Toyota Rumion vs Renault Trafic Passenger

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.

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
VS
Renault Trafic Passenger in South Africa

Renault Trafic Passenger

Techno+ Diesel 9-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,049,999 ex-showroom
⚡ 125 kW 🔧 380 Nm ⛽ 13.9 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Trafic Passenger
Fuel Economy Rumion
🛡 Safety Trafic Passenger
📦 Practicality Trafic Passenger
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
Rumion starts ZAR 640,099 cheaper Rumion from ZAR 339,900 · Trafic Passenger from ZAR 979,999

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec Rumion Trafic Passenger
Maximum Power 77 kW @ 6000 rpm 125 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque 140 Nm @ 4200 rpm 380 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Engine Size 1496 cc 1997 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 14.7 km/l 13.9 km/l
Ground Clearance 155 mm 199 mm
Boot / Load Bay 300 l 1890 l
Airbags 6 6
Kerb Weight 1185 kg 2160 kg
Seating Capacity 7 seats 9 seats
Warranty 3 years / 100 000 km 5 years / 150000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Trafic Passenger holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Rumion.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Trafic Passenger +23 pts
Efficiency Rumion +4 pts
Safety Trafic Passenger +3 pts
Practicality Trafic Passenger +22 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

Trafic Passenger

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Rumion

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Trafic Passenger

  • 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 Trafic Passenger
Model Introduced Year 2023 2026
Generation First generation Rumion in South Africa Current long-wheelbase nine-seat Trafic Passenger introduced to the South African retail range in 2026 with 125 kW Blue dCi power and EAG9 automatic transmission
Facelift History New model, no facelift yet Current Trafic face and smart-cockpit specification with three South African grades: Evolution, Evolution+ and Techno+
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2026
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style MPV MPV
Color Note White, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red -
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup -
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status published active
Segment MPV Large MPV
Tare Mass Kg 1185 kg -
Vehicle Type MPV MPV
Spec Rumion Trafic Passenger
Length 4475 mm 5480 mm
Width 1695 mm 1956 mm
Height 1620 mm 1973 mm
Wheelbase 2750 mm 3498 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 155 mm 199 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 43 l 80 l
Boot/Cargo Space 300 l 1890 l
Kerb Weight 1185 kg 2160 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1660 kg 3070 kg
Seating Capacity 7 seats 9 seats
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.2 m 6.9 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - 160 mm
Payload Capacity - 910 kg
Towing Capacity - 2500 kg
Number of Rows - 3 rows
Front Headroom - 1019 mm
Rear Headroom - 1060 mm
Front Legroom - 1028 mm
Rear Legroom - 930 mm

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

Trafic Passenger leads by 15 points

Trafic Passenger holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Rumion.

Index leader 73 /100
Lead 15 points
Data 81% source coverage
73
#1 Index leader

Trafic Passenger

81% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Performance 55
Performance 55
Efficiency 55
Safety 90
Practicality 88
Leads by 15 points
58
#2

Rumion

79% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 87 Check Performance 32
Performance 32
Efficiency 59
Safety 87
Practicality 66
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Trafic Passenger +23 Efficiency Rumion +4 Safety Trafic Passenger +3 Practicality Trafic Passenger +22

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

Trafic Passenger

Performance 55/100
Efficiency 55/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 88/100

Rumion

Performance 32/100
Efficiency 59/100
Safety 87/100
Practicality 66/100
Ownership 43/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Renault Trafic Passenger leads the catalogue index with 73 pts vs 58 pts for Rumion

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Trafic Passenger leads. However, Rumion may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

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 Trafic Passenger 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 Trafic Passenger 55.

Efficiency index: Rumion 59 vs Trafic Passenger 55.

Safety-equipment index: Rumion 87 vs Trafic Passenger 90.

Practicality index: Rumion 66 vs Trafic Passenger 88.

Ownership-cover index: Rumion 43 vs Trafic Passenger 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.