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Xpander
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
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Tourneo Custom
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Xpander
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Spec
Tourneo Custom
Xpander
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2021
Generation
Current South African Tourneo Custom listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
First-generation Xpander, 2025 South African update
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Current 2025 equipment and Xpander Cross update.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
People mover
MPV
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
2026
Wheelbase Type
Short wheelbase
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Production Status
active
active
Segment
MPV
Compact seven-seat MPV
Tare Mass Kg
Kerb not published; GVM 3200 kg
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Vehicle Type
MPV
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Tourneo Custom
Xpander
Length
5050 mm
4595 mm
Width
2032 mm
1790 mm
Height
1979 mm
1750 mm
Wheelbase
3100 mm
2775 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
130 mm
225 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
195 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
482 l
781 l
Kerb Weight
1559 kg
1275 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3200 kg
1860 kg
Payload Capacity
454 kg
585 kg
Towing Capacity
2500 kg
550 kg
Seating Capacity
8 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.2 m
Front Headroom
996 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
957 mm
990 mm
Front Legroom
1048 mm
876 mm
Rear Legroom
890 mm
855 mm
Spec
Tourneo Custom
Xpander
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
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Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
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Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Torsion beam
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Spec
Tourneo Custom
Xpander
Load Bed Length
2622 mm
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Load Bed Width
1392 mm
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Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
Manual air conditioning with rear cooler
Power Windows
Not Available
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
No
Sunroof
Not Available
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
No
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
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Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
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AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
Manual air conditioning with rear cooler
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Climate Zones
Dual-zone automatic
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Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
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Engine Start Stop
Standard
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Rev Matching
Not Available
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Air Conditioning
Dual-zone automatic
Manual air conditioning with rear cooler
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
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Bed Extender
Not Available
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Canopy Fitment
Not Available
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Diff Lock
Not Available
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Difflock
Not Available
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Digital Speedometer
12-inch cluster with 8-inch configurable display
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Front Diff Lock
Not Available
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Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
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Intelligent Keyless Entry
Standard
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Load Bed Cover
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Not Available
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Load Bed Steps
Not Available
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Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
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Loadbox Length Mm
2622 mm
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Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
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Loadbox Width Mm
1392 mm
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Manual Aircon
Dual-zone automatic
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One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Passive Entry Start
Standard
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Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
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Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
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Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
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Remote Central Locking
Standard
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Sonar
Front and rear
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Source Model Column
tourneo-custom
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Tailgate Damper
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Not Available
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Tow Bar Type
Not Available
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TPMS
Standard
No
Trim Level
flagship
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Unlocking
Standard
Yes
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
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Vdc
Standard
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Standard
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Walk Away Lock
Standard
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Spec
Tourneo Custom
Xpander
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
4A91
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
1499 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.0:1
Bore
82.0 mm
75 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
84.8 mm
Maximum Power
125 kW
77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
390 Nm
141 Nm @ 4000 rpm
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
8-Speed Automatic
4-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
210 km/h
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
15.4 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
19.5 sec
Drive Modes
Normal, Eco, Slippery, Tow, Haul and Sport
No
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
60.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
110.6 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
Tourneo Custom
Xpander
Gearbox
Automatic
4-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
4.375
Number of Gears
8
4
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
FWD
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
No
Differential Type Front
Not Available
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Differential Type Rear
Not Available
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
Automatic
4-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
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Transmission Speeds
8
4
Spec
Tourneo Custom
Xpander
Claimed Mileage
13.5 km/l
14.3 km/l
City Mileage
11.0 km/l
11.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.8 km/l
16.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
45 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
No
Real-world Mileage
13.5 km/l
14.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
45
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
643
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
665 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
598 km
Spec
Tourneo Custom
Xpander
Airbags
Front, side and curtain airbags
2
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
No
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Front and rear
No
AEB
Not Available
No
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
No
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
No
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbags
Not Available
No
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
No
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
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Spec
Tourneo Custom
Xpander
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
No
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
No
Rear View Camera
Digital rear-view camera
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
No
Auto Lights
Standard
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Auto Wipers
Not Available
No
EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Front and rear
No
Reverse Camera
Digital rear-view camera
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Park Assist
Not Available
No
Around View Monitor
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Parking Distance Sensors
Front and rear
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Parking Sensor
Front and rear
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Pre-Collision System
Standard
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Collision Mitigation
Standard
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Rear View Camera
Digital rear-view camera
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Reverse Camera Type
Digital rear-view camera
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Reversing Camera
Digital rear-view camera
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Spec
Tourneo Custom
Xpander
Seat Material
Not Applicable
High-grade fabric
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
No
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear USB Ports
Front and rear
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Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather
Instrument Cluster Type
12-inch cluster with 8-inch configurable display
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Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual adjustable
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Tourneo Custom grade before assuming a feature is included.
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
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Service Plan Duration
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
2 years / 30,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
Service Plan Distance
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
2 years / 30,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
Service Plan
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
2 years / 30,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
Spec
Tourneo Custom
Xpander
Warranty Years
4 years / 120 000 km
3 years / 100,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
4 years / 120 000 km
3 years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
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Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
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Basic Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
3 years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
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Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
3 years / 100,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
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Spec
Tourneo Custom
Xpander
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
164 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
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Spec
Tourneo Custom
Xpander
Ownership Role
Flagship
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
1278500 ZAR
419995 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
1278500
419995
Starting Price Zar
1278500
419995
In depth: how these cars differ
This Tourneo Custom and Xpander 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: Tourneo Custom 65 vs Xpander 29.
Efficiency index: Tourneo Custom 57 vs Xpander 56.
Safety-equipment index: Tourneo Custom 91 vs Xpander 36.
Practicality index: Tourneo Custom 70 vs Xpander 76.
Ownership-cover index: Tourneo Custom not separately scored vs Xpander 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
Tourneo Custom leads by 23 points
Tourneo Custom holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Xpander.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tourneo Custom
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
57/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
70/100
Xpander
Performance
29/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
36/100
Practicality
76/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFord Tourneo Custom
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 48 pts for Xpander
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tourneo Custom leads. However, Xpander may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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