While the Ford Tourneo Custom is certainly not the newest vehicle in its segment, it has built a solid reputation for itself as a well-appointed people mover, however, this segment has seen impressive growth, with new products entering the fray on a regular basis. For our comparison today we will compare the flagship Tourneo Custom 2.0 SiT SWB Limited with two similarly priced rivals, namely the Hyundai Staria Multicab and the Opel Zafira Life Edition. All three models feature four-cylinder turbodiesel engines, automatic gearboxes and offer a great deal of practicality. The question today is, which has the lowest running costs?
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The figures
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Ford Tourneo Custom 2.0 SiT SWB Limited |
Hyundai Staria 2.2D Multicab |
Opel Zafira Life 2.0 TD Edition |
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Engine size |
4-cyl, 2.0-litre turbodiesel |
4-cyl, 2.2-litre turbodiesel |
4-cyl, 2.0-litre turbodiesel |
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Power/Torque |
136 kW/415 Nm |
130 kW/430 Nm |
110 kW/3700 Nm |
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Gearbox |
6-speed automatic |
8-speed automatic |
8-speed automatic |
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Seats |
8 |
5 |
8 |
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Airbags |
6 |
6 |
4 |
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Kerb weight |
2 061kg |
2 016kg |
1 801kg |
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Towing Capacity(braked) |
1 600kg |
2 500kg |
600kg |
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Fuel capacity |
80-litres |
75-litres |
70-litres |
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Claimed consumption |
6.7 L/100 km |
8.7 L/100 km |
6.3 L/100 km |
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Service/maintenance plan |
Optional |
6-yr /90 000 km(service) |
5-yr/100 000km(service) |
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Price |
R803 200 |
R764 900 |
R781 900 |
Comparing the trio
Purchase price
The models that we have chosen for this comparison are competitors from a pricing and body-style perspective, with four-cylinder turbodiesel engines and automatic gearboxes. Monthly instalments are calculated throughout 72-months with a 10% deposit and no balloon or residual. The interest rate is set at 11%.
Ford Tourneo Custom 2.0 SiT SWB Limited
With the instalment parameters in place, the Tourneo Custom will work out at R13 759 per month over 72 months.
Hyundai Staria 2.2D Multicab
With the instalment parameters in place, the Staria will work out at R13 103 per month over 72 months
Opel Zafira Life 2.0 TD Edition
With the instalment parameters in place, the Zafira will work out at R13 394 per month over 72 months.
Fuel consumption
Our contenders all feature four-cylinder turbodiesel engines with the Staria having the largest displacement and most torque at 2.2-litres and 430Nm, however, the engine in the Ford is most powerful with 136kW. The Opel is the lightest product here by over 200kg, though, and therefore has the lowest claimed fuel consumtion.
Service plans
Our trio have varying service and warranty plans, with both the Hyundai and Opel coming with service plans, the former with a 6-year/90 000km plan and a 5-year/150 000km warranty and an additional 7-year/200 000km drivetrain warranty while the latter gets a 5-year/100 000km plan and 5-year/100 000km warranty. The Ford does not come with a service plan but gets a 4-year/120 000km warranty.
Verdict
Having looked at the data, we are confident that the Opel Zafira Life will offer the lowest running costs over the first five years of ownership.
