KGM Musso vs Kia Tasman

The KGM Musso starts from $40,500 before on-road costs, while the Kia Tasman opens at $38,990. That makes the Kia Tasman the more affordable entry point by $1,510.

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 $44,550 and $42,889 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Kia Tasman by roughly $1,710 in fuel alone.

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

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Kia Tasman packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 1 in the KGM Musso.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the KGM Musso and 7 in the Kia Tasman.

The KGM Musso 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 stands out with Apple CarPlay 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 uses a Turbo DDi Diesel producing 133kW and 400Nm of torque, sent through a 6-speed automatic to a 4WD 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 133kW. In the real-world sprint, the KGM Musso is 1.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The KGM Musso measures 5,105mm long on a 3,000mm wheelbase, 305mm 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 and 352L in the Kia Tasman, giving the KGM Musso a 180L 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 $2,451/year for the KGM Musso and $2,109/year for the Kia Tasman. That is a $342 annual difference in favour of the Kia Tasman.

Estimated annual total: $2,451 (KGM Musso) vs $2,109 (Kia Tasman). The Kia Tasman saves you roughly $342 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

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