KIA K2700 vs Toyota Rumion

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.

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
VS
Toyota Rumion in South Africa

Toyota Rumion

1.5 XS CVT Petrol CVT Current
ZAR 389,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 77 kW 🔧 140 Nm ⛽ 14.7 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

KIA K2700 vs Toyota Rumion: the short answer

Rumion holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over K2700.

Rumion starts ZAR 12,095 cheaper K2700 from ZAR 351,995 · Rumion from ZAR 339,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification K2700 Rumion
Maximum Power K270056 kW @ 3200 rpm Rumion77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque K2700152 Nm @ 2000 rpm Rumion140 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Engine Size K27002665 cc Rumion1496 cc
Combined Fuel Economy K270010.5 km/l Rumion14.7 km/l
Ground Clearance K2700195 mm Rumion155 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.

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

Toyota Rumion

1.5 XS CVT

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)

K2700

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader

Rumion

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

K2700

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Rumion

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec K2700 Rumion
Front Brake Disc Diameter 280 mm -
Front Brake Type Ventilated Disc Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Front Ventilated Disc Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type Drum Drum
Brake Type Rear Drum Drum
Rear Brake Drum Diameter 260 mm -
Parking Brake Type Manual -
Tyre Size 185R14C 195/60 R16
Wheel Rim Size 185R14C 16-inch Alloy Wheels
Front Tyre Width 185 mm -
Rear Tyre Width 185 mm -
Wheel Diameter 185R14C 16-inch Alloy Wheels
Wheel Type Steel 16-inch Alloy Wheels
Tyre Type Radial 195/60 R16
Tyre Load Index 112 -
Tyre Speed Rating L -
Spare Tyre Full-Size Spare Full Size Steel
Spare Wheel Type Full-Size Spare Full Size Steel
Tyre Pressure Monitoring No Standard
Tyre Pressure Display No Standard
Hydraulic Brake Assist No Standard
Autonomous Emergency Brake No Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls No -
Wheel Material Steel 16-inch Alloy Wheels
Wheels Steel 16-inch Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel Size Type Full-Size Spare Full Size Steel
Handbrake Type Manual Not Applicable
Electric Park Brake Manual -
Wheel Size Type 185R14C -
Fifth Wheel Prep Not Available Not Available
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls No Standard
Steering Wheel Phone Controls No -
Leather Steering Wheel Urethane -
Steering Wheel Trim Urethane -
Brakes Ventilated Disc Ventilated Disc
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution No -
Cornering Brake Control No Standard
Auto Brake Hold Manual -
Spec K2700 Rumion
Intercooler No -
Rev Matching No Not Available
Performance Data Logger No Not Available
Fuel Consumption Combined 9.5 6.8
Engine Start Stop No Standard
Engine Start Stop Button No Standard
Engine Start Button Illumination No Standard
Engine Check Warning Yes -
Drag Coefficient 0.45 -
Load Bed Length 1800 mm Not Applicable
Load Bed Width 1500 mm Not Applicable
Stabilizer Bar Yes -
Steering Response Normal -
Skid Plates No -
Side Steps No -
Spare Wheel Full-Size Spare Full Size Steel
Tyre Repair Kit No -
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner Yes -
Hill Start Assist No Standard
Speed Limiter Yes -
Speed Alert System No -
Impact Sensing Door Unlock Yes -
Surround View Monitor No Not Available
Adaptive Dampers No Not Available
Wireless Charging No Optional
Voice Command No Optional
Voice Command Support No Optional
Digital Speedometer No Partial Digital
Driver Display Analogue Cluster -
Heads Up Display No -
Tachometer Yes -
Trip Computer Yes -
Multi Function Steering No -
Steering Mounted Controls No -
Air Conditioning No Automatic AC
AC Type No Automatic AC
Climate Control No Automatic AC
Climate Zones 1 Automatic AC
Rear Air Conditioning No -
Glovebox Cooling No -
Seat Type Vinyl Seats Fabric
Driver Seat Height Adjustment No -
Rear Seat Split No 60/40 Split
Headrest Adjustable Yes -
Front Armrest No Standard
Vanity Mirror No -
12V Accessory Socket Yes -
Front Power Outlet No -
Rear Reading Lamps No -
Keyless Entry No Standard
Push Button Start No Standard
Push Button Start No Standard
Remote Engine Start No -
Remote Start No -
Remote Central Locking Yes Standard
