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.
Volkswagen T-Cross vs Foton Truckmate: 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.
Truckmate starts ZAR 200,000 cheaperT-Cross from ZAR 399,900 · Truckmate from ZAR 199,900
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Specification
T-Cross
Truckmate
Maximum Power
T-Cross85 kW
Truckmate82 kW
Maximum Torque
T-Cross175 Nm
Truckmate142 Nm
Engine Size
T-Cross1000 cc
Truckmate1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
T-Cross18.2 km/l
Truckmate12.66 km/l
Ground Clearance
T-Cross188 mm
TruckmateNot Officially Disclosed
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Evidence forVolkswagen T-Cross
1.0 TSI 85kW R-Line DSG
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Spec
T-Cross
Truckmate
Model Introduced Year
2020
2025
Generation
First generation T-Cross on MQB-A0 platform
Compact single-row cab platform with a 2,400 mm wheelbase and dropside or box-body factory configurations.
Facelift History
Facelift in 2024 with updated features
Current South African Truckmate range, with no separate facelift identified.
Facelift Launched Since
2024
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
SUV
Light truck
Color Note
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red
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Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
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Drivetrain Note
4x2 configuration for the local line-up
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Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
SUV
Compact business truck
Tare Mass Kg
1291 kg
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Vehicle Type
SUV
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
T-Cross
Truckmate
Length
4135 mm
4735 mm
Width
1760 mm
1695 mm
Height
1573 mm
2420 mm
Wheelbase
2551 mm
2400 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
188 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
385 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
1291 kg
1310 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1750 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
10.6 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
-
1100 kg
Number of Rows
-
1 rows
Front Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
T-Cross
Truckmate
Front Track Width
1528 mm
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Rear Track Width
1509 mm
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Front Suspension
Not Available
Independent
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Leaf spring
Power Steering
Standard
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MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
T-Cross
Truckmate
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Standard
Air conditioning
Power Windows
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot Space Seats Folded
455 l
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Boot Space Seats Folded
455 l
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12V Accessory Socket
Standard
-
Speed Limiter
Standard
-
AC Type
Standard
Air conditioning
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Climate Zones
Standard
-
Front Armrest
Standard
-
Front Power Outlet
Standard
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
5.5
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Multi Function Steering
Standard
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Rev Matching
Not Available
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Speed Alert System
Adjustable speed limiter
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Air Conditioning
Standard
Air conditioning
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
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Bed Extender
Not Available
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Canopy Fitment
Not Available
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Centre Console
Standard
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Diff Lock
Not Available
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Difflock
Not Available
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Front Diff Lock
Not Available
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Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
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Load Bed Cover
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Not Available
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Load Bed Steps
Not Available
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Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Manual Aircon
Standard
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One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Power Socket 12v
Standard
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Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
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Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
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Source Model Column
t-cross
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Tailgate Damper
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Not Available
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Tow Bar Type
Not Available
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Trim Level
flagship
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Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Spec
T-Cross
Truckmate
Engine
Not Officially Disclosed
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1000 cc
1500 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
85 kW
82 kW
Maximum Torque
175 Nm
142 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
Not Officially Disclosed
RWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
140 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
65.8 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
135.6 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
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
T-Cross
Truckmate
Gearbox
DCT
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
4x2
Not Officially Disclosed
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
5
Transmission Type
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
DCT
Manual
Drivetrain
4x2
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
DCT
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
4x2
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
5
Spec
T-Cross
Truckmate
Claimed Mileage
18.2 km/l
12.66 km/l
City Mileage
14.7 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
21.4 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
18.2 km/l
12.66 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
40
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
T-Cross
Truckmate
Airbags
6
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Traction Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Hold
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
TCS
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
T-Cross
Truckmate
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear View Camera
Standard
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Reversing Camera
Standard
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Spec
T-Cross
Truckmate
Seat Material
Cloth
Fabric
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Type
Standard
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Armrest
Standard
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Interior Colour Options
Black
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual fore/aft and backrest
Fabric Seats
Cloth
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Armrest Front
Standard
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Infotainment screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, digital cluster, quality interior
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Interior Trim Colour
Black
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Floor Mats
Standard
-
Interior Colours
Black
-
Seat Trim
Cloth
Fabric
Spec
T-Cross
Truckmate
Infotainment System
SYNC
Not Officially Disclosed
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Speakers
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
Not Officially Disclosed
Connected Services
SYNC
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Touchscreen
SYNC
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
T-Cross
Truckmate
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
6
Not Officially Disclosed
Body Type
SUV
-
Exterior Colour Options
6
-
Headlights
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
T-Cross
Truckmate
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
188 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
188 mm
-
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Spec
T-Cross
Truckmate
Tyre Size
Not Available
175R14
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
14-inch wheels
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Manual
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Trim
Standard
-
Spec
T-Cross
Truckmate
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Idle CO2 Output
127
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
127
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Spec
T-Cross
Truckmate
Basic Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
Spec
T-Cross
Truckmate
Service Plan
Not Available
Service plans available
Spec
T-Cross
Truckmate
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
548400 ZAR
239900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Active local lineup
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
548400
239900
Starting Price Zar
548400
239900
In depth: how these cars differ
This T-Cross and Truckmate 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.
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Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.
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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.
Related comparisons
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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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