A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
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.
1.0T EcoBoost ST-Line AutomaticPetrol7-Speed DCTDiscontinued model
ZAR 459,900last listed
Discontinued modelVerified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 92 kW🔧 170 Nm⛽ 16.4 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What
⚡PerformancePuma
⛽Fuel EconomyPuma
🛡SafetyPuma
📦PracticalityOutlander Sport
🔑OwnershipNot enough comparable data
Recorded price context
Outlander Sport:
current from
ZAR 449,990
·
Puma:
last listed from
ZAR 389,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Outlander Sport
Puma
Maximum Power
77 kW @ 6000 rpm
92 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
141 Nm @ 4000 rpm
170 Nm
Engine Size
1499 cc
999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
16.1 km/l
16.4 km/l
Ground Clearance
193 mm
170 mm
Boot / Load Bay
480 l
456 l
Airbags
6
8
Kerb Weight
1250 kg
1325 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
3
= leads in this spec
Archived vehicles remain available for comparison. Verified specs stay visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.
The Bottom Line
Outlander Sport and Puma are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Puma
+10 pts
Efficiency
Puma
+2 pts
Safety
Puma
+25 pts
Practicality
Outlander Sport
+6 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Outlander Sport
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Catalogue-index leader
Puma
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Outlander Sport
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Puma
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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
Outlander Sport
Puma
Model Introduced Year
2025
2023
Generation
First South African Outlander Sport generation, Mitsubishi Xforce architecture
First generation Puma in South Africa
Facelift History
Introduced locally in January 2025 and replaced ASX.
New model introduced in South Africa
Facelift Launched Since
Current specification
Not confirmed
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not confirmed
Body Style
SUV
Not confirmed
Model Year
2026
Not confirmed
Production Status
active
Not confirmed
Segment
Compact SUV
Not confirmed
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg
-
1325 kg
Spec
Outlander Sport
Puma
Length
4390 mm
4186 mm
Width
1810 mm
1805 mm
Height
1660 mm
1531 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
2594 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
193 mm
170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
195 mm
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 l
42 l
Boot/Cargo Space
480 l
456 l
Kerb Weight
1250 kg
1325 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1730 kg
1775 kg
Payload Capacity
480 kg
Not confirmed
Towing Capacity
0 kg
1200 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
Not confirmed
Doors
5 doors
Not confirmed
Minimum Turning Radius
5.2 m
5.4 m
Front Headroom
950 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Headroom
880 mm
Not confirmed
Front Legroom
1050 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Legroom
370 mm
Not confirmed
Spec
Outlander Sport
Puma
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
4A91
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1499 cc
999 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
4
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
10.5:1
Bore
75 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
84.8 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
77 kW @ 6000 rpm
92 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
141 Nm @ 4000 rpm
170 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
FWD
FWD
Transmission
CVT
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
175 km/h
185 km/h
0-100 km/h
13.6 sec
10.5 sec
Quarter Mile
18.7 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
61.6 kW/tonne
69.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
112.8 Nm/tonne
128.3 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
Spec
Outlander Sport
Puma
Gearbox
CVT
7-Speed Automatic DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front Wheel Drive
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
5.698
Not confirmed
Number of Gears
1
Not confirmed
Transmission Type
CVT automatic
7-Speed Automatic DCT
Clutch Type
Continuously variable pulley system
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
FWD
Not confirmed
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
No
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
Continuously variable
7-Speed Automatic DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
4x2
Not confirmed
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
1
Not confirmed
Engine Position
-
Front Transverse
Spec
Outlander Sport
Puma
Claimed Mileage
16.1 km/l
16.4 km/l
City Mileage
13.2 km/l
12 km/l
Highway Mileage
18.5 km/l
18 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 l
42 l
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
Standard
Real-world Mileage
16.1 km/l
16.4 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
42
42
Combined Driving Range
677
Not confirmed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Highway
701 km
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
63 km
Not confirmed
Spec
Outlander Sport
Puma
Airbags
6
8
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
No
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not confirmed
Front Parking Sensors
No
Not confirmed
AEB
No
Standard
BA
Yes
Not confirmed
Brake Override System
Yes
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not confirmed
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not confirmed
EBD
Yes
Not confirmed
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not confirmed
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not confirmed
Side Airbags
Yes
Not confirmed
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
No
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Side Impact Beams
-
Standard
Spec
Outlander Sport
Puma
Cruise Control
Yes
Adaptive
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
No
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
No
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Parking Sensors
Yes
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
No
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Standard
Auto Highbeam
No
