Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vs Volkswagen T-Roc

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.

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport in South Africa

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Exceed 1.5L CVT Petrol CVT Current
ZAR 499,990 ex-showroom
⚡ 77 kW 🔧 141 Nm ⛽ 16.1 km/l
VS
Volkswagen T-Roc in South Africa

Volkswagen T-Roc

2.0 TSI 140kW 4Motion R-Line DSG Petrol 7-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 760,100 ex-showroom
⚡ 140 kW 🔧 320 Nm ⛽ 15.9 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance T-Roc
Fuel Economy Outlander Sport
🛡 Safety T-Roc
📦 Practicality Outlander Sport
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
Outlander Sport starts ZAR 198,910 cheaper Outlander Sport from ZAR 449,990 · T-Roc from ZAR 648,900

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec Outlander Sport T-Roc
Maximum Power 77 kW @ 6000 rpm 140 kW
Maximum Torque 141 Nm @ 4000 rpm 320 Nm
Engine Size 1499 cc 2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 16.1 km/l 15.9 km/l
Ground Clearance 193 mm 168 mm
Boot / Load Bay 480 l 392 l
Airbags 6 7
Kerb Weight 1250 kg 1400 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Warranty 5 years / unlimited km 3

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

T-Roc has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Outlander Sport remains close.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance T-Roc +34 pts
Efficiency Outlander Sport +1 pts
Safety T-Roc +26 pts
Practicality Outlander Sport +9 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Outlander Sport

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality
Catalogue-index leader

T-Roc

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?

Outlander Sport

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

T-Roc

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Outlander Sport T-Roc
Model Introduced Year 2025 2021
Generation First South African Outlander Sport generation, Mitsubishi Xforce architecture Current first-generation T-Roc remains on sale while the second generation is prepared for South Africa
Facelift History Introduced locally in January 2025 and replaced ASX. Volkswagen has confirmed the all-new second-generation T-Roc for the second half of 2026; local derivatives and prices are still pending
Facelift Launched Since Current specification Volkswagen has confirmed the all-new second-generation T-Roc for the second half of 2026; local derivatives and prices are still pending
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 Current
Production Status active published
Segment Compact SUV SUV
Vehicle Type Passenger vehicle SUV
Color Note - White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red, Orange
Dealer Stock Note - Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note - 4x4 configuration for the local line-up
Tare Mass Kg - 1400 kg
Spec Outlander Sport T-Roc
Length 4390 mm 4234 mm
Width 1810 mm 1819 mm
Height 1660 mm 1573 mm
Wheelbase 2650 mm 2593 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 193 mm 168 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed -
Fuel Tank Capacity 42 l 55 l
Boot/Cargo Space 480 l 392 l
Kerb Weight 1250 kg 1400 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1730 kg 2020 kg
Payload Capacity 480 kg -
Towing Capacity 0 kg 1200 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows -
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.2 m 5.4 m
Front Headroom 950 mm -
Rear Headroom 880 mm -
Front Legroom 1050 mm -
Rear Legroom 370 mm -

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

T-Roc leads by 10 points

T-Roc has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Outlander Sport remains close.

Index leader 67 /100
Lead 10 points
Data 89% source coverage
67
#1 Index leader

T-Roc

89% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 99 Check Ownership 43
Performance 64
Efficiency 61
Safety 99
Practicality 58
Ownership 43
Leads by 10 points
57
#2

Outlander Sport

79% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 73 Check Performance 30
Performance 30
Efficiency 62
Safety 73
Practicality 67
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance T-Roc +34 Efficiency Outlander Sport +1 Safety T-Roc +26 Practicality Outlander Sport +9

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

T-Roc

Performance 64/100
Efficiency 61/100
Safety 99/100
Practicality 58/100
Ownership 43/100

Outlander Sport

Performance 30/100
Efficiency 62/100
Safety 73/100
Practicality 67/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Volkswagen T-Roc leads the catalogue index with 67 pts vs 57 pts for Outlander Sport

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, T-Roc 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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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.

Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.

Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.

Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.

It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

This Outlander Sport and T-Roc 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 T-Roc 64.

Efficiency index: Outlander Sport 62 vs T-Roc 61.

Safety-equipment index: Outlander Sport 73 vs T-Roc 99.

Practicality index: Outlander Sport 67 vs T-Roc 58.

Ownership-cover index: Outlander Sport not separately scored vs T-Roc 43.

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.