Toyota Hiace Ses'fikile vs Toyota Quantum

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.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

Toyota Quantum Archived range page
Toyota Hiace Ses'fikile in South Africa

Toyota Hiace Ses'fikile

2.5D 16-seat MT Diesel 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 549,300 ex-showroom
⚡ 75 kW 🔧 260 Nm ⛽ 11 km/l
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Toyota Quantum in South Africa

Toyota Quantum

Quantum 2.8 LWB 11-Seater Diesel 6-Speed Manual Archived range page
ZAR 862,700 last listed
Earlier grouped range This earlier grouped listing remains available with its historical specifications. Current body-style or trim pages remain separate.
⚡ 130 kW 🔧 420 Nm
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Decision summary

Toyota Hiace Ses'fikile vs Toyota Quantum: 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.

Recorded price context Hiace Ses'fikile: current from ZAR 549,300 · Quantum: last listed from ZAR 862,700

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Hiace Ses'fikile Quantum
Maximum Power Hiace Ses'fikile75 kW Quantum130 kW @ 3400 rpm
Maximum Torque Hiace Ses'fikile260 Nm Quantum420 Nm @ 1400-2600 rpm
Engine Size Hiace Ses'fikile2494 cc QuantumNot Officially Disclosed
Combined Fuel Economy Hiace Ses'fikile11 km/l QuantumNot Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Hiace Ses'fikile175 mm QuantumNot Officially Disclosed

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

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 Hiace Ses'fikile Quantum
Model Introduced Year 2019 2021
Generation H300 platform – purpose-built SA taxi configuration Quantum GL Bus, 2021 South African specification
Facelift History Current generation launched 2019 with improved safety features 2021 South African Quantum GL Bus specification retained as a historical reference
Facelift Launched Since 2019 2021
Facelift Version Ending Current 2021
Body Style Van Bus
Color Note White Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note Base grade in the South Africa lineup Not confirmed
Model Year 2026 2021
Production Status active discontinued
Segment Van Passenger Van
Tare Mass Kg 2080 kg Not confirmed
Vehicle Type Van Van
Spec Hiace Ses'fikile Quantum
Length 5380 mm 5265 mm
Width 1880 mm 1950 mm
Height 2285 mm 1990 mm
Wheelbase 2985 mm 3210 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 175 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 125 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 l 70 l
Boot/Cargo Space 483 l Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight 2080 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3500 kg 3445 kg
Payload Capacity 1420 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity 2000 kg 1500 kg
Seating Capacity 16 seats 11 seats
Number of Rows 3 rows Not Officially Disclosed
Doors 4 doors Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius 6.5 m Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom 998 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom 954 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom 1045 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom 890 mm Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This Hiace Ses'fikile and Quantum 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.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.

Specification Score Withheld

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Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

What the evidence means

No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.

Hiace Ses'fikile vs Quantum 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.