Volkswagen T-Roc vs Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab

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.

Volkswagen T-Roc in South Africa

Volkswagen T-Roc

2.0 TSI 140kW 4Motion R-Line DSG Petrol 7-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 760,100 ex-showroom
⚡ 140 kW 🔧 320 Nm ⛽ 15.9 km/l
VS
Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab in South Africa

Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab

2.4L Bi-Turbo A/T Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 959,990 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 470 Nm ⛽ 11.9 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Volkswagen T-Roc vs Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab: the short answer

Triton Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while T-Roc remains close.

Triton Double Cab starts ZAR 8,910 cheaper T-Roc from ZAR 648,900 · Triton Double Cab from ZAR 639,990

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification T-Roc Triton Double Cab
Maximum Power T-Roc140 kW Triton Double Cab150 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque T-Roc320 Nm Triton Double Cab470 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm
Engine Size T-Roc2000 cc Triton Double Cab2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy T-Roc15.9 km/l Triton Double Cab11.9 km/l
Ground Clearance T-Roc168 mm Triton Double Cab228 mm

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

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Volkswagen T-Roc

2.0 TSI 140kW 4Motion R-Line DSG

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab

2.4L Bi-Turbo A/T

Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Hagalu Editorial Team ·

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

T-Roc

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

Triton Double Cab

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

Which One's Right for You?

T-Roc

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Triton Double Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec T-Roc Triton Double Cab
Model Introduced Year 2021 2024
Generation Current first-generation T-Roc remains on sale while the second generation is prepared for South Africa Sixth-generation Triton
Facelift History Volkswagen has confirmed the all-new second-generation T-Roc for the second half of 2026; local derivatives and prices are still pending Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024; Bi-Turbo added in 2026.
Facelift Launched Since Volkswagen has confirmed the all-new second-generation T-Roc for the second half of 2026; local derivatives and prices are still pending Current specification
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV Double-cab pickup
Color Note White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red, Orange -
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup -
Drivetrain Note 4x4 configuration for the local line-up -
Model Year Current 2026
Production Status published active
Segment SUV One-ton double-cab pickup
Tare Mass Kg 1400 kg -
Vehicle Type SUV Light commercial vehicle
Spec T-Roc Triton Double Cab
Length 4234 mm 5360 mm
Width 1819 mm 1930 mm
Height 1573 mm 1815 mm
Wheelbase 2593 mm 3130 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 168 mm 228 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 l 75 l
Boot/Cargo Space 392 l 1262 l
Kerb Weight 1400 kg 2035 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2020 kg 3020 kg
Towing Capacity 1200 kg 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.4 m 6.35 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - 195 mm
Payload Capacity - 985 kg
Number of Rows - 2 rows
Front Headroom - 1000 mm
Rear Headroom - 972 mm
Front Legroom - 1059 mm
Rear Legroom - 857 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This T-Roc and Triton Double Cab 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: T-Roc 64 vs Triton Double Cab 75.

Efficiency index: T-Roc 61 vs Triton Double Cab 47.

Safety-equipment index: T-Roc 99 vs Triton Double Cab 95.

Practicality index: T-Roc 58 vs Triton Double Cab 90.

Ownership-cover index: T-Roc 43 vs Triton Double Cab 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

Triton Double Cab leads by 11 points

Triton Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while T-Roc remains close.

Evidence leader 78 /100
Lead 11 points
Data 83% source coverage
78
#1 Evidence leader

Triton Double Cab

83% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 95 Check Efficiency 47
Performance 75
Efficiency 47
Safety 95
Practicality 90
Leads by 11 points
67
#2

T-Roc

89% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 99 Check Ownership 43
Performance 64
Efficiency 61
Safety 99
Practicality 58
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Triton Double Cab +11 Efficiency T-Roc +14 Safety T-Roc +4 Practicality Triton Double Cab +32

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Triton Double Cab

Performance 75/100
Efficiency 47/100
Safety 95/100
Practicality 90/100

T-Roc

Performance 64/100
Efficiency 61/100
Safety 99/100
Practicality 58/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts vs 67 pts for T-Roc

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Triton Double Cab leads. However, T-Roc may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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T-Roc vs Triton Double Cab 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.