Foton Tunland vs KGM Musso

The Foton Tunland starts from $39,990 before on-road costs, while the KGM Musso opens at $40,500. That makes the Foton Tunland the more affordable entry point by $510.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $43,989 and $44,550 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Foton Tunland features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the KGM Musso gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The KGM Musso counters with ambient lighting that the Foton Tunland does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Foton Tunland gets leatherette upholstery while the KGM Musso offers leather.

The Foton Tunland uses a Turbo-diesel mild hybrid producing 120kW and 450Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 11 seconds.

The KGM Musso responds with a Turbo DDi Diesel making 133kW and 400Nm, paired to a 6-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.9 seconds.

The KGM Musso has the clear power advantage at 133kW vs 120kW. In the real-world sprint, the KGM Musso is 0.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Foton Tunland measures 5,617mm long on a 3,355mm wheelbase, 512mm longer than the KGM Musso at 5,105mm (3,000mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Foton Tunland generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the KGM Musso leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,309/year for the Foton Tunland and $2,451/year for the KGM Musso. That is a $142 annual difference in favour of the Foton Tunland.

Estimated annual total: $2,309 (Foton Tunland) vs $2,451 (KGM Musso). The Foton Tunland saves you roughly $142 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years (Foton Tunland) vs 7 years / 999,999km (KGM Musso). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 7yr (Foton Tunland)—.