Isuzu D-MAX vs Kia K2500
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Isuzu D-MAX and the Kia K2500 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Isuzu Philippines Corporation and KP Motors Corporation (Kia Philippines, an ACMobility subsidiary). Last verified .
Photo: Isuzu Philippines Corporation, via isuzuphil.com.
Isuzu D-MAX
RZ4E 4x2 Cab and Chassis MT variant
- SRP
- ₱988,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱17,193
Photo: Kia Philippines, via kiaphilippines.com.
Kia K2500
2.5 MT 4x2 Single Cab & Chassis variant
- SRP
- ₱1,088,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱18,934
How they differ
- The Isuzu D-MAX is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱988,000, which is ₱100,000 (9%) below the Kia K2500 at ₱1,088,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the D-MAX is estimated at ₱17,193 a month against ₱18,934 for the K2500, a difference of ₱1,741 a month.
- The D-MAX makes more power (150 PS against 130 PS for the K2500).
- The D-MAX has more torque (350 Nm against 255 Nm for the K2500).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Isuzu D-MAXRZ4E 4x2 Cab and Chassis MT, ₱988,000 | Kia K25002.5 MT 4x2 Single Cab & Chassis, ₱1,088,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 1.9L RZ4E-TC Blue Power turbo diesel | 2.5L inline-4 DOHC CRDi diesel with WGT |
| Displacement (differs) | n/a | 2497 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 150 PS | 130 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | n/a | 3800 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 350 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | n/a | 1,500-3,500 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Common-rail direct injection diesel | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain (differs) | 4x2 | RWD |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | n/a | 4825 mm |
| Width (differs) | n/a | 1740 mm |
| Height (differs) | n/a | 1995 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | n/a | 2415 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | n/a | 200 mm |
| Turning radius (differs) | n/a | 5.6 m |
| Capacity | ||
| Seats (differs) | n/a | 3 |
| Fuel tank (differs) | n/a | 60 L |
| Payload (differs) | n/a | 1635 kg |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | n/a | Torsion bar spring |
| Rear suspension (differs) | n/a | Multi-leaf spring |
| Front brake (differs) | n/a | Disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | n/a | Drum |
| Wheels (differs) | n/a | 15" steel |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS with EBD | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Headlight (differs) | n/a | Halogen |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | 36 months or 100,000 km, whichever comes first | n/a |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.



