Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vs JAC X200 EV

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.

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
JAC X200 EV in South Africa

JAC X200 EV

X200 EV 1.9-tonne Single Cab Chassis Cab Electric 1-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 591,218 ex-showroom
⚡ 105 kW
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vs JAC X200 EV: the short answer

Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.

Outlander Sport starts ZAR 141,228 cheaper Outlander Sport from ZAR 449,990 · X200 EV from ZAR 591,218

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Outlander Sport X200 EV
Maximum Power Outlander Sport77 kW @ 6000 rpm X200 EV105 kW
Maximum Torque Outlander Sport141 Nm @ 4000 rpm X200 EVNot Officially Disclosed
Engine Size Outlander Sport1499 cc X200 EVNot Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy Outlander Sport16.1 km/l X200 EVNot Applicable
Ground Clearance Outlander Sport193 mm X200 EVNot Officially Disclosed

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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Outlander Sport X200 EV
Model Introduced Year 2025 2026
Generation First South African Outlander Sport generation, Mitsubishi Xforce architecture Current South African X200 EV range verified on 7 September 2026
Facelift History Introduced locally in January 2025 and replaced ASX. No later South African facelift was identified in the current official model and brochure material
Facelift Launched Since Current specification Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending Current Not Applicable
Body Style SUV Forward-cab single-cab chassis cab
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Compact SUV Forward-cab light commercial vehicle
Vehicle Type Passenger vehicle Light commercial vehicle
Spec Outlander Sport X200 EV
Length 4390 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Width 1810 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Height 1660 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Wheelbase 2650 mm 3100 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 193 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 195 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 42 l Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space 480 l Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight 1250 kg 1800 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1730 kg 3700 kg
Payload Capacity 480 kg 1900 kg
Towing Capacity 0 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity 5 seats Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows 2 rows 1 rows
Doors 5 doors Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius 5.2 m Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom 950 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom 880 mm Not Applicable
Front Legroom 1050 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom 370 mm Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This Outlander Sport and X200 EV comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.

Specification Score Withheld

Hagalu does not turn missing specifications into neutral scores or guessed values.

Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

What the evidence means

No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.

Outlander Sport vs X200 EV questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.