Mazda BT-50 vs Foton Tunland

The Mazda BT-50 starts from $36,400 before on-road costs, while the Foton Tunland opens at $39,990. That makes the Mazda BT-50 the more affordable entry point by $3,590.

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 $40,040 and $43,989 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mazda BT-50 by roughly $1,565 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 Mazda BT-50 features a 7-inch touchscreen paired with a 4.2-inch digital dash, while the Foton Tunland gets a 10.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

Interior trim differs: the Mazda BT-50 gets cloth upholstery while the Foton Tunland offers leatherette.

The Mazda BT-50 uses a Diesel producing 120kW and 400Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.9 seconds.

The Foton Tunland responds with a Turbo-diesel mild hybrid making 120kW and 450Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11 seconds.

Power output is identical on paper, so the difference comes down to tuning, weight distribution, and suspension. In the real-world sprint, the Mazda BT-50 is 0.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Mazda BT-50 measures 5,320mm long on a 3,125mm wheelbase, 297mm shorter than the Foton Tunland at 5,617mm (3,355mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Foton Tunland generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Foton Tunland 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 $1,967/year for the Mazda BT-50 and $2,280/year for the Foton Tunland. That is a $313 annual difference in favour of the Mazda BT-50.

Estimated annual total: $1,967 (Mazda BT-50) vs $2,280 (Foton Tunland). The Mazda BT-50 saves you roughly $313 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda BT-50) vs 7 years (Foton Tunland). The Foton Tunland has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —7yr (Foton Tunland).