Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vs Jetour T1 i-DM

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
Jetour T1 i-DM in South Africa

Jetour T1 i-DM

T1 i-DM Plug-in Hybrid Current
ZAR 689,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 100 kW 🔧 220 Nm ⛽ 90.9 km/l
Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vs Jetour T1 i-DM: the short answer

T1 i-DM holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Outlander Sport.

Outlander Sport starts ZAR 239,910 cheaper Outlander Sport from ZAR 449,990 · T1 i-DM from ZAR 689,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Outlander Sport T1 i-DM
Maximum Power Outlander Sport77 kW @ 6000 rpm T1 i-DM100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque Outlander Sport141 Nm @ 4000 rpm T1 i-DM220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Engine Size Outlander Sport1499 cc T1 i-DM1499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Outlander Sport16.1 km/l T1 i-DM90.9 km/l
Ground Clearance Outlander Sport193 mm T1 i-DM190 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

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
Specification evidence leader

T1 i-DM

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

Outlander Sport

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

T1 i-DM

  • 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

Spec Outlander Sport T1 i-DM
Model Introduced Year 2025 2026
Generation First South African Outlander Sport generation, Mitsubishi Xforce architecture Current local listing
Facelift History Introduced locally in January 2025 and replaced ASX. Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since Current specification 2026
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 Current
Production Status active Active
Segment Compact SUV SUV
Vehicle Type Passenger vehicle SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg - 3948 kg
Tare Mass Kg - 2048 kg
Spec Outlander Sport T1 i-DM
Length 4390 mm 4705 mm
Width 1810 mm 1967 mm
Height 1660 mm 1843 mm
Wheelbase 2650 mm 2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 193 mm 190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 195 mm 190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 42 l 70 l
Boot/Cargo Space 480 l 574 l
Kerb Weight 1250 kg 2048 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1730 kg 2348 kg
Payload Capacity 480 kg 300 kg
Towing Capacity 0 kg 1600 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.2 m 5.7 m
Front Headroom 950 mm 1030 mm
Rear Headroom 880 mm 1010 mm
Front Legroom 1050 mm 1050 mm
Rear Legroom 370 mm 930 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Outlander Sport and T1 i-DM 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 T1 i-DM 41.

Efficiency index: Outlander Sport 62 vs T1 i-DM 98.

Safety-equipment index: Outlander Sport 73 vs T1 i-DM 93.

Practicality index: Outlander Sport 67 vs T1 i-DM 66.

Ownership-cover index: Outlander Sport not separately scored vs T1 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.

Specification Evidence Index

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

T1 i-DM leads by 15 points

T1 i-DM holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Outlander Sport.

Evidence leader 72 /100
Lead 15 points
Data 64% source coverage
72
#1 Evidence leader

T1 i-DM

64% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 98 Check Performance 41
Performance 41
Efficiency 98
Safety 93
Practicality 66
Leads by 15 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 T1 i-DM +11 Efficiency T1 i-DM +36 Safety T1 i-DM +20 Practicality Outlander Sport +1

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

T1 i-DM

Performance 41/100
Efficiency 98/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 66/100

Outlander Sport

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index Jetour T1 i-DM leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts vs 57 pts for Outlander Sport

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T1 i-DM leads. However, Outlander Sport may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Outlander Sport vs T1 i-DM questions

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.