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Decision summary
Toyota Coaster vs BYD SEALION 7: the short answer
SEALION 7 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Coaster.
SEALION 7 starts ZAR 97,700 cheaperCoaster from ZAR 1,207,600 · SEALION 7 from ZAR 1,109,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Coaster
SEALION 7
Maximum Power
Coaster110 kW
SEALION 7390 kW
Maximum Torque
Coaster420 Nm
SEALION 7690 Nm
Engine Size
Coaster2755 cc
SEALION 7Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Coaster7.5 km/l
SEALION 7Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
Coaster180 mm
SEALION 7163 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 ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
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)
Coaster
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader
SEALION 7
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Coaster
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
SEALION 7
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Coaster
SEALION 7
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2025
Generation
Current South African Coaster listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
First South African SEALION 7 generation
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.
No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Midibus
SUV
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
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Bus
Medium SUV
Tare Mass Kg
3670 kg
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Vehicle Type
Bus
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Coaster
SEALION 7
Length
6990 mm
4830 mm
Width
2080 mm
1925 mm
Height
2635 mm
1620 mm
Wheelbase
3935 mm
2930 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
163 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
140 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
472 l
500 l
Kerb Weight
3670 kg
2340 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
5325 kg
2750 kg
Payload Capacity
1655 kg
410 kg
Towing Capacity
1400 kg
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
23 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.5 m
5.85 m
Front Headroom
981 mm
980 mm
Rear Headroom
953 mm
940 mm
Front Legroom
1045 mm
1100 mm
Rear Legroom
896 mm
820 mm
Spec
Coaster
SEALION 7
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
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Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
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Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Multi-link
Power Steering
Standard
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Front Spring Type
Double wishbone
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Rear Spring Type
Leaf spring
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Front Suspension Type
Double wishbone
Double wishbone
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Rear Axle Type
Leaf spring
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Rear Suspension Type
Leaf spring
Multi-link
Suspension
Double wishbone
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Spec
Coaster
SEALION 7
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
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Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
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Climate Control
Overhead vents for all seats
Dual-zone automatic
Power Windows
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
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AC Type
Overhead vents for all seats
Dual-zone automatic
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Climate Zones
Overhead vents for all seats
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Fuel Consumption Combined
Not Available
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Rev Matching
Not Available
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Seat Type
Grey PVC or fabric depending on specification
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Air Conditioning
Overhead vents for all seats
Dual-zone automatic
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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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
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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Manual Aircon
Overhead vents for all seats
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One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Cabin Heating
Available above all seats
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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
coaster
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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
top
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Variant Role
Core range derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Spec
Coaster
SEALION 7
Engine
Turbocharged Petrol
Dual-motor battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2755 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
16
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Applicable
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
110 kW
390 kW
Maximum Torque
420 Nm
690 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Front Induction; Rear Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
2
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Front + Rear
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
210 km/h
215 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
4.5 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
30 kW/tonne
166.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
114.4 Nm/tonne
294.9 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
82.56 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
LFP
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
550.4 V
Electric Range
Not Applicable
456 km (WLTP)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
11 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
150 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
8 h 36 min (0-100%)
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
32 min (10-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
Coaster
SEALION 7
Gearbox
Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
RWD/
Front and rear electric drive units
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Available
Number of Gears
6
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Crystal-motif gearshift lever
Drivetrain
RWD/
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Automatic electric all-wheel drive
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 Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
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Differential Type Rear
Not Available
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
RWD/
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
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Transmission Speeds
6
1
Spec
Coaster
SEALION 7
Claimed Mileage
7.5 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
6.1 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
8.8 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
7.5 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
95
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
456 km (WLTP)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
21.2 kWh/100 km (WLTP)
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
375 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
400 km
Spec
Coaster
SEALION 7
Airbags
Driver and passenger airbags
9
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Applicable
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Coaster
SEALION 7
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Standard
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Coaster
SEALION 7
Seat Material
Grey PVC or fabric depending on specification
Nappa leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard
Steering Type
Standard
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Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear USB Ports
Standard
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Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather
Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
8-way electric
Fabric Seats
Grey PVC or fabric depending on specification
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
6-way electric
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Coaster grade before assuming a feature is included.
3 services/80000 km service plan; 5 years/100000 km maintenance plan
Service Plan Distance
9 services / 90 000 km
3 services/80000 km service plan; 5 years/100000 km maintenance plan
Service Plan
9 services / 90 000 km
3 services/80000 km service plan; 5 years/100000 km maintenance plan
Spec
Coaster
SEALION 7
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
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Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
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Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
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Spec
Coaster
SEALION 7
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
0 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
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Spec
Coaster
SEALION 7
Ownership Role
Top
flagship all-wheel-drive derivative
Price Zar
1207600 ZAR
1319900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
flagship all-wheel-drive derivative
Starting Price
1207600
1319900
Starting Price Zar
1207600
1319900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Coaster and SEALION 7 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 SEALION 7 100.
Efficiency index: Coaster 38 vs SEALION 7 90.
Safety-equipment index: Coaster 88 vs SEALION 7 99.
Practicality index: Coaster 76 vs SEALION 7 62.
Ownership-cover index: Coaster 43 vs SEALION 7 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
SEALION 7 leads by 24 points
SEALION 7 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Coaster.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
SEALION 7
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
62/100
Coaster
Performance
64/100
Efficiency
38/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
76/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBYD SEALION 7
leads the specification evidence index with 88 pts
vs 64 pts for Coaster
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, SEALION 7 leads. However, Coaster 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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