A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
Includes an archived model
Current and archived cars are compared side by side. Archived models keep their verified historical specs, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.
No longer sold newSpecs stay visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
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At a Glance — Who Wins What
⚡PerformanceTie
⛽Fuel EconomyEX-8 Van Body
🛡SafetyEX-8 Van Body
📦PracticalityEX-8 Van Body
🔑OwnershipEX-8 Van Body
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
EX-8 Van Body
Quantum
Engine Power
103
Not confirmed
Torque
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Engine Size
3907
Not confirmed
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance
200 mm
Not confirmed
Boot Space
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Airbags
Not Available
Not confirmed
Kerb Weight
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Seating Capacity
3
Not confirmed
Warranty
5
Not confirmed
= leads in this spec
Archived models stay fully comparable. Verified specs remain visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.
The Bottom Line
EX-8 Van Body has a slight advantage, but Quantum remains highly competitive.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Equal
Efficiency
EX-8 Van Body
+15 pts
Safety
EX-8 Van Body
+28 pts
Practicality
EX-8 Van Body
+6 pts
Ownership
EX-8 Van Body
+15 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
🏆 Overall Winner
EX-8 Van Body
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger safety package
More practical for daily use
Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Fuel EfficiencyFamily Usage
Quantum
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Less comprehensive safety features
Less practical in daily usage
Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
EX-8 Van Body
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Large families needing more practicality and usability
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind
Quantum
Buyers looking for a balanced all-round vehicle
Full Specs, Side by Side
Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.
Spec
EX-8 Van Body
Quantum
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
Not confirmed
Generation
Current South African EX-8 Van Body listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Not confirmed
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.
Not confirmed
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Not confirmed
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not confirmed
Body Style
Van body truck
Not confirmed
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note
Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
Not confirmed
Model Year
2026
Not confirmed
Production Status
published
Not confirmed
Segment
Van
Not confirmed
Vehicle Type
Van
Not confirmed
Spec
EX-8 Van Body
Quantum
Ground Clearance
200 mm
Not confirmed
Wheelbase
3850 mm
Not confirmed
Length
6620 mm
Not confirmed
Width
2100 mm
Not confirmed
Height
2355 mm
Not confirmed
Kerb Weight
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gross Vehicle Weight
7800 kg
Not confirmed
Seating Capacity
3
Not confirmed
Boot Space
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Towing Capacity
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Turning Radius
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Front Legroom
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Front Headroom
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Number of Doors
2
Not confirmed
Max Payload
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Boot Volume
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Doors
2
Not confirmed
Seats
3
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 l
Not confirmed
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg
7800 kg
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
200 mm
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Min
200 mm
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Mm
200 mm
Not confirmed
Height Mm
2355 mm
Not confirmed
Length Mm
6620 mm
Not confirmed
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Payload Kg
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Cargo Volume
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Turning Circle
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Turning Circle M
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Width Mm
2100 mm
Not confirmed
Spec
EX-8 Van Body
Quantum
Engine
3.9-litre turbo diesel
Not confirmed
Engine Type
3.9-litre turbo diesel
Not confirmed
Displacement
3907 cc
Not confirmed
Cylinders
4
Not confirmed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Power
103 kW
Not confirmed
Power @ RPM
2800
Not confirmed
Torque
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Torque @ RPM
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Turbocharger
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Top Speed
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
0-100 km/h
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Cylinder Bore
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Piston Stroke
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Power
138 bhp
Not confirmed
Fuel Grade Required
Diesel
Not confirmed
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Engine Aspiration
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Engine Type Config
