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 vs Ford Transit Van: the short answer
Coaster and Transit Van are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Transit Van starts ZAR 196,100 cheaperCoaster from ZAR 1,207,600 · Transit Van from ZAR 1,011,500
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Coaster
Transit Van
Maximum Power
Coaster110 kW
Transit Van121 kW
Maximum Torque
Coaster420 Nm
Transit Van390 Nm
Engine Size
Coaster2755 cc
Transit Van1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Coaster7.5 km/l
Transit Van10.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
Coaster180 mm
Transit Van147 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
Transit Van
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
Transit Van
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
Transit Van
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Current South African Coaster listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Current South African Transit Van listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
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.
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
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.
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Bus
Commercial van
Tare Mass Kg
3670 kg
2355 kg
Vehicle Type
Bus
Van
Gross Weight Class
-
470 series
Wheelbase Type
-
Extra-long wheelbase
Spec
Coaster
Transit Van
Length
6990 mm
6704 mm
Width
2080 mm
2059 mm
Height
2635 mm
2781 mm
Wheelbase
3935 mm
3750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
147 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 l
50 l
Boot/Cargo Space
472 l
490 l
Kerb Weight
3670 kg
2355 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
5325 kg
4700 kg
Payload Capacity
1655 kg
2270 kg
Towing Capacity
1400 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
23 seats
3 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.5 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
981 mm
998 mm
Rear Headroom
953 mm
959 mm
Front Legroom
1045 mm
1042 mm
Rear Legroom
896 mm
899 mm
Spec
Coaster
Transit Van
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Not Available
Power Steering
Standard
-
Front Spring Type
Double wishbone
-
Rear Spring Type
Leaf spring
-
Front Suspension Type
Double wishbone
Not Available
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
Leaf spring
-
Rear Suspension Type
Leaf spring
Not Available
Suspension
Double wishbone
-
Spec
Coaster
Transit Van
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
4217 mm
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
1392 mm
Climate Control
Overhead vents for all seats
Manual air conditioning
Power Windows
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
No
Sunroof
Not Available
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Type
Overhead vents for all seats
Manual air conditioning
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not Available
Climate Zones
Overhead vents for all seats
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
Not Available
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Type
Grey PVC or fabric depending on specification
-
Air Conditioning
Overhead vents for all seats
Manual air conditioning
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Difflock
Not Available
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
4217 mm
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
1392 mm
Manual Aircon
Overhead vents for all seats
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Cabin Heating
Available above all seats
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Source Model Column
coaster
transit-van
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
Trim Level
top
top
Variant Role
Core range derivative
Core range derivative
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Coaster
Transit Van
Engine
Turbocharged Petrol
2.0L EcoBlue diesel
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2755 cc
1996 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.5:1
Bore
82.0 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
110 kW
121 kW
Maximum Torque
420 Nm
390 Nm
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
RWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
210 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
30 kW/tonne
51.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
114.4 Nm/tonne
165.6 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
Coaster
Transit Van
Gearbox
Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
RWD/
RWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Dry single-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Manual gear lever
Drivetrain
RWD/
RWD
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
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
RWD/
Rear driven axle
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Spec
Coaster
Transit Van
Claimed Mileage
7.5 km/l
10.8 km/l
City Mileage
6.1 km/l
8.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
8.8 km/l
12.6 km/l
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
10.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
95
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Coaster
Transit Van
Airbags
Driver and passenger airbags
Driver airbag
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Coaster
Transit Van
Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Coaster
Transit Van
Seat Material
Grey PVC or fabric depending on specification
Fabric upholstery
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Steering Type
Standard
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
No
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear USB Ports
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Urethane
Interior Colour Options
3
3
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
No
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual adjustment
Fabric Seats
Grey PVC or fabric depending on specification
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual adjustment
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.
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Transit Van grade before assuming a feature is included.
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Grey PVC or fabric depending on specification
-
Floor Trim
Grey PVC
-
Interior Colours
3
3
Seat Trim
Grey PVC or fabric depending on specification
Fabric upholstery
Spec
Coaster
Transit Van
Infotainment System
Standard
SYNC 4 infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Not Available
Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Multi-information instrument display
USB Ports
Standard
USB-A and USB-C
AUX Input
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen Size
Standard
8
Infotainment Display
Standard
-
Rear Usb
Standard
-
Display Audio
Standard
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen
Standard
8
Connected Services
Toyota Connect
SYNC
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
-
Touchscreen
Standard
8
Spec
Coaster
Transit Van
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
No
Exterior Colour Options
3
Multiple Ford South Africa factory exterior colours
Body Type
Bus
Van
Exterior Colour Options
1
3
Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
No
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Coaster
Transit Van
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
185 mm
147 mm
Ground Clearance Min
185 mm
147 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Coaster
Transit Van
Tyre Size
Not Available
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
Not Available
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Coaster
Transit Van
Maintenance Plan
9 services / 90 000 km
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan Duration
9 services / 90 000 km
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan Distance
9 services / 90 000 km
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan
9 services / 90 000 km
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Spec
Coaster
Transit Van
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
4 years / unlimited km
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
4 years / unlimited km
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
4 years / unlimited km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 years / unlimited km
Spec
Coaster
Transit Van
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Diesel
Spec
Coaster
Transit Van
Ownership Role
Top
Top
Price Zar
1207600 ZAR
1062000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
1207600
1062000
Starting Price Zar
1207600
1062000
In depth: how these cars differ
This Coaster and Transit Van 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 Transit Van 65.
Efficiency index: Coaster 38 vs Transit Van 48.
Safety-equipment index: Coaster 88 vs Transit Van 90.
Practicality index: Coaster 76 vs Transit Van 63.
Ownership-cover index: Coaster 43 vs Transit Van 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Transit Van leads by 4 points
Coaster and Transit Van are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Transit Van +1
Efficiency
Transit Van +10
Safety
Transit Van +2
Practicality
Coaster +13
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Transit Van
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
48/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
63/100
Coaster
Performance
64/100
Efficiency
38/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
76/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFord Transit Van
leads the specification evidence index with 68 pts
vs 64 pts for Coaster
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Transit Van 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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