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Decision summary
Toyota Starlet Cross vs Ford Tourneo Custom: the short answer
Tourneo Custom holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Starlet Cross.
Starlet Cross starts ZAR 770,600 cheaperStarlet Cross from ZAR 304,900 · Tourneo Custom from ZAR 1,075,500
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Starlet Cross
Tourneo Custom
Maximum Power
Starlet Cross77 kW
Tourneo Custom125 kW
Maximum Torque
Starlet Cross140 Nm
Tourneo Custom390 Nm
Engine Size
Starlet Cross1498 cc
Tourneo Custom1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Starlet Cross18.5 km/l
Tourneo Custom13.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
Starlet Cross185 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.
Toyota Starlet Cross
1.5 XR CVT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
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)
Starlet Cross
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence 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?
Starlet Cross
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
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Spec
Starlet Cross
Tourneo Custom
Model Introduced Year
2022
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
First generation Starlet Cross for SA market
Current South African Tourneo Custom listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Introduced to SA in 2022 as a Starlet-based crossover
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
2022
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
MPV
Color Note
White Pearl, Silver Metallic, Black, Blue, Red
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Passenger van
Tare Mass Kg
1080 kg
Kerb not published; GVM 3200 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
MPV
Wheelbase Type
-
Short wheelbase
Spec
Starlet Cross
Tourneo Custom
Length
4055 mm
5050 mm
Width
1740 mm
2032 mm
Height
1575 mm
1979 mm
Wheelbase
2520 mm
3100 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
185 mm
130 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 l
50 l
Boot/Cargo Space
270 l
482 l
Kerb Weight
1080 kg
1559 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1480 kg
3200 kg
Payload Capacity
400 kg
454 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
8 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.1 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
991 mm
996 mm
Rear Headroom
940 mm
957 mm
Front Legroom
1039 mm
1048 mm
Rear Legroom
881 mm
890 mm
Spec
Starlet Cross
Tourneo Custom
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Not Available
Power Steering
Electric
-
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Front Spring Type
MacPherson Strut
-
Rear Spring Type
Torsion Beam
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Front
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Not Available
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
Torsion Beam
-
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam
Not Available
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
-
Spec
Starlet Cross
Tourneo Custom
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
2622 mm
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
1392 mm
Climate Control
Manual AC
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Power Windows
All Doors
Yes
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Not Available
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
No
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
270 l
Not Applicable
AC Type
Manual AC
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not Available
Climate Zones
Manual AC
Dual-zone automatic
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Doors
-
Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Yes
Engine Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
-
Front Armrest
Standard
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
5.4
-
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
No
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirrors
All Doors
-
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Rear Seat Split
Standard
-
Rear Wing
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Type
Fabric
-
Spare Wheel
Compact
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar
Front
-
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Voice Command
Not Available
-
Voice Command Support
Not Available
-
Accelerator 0 100
11.8 sec
-
Air Conditioning
Manual AC
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Centre Console
Standard
-
Common Rail Injection
Multi-Point EFI
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Difflock
Not Available
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
Not Available
12-inch cluster with 8-inch configurable display
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Lift Gate
Not Available
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
2622 mm
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
1392 mm
Manual Aircon
Manual AC
Dual-zone automatic
Mirror
All Doors
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
Standard
Standard
Powered Tailgate
Not Available
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
Standard
Standard
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not Available
-
Sonar
Rear
Front and rear
Sound System
4
10
Source Model Column
starlet-cross
tourneo-custom
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar Front
Front
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
TPMS
Standard
Standard
Trim Level
top
flagship
Unlocking
Standard
Yes
Variant Role
Mid-to-high value derivative
Flagship / premium derivative
Vdc
Standard
Standard
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Standard
Standard
Walk Away Lock
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charger
Standard
Yes
Spec
Starlet Cross
Tourneo Custom
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
1996 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.5:1
Bore
82.0 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
77 kW
125 kW
Maximum Torque
140 Nm
390 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Transmission
CVT
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
175 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
11.8 sec
7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Normal, Eco, Slippery, Tow, Haul and Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
71.3 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
129.6 Nm/tonne
220 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Starlet Cross
Tourneo Custom
Gearbox
CVT
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FF
RWD
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Paddle Shifters
No
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
5
8
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable Transmission
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
CVT
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
FWD
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
CVT
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
Rear driven axle
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
5
8
Spec
Starlet Cross
Tourneo Custom
Claimed Mileage
18.5 km/l
13.5 km/l
City Mileage
14.0 km/l
11.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
18.5 km/l
15.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
18.5 km/l
13.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
42
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Starlet Cross
Tourneo Custom
Airbags
4