3.9-litre turbo diesel
Not confirmed
0–100 km/h
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Battery Capacity
Not Available
Not confirmed
Charging Port
Not Available
Not confirmed
AC Charging Time
Not Available
Not confirmed
Engine Displacement
3907 cc
Not confirmed
Engine Displacement Litres
3.91 l
Not confirmed
EV Range
Not Available
Not confirmed
Acceleration 0 100
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Combined System Power
Not Available
Not confirmed
Combined System Torque
Not Available
Not confirmed
Engine Config
3.9-litre turbo diesel
Not confirmed
Engine Cylinders
4
Not confirmed
Engine Displacement Cc
3907 cc
Not confirmed
Engine Power kW
103 kW
Not confirmed
Engine Torque Nm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Engine Valves
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Induction
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Max Power kW
103 kW
Not confirmed
Max Torque Nm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Maximum Power
103 kW
Not confirmed
Maximum Torque
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Motor Position
Not Available
Not confirmed
Motor Power
Not Available
Not confirmed
Motor Torque
Not Available
Not confirmed
Motor Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
Power kW Rpm
2800
Not confirmed
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not confirmed
System Output
Not Available
Not confirmed
Torque Nm Rpm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Turbo Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Spec
EX-8 Van Body
Quantum
Transmission
Manual
Not confirmed
Drive Type
Rear-wheel drive
Not confirmed
Drivetrain Layout
Rear-wheel drive
Not confirmed
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Number of Gears
5 km/h
Not confirmed
Transmission Type
Manual
Not confirmed
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Not confirmed
Transmission
Manual
Not confirmed
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not confirmed
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
Manual
Not confirmed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
Rear-wheel drive
Not confirmed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
5 km/h
Not confirmed
Spec
EX-8 Van Body
Quantum
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
City Mileage
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 l
Not confirmed
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Average Fuel Consumption
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Claimed Fuel Consumption
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fuel Efficiency
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Charging Time AC Full
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Charging Time DC Fast 80pct
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Combined Consumption
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Combined Consumption L 100km
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fuel Economy Combined
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
100 l
Not confirmed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Not confirmed
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Wltp
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Spec
EX-8 Van Body
Quantum
Airbags
Not Available
Not confirmed
ABS
Standard
Not confirmed
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Traction Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not confirmed
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Not confirmed
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not confirmed
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not confirmed
AEB
Not Available
Not confirmed
BA
Not Available
Not confirmed
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not confirmed
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Not confirmed
EBD
Standard
Not confirmed
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not confirmed
Hill Hold
Standard
Not confirmed
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not confirmed
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not confirmed
TCS
Standard
Not confirmed
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Standard
Not confirmed
Spec
EX-8 Van Body
Quantum
Cruise Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not confirmed
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Not confirmed
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Not confirmed
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not confirmed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not confirmed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not confirmed
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not confirmed
Drive Modes
Not Available
Not confirmed
EV Mode
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Not confirmed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Park Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not confirmed
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Spec
EX-8 Van Body
Quantum
Seat Material
Cloth
Not confirmed
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital instrument cluster
Not confirmed
Interior Colour Options
3
Not confirmed
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fabric Seats
Cloth
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen EX-8 Van Body grade before assuming a feature is included.
