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.
Tourneo Custom holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over ZS.
ZS starts ZAR 785,600 cheaperTourneo Custom from ZAR 1,075,500 · ZS from ZAR 289,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Tourneo Custom
ZS
Maximum Power
Tourneo Custom125 kW
ZS84 kW
Maximum Torque
Tourneo Custom390 Nm
ZS150 Nm
Engine Size
Tourneo Custom1996 cc
ZS1498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Tourneo Custom13.5 km/l
ZS14.08 km/l
Ground Clearance
Tourneo Custom130 mm
ZS175 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.
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.
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
Tourneo Custom
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
ZS
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
Tourneo Custom
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
ZS
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Tourneo Custom
ZS
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2025
Generation
Current South African Tourneo Custom listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Current local value-positioned ZS compact SUV, sold alongside rather than replaced by the larger turbocharged ZS Pro.
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Current South African ZS specification introduced with MG's market return in 2025.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
MPV
Five-door compact SUV
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
2024
Wheelbase Type
Short wheelbase
-
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Passenger van
Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg
Kerb not published; GVM 3200 kg
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Vehicle Type
MPV
SUV
Spec
Tourneo Custom
ZS
Length
5050 mm
4314 mm
Width
2032 mm
1809 mm
Height
1979 mm
1624 mm
Wheelbase
3100 mm
2585 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
130 mm
175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
48 l
Boot/Cargo Space
482 l
359 l
Kerb Weight
1559 kg
1258 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3200 kg
1695 kg
Payload Capacity
454 kg
437 kg
Towing Capacity
2500 kg
500 kg
Seating Capacity
8 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
996 mm
1043 mm
Rear Headroom
957 mm
995 mm
Front Legroom
1048 mm
1070 mm
Rear Legroom
890 mm
850 mm
Spec
Tourneo Custom
ZS
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Not Available
Independent
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Torsion Beam
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
Tourneo Custom
ZS
Load Bed Length
2622 mm
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Load Bed Width
1392 mm
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Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic climate control
ETC air conditioning
Power Windows
Yes
Standard
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof
No
Standard
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic climate control
ETC air conditioning
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Climate Zones
Dual-zone automatic
-
Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
-
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Air Conditioning
Dual-zone automatic climate control
ETC air conditioning
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Digital Speedometer
12-inch cluster with 8-inch configurable display
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Standard
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Length Mm
2622 mm
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Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
1392 mm
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Manual Aircon
Dual-zone automatic
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Passive Entry Start
Standard
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Remote Central Locking
Standard
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Sonar
Front and rear
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Source Model Column
tourneo-custom
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
TPMS
Standard
Standard
Trim Level
flagship
-
Unlocking
Yes
Standard
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
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Vdc
Standard
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Standard
-
Walk Away Lock
Standard
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Spec
Tourneo Custom
ZS
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated NSE Petrol
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
NSE
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
1498 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Multipoint fuel injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
125 kW
84 kW
Maximum Torque
390 Nm
150 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
RWD
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
4-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
210 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Normal, Eco, Slippery, Tow, Haul and Sport
No
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
66.77 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
119.24 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
Tourneo Custom
ZS
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
4-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
RWD
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
8
4
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Torque converter automatic
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Front-wheel drive
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
Not Applicable
Not Available
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Rear driven axle
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
8
4
Spec
Tourneo Custom
ZS
Claimed Mileage
13.5 km/l
14.08 km/l
City Mileage
11.0 km/l
10.99 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.8 km/l
16.95 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
48 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
EURO 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
13.5 km/l
14.08 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
48
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
Tourneo Custom
ZS
Airbags
Front, side and curtain airbags
6
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
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Spec
Tourneo Custom
ZS
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Lights
Standard
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Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Front and rear
-
Parking Sensor
Front and rear
-
Pre-Collision System
Standard
-
Collision Mitigation
Standard
-
Rear View Camera
Digital rear-view camera
-
Reverse Camera Type
Digital rear-view camera
-
Reversing Camera
Digital rear-view camera
-
Spec
Tourneo Custom
ZS
Seat Material
Leather-accented upholstery
PVC + PU
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear USB Ports
Front and rear
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
Instrument Cluster Type
12-inch cluster with 8-inch configurable display
-
Interior Colour Options
3
-
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power adjustment
6-way manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power adjustment
4-way manual, no height adjustment
Interior Courtesy Lamps
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.
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Trim
Leather-accented upholstery
PVC + PU
Spec
Tourneo Custom
ZS
Infotainment System
SYNC 4 infotainment system
8-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
10
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.4-inch digital instrument cluster
Not Available
USB Ports
USB-A and USB-C
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
12
8-inch
Infotainment Display
Ford SYNC 4
-
Rear Usb
Front and rear
-
Display Audio
Ford SYNC 4
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Front and rear
-
Infotainment Screen
12
8-inch
Multi Information Display
12-inch cluster with 8-inch configurable display
-
Connected Services
Wireless
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless
-
Touchscreen
12
8-inch
Spec
Tourneo Custom
ZS
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
Standard
Roof Rails
No
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple Ford South Africa factory exterior colours
Pearl Black, Arctic White, Storm Silver, Burnt Orange, Dynamic Red, Atlantic Blue
Body Type
MPV
-
DRL
LED daytime running lights
Standard
Led Headlights
Yes
Standard
Auto Headlights
Standard
-
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Daytime Running Lights
LED daytime running lights
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
3
-
Headlamp Levelling
Standard
-
Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Headlight Type
Yes
Standard
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Standard
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
Tourneo Custom
ZS
Approach Angle
Not Available
19.0 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
29.0 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
No
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
130 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
130 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
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
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Spec
Tourneo Custom
ZS
Tyre Size
Not Available
215/50R17
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
16-inch steel spare wheel and tyre R16
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
17
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Standard
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Mechanical
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Spec
Tourneo Custom
ZS
Maintenance Plan
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
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Service Plan Duration
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
5 years/60,000 km
Service Plan Distance
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
5 years/60,000 km
Service Plan
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
5 years/60,000 km
Spec
Tourneo Custom
ZS
Warranty Years
4 years / 120 000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
4 years / 120 000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
-
Basic Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
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Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
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Spec
Tourneo Custom
ZS
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
165 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
-
Spec
Tourneo Custom
ZS
Ownership Role
Flagship
Passenger vehicle
Price Zar
1278500 ZAR
309900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current South African MSRP
Starting Price
1278500
309900
Starting Price Zar
1278500
309900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Tourneo Custom and ZS 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: Tourneo Custom 66 vs ZS 37.
Efficiency index: Tourneo Custom 57 vs ZS 55.
Safety-equipment index: Tourneo Custom 93 vs ZS 87.
Practicality index: Tourneo Custom 70 vs ZS 52.
Ownership-cover index: Tourneo Custom not separately scored vs ZS 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Tourneo Custom leads by 15 points
Tourneo Custom holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over ZS.
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
ZS
Performance
37/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
52/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFord Tourneo Custom
leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts
vs 57 pts for ZS
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tourneo Custom leads. However, ZS may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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