BYD SHARK 6 DMO 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.

BYD SHARK 6 DMO in South Africa

BYD SHARK 6 DMO

Performance DMO AWD Plug-in Hybrid e-CVT Current
ZAR 1,149,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 180 kW 🔧 380 Nm ⛽ 9.5 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
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

BYD SHARK 6 DMO vs Ford Tourneo Custom: the short answer

SHARK 6 DMO has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Tourneo Custom remains close.

SHARK 6 DMO starts ZAR 85,600 cheaper SHARK 6 DMO from ZAR 989,900 · Tourneo Custom from ZAR 1,075,500

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification SHARK 6 DMO Tourneo Custom
Maximum Power SHARK 6 DMO180 kW Tourneo Custom125 kW
Maximum Torque SHARK 6 DMO380 Nm Tourneo Custom390 Nm
Engine Size SHARK 6 DMONot Officially Disclosed Tourneo Custom1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy SHARK 6 DMO9.5 km/l Tourneo Custom13.5 km/l
Ground Clearance SHARK 6 DMO230 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.

BYD SHARK 6 DMO

Performance DMO AWD

Hagalu editorial rating
4.4/5

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

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.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

SHARK 6 DMO

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

Tourneo Custom

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

SHARK 6 DMO

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Tourneo Custom

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec SHARK 6 DMO Tourneo Custom
Model Introduced Year 2025 Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation First South African SHARK 6 DMO generation Current South African Tourneo Custom listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026 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 Double-cab Pickup MPV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active active
Segment Double-cab Pickup Passenger van
Vehicle Type Light commercial vehicle 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
Tare Mass Kg - Kerb not published; GVM 3200 kg
Spec SHARK 6 DMO Tourneo Custom
Length 5457 mm 5050 mm
Width 1971 mm 2032 mm
Height 1925 mm 1979 mm
Wheelbase 3260 mm 3100 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 230 mm 130 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 l 50 l
Boot/Cargo Space 1200 l 482 l
Kerb Weight 2775 kg 1559 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3500 kg 3200 kg
Payload Capacity 725 kg 454 kg
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 2500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 3 rows
Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.75 m 5.6 m
Front Headroom 1025 mm 996 mm
Rear Headroom 990 mm 957 mm
Front Legroom 1048 mm 1048 mm
Rear Legroom 880.4 mm 890 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This SHARK 6 DMO and Tourneo Custom comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: SHARK 6 DMO 82 vs Tourneo Custom 66.

Efficiency index: SHARK 6 DMO 53 vs Tourneo Custom 57.

Safety-equipment index: SHARK 6 DMO 99 vs Tourneo Custom 93.

Practicality index: SHARK 6 DMO 87 vs Tourneo Custom 70.

Ownership-cover index: SHARK 6 DMO not separately scored 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.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

SHARK 6 DMO leads by 10 points

SHARK 6 DMO has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Tourneo Custom remains close.

Evidence leader 82 /100
Lead 10 points
Data 83% source coverage
82
#1 Evidence leader

SHARK 6 DMO

83% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 99 Check Efficiency 53
Performance 82
Efficiency 53
Safety 99
Practicality 87
Leads by 10 points
72
#2

Tourneo Custom

71% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Efficiency 57
Performance 66
Efficiency 57
Safety 93
Practicality 70
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance SHARK 6 DMO +16 Efficiency Tourneo Custom +4 Safety SHARK 6 DMO +6 Practicality SHARK 6 DMO +17

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

SHARK 6 DMO

Performance 82/100
Efficiency 53/100
Safety 99/100
Practicality 87/100

Tourneo Custom

Performance 66/100
Efficiency 57/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 70/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index BYD SHARK 6 DMO leads the specification evidence index with 82 pts vs 72 pts for Tourneo Custom

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, SHARK 6 DMO leads. However, Tourneo Custom may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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SHARK 6 DMO 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.