A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
Rumion starts ZAR 735,600 cheaperRumion from ZAR 339,900 · Tourneo Custom from ZAR 1,075,500
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Rumion
Tourneo Custom
Maximum Power
77 kW @ 6000 rpm
125 kW
Maximum Torque
140 Nm @ 4200 rpm
390 Nm
Engine Size
1496 cc
1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
14.7 km/l
13.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
155 mm
130 mm
Boot / Load Bay
300 l
-
Airbags
6
Front, side and curtain airbags
Kerb Weight
1185 kg
-
Seating Capacity
7 seats
8 seats
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
Tourneo Custom has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Rumion remains close.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Tourneo Custom
+31 pts
Efficiency
Rumion
+2 pts
Safety
Tourneo Custom
+4 pts
Practicality
Tourneo Custom
+6 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Rumion
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Catalogue-index leader
Tourneo Custom
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Rumion
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Tourneo Custom
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Rumion
Tourneo Custom
Model Introduced Year
2023
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
First generation Rumion in South Africa
Current South African Tourneo Custom listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
New model, no facelift yet
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
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
MPV
People mover
Color Note
White, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Tourneo Custom grade before assuming a feature is included.
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Fabric
-
Interior Colours
5
3
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Standard
-
Seat Fold Type
60/40 Split
-
Seat Trim
Fabric
Not Applicable
Spec
Rumion
Tourneo Custom
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
Ford SYNC 4
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Wireless
Number of Speakers
6
Not Available
Navigation System
Optional
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Partial Digital
12-inch cluster with 8-inch configurable display
USB Ports
3
Front and rear
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Voice Recognition
Optional
-
Infotainment Screen Size
9-inch Touchscreen
Ford SYNC 4
Infotainment Display
9-inch Touchscreen
Ford SYNC 4
Rear Usb
3
Front and rear
Audio Speakers
6
Not Available
Audio System
6
-
Display Audio
9-inch Touchscreen
Ford SYNC 4
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
3
Front and rear
Infotainment Screen
9-inch Touchscreen
Ford SYNC 4
Multi Information Display
Partial Digital
12-inch cluster with 8-inch configurable display
Connected Services
Standard
Wireless
Voice Control
Optional
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
Wireless
Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Ford SYNC 4
Spec
Rumion
Tourneo Custom
LED Headlamps
LED Projector
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
16-inch Alloy Wheels
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Body Cladding
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
5
3
Roof Type
Not Available
-
Body Type
MPV
MPV
DRL
LED
LED
Fog Lights
Standard
-
Front Fog Lights
Standard
-
Led Headlights
LED Projector
Standard
Auto Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
7
3
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Doors
-
Front Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Headlamp Levelling
LED Projector
Standard
Headlamps
LED Projector
Standard
Headlight Type
LED Projector
Standard
Headlights
LED Projector
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
Spec
Rumion
Tourneo Custom
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
155 mm
130 mm
Ground Clearance Min
155 mm
130 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Rumion
Tourneo Custom
Tyre Size
195/60 R16
Not Available
Wheel Type
16-inch Alloy Wheels
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Full Size Steel
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
16-inch Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Spare Tyre
Full Size Steel
Not Available
Tyre Type
195/60 R16
-
Wheel Diameter
16-inch Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not Available
-
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
-
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Spare Wheel Size Type
Full Size Steel
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Wheel Material
16-inch Alloy Wheels
-
Wheels
16-inch Alloy Wheels
-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
-
Standard
Spec
Rumion
Tourneo Custom
Service Interval
15,000 km or 1 Year
-
Approx Service Cost
Approx R4,000
-
Battery Warranty
Not Applicable
-
Maintenance Plan
Optional
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Engine Oil Change Interval
15,000 km or 1 Year
-
Service Plan Duration
Optional
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan Distance
Optional
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan
Optional
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Intervals
15,000 km or 1 Year
-
Spec
Rumion
Tourneo Custom
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
4 years / unlimited km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
5 years / unlimited km
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
4 years / unlimited km
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
4 years / unlimited km
Spec
Rumion
Tourneo Custom
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km
Not Applicable
Start Stop System
Not Available
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
Not Available
Noise Level
69 dB
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Diesel
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
-
Idle CO2 Output
120
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
120
-
Spec
Rumion
Tourneo Custom
Real-world City Mileage Min
11 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
14 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
14 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
17 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
14
-
Spec
Rumion
Tourneo Custom
Ownership Role
Top
Flagship
Price Zar
389900 ZAR
1278500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
389900
1278500
Starting Price Zar
389900
1278500
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
Tourneo Custom leads by 13 points
Tourneo Custom has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Rumion remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
Tourneo Custom
Performance
63/100
Efficiency
57/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
72/100
Rumion
Performance
32/100
Efficiency
59/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
66/100
Ownership
43/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Ford Tourneo Custom
leads the catalogue index with 71 pts
vs 58 pts for Rumion
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Tourneo Custom leads. However, Rumion may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.
Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.
Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.
Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.
It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This Rumion and Tourneo Custom comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Rumion 32 vs Tourneo Custom 63.
Efficiency index: Rumion 59 vs Tourneo Custom 57.
Safety-equipment index: Rumion 87 vs Tourneo Custom 91.
Practicality index: Rumion 66 vs Tourneo Custom 72.
Ownership-cover index: Rumion 43 vs Tourneo Custom not separately scored.
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.
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