Toyota Coaster vs KIA K2700

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.

Toyota Coaster in South Africa

Toyota Coaster

2.8D GL 6AT Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,207,600 ex-showroom
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 420 Nm ⛽ 7.5 km/l
VS
KIA K2700 in South Africa

KIA K2700

2.7D Workhorse Tipper Diesel 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 404,995 ex-showroom
⚡ 56 kW 🔧 152 Nm ⛽ 10.5 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Toyota Coaster vs KIA K2700: the short answer

Coaster has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over K2700.

K2700 starts ZAR 855,605 cheaper Coaster from ZAR 1,207,600 · K2700 from ZAR 351,995

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Coaster K2700
Maximum Power Coaster110 kW K270056 kW @ 3200 rpm
Maximum Torque Coaster420 Nm K2700152 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Engine Size Coaster2755 cc K27002665 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Coaster7.5 km/l K270010.5 km/l
Ground Clearance Coaster180 mm K2700195 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.

Toyota Coaster

2.8D GL 6AT

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

KIA K2700

2.7D Workhorse Tipper

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

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)

Specification evidence leader

Coaster

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

K2700

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published ownership cover
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?

Coaster

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

K2700

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Coaster K2700
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 1997
Generation Current South African Coaster listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. Long-running light commercial vehicle; established in SA commercial fleet market
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. Updated in 2005, 2012; current model ongoing production with specification updates
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2012
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Midibus Van
Color Note Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. White (standard fleet specification)
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Bus Van
Tare Mass Kg 3670 kg 1880 kg
Vehicle Type Bus Van
Spec Coaster K2700
Length 6990 mm 4870 mm
Width 2080 mm 1840 mm
Height 2635 mm 2060 mm
Wheelbase 3935 mm 2685 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 180 mm 195 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 125 mm 145 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 l 70 l
Boot/Cargo Space 472 l 3000 l
Kerb Weight 3670 kg 1880 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 5325 kg 2850 kg
Payload Capacity 1655 kg 1300 kg
Towing Capacity 1400 kg 1180 kg
Seating Capacity 23 seats 2 seats
Number of Rows 3 rows 1 rows
Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.5 m 11.4 m
Front Headroom 981 mm 1010 mm
Rear Headroom 953 mm Not Applicable
Front Legroom 1045 mm 1040 mm
Rear Legroom 896 mm Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This Coaster and K2700 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: Coaster 64 vs K2700 32.

Efficiency index: Coaster 38 vs K2700 43.

Safety-equipment index: Coaster 88 vs K2700 0.

Practicality index: Coaster 76 vs K2700 68.

Ownership-cover index: Coaster 43 vs K2700 49.

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

Coaster leads by 27 points

Coaster has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over K2700.

Evidence leader 64 /100
Lead 27 points
Data 71% source coverage
64
#1 Evidence leader

Coaster

71% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 88 Check Efficiency 38
Performance 64
Efficiency 38
Safety 88
Practicality 76
Ownership 43
Leads by 27 points
37
#2

K2700

84% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Practicality 68 Check Safety 0
Performance 32
Efficiency 43
Safety 0
Practicality 68
Ownership 49
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Coaster +32 Efficiency K2700 +5 Safety Coaster +88 Practicality Coaster +8 Ownership K2700 +6

Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Coaster

Performance 64/100
Efficiency 38/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 76/100
Ownership 43/100

K2700

Performance 32/100
Efficiency 43/100
Safety 0/100
Practicality 68/100
Ownership 49/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Toyota Coaster leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts vs 37 pts for K2700

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Coaster leads. However, K2700 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Coaster vs K2700 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.