Sports car
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1660 kg
1309 kg
Vehicle Type
Coupé
SUV
Spec
Mustang
Tiggo 4 Pro
Length
4811 mm
4318 mm
Width
1915 mm
1831 mm
Height
1408 mm
1662 mm
Wheelbase
2719 mm
2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
143 mm
170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
408 l
340 l
Kerb Weight
1660 kg
1309 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2245 kg
1684 kg
Payload Capacity
585 kg
375 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
1300 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
5.5 m
Front Headroom
987 mm
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
954 mm
975 mm
Front Legroom
1031 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
894 mm
930 mm
Spec
Mustang
Tiggo 4 Pro
Front Track Width
1617 mm
Not Available
Rear Track Width
1607 mm
Not Available
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Independent multi-link
Not Available
Power Steering
Electric power-assisted
-
Steering Column
Tilt and telescopic
-
MagneRide Damping
Standard
-
Spec
Mustang
Tiggo 4 Pro
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows
Yes
Standard
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
408 l
1100 l
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Manual / automatic by trim
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.8
-
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
215/65 R16
Sound System
10
4-6
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
-
Spec
Mustang
Tiggo 4 Pro
Engine
5.0L Ti-VCT V8
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
5038 cc
1500 cc
Cylinders
8
4
Cylinder Layout
V
Inline
Valves
32
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Dual Injection
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
93 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
92.7 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
334 kW @ 6500 rpm
83 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
540 Nm @ 5100 rpm
138 Nm
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
RWD
FWD
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
267 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Eco, Normal, Sport
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
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
Mustang
Tiggo 4 Pro
Gearbox
10-Speed Automatic
5 MT
Drivetrain Layout
RWD
FWD
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
5
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Manual clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
FWD
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
5 MT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Rear driven axle
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
10
5
Spec
Mustang
Tiggo 4 Pro
Claimed Mileage
12.8 km/l
14.3 km/l
City Mileage
10.6 km/l
11.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
15 km/l
16.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 l
51 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
12.8 km/l
14.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
61
51
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Mustang
Tiggo 4 Pro
Airbags
8
Multiple airbags
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Mustang
Tiggo 4 Pro
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
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
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Mustang
Tiggo 4 Pro
Seat Material
Leather-accented upholstery
Fabric or cloth trim
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Steering Type
Electric power-assisted
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Polyurethane / synthetic
Instrument Cluster Type
12.4-inch LCD
-
Interior Colour Options
7
-
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power adjustment
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power adjustment
Manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
12.4-inch digital cluster, SYNC 4 touchscreen, premium audio, sports seats
-
Interior Colours
7
-
Seat Trim
Leather-accented upholstery
Fabric
Spec
Mustang
Tiggo 4 Pro
Infotainment System
SYNC 4 infotainment system
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
10
4-6
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.4-inch digital instrument cluster
Standard
USB Ports
USB-A and USB-C
Front and rear USB where listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Voice Recognition
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen Size
12
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Infotainment Display
Ford SYNC 4
-
Audio Speakers
10
4-6
Audio System
12 with subwoofer
-
Display Audio
Ford SYNC 4
-
Infotainment Screen
12
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Multi Information Display
12.4-inch LCD
-
Connected Services
Standard
-
Voice Control
Standard
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
-
Touchscreen
12
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
Mustang
Tiggo 4 Pro
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Roof Rails
No
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple Ford South Africa factory exterior colours
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Body Type
Sedan
-
Exterior Colour Options
7
-
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Standard
-
Spec
Mustang
Tiggo 4 Pro
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle
-
Not Available
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not Available
-
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
170 mm
Ground Clearance Min
143 mm
170 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
Tiggo 4 Pro
Tyre Size
255/40 R19
215/65 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
19 Inches
215/65 R16
Wheel Diameter
19 Inches
215/65 R16
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Wheel Size Type
19 Inches
-
Wheels
19 Inches
-
Spec
Mustang
Tiggo 4 Pro
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
3 Year / 30 000 km
Service Plan Distance
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
3 Year / 30 000 km
Service Plan
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
3 Year / 30 000 km
Spec
Mustang
Tiggo 4 Pro
Warranty Years
4 years / 120 000 km
5 Year / 150 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
4 years / 120 000 km
5 Year / 150 000 km
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
-
Basic Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
5 Year / 150 000 km
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
-
Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
5 Year / 150 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
-
Spec
Mustang
Tiggo 4 Pro
CO2 Emissions
295 g/km
Not Available
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Idle CO2 Output
295
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
295
-
Spec
Mustang
Tiggo 4 Pro
Ownership Role
Flagship
entry-value
Price Zar
1545000 ZAR
269900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
entry-value
Starting Price
1545000
269900
Starting Price Zar
1545000
269900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Mustang and Tiggo 4 Pro 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 Tiggo 4 Pro 36.
Efficiency index: Mustang 48 vs Tiggo 4 Pro 57.
Safety-equipment index: Mustang 98 vs Tiggo 4 Pro 91.
Practicality index: Mustang 56 vs Tiggo 4 Pro 54.
Ownership-cover index: Mustang not separately scored vs Tiggo 4 Pro 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 18 points
Mustang holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Tiggo 4 Pro.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Mustang
Performance
96/100
Efficiency
48/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
56/100
Tiggo 4 Pro
Performance
36/100
Efficiency
57/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
54/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFord Mustang
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 59 pts for Tiggo 4 Pro
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Mustang leads. However, Tiggo 4 Pro may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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