Mahindra S4 Refrigeration vs Ford Tourneo Custom

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.

Mahindra S4 Refrigeration in South Africa

Mahindra S4 Refrigeration

Ice-cream Van Diesel Current
ZAR 500,749 ex-showroom
⚡ 103 kW 🔧 320 Nm ⛽ 13 km/l
VS
Ford Tourneo Custom in South Africa

Ford Tourneo Custom

2.0L SWB Titanium X 8AT Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,278,500 ex-showroom
⚡ 125 kW 🔧 390 Nm ⛽ 13.5 km/l
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Decision summary

Mahindra S4 Refrigeration vs Ford Tourneo Custom: 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.

S4 Refrigeration starts ZAR 618,351 cheaper S4 Refrigeration from ZAR 457,149 · Tourneo Custom from ZAR 1,075,500

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification S4 Refrigeration Tourneo Custom
Maximum Power S4 Refrigeration103 kW @ 3750 rpm Tourneo Custom125 kW
Maximum Torque S4 Refrigeration320 Nm Tourneo Custom390 Nm
Engine Size S4 Refrigeration2179 cc Tourneo Custom1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy S4 Refrigeration13 km/l Tourneo Custom13.5 km/l
Ground Clearance S4 Refrigeration210 mm Tourneo Custom130 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Mahindra S4 Refrigeration

Ice-cream Van

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Ford Tourneo Custom

2.0L SWB Titanium X 8AT

Hagalu editorial rating
4.2/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Hagalu Editorial Team ·

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec S4 Refrigeration Tourneo Custom
Model Introduced Year Not Available Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation Current local listing Current South African Tourneo Custom listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History Not listed by current South African source page. 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 Van MPV
Model Year Current 2026
Production Status Active active
Segment Van Passenger van
Tare Mass Kg 1955-2055 kg Kerb not published; GVM 3200 kg
Vehicle Type Van MPV
Color Note - Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note - Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Wheelbase Type - Short wheelbase
Spec S4 Refrigeration Tourneo Custom
Ground Clearance (Default) 210 mm 130 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 l 50 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3150 kg 3200 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 8 seats
Length - 5050 mm
Width - 2032 mm
Height - 1979 mm
Wheelbase - 3100 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - 125 mm
Boot/Cargo Space - 482 l
Kerb Weight - 1559 kg
Payload Capacity - 454 kg
Towing Capacity - 2500 kg
Number of Rows - 3 rows
Doors - 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius - 5.6 m
Front Headroom - 996 mm
Rear Headroom - 957 mm
Front Legroom - 1048 mm
Rear Legroom - 890 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This S4 Refrigeration and Tourneo Custom 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

Hagalu does not turn missing specifications into neutral scores or guessed values.

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.

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S4 Refrigeration vs Tourneo Custom 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.