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Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
ZS Pro
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
Puma
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
ZS Pro
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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Spec
Puma
ZS Pro
Model Introduced Year
2023
2025
Generation
First generation Puma in South Africa
Current South African ZS Pro compact SUV with a 1.5-litre turbo engine, CVT and two-grade matrix.
Facelift History
New model introduced in South Africa
Launched locally in 2025 while the value-led ZS remained current.
Facelift Launched Since
2021
2025
Facelift Version Ending
2024
Current
Body Style
SUV
Five-door compact SUV
Model Year
2021
2025
Production Status
discontinued
active
Segment
SUV
Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1325 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
Puma
ZS Pro
Length
4186 mm
4430 mm
Width
1805 mm
1818 mm
Height
1531 mm
1635 mm
Wheelbase
2594 mm
2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
170 mm
161 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
456 l
443 l
Kerb Weight
1325 kg
1390 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1775 kg
1840 kg
Payload Capacity
450 kg
450 kg
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
981 mm
875 mm
Rear Headroom
947 mm
865 mm
Front Legroom
1047 mm
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
898 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Puma
ZS Pro
Front Track Width
1541 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1534 mm
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric
-
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam
Spec
Puma
ZS Pro
Engine
1-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
999 cc
1496 cc
Cylinders
3
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Gasoline Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
92 kW @ 6000 rpm
125 kW
Maximum Torque
170 Nm
275 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
CVT
Top Speed
185 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
10.5 sec
8.5 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Normal, Eco, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
69.4 kW/tonne
89.93 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
128.3 Nm/tonne
197.84 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Puma
ZS Pro
Engine Position
Front Transverse
-
Gearbox
7-Speed Automatic DCT
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
6
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
7-Speed Automatic DCT
Automatic
Clutch Type
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Yes
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Front-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Gearbox Type
7-Speed Automatic DCT
Continuously Variable Transmission
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
Not Applicable
Spec
Puma
ZS Pro
Claimed Mileage
16.4 km/l
14.5 km/l
City Mileage
12 km/l
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
18 km/l
18.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
EURO 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Real-world Mileage
16.4 km/l
14.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
42
55
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Puma
ZS Pro
Airbags
8
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Standard
-
Side Impact Beams
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Puma
ZS Pro
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Standard
Spec
Puma
ZS Pro
Seat Material
Sport Partial Leather
PVC
Seat Adjustment
Electric 6-Way
-
Heated Seats
Front
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Steering Type
Electric
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Ambient Sport Lighting
Standard
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Front Armrest
Standard
-
Rear Armrest
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual multi-way
Powered
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual multi-way
4-way manual
Seat Trim
Yes
PVC
Spec
Puma
ZS Pro
Climate Control
Automatic AC
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
All Doors
Standard
Keyless Entry
Smart Entry
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic electric sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
Standard
-
AC Type
Automatic AC
Automatic climate control
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Spare Wheel
Tyre Repair Kit
Non-full-size
Air Conditioning
Automatic AC
Automatic climate control
Rim Size
19-inch Sport Alloy
18-inch
Sound System
6
6
Unlocking
Smart Entry
Standard
Wireless Charger
Standard
Standard
Spec
Puma
ZS Pro
Infotainment System
12-inch SYNC 4 Touchscreen
12.3-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
6
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
12-inch Full Digital
Digital driver display
USB Ports
3
4
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Audio Speakers
6
6
Infotainment Screen
10.1
12.3-inch
Touchscreen
10.1
12.3-inch
Spec
Puma
ZS Pro
LED Headlamps
Full LED
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
LED
Not Available
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Alloy Wheel Design
19-inch Sport Alloy
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Body Cladding
Standard
-
Rear Spoiler
Sport Rear Spoiler
-
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
Arctic White, Black Pearl, Monument Silver, Diamond Red, Como Blue
DRL
LED
Standard
Led Headlights
Full LED
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Standard
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Not Available
Headlamps
Full LED
Standard
Headlight Type
Full LED
Standard
Headlights
Full LED
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Standard
Spec
Puma
ZS Pro
Approach Angle
25 deg
19.0 deg
Departure Angle
23 deg
28.0 deg
Wading Depth
500 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Max
170 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
170 mm
-
Spec
Puma
ZS Pro
Tyre Size
225/40 R19
215/50R18
Wheel Type
19-inch Sport Alloy
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre Repair Kit
Non-full-size
Wheel Rim Size
19-inch Sport Alloy
18-inch
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Solid Disc
-
Spare Tyre
Tyre Repair Kit
Non-full-size
Wheel Diameter
19-inch Sport Alloy
18-inch
Handbrake Type
Yes
Electronic
Wheels
19-inch Sport Alloy
-
Spec
Puma
ZS Pro
Service Interval
15,000 km or 1 Year
-
Approx Service Cost
Approx R5,000
-
Battery Warranty
Not Applicable
-
Maintenance Plan
Optional
-
Service Plan
Yes
5 years / 60,000 km
Service Intervals
15,000 km or 1 Year
-
Spec
Puma
ZS Pro
Warranty Years
3
7 years / 200,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3
7 years / 200,000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3
7 years / 200,000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3
7 years / 200,000 km
Spec
Puma
ZS Pro
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Start Stop System
Standard
-
Hybrid System Type
Mild Hybrid
-
Noise Level
67 dB
-
Spec
Puma
ZS Pro
Real-world City Mileage Min
12 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
15 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
15 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
18 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
16
-
Spec
Puma
ZS Pro
Ownership Role
Private and family
Passenger vehicle
Price Zar
459900 ZAR
431500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Historical listed price
Current South African MSRP
Starting Price
459900
431500
Starting Price Zar
459900
431500
In depth: how these cars differ
This Puma and ZS Pro comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Puma 40 vs ZS Pro 56.
Efficiency index: Puma 64 vs ZS Pro 58.
Safety-equipment index: Puma 98 vs ZS Pro 91.
Practicality index: Puma 59 vs ZS Pro 55.
Ownership-cover index: Puma 43 vs ZS Pro 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
ZS Pro leads by 4 points
Puma and ZS Pro are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
ZS Pro
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
58/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
55/100
Puma
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
64/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
59/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMG ZS Pro
leads the specification evidence index with 65 pts
vs 61 pts for Puma
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, ZS Pro leads. However, Puma may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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