Foton Tunland vs Mazda BT-50

The Foton Tunland starts from $39,990 before on-road costs, while the Mazda BT-50 opens at $36,400. That makes the Mazda BT-50 the more affordable entry point by $3,590.

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 $40,040 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mazda BT-50 by roughly $1,425 in fuel alone.

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 Mazda BT-50 gets a 7-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

Interior trim differs: the Foton Tunland gets leatherette upholstery while the Mazda BT-50 offers cloth.

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 Mazda BT-50 responds with a Diesel making 120kW and 400Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.9 seconds.

Power output is identical on paper, so the difference comes down to tuning, weight distribution, and suspension. In the real-world sprint, the Mazda BT-50 is 0.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Foton Tunland measures 5,365mm long on a 3,155mm wheelbase, 45mm longer than the Mazda BT-50 at 5,320mm (3,125mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Foton Tunland generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Mazda BT-50 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 $2,024/year for the Mazda BT-50. That is a $285 annual difference in favour of the Mazda BT-50.

Estimated annual total: $2,309 (Foton Tunland) vs $2,024 (Mazda BT-50). The Mazda BT-50 saves you roughly $285 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years (Foton Tunland) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda BT-50). The Foton Tunland has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 7yr (Foton Tunland)—.