Toyota Coaster vs Suzuki Fronx

A proper head-to-head in Tanzania — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Toyota Coaster in Tanzania

Toyota Coaster

Coaster 4.2 Diesel 5MT 30-Seater Diesel 5-Speed Manual Current
TZS 252,200,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 96 kW 🔧 285 Nm ⛽ 12.5 km/l
VS
Suzuki Fronx in Tanzania

Suzuki Fronx

Fronx GLX 1.5 4AT Petrol 4-Speed Automatic Current
TZS 63,000,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 77 kW 🔧 138 Nm
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Toyota Coaster vs Suzuki Fronx: 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.

Fronx starts TZS 189,200,000 cheaper Coaster from TZS 252,200,000 · Fronx from TZS 63,000,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Coaster Fronx
Maximum Power Coaster96 kW Fronx77 kW
Maximum Torque Coaster285 Nm Fronx138 Nm
Engine Size Coaster4164 cc Fronx1462 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Coaster12.5 km/l FronxNot Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Coaster180 mm Fronx170 mm

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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Coaster Fronx
Model Introduced Year 2020 2024
Generation Current-generation Coaster (B70/B80) First-generation Fronx
Facelift History Current local-market bus version Current first-generation version
Facelift Launched Since 2020 2024
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style bus crossover
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Light commercial bus Subcompact crossover SUV
Vehicle Type Bus SUV
Spec Coaster Fronx
Length 6990 mm 3995 mm
Width 2275 mm 1765 mm
Height 2635 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase 3935 mm 2520 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 180 mm 170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 l 37 l
Boot/Cargo Space Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight Not Officially Disclosed 1065 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 5670 kg 1480 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity 30 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Doors Not Officially Disclosed 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.5 m 4.8 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This Coaster and Fronx comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for Tanzania. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.

Specification Score Withheld

Hagalu does not turn missing specifications into neutral scores or guessed values.

Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

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.

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Coaster vs Fronx questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in Tanzania 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.