Mitsubishi Pajero Sport vs Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace

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.

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Discontinued model
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport in South Africa

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

2.4L DI-DC 8-speed A/T 4X4 Exceed Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 904,990 ex-showroom
⚡ 133 kW 🔧 430 Nm ⛽ 12.3 km/l
VS
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace in South Africa

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace

2.0 TSI 162kW R-Line 4Motion DSG Petrol 7-Speed DCT Discontinued model
ZAR 934,700 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 162 kW 🔧 350 Nm ⛽ 12.5 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Tiguan Allspace
Fuel Economy Tie
🛡 Safety Tiguan Allspace
📦 Practicality Pajero Sport
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
Recorded price context Pajero Sport: current from ZAR 789,990 · Tiguan Allspace: last listed from ZAR 701,600

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec Pajero Sport Tiguan Allspace
Maximum Power 133 kW @ 3500 rpm 162 kW
Maximum Torque 430 Nm @ 2500 rpm 350 Nm
Engine Size 2442 cc 1984 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 12.3 km/l 12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance 218 mm 198 mm
Boot / Load Bay 193 l 230 l
Airbags 7 7
Kerb Weight 2080 kg 1640 kg
Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 seats
Warranty 3 years / 100,000 km 3 Years / 120,000 km

= leads in this spec

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The Bottom Line

Tiguan Allspace has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Pajero Sport remains close.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Tiguan Allspace +10 pts
Efficiency Equal
Safety Tiguan Allspace +26 pts
Practicality Pajero Sport +5 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Pajero Sport

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

Tiguan Allspace

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

Which One's Right for You?

Pajero Sport

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Tiguan Allspace

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • 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 Pajero Sport Tiguan Allspace
Model Introduced Year 2017 2017
Generation Third-generation Pajero Sport, 2025 facelift Second generation Tiguan Allspace (AD/AN) on MQB platform
Facelift History South African facelift launched in May 2025. Mid-cycle facelift in 2021 with IQ.Drive safety tech and updated infotainment
Facelift Launched Since Current specification 2021
Facelift Version Ending Current Not confirmed
Body Style SUV Not confirmed
Model Year 2026 Not confirmed
Production Status active Not confirmed
Segment Seven-seat ladder-frame SUV Not confirmed
Vehicle Type Passenger vehicle Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg - 1640 kg
Spec Pajero Sport Tiguan Allspace
Length 4825 mm 4703 mm
Width 1815 mm 1839 mm
Height 1805 mm 1674 mm
Wheelbase 2800 mm 2790 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 218 mm 198 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 190 mm Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 l 57 l
Boot/Cargo Space 193 l 230 l
Kerb Weight 2080 kg 1640 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2775 kg 2220 kg
Payload Capacity 695 kg Not confirmed
Towing Capacity 2850 kg 2000 kg
Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 seats
Number of Rows 3 rows Not confirmed
Doors 5 doors Not confirmed
Minimum Turning Radius 5.6 m 5.5 m
Front Headroom 1022 mm Not confirmed
Rear Headroom 957 mm Not confirmed
Front Legroom 1067 mm Not confirmed
Rear Legroom 880 mm Not confirmed

Source-backed Catalogue Index

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

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

Tiguan Allspace leads by 8 points

Tiguan Allspace has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Pajero Sport remains close.

Index leader 73 /100
Lead 8 points
Data 78% source coverage
73
#1 Index leader

Tiguan Allspace

78% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Efficiency 49
Performance 75
Efficiency 49
Safety 98
Practicality 66
Leads by 8 points
65
#2

Pajero Sport

83% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 72 Check Efficiency 49
Performance 65
Efficiency 49
Safety 72
Practicality 71
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tiguan Allspace +10 Efficiency Level Safety Tiguan Allspace +26 Practicality Pajero Sport +5

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

Tiguan Allspace

Performance 75/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 66/100

Pajero Sport

Performance 65/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 72/100
Practicality 71/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace leads the catalogue index with 73 pts vs 65 pts for Pajero Sport

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Tiguan Allspace leads. However, Pajero 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 Pajero Sport and Tiguan Allspace 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: Pajero Sport 65 vs Tiguan Allspace 75.

Efficiency index: Pajero Sport 49 vs Tiguan Allspace 49.

Safety-equipment index: Pajero Sport 72 vs Tiguan Allspace 98.

Practicality index: Pajero Sport 71 vs Tiguan Allspace 66.

Ownership-cover index: Pajero Sport not separately scored vs Tiguan Allspace 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.