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Quantum 2.8 LWB 11-SeaterDiesel6-Speed ManualArchived range page
ZAR 862,700last listed
Earlier grouped rangeThis earlier grouped listing remains available with its historical specifications. Current body-style or trim pages remain separate.
Toyota Quantum vs Volkswagen Taigo: 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
Quantum:
last listed from
ZAR 862,700
·
Taigo:
current from
ZAR 514,500
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Specification
Quantum
Taigo
Maximum Power
Quantum130 kW @ 3400 rpm
Taigo85 kW
Maximum Torque
Quantum420 Nm @ 1400-2600 rpm
Taigo200 Nm
Engine Size
QuantumNot Officially Disclosed
Taigo1000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
QuantumNot Officially Disclosed
Taigo16.1 km/l
Ground Clearance
QuantumNot Officially Disclosed
Taigo168 mm
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Spec
Quantum
Taigo
Model Introduced Year
2021
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Quantum GL Bus, 2021 South African specification
Current South African Taigo listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
2021 South African Quantum GL Bus specification retained as a historical reference
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
2021
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
2021
Current
Body Style
Bus
SUV
Model Year
2021
Current
Production Status
discontinued
published
Segment
Passenger Van
SUV
Vehicle Type
Van
SUV
Color Note
Not confirmed
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
Not confirmed
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
Not confirmed
4x2 configuration for the local line-up
Tare Mass Kg
Not confirmed
1220 kg
Spec
Quantum
Taigo
Length
5265 mm
4266 mm
Width
1950 mm
1757 mm
Height
1990 mm
1515 mm
Wheelbase
3210 mm
2554 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
168 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
440 l
Kerb Weight
Not Officially Disclosed
1220 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3445 kg
1710 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
-
Seating Capacity
11 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Doors
Not Officially Disclosed
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.4 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Spec
Quantum
Taigo
Engine
2.8-litre Turbocharged Diesel
3-cylinder SI engine 1.0 l TSI, 85 kW
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Officially Disclosed
1000 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Diesel
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
92.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
103.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
130 kW @ 3400 rpm
85 kW
Maximum Torque
420 Nm @ 1400-2600 rpm
200 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
RWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
69.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
163.9 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
Quantum
Taigo
Gearbox
6-Speed Manual
DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine rear-wheel drive
4x2
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Manual
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Manual lever
DCT
Drivetrain
RWD
4x2
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
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-Speed Manual
DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
RWD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not confirmed
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not confirmed
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Quantum
Taigo
Claimed Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
16.1 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
13.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
19.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
40 l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
16.1 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
70
40
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
Quantum
Taigo
Airbags
2
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Vehicle Stability Control
Not Available
Traction Control
Trailer Sway Control
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
2 ISOFIX points
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Stability Control
Vehicle Stability Control
Not Available
TCS
Trailer Sway Control
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Quantum
Taigo
Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard with guidelines
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard with guidelines
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
EV Mode
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Not confirmed
Standard
Reversing Camera
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Quantum
Taigo
Seat Material
Fabric
Cloth
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Standard
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual vertical adjustment
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual recline
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Fabric
Cloth
Steering Type
Not confirmed
Standard
Front Armrest
Not confirmed
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
Not confirmed
Black
Fabric Seats
Not confirmed
Cloth
Armrest Front
Not confirmed
Standard
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Not confirmed
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Taigo grade before assuming a feature is included.
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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.
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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.
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