Nissan Magnite 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
Nissan Magnite in South Africa

Nissan Magnite

1.0 Acenta Plus EZ-Shift Petrol Current
ZAR 323,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 53 kW 🔧 96 Nm ⛽ 16.9 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

Nissan Magnite 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 Magnite: current from ZAR 229,900 · Quantum: last listed from ZAR 862,700

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Magnite Quantum
Maximum Power Magnite53 kW @ 6250 rpm Quantum130 kW @ 3400 rpm
Maximum Torque Magnite96 Nm @ 3500 rpm Quantum420 Nm @ 1400-2600 rpm
Engine Size Magnite999 cc QuantumNot Officially Disclosed
Combined Fuel Economy Magnite16.9 km/l QuantumNot Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Magnite205 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 Magnite Quantum
Model Introduced Year 2021 2021
Generation First generation Magnite arrived in SA in 2021 — Nissan's entry into the growing budget compact SUV segment Quantum GL Bus, 2021 South African specification
Facelift History 2023 facelift refreshed the grille, interior trims, and added safety upgrades 2021 South African Quantum GL Bus specification retained as a historical reference
Facelift Launched Since 2023 2021
Facelift Version Ending Current 2021
Body Style SUV Bus
Color Note Brick Red, Storm White, Pearl White, Onyx Black, Gun Grey, Blade Silver Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup Not confirmed
Drivetrain Note Front-wheel drive confirmed by Nissan South Africa derivative/specification data Not confirmed
Model Year 2026 2021
Production Status Active discontinued
Segment Compact SUV Passenger Van
Tare Mass Kg 1007 kg Not confirmed
Vehicle Type SUV Van
Spec Magnite Quantum
Length 3995 mm 5265 mm
Width 1758 mm 1950 mm
Height 1571 mm 1990 mm
Wheelbase 2500 mm 3210 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 205 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 40 l 70 l
Boot/Cargo Space 336 l Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight 1007 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1399 kg 3445 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 11 seats
Doors 5 doors Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius 5 m Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity - Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity - 1500 kg
Number of Rows - Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom - Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom - Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom - Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom - Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This Magnite 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.

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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.

Magnite 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.

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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.