Kia Tasman vs Nissan Navara

The Kia Tasman starts from $38,990 before on-road costs, while the Nissan Navara opens at $42,990. That makes the Kia Tasman the more affordable entry point by $4,000.

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 $47,289 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

Both the Kia Tasman and Nissan Navara hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Kia Tasman and 86% for the Nissan Navara.

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 5 in the Nissan Navara.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Kia Tasman and 7 in the Nissan Navara.

The Kia Tasman features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Nissan Navara gets a 8-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 Nissan Navara. The Nissan Navara counters with Apple CarPlay. 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 Nissan Navara responds with a Diesel making 140kW and 450Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.9 seconds.

The Kia Tasman has the clear power advantage at 154kW vs 140kW. In the real-world sprint, the Nissan Navara is 0.6s 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, 150mm longer than the Nissan Navara at 5,260mm (3,150mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia Tasman generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Nissan Navara 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 $2,166/year for the Nissan Navara. That is a $57 annual difference in favour of the Kia Tasman.

Estimated annual total: $2,109 (Kia Tasman) vs $2,166 (Nissan Navara). The Kia Tasman saves you roughly $57 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 5 years / 300,000km (Nissan Navara). The Kia Tasman has longer coverage.