Kia K2500 vs Toyota Tamaraw
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kia K2500 and the Toyota Tamaraw as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: KP Motors Corporation (Kia Philippines, an ACMobility subsidiary) and Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation. Last verified .
Photo: Kia Philippines, via kiaphilippines.com.
Kia K2500
2.5 MT 4x2 Single Cab & Chassis variant
- SRP
- ₱1,088,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱18,934
Photo: Toyota Motor Philippines, via toyota.com.ph.
Toyota Tamaraw
2.4 Dropside DSL M/T variant
- SRP
- ₱937,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱16,306
How they differ
- The Toyota Tamaraw is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱937,000, which is ₱151,000 (14%) below the Kia K2500 at ₱1,088,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Tamaraw is estimated at ₱16,306 a month against ₱18,934 for the K2500, a difference of ₱2,628 a month.
- The Tamaraw makes more power (150 PS against 130 PS for the K2500).
- The Tamaraw has more torque (343 Nm against 255 Nm for the K2500).
- The K2500 has the larger engine (2,497 cc against 2,393 cc for the Tamaraw).
- The Tamaraw is the longer vehicle (5,300 mm against 4,825 mm for the K2500).
- The K2500 seats 3, the Tamaraw seats 2.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kia K25002.5 MT 4x2 Single Cab & Chassis, ₱1,088,000 | Toyota Tamaraw2.4 Dropside DSL M/T, ₱937,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 2.5L inline-4 DOHC CRDi diesel with WGT | 2GD-FTV (Diesel) |
| Displacement (differs) | 2497 cc | 2393 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 130 PS | 150 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 3800 rpm | 3400 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 255 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 1,500-3,500 | 1400-2800 rpm |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed manual | 5-speed MT |
| Drivetrain (differs) | RWD | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 4825 mm | 5300 mm |
| Width (differs) | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1995 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 2415 mm | 3085 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 200 mm | n/a |
| Turning radius (differs) | 5.6 m | 5.4 m |
| Capacity | ||
| Seats (differs) | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel tank (differs) | 60 L | n/a |
| Payload (differs) | 1635 kg | 1100 kg |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Torsion bar spring | n/a |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Multi-leaf spring | n/a |
| Front brake | Disc | Disc |
| Rear brake | Drum | Drum |
| Tyres (differs) | n/a | 195R14C Steel |
| Wheels (differs) | 15" steel | Steel |
| Features | ||
| Headlight | Halogen | Halogen |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | Seats: PVC; Air conditioning: Manual Cooler; Rear body: Dropside |
| Ownership | ||
| Service interval (differs) | n/a | Every 5,000 km or 6 months, whichever comes first |
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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.