A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
ZS
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
T2
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
ZS
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
T2
ZS
Model Introduced Year
2026
2025
Generation
Current local listing
Current local value-positioned ZS compact SUV, sold alongside rather than replaced by the larger turbocharged ZS Pro.
Facelift History
Not listed by current South African source page.
Current South African ZS specification introduced with MG's market return in 2025.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Five-door compact SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg
3855 kg
-
Model Year
Current
2024
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
SUV
Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1880 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
T2
ZS
Length
4785 mm
4314 mm
Width
2006 mm
1809 mm
Height
1880 mm
1624 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
2585 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
220 mm
175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
220 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
48 l
Boot/Cargo Space
580 l
359 l
Kerb Weight
1880 kg
1258 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2255 kg
1695 kg
Payload Capacity
375 kg
437 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
1040 mm
1043 mm
Rear Headroom
1020 mm
995 mm
Front Legroom
1055 mm
1070 mm
Rear Legroom
935 mm
850 mm
Spec
T2
ZS
Front Track Width
1685 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1695 mm
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut suspension
Independent
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
Torsion Beam
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut suspension
Independent
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link independent suspension
Torsion Beam
Spec
T2
ZS
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control
ETC air conditioning
Power Windows
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
50W
Not Available
Sunroof
Yes
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1494 l
-
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control
ETC air conditioning
Engine Warranty
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
9.3
-
Rear Seat Split
60/40
-
Remote Engine Start
Yes
-
Spare Wheel
255/60 R19 full size
16-inch steel spare wheel and tyre R16
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Roof Load
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
-
Towbar
Yes
-
Spec
T2
ZS
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated NSE Petrol
Engine Code
SQRF4J20
NSE
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
1498 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Multipoint fuel injection
Compression Ratio
10.2:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
80.5 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
98.1 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
180 kW @ 5500 rpm
84 kW
Maximum Torque
375 Nm
150 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
4WD
FWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
4-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
180 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
66.77 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
119.24 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
T2
ZS
Gearbox
Automatic
4-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4WD
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Multi-Plate Clutch Limited-Slip Differential
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
7
4
Transmission Type
7DCT
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter automatic
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
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
Not Applicable
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Gearbox Type
7DCT
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
2WD
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
7
4
Spec
T2
ZS
Claimed Mileage
10.8 km/l
14.08 km/l
City Mileage
7.6 km/l
10.99 km/l
Highway Mileage
10.8 km/l
16.95 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
48 l
Emission Standard
VI B
EURO 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
10.8 km/l
14.08 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
70
48
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
T2
ZS
Airbags
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
6
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
T2
ZS
Cruise Control
No
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Spec
T2
ZS
Seat Material
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
PVC + PU
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Multi
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear AC Vents
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
6-way manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
4-way manual, no height adjustment
Seat Trim
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
PVC + PU
Spec
T2
ZS
Infotainment System
15.6-inch infotainment system
8-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
Not Available
USB Ports
Front Type-A/Type-C and rear Type-A/Type-C
Standard
Infotainment Screen
Not Available
8-inch
Touchscreen
Not Available
8-inch
Spec
T2
ZS
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
Standard
Roof Rails
Yes
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Pearl Black, Arctic White, Storm Silver, Burnt Orange, Dynamic Red, Atlantic Blue
Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Headlight Type
Yes
Standard
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Standard
Spec
T2
ZS
Approach Angle
Not Available
19.0 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
29.0 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Normal, Sport, Snow, Mud, Sand, Rock, Eco
Not Available
Locking Differential
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
Not Available
Underbody Protection
Metal guard plate for front compartment
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Max
220 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
220 mm
-
Crawl Control
Yes
-
Spec
T2
ZS
Tyre Size
255/60 R19
215/50R17
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc brake
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc brake
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
255/60 R19 full size
16-inch steel spare wheel and tyre R16
Wheel Rim Size
19
17
Brake Type Front
Ventilated disc brake
-
Brake Type Rear
Solid disc brake
-
Spare Tyre
255/60 R19 full size
16-inch steel spare wheel and tyre R16
Electric Park Brake
Yes
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Mechanical
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
-
Wheel Material
Alloy
-
Spec
T2
ZS
CO2 Emissions
210 g/km
165 g/km
Start Stop System
Yes
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
T2
ZS
Service Plan
7-year/75,000 km service plan
5 years/60,000 km
Spec
T2
ZS
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Passenger vehicle
Price Zar
679900 ZAR
309900 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship
Current South African MSRP
Starting Price
679900
309900
Starting Price Zar
679900
309900
Spec
T2
ZS
Warranty
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
7 years / 200,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This T2 and ZS 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: T2 77 vs ZS 37.
Efficiency index: T2 43 vs ZS 55.
Safety-equipment index: T2 93 vs ZS 87.
Practicality index: T2 70 vs ZS 52.
Ownership-cover index: T2 not separately scored vs ZS 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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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
T2 leads by 16 points
T2 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over ZS.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
T2
Performance
77/100
Efficiency
43/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
70/100
ZS
Performance
37/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
52/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJetour T2
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 57 pts for ZS
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T2 leads. However, ZS may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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