Mitsubishi Outlander vs Volkswagen Tayron

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 in South Africa

Mitsubishi Outlander

2.5L Exceed CVT Petrol CVT Current
ZAR 819,995 ex-showroom
⚡ 135 kW 🔧 245 Nm ⛽ 12.3 km/l
VS
Volkswagen Tayron in South Africa

Volkswagen Tayron

1.4 TSI 110kW R-Line DSG Petrol Current
ZAR 899,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 250 Nm ⛽ 14.5 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Outlander
Fuel Economy Tayron
🛡 Safety Tayron
📦 Practicality Tayron
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
Outlander starts ZAR 39,005 cheaper Outlander from ZAR 759,995 · Tayron from ZAR 799,000

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec Outlander Tayron
Maximum Power 135 kW @ 6000 rpm 110 kW
Maximum Torque 245 Nm @ 3600 rpm 250 Nm
Engine Size 2488 cc 1400 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 12.3 km/l 14.5 km/l
Ground Clearance 210 mm 201 mm
Boot / Load Bay 205 l -
Airbags 7 6
Kerb Weight 1690 kg 1640 kg
Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 seats
Warranty 3 years / 100,000 km 3 years / 120 000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Outlander and Tayron are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Outlander +13 pts
Efficiency Tayron +9 pts
Safety Tayron +5 pts
Practicality Tayron +20 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Outlander

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance
Catalogue-index leader

Tayron

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Outlander

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures

Tayron

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Outlander Tayron
Model Introduced Year 2022 Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation Fourth-generation Outlander Current South African Tayron listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History Current 2026 South African specification including Edition 25. Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since Current specification Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 Current
Production Status active published
Segment Medium seven-seat SUV SUV
Vehicle Type Passenger vehicle SUV
Color Note - Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note - Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note - 4x2 configuration for the local line-up
Tare Mass Kg - 1640 kg
Spec Outlander Tayron
Length 4710 mm 4770 mm
Width 1862 mm 1852 mm
Height 1745 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase 2706 mm 2791 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 210 mm 201 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed -
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 l -
Boot/Cargo Space 205 l -
Kerb Weight 1690 kg 1640 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2355 kg -
Payload Capacity 665 kg -
Towing Capacity 1600 kg -
Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 seats
Number of Rows 3 rows -
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.5 m -
Front Headroom 986 mm -
Rear Headroom 950 mm -
Front Legroom 1058 mm -
Rear Legroom 1014 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

Tayron leads by 4 points

Outlander and Tayron are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Index leader 67 /100
Lead 4 points
Data 51% source coverage
67
#1 Index leader

Tayron

51% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Practicality 84 Check Performance 46
Performance 46
Efficiency 58
Safety 81
Practicality 84
Leads by 4 points
63
#2

Outlander

78% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 76 Check Efficiency 49
Performance 59
Efficiency 49
Safety 76
Practicality 64
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Outlander +13 Efficiency Tayron +9 Safety Tayron +5 Practicality Tayron +20

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

Tayron

Performance 46/100
Efficiency 58/100
Safety 81/100
Practicality 84/100

Outlander

Performance 59/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 76/100
Practicality 64/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Volkswagen Tayron leads the catalogue index with 67 pts vs 63 pts for Outlander

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Tayron leads. However, Outlander 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 and Tayron 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 59 vs Tayron 46.

Efficiency index: Outlander 49 vs Tayron 58.

Safety-equipment index: Outlander 76 vs Tayron 81.

Practicality index: Outlander 64 vs Tayron 84.

Ownership-cover index: Outlander not separately scored vs Tayron 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.