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Volkswagen Transporter Kombi vs Mitsubishi Xpander: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Xpander starts ZAR 736,805 cheaperTransporter Kombi from ZAR 1,102,800 · Xpander from ZAR 365,995
Five key differences
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Specification
Transporter Kombi
Xpander
Maximum Power
Transporter Kombi110 kW
Xpander77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Transporter Kombi360 Nm
Xpander141 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size
Transporter Kombi1968 cc
Xpander1499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Transporter Kombi13.2 km/l
Xpander14.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
Transporter Kombi150 mm
Xpander225 mm
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Spec
Transporter Kombi
Xpander
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2021
Generation
Current South African Transporter Kombi 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
MPV
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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Drivetrain Note
4x4 configuration for the local line-up
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Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
MPV
Compact seven-seat MPV
Tare Mass Kg
2139 kg
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Vehicle Type
MPV
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Transporter Kombi
Xpander
Length
5050 mm
4595 mm
Width
2032 mm
1790 mm
Height
1975 mm
1750 mm
Wheelbase
3100 mm
2775 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
150 mm
225 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
45 l
Kerb Weight
2139 kg
1275 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3075 kg
1860 kg
Payload Capacity
936 kg
585 kg
Seating Capacity
8 seats
7 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
11.8 m
5.2 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
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195 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
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781 l
Towing Capacity
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550 kg
Number of Rows
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3 rows
Front Headroom
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1000 mm
Rear Headroom
-
990 mm
Front Legroom
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876 mm
Rear Legroom
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855 mm
Spec
Transporter Kombi
Xpander
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
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Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Torsion beam
Spec
Transporter Kombi
Xpander
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Not Available
Manual air conditioning with rear cooler
Power Windows
Not Available
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Available
No
Sunroof
Not Available
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
AC Type
Not Available
Manual air conditioning with rear cooler
Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
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Bed Extender
Not Available
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Canopy Fitment
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
Not Applicable
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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
Not Applicable
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One Pedal Driving
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
transporter-kombi
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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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Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Trim Level
flagship
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Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Spec
Transporter Kombi
Xpander
Engine
Not Officially Disclosed
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
4A91
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1968 cc
1499 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
75 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
84.8 mm
Maximum Power
110 kW
77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
360 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
4WD
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
4-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
15.4 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
19.5 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
51.4 kW/tonne
60.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
168.3 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
Transporter Kombi
Xpander
Gearbox
Automatic
4-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4x4
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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
4x4
FWD
4WD Engagement
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
No
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
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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
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transmission Speeds
8
4
Spec
Transporter Kombi
Xpander
Claimed Mileage
13.2 km/l
14.3 km/l
City Mileage
10.7 km/l
11.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.4 km/l
16.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
45 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
No
Real-world Mileage
13.2 km/l
14.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
55 l
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
Transporter Kombi
Xpander
Airbags
Front airbags
2
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
No
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
No
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
No
AEB
Not Available
No
BA
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
No
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Transporter Kombi
Xpander
Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Parking Sensors
Not Available
No
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
No
Auto Wipers
Not Available
No
EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
No
Reverse Camera
Not Available
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
Spec
Transporter Kombi
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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Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather
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 Transporter Kombi grade before assuming a feature is included.
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
1342400 ZAR
419995 ZAR
Pricing Role
Active local lineup
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
1342400
419995
Starting Price Zar
1342400
419995
In depth: how these cars differ
This Transporter Kombi and Xpander comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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What the evidence means
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