Kia Tasman vs KGM Musso

The Kia Tasman starts from $38,990 before on-road costs, while the KGM Musso opens at $40,500. 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 $42,889 and $44,550 respectively.

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

Both the Kia Tasman and KGM Musso 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 7 in the Kia Tasman and 6 in the KGM Musso.

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

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

The Kia Tasman uses a Diesel producing 154kW and 440Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 12.5 seconds.

The KGM Musso responds with a Turbo DDi Diesel making 133kW and 400Nm, paired to a 6-speed automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.9 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 Kia Tasman measures 5,410mm long on a 3,270mm wheelbase, 305mm longer than the KGM Musso at 5,105mm (3,000mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia Tasman generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 352L in the Kia Tasman and 532L in the KGM Musso, giving the KGM Musso a 180L advantage.

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 $2,109/year for the Kia Tasman and $2,451/year for the KGM Musso. That is a $342 annual difference in favour of the Kia Tasman.

Estimated annual total: $2,109 (Kia Tasman) vs $2,451 (KGM Musso). 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 (Kia Tasman) vs 7 years / 999,999km (KGM Musso). Both match on warranty length.