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.
Ford Transit Custom vs Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab: the short answer
Triton Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Transit Custom remains close.
Triton Double Cab starts ZAR 130,010 cheaperTransit Custom from ZAR 770,000 · Triton Double Cab from ZAR 639,990
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Transit Custom
Triton Double Cab
Maximum Power
Transit Custom100 kW
Triton Double Cab150 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Transit Custom360 Nm
Triton Double Cab470 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm
Engine Size
Transit Custom1996 cc
Triton Double Cab2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Transit Custom12.2 km/l
Triton Double Cab11.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
Transit Custom130 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.
Ford Transit Custom
2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT
Hagalu editorial rating
4.2/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
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)
Transit Custom
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Triton Double Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Transit Custom
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Triton Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Transit Custom
Triton Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2024
Generation
Current South African Transit Custom listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Sixth-generation Triton
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.
Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024; Bi-Turbo added in 2026.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Van
Double-cab pickup
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
Base grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
2026
Wheelbase Type
Long wheelbase
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Production Status
active
active
Segment
Commercial van
One-ton double-cab pickup
Tare Mass Kg
1756 kg
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Vehicle Type
Van
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
Transit Custom
Triton Double Cab
Length
5450 mm
5360 mm
Width
2032 mm
1930 mm
Height
1979 mm
1815 mm
Wheelbase
3500 mm
3130 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
130 mm
228 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
195 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
75 l
Boot/Cargo Space
484 l
1262 l
Kerb Weight
1756 kg
2035 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3025 kg
3020 kg
Payload Capacity
1269 kg
985 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
3 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
6.35 m
Front Headroom
984 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
947 mm
972 mm
Front Legroom
1047 mm
1059 mm
Rear Legroom
881 mm
857 mm
Spec
Transit Custom
Triton Double Cab
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
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Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
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Front Suspension
Not Available
Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Elliptic leaf spring
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Spec
Transit Custom
Triton Double Cab
Load Bed Length
2602 mm
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Load Bed Width
1392 mm
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Climate Control
Manual air conditioning
Dual-zone automatic
Power Windows
Yes
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
No
Yes
Sunroof
No
No
Electric Tailgate
No
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
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AC Type
Manual air conditioning
Dual-zone automatic
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
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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Front Diff Lock
Not Available
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Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
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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
2602 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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One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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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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Source Model Column
transit-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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Trim Level
base
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Variant Role
Commercial utility derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Spec
Transit Custom
Triton Double Cab
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2.4-litre Twin Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
4N16
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
2442 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
15.2:1
Bore
82.0 mm
86 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
105.1 mm
Maximum Power
100 kW
150 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
360 Nm
470 Nm @ 1500-2750 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
RWD
4WD
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
210 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
9.4 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
16.9 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Normal, Eco, Gravel, Mud, Sand, Rock, Snow
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
56.9 kW/tonne
73.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
205 Nm/tonne
231 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
Transit Custom
Triton Double Cab
Gearbox
6-Speed Manual
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
RWD
Front-engine, selectable four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Active Limited Slip Differential (brake control)
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Super Select 4WD-II
Differential Lock
No
Rear differential lock
Paddle Shifters
No
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
4.272
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Dry single-plate clutch
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Manual gear lever
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
RWD
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Selectable electronically
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Rotary selector
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
No
No
Gearbox Type
Manual
6-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
2.566
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
Rear driven axle
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
No
Yes
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
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Transmission Speeds
6
6
Spec
Transit Custom
Triton Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
12.2 km/l
11.9 km/l
City Mileage
9.9 km/l
9.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.3 km/l
13.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
75 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
17 litres l
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
No
Real-world Mileage
12.2 km/l
11.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
75
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
893
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
923 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
83 km
Spec
Transit Custom
Triton Double Cab
Airbags
Front passenger and side airbags
7
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Yes
Side Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
Transit Custom
Triton Double Cab
Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Yes
EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
No
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Transit Custom
Triton Double Cab
Seat Material
Fabric upholstery
Leather
Heated Seats
No
No
Ventilated Seats
No
No
Ambient Lighting
No
No
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Leather
Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
No
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
Power adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
Manual adjustable
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Transit Custom grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Trim
Fabric upholstery
Leather-appointed
Spec
Transit Custom
Triton Double Cab
Infotainment System
SYNC 4 infotainment system
Smartphone-link Display Audio with navigation
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Android Auto
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
4
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Multi-information instrument display
7-inch colour LCD
USB Ports
USB-A and USB-C
Front and rear
Infotainment Screen Size
8
9-inch
Infotainment Screen
8
9-inch
Connected Services
SYNC
-
Touchscreen
8
9-inch
Spec
Transit Custom
Triton Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
No
No
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple Ford South Africa factory exterior colours
White Solid, White Diamond, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Impulse Blue Metallic, Yamabuki Orange Metallic
Body Type
Van
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Exterior Colour Options
3
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Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
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Panoramic Sunroof
No
No
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
Transit Custom
Triton Double Cab
Approach Angle
Not Available
30.4 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
22.8 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
600 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Normal, Eco, Gravel, Mud, Sand, Rock, Snow
Locking Differential
No
Rear differential lock
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Super Select 4WD-II
Breakover Angle
Not Available
23.4 deg
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
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Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
130 mm
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Ground Clearance Min
130 mm
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Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
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Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
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Crawl Control
Not Available
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Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
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Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
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Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
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Terrain Response System
Not Available
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Underbody Camera
Not Available
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Spec
Transit Custom
Triton Double Cab
Tyre Size
Not Available
265/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Full-size
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
18-inch metallic black alloy
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
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Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Manual lever
Spec
Transit Custom
Triton Double Cab
Maintenance Plan
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
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Service Plan Distance
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Service Plan
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Spec
Transit Custom
Triton Double Cab
Warranty Years
4 years / 120 000 km
5 years / unlimited km
Warranty Kilometers
4 years / 120 000 km
5 years / unlimited 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
5 years / unlimited km
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
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Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
5 years / unlimited km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
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Spec
Transit Custom
Triton Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
220 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
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Spec
Transit Custom
Triton Double Cab
Ownership Role
Base
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
770000 ZAR
959990 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
770000
959990
Starting Price Zar
770000
959990
In depth: how these cars differ
This Transit Custom 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: Transit Custom 60 vs Triton Double Cab 75.
Efficiency index: Transit Custom 53 vs Triton Double Cab 47.
Safety-equipment index: Transit Custom 90 vs Triton Double Cab 95.
Practicality index: Transit Custom 61 vs Triton Double Cab 90.
Ownership-cover index: Transit Custom not separately scored 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.
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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
Triton Double Cab leads by 11 points
Triton Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Transit Custom remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Triton Double Cab
Performance
75/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
90/100
Transit Custom
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
61/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMitsubishi Triton Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts
vs 67 pts for Transit Custom
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Triton Double Cab leads. However, Transit Custom may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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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.
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