Front, side and curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
4
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
4
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
-
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
4
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
4
-
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Spec
Starlet Cross
Tourneo Custom
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Yes
Auto Lights
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Yes
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Yes
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Emergency Braking
Not Available
-
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Parking Distance Sensors
Rear
Front and rear
Parking Sensor
Rear
Front and rear
Pre-Collision System
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensor Wipers
Not Available
-
Rear View Camera
Standard
Digital rear-view camera
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
Digital rear-view camera
Reversing Camera
Standard
Digital rear-view camera
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Yes
Collision Mitigation
-
Standard
Spec
Starlet Cross
Tourneo Custom
Seat Material
Fabric
Leather-accented upholstery
Seat Adjustment
Manual 6-Way
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Yes
Steering Type
Electric
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Yes
Folding Rear Seats
Standard
-
Front Armrest
Standard
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear USB Ports
2
Front and rear
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather
Instrument Cluster Type
Not Available
12-inch cluster with 8-inch configurable display
Interior Colour Options
5
3
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual 6-Way
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual 6-Way
Power adjustment
Fabric Seats
Fabric
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Power adjustment
Armrest Front
Standard
-
Driver Seat
Manual 6-Way
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
7-inch touchscreen, reversing camera, air conditioning, 5-seat layout
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
Seat Fold Type
Standard
-
Seat Trim
Fabric
Leather-accented upholstery
Spec
Starlet Cross
Tourneo Custom
Infotainment System
8-inch Touchscreen
SYNC 4 infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
4
10
Navigation System
Not Available
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
12.4-inch digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
2
USB-A and USB-C
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Voice Recognition
Not Available
-
Infotainment Screen Size
8-inch Touchscreen
12
Infotainment Display
8-inch Touchscreen
Ford SYNC 4
Rear Usb
2
Front and rear
Audio Speakers
4
10
Audio System
4
-
Display Audio
8-inch Touchscreen
Ford SYNC 4
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2
Front and rear
Infotainment Screen
8-inch Touchscreen
12
Multi Information Display
Not Available
12-inch cluster with 8-inch configurable display
Connected Services
Standard
Wireless
Voice Control
Not Available
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
Wireless
Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
12
Spec
Starlet Cross
Tourneo Custom
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED daytime running lights
Fog Lamps
Standard
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
No
Alloy Wheel Design
Standard
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
5
Multiple Ford South Africa factory exterior colours
Roof Type
Not Available
-
Body Type
SUV
MPV
DRL
Standard
LED daytime running lights
Fog Lights
Standard
-
Front Fog Lights
Standard
-
Led Headlights
Standard
Yes
Auto Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
LED daytime running lights
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
5
3
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Doors
-
Front Fog Lamps
Standard
Yes
Headlamp Levelling
Standard
Standard
Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Headlight Type
Standard
Yes
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
No
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
Spec
Starlet Cross
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 Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No
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
185 mm
130 mm
Ground Clearance Min
185 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
Starlet Cross
Tourneo Custom
Tyre Size
195/55 R16
Not Available
Wheel Type
Standard
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Compact
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
Standard
Not Available
Brake Type Front
Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Spare Tyre
Compact
Not Available
Tyre Type
195/55 R16
-
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not Available
-
Brakes
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
Compact
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Wheel Material
Standard
-
Wheels
Standard
-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
-
Standard
Spec
Starlet Cross
Tourneo Custom
Battery Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
-
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45,000 km
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45,000 km
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Spec
Starlet Cross
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
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
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 years / unlimited km
Spec
Starlet Cross
Tourneo Custom
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Diesel
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 4
-
Idle CO2 Output
128
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
128
-
Spec
Starlet Cross
Tourneo Custom
Real-world City Mileage Min
6.5 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
8 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
5.5 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
6.5 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
8
-
Spec
Starlet Cross
Tourneo Custom
Ownership Role
Top
Flagship
Price Zar
375900 ZAR
1278500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
375900
1278500
Starting Price Zar
375900
1278500
In depth: how these cars differ
This Starlet Cross 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: Starlet Cross 34 vs Tourneo Custom 66.
Efficiency index: Starlet Cross 70 vs Tourneo Custom 57.
Safety-equipment index: Starlet Cross 70 vs Tourneo Custom 93.
Practicality index: Starlet Cross 55 vs Tourneo Custom 70.
Ownership-cover index: Starlet Cross 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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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
Tourneo Custom leads by 18 points
Tourneo Custom holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Starlet Cross.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tourneo Custom
Performance
66/100
Efficiency
57/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
70/100
Starlet Cross
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
70/100
Safety
70/100
Practicality
55/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFord Tourneo Custom
leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts
vs 54 pts for Starlet Cross
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tourneo Custom leads. However, Starlet Cross may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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