Toyota Quantum vs Foton Truckmate

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 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
VS
Foton Truckmate in South Africa

Foton Truckmate

Box Body Petrol 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 239,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 82 kW 🔧 142 Nm ⛽ 12.66 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Toyota Quantum vs Foton Truckmate: 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 · Truckmate: current from ZAR 199,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Quantum Truckmate
Maximum Power Quantum130 kW @ 3400 rpm Truckmate82 kW
Maximum Torque Quantum420 Nm @ 1400-2600 rpm Truckmate142 Nm
Engine Size QuantumNot Officially Disclosed Truckmate1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy QuantumNot Officially Disclosed Truckmate12.66 km/l
Ground Clearance QuantumNot Officially Disclosed TruckmateNot 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 Quantum Truckmate
Model Introduced Year 2021 2025
Generation Quantum GL Bus, 2021 South African specification Compact single-row cab platform with a 2,400 mm wheelbase and dropside or box-body factory configurations.
Facelift History 2021 South African Quantum GL Bus specification retained as a historical reference Current South African Truckmate range, with no separate facelift identified.
Facelift Launched Since 2021 Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending 2021 Not Applicable
Body Style Bus Light truck
Model Year 2021 2026
Production Status discontinued active
Segment Passenger Van Compact business truck
Vehicle Type Van Light commercial vehicle
Spec Quantum Truckmate
Length 5265 mm 4735 mm
Width 1950 mm 1695 mm
Height 1990 mm 2420 mm
Wheelbase 3210 mm 2400 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 l Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight Not Officially Disclosed 1310 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3445 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 1100 kg
Towing Capacity 1500 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity 11 seats 2 seats
Number of Rows Not Officially Disclosed 1 rows
Doors Not Officially Disclosed 2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This Quantum and Truckmate 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.

Quantum vs Truckmate 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.