Not confirmed
Interior Colours
3
Not confirmed
Seat Capacity
3
Not confirmed
Seat Count
3
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Cloth
Not confirmed
Spec
EX-8 Van Body
Quantum
Climate Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Power Windows
Not Available
Not confirmed
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not confirmed
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not confirmed
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Not confirmed
Sunroof
Not Available
Not confirmed
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not confirmed
AC Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not confirmed
Engine Warranty
4
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Not confirmed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not confirmed
Launch Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not confirmed
Service Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
Not confirmed
Stability Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Valves Per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Battery Voltage
Not Available
Not confirmed
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not confirmed
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not confirmed
Diff Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Difflock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not confirmed
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not confirmed
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
Not confirmed
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not confirmed
Source Model Column
ex-8-van-body
Not confirmed
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not confirmed
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
Trim Level
mid
Not confirmed
Variant Role
Commercial utility derivative
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not confirmed
Spec
EX-8 Van Body
Quantum
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
Not confirmed
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not confirmed
Android Auto
Standard
Not confirmed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not confirmed
Number of Speakers
Not Available
Not confirmed
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
Not confirmed
USB Ports
Not Available
Not confirmed
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
Not confirmed
Multi Information Display
Digital display
Not confirmed
Connected Services
SYNC
Not confirmed
Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
SYNC
Not confirmed
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Not confirmed
Spec
EX-8 Van Body
Quantum
LED Headlamps
Halogen
Not confirmed
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Not confirmed
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not confirmed
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not confirmed
Exterior Colour Options
3
Not confirmed
Body Type
Van
Not confirmed
Led Headlights
Halogen
Not confirmed
Exterior Colour Options
3
Not confirmed
Headlamps
Halogen
Not confirmed
Headlight Type
Halogen
Not confirmed
Headlights
Halogen
Not confirmed
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not confirmed
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not confirmed
Spec
EX-8 Van Body
Quantum
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not confirmed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
Rear-wheel drive
Not confirmed
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not confirmed
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not confirmed
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not confirmed
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not confirmed
Spec
EX-8 Van Body
Quantum
Tyre Size
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
Not confirmed
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not confirmed
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Wheelbase Mm
3850 mm
Not confirmed
Spec
EX-8 Van Body
Quantum
Front Suspension
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Not confirmed
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not confirmed
Spec
EX-8 Van Body
Quantum
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
Not confirmed
Battery Warranty
4
Not confirmed
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
Not confirmed
Engine Oil Change Interval
15000 km / 12 months
Not confirmed
First Service At
15000
Not confirmed
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45000 km
Not confirmed
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45000 km
Not confirmed
Alternator
120A
Not confirmed
Battery Type
Lead-acid
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not confirmed
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
Not confirmed
Spec
EX-8 Van Body
Quantum
Warranty Years
5
Not confirmed
Warranty Kilometers
5
Not confirmed
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
Not confirmed
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
Not confirmed
Basic Warranty
5
Not confirmed
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
Not confirmed
Warranty
5
Not confirmed
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
Not confirmed
Spec
EX-8 Van Body
Quantum
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Not confirmed
Spec
EX-8 Van Body
Quantum
Ownership Role
Mid
Not confirmed
Price Source
South Africa model price file
Not confirmed
Price Zar
Not Available
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Price on application
Not confirmed
Starting Price
Not Available
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
Not Available
Not confirmed
Overall Verdict Score
Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.
Weighted / 100
Verdict readout
EX-8 Van Body leads by 12 points
EX-8 Van Body has a slight advantage, but Quantum remains highly competitive.
Performance
Level
Efficiency
EX-8 Van Body +15
Safety
EX-8 Van Body +28
Practicality
EX-8 Van Body +6
Ownership
EX-8 Van Body +15
Moderate difference between the models.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Overall Winner
EX-8 Van Body
Performance
50/100
Efficiency
65/100
Safety
28/100
Practicality
56/100
Ownership
65/100
Quantum
Performance
50/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
0/100
Practicality
50/100
Ownership
50/100
So, Which One Should You Buy?
🏆Hyundai EX-8 Van Body
wins with 51 pts
vs 39 pts for Quantum
In structured scoring, EX-8 Van Body emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Quantum may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
On our scoring the EX-8 Van Body edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.
Efficiency scores: EX-8 Van Body 65 vs Quantum 50. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.
Safety scores: EX-8 Van Body 28, Quantum 0. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.
Long-term ownership scores: EX-8 Van Body 65, Quantum 50. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.
Practicality scores: EX-8 Van Body 56, Quantum 50. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: EX-8 Van Body 50, Quantum 50. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.
Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.
Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.
Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The EX-8 Van Body edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.
The EX-8 Van Body scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
The comparison between EX-8 Van Body and Quantum in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: EX-8 Van Body scores 50 vs 50.
Efficiency: EX-8 Van Body scores 65 vs 50.
Safety: EX-8 Van Body scores 28 vs 0.
Practicality: EX-8 Van Body scores 56 vs 50.
Ownership: EX-8 Van Body scores 65 vs 50.
Final structured scoring gives EX-8 Van Body
the advantage in this comparison.
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