KGM Musso EV vs Kia Tasman

The KGM Musso EV starts from $60,000 before on-road costs, while the Kia Tasman opens at $38,990. That makes the Kia Tasman the more affordable entry point by $21,010.

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 $66,000 and $42,889 respectively.

The KGM Musso EV qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Kia Tasman, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the KGM Musso EV and Kia Tasman hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The KGM Musso EV packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Kia Tasman.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the KGM Musso EV and 7 in the Kia Tasman. The KGM Musso EV adds a 360-degree camera that the Kia Tasman misses.

The KGM Musso EV features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Kia Tasman gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The KGM Musso EV stands out with Apple CarPlay, heated front seats, ventilated seats, V2L and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Kia Tasman. The Kia Tasman counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The KGM Musso EV uses a Electric producing 152kW and 339Nm of torque, sent through a 1-speed to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.9 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 Kia Tasman has the clear power advantage at 154kW vs 152kW. In the real-world sprint, the KGM Musso EV is 1.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The KGM Musso EV measures 5,160mm long on a 3,150mm wheelbase, 250mm 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 532L in the KGM Musso EV and 352L in the Kia Tasman, giving the KGM Musso EV a 180L advantage.

For towing, the Kia Tasman leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 1,700kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (KGM Musso EV) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Kia Tasman). Both match on warranty length.