KIA Tasman vs Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab

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.

KIA Tasman in South Africa

KIA Tasman

2.2D X-Pro 4x4 Double Cab Colour Coded Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,004,999 ex-showroom
⚡ 154 kW 🔧 440 Nm ⛽ 12.8 km/l
VS
Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab in South Africa

Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab

LTD 4x4 Diesel Mild Hybrid 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 799,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 120 kW 🔧 450 Nm ⛽ 11.11 km/l
Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

KIA Tasman vs Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab: the short answer

Tasman and Tunland V9 Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Tasman starts ZAR 45,905 cheaper Tasman from ZAR 679,995 · Tunland V9 Double Cab from ZAR 725,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Tasman Tunland V9 Double Cab
Maximum Power Tasman154 kW @ 3800 rpm Tunland V9 Double Cab120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque Tasman440 Nm @ 1750-2750 rpm Tunland V9 Double Cab450 Nm
Engine Size Tasman2151 cc Tunland V9 Double Cab2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Tasman12.8 km/l Tunland V9 Double Cab11.11 km/l
Ground Clearance Tasman252 mm Tunland V9 Double Cab240 mm

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

Evidence for KIA Tasman 2.2D X-Pro 4x4 Double Cab Colour Coded

Source type: Kia South Africa

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

Tasman

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

Tunland V9 Double Cab

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?