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Yes
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Standard
Park Assist
No
Not confirmed
Around View Monitor
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
No
Not confirmed
Spec
Outlander Sport
Puma
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Sport Partial Leather
Heated Seats
No
Front
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Ambient Sport Lighting
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not confirmed
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather with anti-temperature-rise function
Not confirmed
Seat Adjustment
-
Electric 6-Way
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Rear Armrest
-
Standard
Spec
Outlander Sport
Puma
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Automatic AC
Power Windows
Front and rear
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Yes
Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Yes
Standard
Sunroof
No
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Standard
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Automatic AC
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Spare Wheel
Temporary 16-inch
Tyre Repair Kit
Air Conditioning
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Automatic AC
Rim Size
18-inch alloy
19-inch Sport Alloy
Sound System
8
6
Unlocking
Yes
Smart Entry
Wireless Charger
Yes
Standard
Spec
Outlander Sport
Puma
Infotainment System
Smartphone-link Display Audio
12-inch SYNC 4 Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless
Android Auto
Yes
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
8-inch
12-inch Full Digital
USB Ports
Front and rear
3
Infotainment Screen
12.3-inch
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
12.3-inch
Not confirmed
Navigation System
-
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Wireless
Audio Speakers
8
6
Spec
Outlander Sport
Puma
LED Headlamps
Yes
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
LED
Fog Lamps
Yes
LED
Roof Rails
No
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
White Pearl, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Red Metallic, Energetic Yellow Metallic
Not confirmed
Headlights
Yes
Full LED
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not confirmed
Alloy Wheel Design
-
19-inch Sport Alloy
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Not Available
Body Cladding
-
Standard
Rear Spoiler
-
Sport Rear Spoiler
DRL
Yes
LED
Led Headlights
Yes
Full LED
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
LED
Front Fog Lamps
Yes
LED
Headlamps
Yes
Full LED
Headlight Type
Yes
Full LED
Spec
Outlander Sport
Puma
Approach Angle
21 deg
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
30.5 deg
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Terrain Modes
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud
Not confirmed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Breakover Angle
20.5 deg
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
-
170 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
170 mm
Spec
Outlander Sport
Puma
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
225/40 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Solid Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary 16-inch
Tyre Repair Kit
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
19-inch Sport Alloy
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Not confirmed
Wheel Type
-
19-inch Sport Alloy
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Solid Disc
Spare Tyre
Temporary 16-inch
Tyre Repair Kit
Wheel Diameter
18-inch alloy
19-inch Sport Alloy
Wheels
-
19-inch Sport Alloy
Spec
Outlander Sport
Puma
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Torsion Beam
Front Track Width
-
1541 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1534 mm
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion beam
Torsion Beam
Spec
Outlander Sport
Puma
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km
118 g/km
Start Stop System
-
Standard
Hybrid System Type
-
Mild Hybrid
Noise Level
-
67 dB
Spec
Outlander Sport
Puma
Service Plan
3 years / 45,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
Not confirmed
Service Interval
-
15,000 km or 1 Year
Approx Service Cost
-
Approx R5,000
Battery Warranty
-
Not Applicable
Maintenance Plan
-
Optional
Service Intervals
-
15,000 km or 1 Year
Spec
Outlander Sport
Puma
Ownership Role
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Not confirmed
Price Zar
499990 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Official South African recommended retail price
Not confirmed
Starting Price
499990
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
499990
Not confirmed
Spec
Outlander Sport
Puma
Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
3
Warranty Years
5 years / unlimited km
3
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / unlimited km
3
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
6 Years
Basic Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
3
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Spec
Outlander Sport
Puma
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
12 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
15 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
15 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
18 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
16
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
Puma leads by 5 points
Outlander Sport and Puma 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
Catalogue-index leader
Puma
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
64/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
61/100
Ownership
43/100
Outlander Sport
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
73/100
Practicality
67/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Ford Puma
leads the catalogue index with 62 pts
vs 57 pts for Outlander Sport
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Puma leads. However, Outlander Sport may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This Outlander Sport and Puma comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Outlander Sport 30 vs Puma 40.
Efficiency index: Outlander Sport 62 vs Puma 64.
Safety-equipment index: Outlander Sport 73 vs Puma 98.
Practicality index: Outlander Sport 67 vs Puma 61.
Ownership-cover index: Outlander Sport not separately scored vs Puma 43.
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