Door Ajar Warning Yes -
Fuel Lid Opener Manual -
Boot Opener Manual -
Power Windows No All Doors
Power Mirrors No All Doors
Heated Mirrors No -
Electric Folding Mirrors No All Doors
Electric Mirror Folding No -
Remote Side Mirror No -
Auto Dimming Irvm No Not Available
Auto Dimming Mirror No Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers No Not Available
Rear Window Defroster No -
Rear Defogger No -
Follow Me Home Headlamps No -
Tail Lamps No -
Automatic Headlamps No Not Available
Headlamp Height Adjust Yes -
Headlamp Washer No -
Sunroof No Not Available
Panoramic Roof No Not Available
Roof Antenna Yes -
Rear Wing No Not Available
Aero Kit No -
Chrome Grille No -
Chrome Exterior Highlights No -
Ride Mode Selection No -
Electric Tailgate No Not Available
Powered Tailgate No Not Available
Engine Warranty 5 Years / 150,000 km Not Applicable
Service Reminder Yes -
Loadbox Length Mm 1800 mm Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm 1500 mm Not Applicable
Trim Level flagship top
Variant Role Flagship / premium derivative Mid-to-high value derivative
Common Rail Injection Direct Injection Multi-Point Injection
Diff Lock No Not Applicable
Difflock No Not Applicable
Vdc No Standard
TPMS No Standard
Sonar No Rear
Automatic High Beam No -
Steering Column Adjustment Tilt and Telescopic Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering Tilt and Telescopic Tilt and Telescopic
Telescopic Steering Tilt and Telescopic Tilt and Telescopic
Bottle Holders 2 Standard
Glove Box Yes -
Manual Aircon No Automatic AC
Intelligent Keyless Entry No Standard
Passive Entry Start No Standard
Wireless Charger No Optional
Lift Gate No Not Available
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors No -
Power Socket 12v Yes -
Sound System 2 6
Roof Rack Compatibility No Standard
Mirror Manual All Doors
Rim Size 185R14C 16-inch Alloy Wheels
Stabilizer Bar Front Yes -
Stabilizer Bar Rear No -
Sub Frame Body-on-Frame Monocoque
Vehicle To Grid Not Available Not Available
Vehicle To Load Not Available Not Available
One Pedal Driving Not Available Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels Not Available Not Available
Rear Electric Motor Not Available Not Available
Battery Preconditioning Not Available Not Available
Source Model Column k2700 rumion
Intelligent Battery System Not Available Not Available
Front Diff Lock Not Available Not Available
Rear Diff Lock Not Available Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm 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 Rope Hooks Not Available Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets Not Available Not Available
Bed Extender Not Available Not Available
Canopy Fitment 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
Unlocking No Standard
Walk Away Lock No Standard
Walk Away Auto Door Lock No Standard
Rear LED Combination Taillights No -
Front Wiper No -
Front Wipers Type No -
Rearview Mirror Inside No Not Available
Vanity Mirror Illuminated No -
Reading Lights Rear No -
Centre Console No Standard
Side Impact Bars Yes Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded Not Applicable 300 l
Accelerator 0 100 - 12.5 sec
Sport Plus Mode - Not Available

In depth: how these cars differ

This K2700 and Rumion 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: K2700 32 vs Rumion 32.

Efficiency index: K2700 43 vs Rumion 59.

Safety-equipment index: K2700 0 vs Rumion 87.

Practicality index: K2700 68 vs Rumion 61.

Ownership-cover index: K2700 49 vs Rumion 43.

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

Rumion leads by 20 points

Rumion holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over K2700.

Evidence leader 57 /100
Lead 20 points
Data 87% source coverage
57
#1 Evidence leader

Rumion

87% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 87 Check Performance 32
Performance 32
Efficiency 59
Safety 87
Practicality 61
Ownership 43
Leads by 20 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 Level Efficiency Rumion +16 Safety Rumion +87 Practicality K2700 +7 Ownership K2700 +6

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Rumion

Performance 32/100
Efficiency 59/100
Safety 87/100
Practicality 61/100
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 Rumion leads the specification evidence index with 57 pts vs 37 pts for K2700

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

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K2700 vs Rumion 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.