Tasman

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

Tunland V9 Double Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Tasman Tunland V9 Double Cab
Intercooler Yes -
Rev Matching No -
Performance Data Logger No -
Engine Start Stop Yes Yes
Engine Start Stop Button Yes Yes
Engine Start Button Illumination Yes -
Engine Check Warning Yes -
Roof Load 200 kg -
Stabilizer Bar Yes -
Steering Response Normal -
Skid Plates Yes -
Side Steps No -
Spare Wheel Full-Size Spare Full-size steel wheel
Tyre Repair Kit No -
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner Yes -
Hill Start Assist Yes -
Speed Limiter Yes -
Speed Alert System Yes -
Impact Sensing Door Unlock Yes -
Surround View Monitor No 360-degree surround view with dash camera
Adaptive Dampers No -
Voice Command Yes -
Voice Command Support Yes -
Digital Speedometer Yes -
Driver Display Digital Cluster -
Heads Up Display No -
Tachometer Yes -
Trip Computer Yes -
Multi Function Steering Yes -
Steering Mounted Controls Yes -
Air Conditioning Yes Dual-zone climate control with rear ducting
Climate Control Yes Dual-zone climate control with rear ducting
Climate Zones 2 -
Rear Air Conditioning No -
Glovebox Cooling No -
Seat Type Leather Seats -
Driver Seat Height Adjustment Yes -
Rear Seat Split No -
Headrest Adjustable Yes -
Front Armrest Centre Armrest -
Vanity Mirror Yes -
12V Accessory Socket Yes -
Front Power Outlet Yes -
Rear Reading Lamps Yes -
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Push Button Start Yes Yes
Push Button Start Yes Yes
Remote Engine Start No -
Remote Start No -
Remote Central Locking Yes -
Door Ajar Warning Yes -
Fuel Lid Opener Remote -
Boot Opener Remote -
Power Windows Yes All windows
Power Mirrors Yes -
Heated Mirrors Yes -
Electric Folding Mirrors Yes -
Electric Mirror Folding Yes -
Remote Side Mirror Yes -
Auto Dimming Irvm Yes -
Auto Dimming Mirror Yes -
Rain Sensing Wipers Yes Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Window Defroster Yes -
Rear Defogger Yes -
Follow Me Home Headlamps No -
Tail Lamps Yes -
Automatic Headlamps Yes -
Headlamp Height Adjust Yes -
Headlamp Washer No -
Sunroof No Panoramic sunroof
Panoramic Roof No Panoramic sunroof
Roof Antenna Yes -
Rear Wing No -
Aero Kit No -
Chrome Grille No -
Chrome Exterior Highlights No -
Ride Mode Selection Yes -
Electric Tailgate No Not Officially Disclosed
Powered Tailgate No -
Power Sliding Doors No -
Service Reminder Yes -
Trim Level flagship -
Variant Role Flagship / premium derivative -
Accelerator 0 100 9.8 sec -
Common Rail Injection Common Rail Direct Injection -
Diff Lock Yes -
Difflock Yes -
Vdc Yes -
TPMS Yes Yes
Sonar Yes -
Automatic High Beam No -
Steering Column Adjustment Tilt and Telescopic -
Tilt Steering Tilt and Telescopic -
Telescopic Steering Tilt and Telescopic -
Bottle Holders 4 -
Glove Box Yes -
Manual Aircon Yes -
Intelligent Keyless Entry Yes -
Passive Entry Start Yes -
Wireless Charger Yes Yes
Lift Gate No -
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors Yes -
Power Socket 12v Yes -
Sound System 8 6
Roof Rack Compatibility No -
Mirror Electric -
Stabilizer Bar Front Yes -
Stabilizer Bar Rear No -
Sub Frame Body-on-Frame -
Vehicle To Grid Not Available -
Vehicle To Load Not Available -
One Pedal Driving Not Available -
Regenerative Braking Levels Not Available -
Rear Electric Motor Not Available -
Battery Preconditioning Not Available -
Source Model Column tasman -
Intelligent Battery System Not Available -
Sport Plus Mode Not Available -
Unlocking Yes Yes
Walk Away Lock Yes -
Walk Away Auto Door Lock Yes -
Rear LED Combination Taillights Yes -
Front Wiper No -
Front Wipers Type No -
Rearview Mirror Inside Yes -
Vanity Mirror Illuminated Yes -
Reading Lights Rear Yes -
Centre Console Centre Armrest -
Side Impact Bars Yes -
Fuel Consumption Combined 7.8 -
Drag Coefficient 0.43 -
Load Bed Length 1512 mm -
Load Bed Width 1572 mm -
Boot Space Seats Folded 1173 l -
Wireless Charging Yes Yes
AC Type Yes Dual-zone climate control with rear ducting
Engine Warranty 5 Years / Unlimited km -
Loadbox Length Mm 1512 mm -
Loadbox Width Mm 1572 mm -
Rim Size 265/70 R17 18-inch alloy wheels
Boot Space Seats Folded 1173 l -
Spec Tasman Tunland V9 Double Cab
Fuel Octane Requirement B7 Diesel -
Variable Valve Timing No -
Particulate Filter DPF -
Fuel Evaporation Control No -
Green NCAP Rating 5 -
Start Stop System Yes -
Euro Emission Standard Euro 6 -
Noise Level 72 dB -
Hybrid System Type Not Available -
Idle CO2 Output 206 -
CO2 Emissions 206 g/km Not Officially Disclosed
CO2 Emissions G Km 206 -

In depth: how these cars differ

This Tasman and Tunland V9 Double Cab 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: Tasman 72 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 71.

Efficiency index: Tasman 51 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 53.

Safety-equipment index: Tasman 94 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 90.

Practicality index: Tasman 93 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 84.

Ownership-cover index: Tasman 75 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 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

Tasman leads by 2 points

Tasman and Tunland V9 Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 78 /100
Lead 2 points
Data 97% source coverage
78
#1 Evidence leader

Tasman

97% source coverage 4 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Efficiency 51
Performance 72
Efficiency 51
Safety 94
Practicality 93
Ownership 75
Leads by 2 points
76
#2

Tunland V9 Double Cab

66% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Efficiency 53
Performance 71
Efficiency 53
Safety 90
Practicality 84
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tasman +1 Efficiency Tunland V9 Double Cab +2 Safety Tasman +4 Practicality Tasman +9

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Tasman

Performance 72/100
Efficiency 51/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 93/100
Ownership 75/100

Tunland V9 Double Cab

Performance 71/100
Efficiency 53/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 84/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index KIA Tasman leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts vs 76 pts for Tunland V9 Double Cab

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tasman leads. However, Tunland V9 Double Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Tasman vs Tunland V9 Double Cab questions

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.