Ineos Quartermaster vs Kia Tasman

The Ineos Quartermaster starts from $105,000 before on-road costs, while the Kia Tasman opens at $38,990. That makes the Kia Tasman the more affordable entry point by $66,010.

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 $115,500 and $42,889 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Kia Tasman by roughly $6,700 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 Ineos Quartermaster features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Kia Tasman gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Ineos Quartermaster stands out with heated front seats and JBL audio that you will not find on the Kia Tasman. The Kia Tasman counters with power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Ineos Quartermaster uses a Twin-turbo diesel producing 183kW and 550Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.8 seconds.

The Kia Tasman responds with a Diesel making 154kW and 440Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 12.5 seconds.

The Ineos Quartermaster has the clear power advantage at 183kW vs 154kW. In the real-world sprint, the Ineos Quartermaster is 2.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Ineos Quartermaster measures 5,395mm long on a 3,227mm wheelbase, 15mm shorter than the Kia Tasman at 5,410mm (3,270mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia Tasman generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 390L in the Ineos Quartermaster and 352L in the Kia Tasman, giving the Ineos Quartermaster a 38L advantage.

For towing, the Kia Tasman 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 $3,449/year for the Ineos Quartermaster and $2,109/year for the Kia Tasman. That is a $1,340 annual difference in favour of the Kia Tasman.

Estimated annual total: $3,449 (Ineos Quartermaster) vs $2,109 (Kia Tasman). The Kia Tasman saves you roughly $1,340 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years (Ineos Quartermaster) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Kia Tasman). The Kia Tasman has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Ineos Quartermaster)—.