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Foton Thunder
Foton Thunder
4x2 EL MT
₱1.08 Million
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Toyota Hiace
Toyota Hiace
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₱1.195 Million
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Foton Thunder vs Toyota Hiace Comparison

Find below the detailed Cars comparison of Foton Thunder and Toyota Hiace, based on price, specifications, & other features. We have the Foton Thunder priced at ₱1.08 Million, while Toyota Hiace is priced at ₱1.195 Million . If we compare the technical specifications, Foton Thunder houses 1968 engine whereas Toyota Hiace engine displacement stands at 2982.

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Overview: Thunder vs Hiace

Brand Foton Philippines Toyota Philippines
SRP* ₱1.08 Million Foton Thunder Price ₱1.195 Million Toyota Hiace Price
Variant Thunder 4x2 EL MT Hiace Cargo
User Rating 4.25 Thunder reviews 4.27 Hiace reviews
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel Cars in Philippines Diesel Diesel Cars in Philippines
Available Color(s)
Vehicle Type Pickup Trucks Pickup Trucks Cars in Philippines Van Van Cars in Philippines

Key Features

Transmission Type Manual Manual
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Power 161 hp 134 hp
Engine Displacement 1968 cc 2982 cc

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.25/5
12 reviews
4.27/5
82 reviews
Design
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Comfort
4  
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Performance
4  
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Safety
4  
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User Review Comparison
  • Offers everything expected of a pickup truck

    The Foton Thunder offers everything that you would expect a pickup truck to have. It offers immense value for money, making it a more cost-effective...

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    Ezekiel Sep 11, 2025 for Foton Thunder

From The Experts

Things we like

4x4 drivetrain works efficiently

Dual cab variant is very plush

Powerful engine with good performance

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Huge passenger space with immense headroom 

Smooth transmission 

Charging points on all rows 

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Things we don't like

Slightly expensive than some competitors

 

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Light-colored upholstery will age quick

Absence of sped-sensing door locks

Small coverage area of backup camera

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Dimensions & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 76 L 70 L
Gross Weight 2980 kg --
Length 5340 mm 4695 mm
Width 1940 mm 1695 mm
Height 1870 mm 1980 mm
Wheel Base 3110 mm 2570 mm
Ground Clearance 220 mm 185 mm
Turning Radius 6 m 5.0 m
No Of Doors 4 4
Seating Capacity 5 seats 3 seats
Payload Capacity 1090 kg --
Front Tread -- 1470 mm
Rear Tread -- 1465 mm
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Engine Details

Engine 2.0L Diesel Engine, Inline 4 Cylinder 16 Valve 3.0L Diesel Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC
Fuel Supply System CRDi CRDi
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
Emission Norm Compliance Euro 4 Euro 4
Valve Configuration -- DOHC
Compression Ratio -- 16.0:1
Bore X Stroke -- 92.0 x 103.0
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Performance

Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Engine Displacement 1968 cc 2982 cc
Power 161 hp 134 hp
Torque 390 Nm 300 Nm
RPM At Max Power 4000 RPM 3400 RPM
RPM At Max Torque 1800 RPM 1200-2400 RPM
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Steering

Power Steering Yes Yes
Adjustable Steering Column Yes Yes
Steering Column Adjustable Tilt
Steering Type Power Power
Steering Gear Type Rack & Pinion Rack & Pinion

Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type Discs Drums
Front Suspension Double Wishbone Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension Leaf spring Leaf spring
Shock Absorbers Type -- Coil Spring

Transmission

Transmission Type Manual Manual
Gear Box 6-Speed 5-Speed
Drive Type 4x2 2WD
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle No --

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels Yes No
Wheel Covers No Yes
Alloy Wheel Size 18 Inch 15 Inch
Tyre Size 265/70 R18 195 R15
Tyre Type Radial Radial
Wheel Size R18 R15
Spare Tyre Size -- 195 R15
Spare Tyre Material -- Steel
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Safety

Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Brake Assist Yes --
Ebd Yes --
Vehicle Stability Control System Yes --
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Traction Control Yes --
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Curtain Airbags No No
Side Airbag-Front No No
Side Airbag-Rear No No
Knee Airbags No No
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Rear Seat Belts Yes No
Child Safety Locks Yes No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts Yes No
Day & Night Rear View Mirror Yes --
Parking Sensors Yes --
Rear Parking Sensors Yes --
Rear Camera Yes No
360 Camera No No
Park Assist No No
Hill-Start Assist Control Yes --
Downhill Assist Control Yes No
Front Impact Beams Yes Yes
Side Impact Beams Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor Yes No
Blind Spot monitor No No
Lane Departure Warning System No No
Speed Sensing Door Locks Yes --
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts -- No
Front Parking Sensors -- No
Electric Parking Brake -- No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert -- No
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Security

Central Locking Yes --
Power Door Locks Yes --
Anti Theft Device Yes Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm Yes --
Engine Immobilizer Yes Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes
Automatic Climate Control No No
Rear A/C Vents Yes No
Heater Yes Yes
Ventilated Rear Seats No No
Accessory Power Outlet Yes Front Front
Central Console Armrest Yes --
Bottle Holder Yes Front Front
Cup Holders-Front Yes --
Cup Holders-Rear Yes --
Keyless Entry Yes --
Cruise Control No No
Adaptive Cruise Control No No
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Power Windows Rear Yes --
Rear Reading Lamp Yes No
Automatic Headlamps No No
Memory Seats No No
Head-Up Display No No
Air Quality Control -- No
Glove Box Cooling -- No
Ventilated Front Seats -- No
Engine Start/Stop Button -- No
Follow Me Home Headlamps -- No
Wireless Charger -- No
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Entertainment & Communication

Display Size 10.25 Inch 10.25 Inch --
USB & Auxiliary Input Yes Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
FM/AM/Radio Yes Yes
Speakers Front Yes Yes
Speakers Rear Yes No
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes --
Integrated 2DIN Audio No Yes
Touch Screen Yes No
Apple Carplay/Android Auto -- No
CD Player -- Yes
DVD Player -- No
No Of Speakers -- 2 2
Navigation System -- No
Voice Control -- No
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Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light Yes Yes
Digital Clock Yes Yes
Digital Odometer Yes Yes
Tacho Meter Yes Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter Yes Yes

Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats Yes Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats Yes No
Heated Seats - Rear No No
Adjustable Headrest Yes Yes
Rear Seat Headrest Yes No
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest Yes No
Leather Steering Wheel Yes No
Folding Table Rear No No
Foldable Rear Seat Yes No
Seat Upholstery Fabric Fabric --
Seat Lumbar Support -- No
Heated Seats - Front -- No
Fabric Upholstery -- Yes
Leather Seats -- No
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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror Yes No
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror No Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror Yes No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator Yes No
Integrated Antenna Yes Yes
Power Antenna No No
Rain Sensing Wiper No No
Rear Window Wiper No No
Rear Window Washer No No
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Headlamp Type Halogen Halogen Halogen Halogen
Taillight Type Bulb Bulb --
Removable Convertible Top No No
Side Stepper Yes No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank Yes Yes
Headlamps Washer -- No
Roof Carrier -- No
Rear Spoiler -- No
Sun Roof -- No
Moon Roof -- No
Chrome Grille -- No
Chrome Garnish -- No
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Miscellaneous

Outside Temperature Display -- No

Interior

Sun Visors Yes Yes

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Foton Thunder vs Toyota Hiace FAQs

Which Car is cheaper between Foton Thunder vs Toyota Hiace?

Thunder is priced at ₱1.08 Million and Hiace is priced at ₱1.195 Million. Hence Thunder is the cheapest amongst these Car.

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Which Car has more power between Foton Thunder vs Toyota Hiace?

The Foton Thunder has power of 161 hp with 390 Nm torque and Toyota Hiace has power of 134 hp with 300 Nm torque. Thus making Thunder the more powerful as compared to Hiace.

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Which Car has higher ground clearance between Thunder vs Hiace?

The Thunder comes with a ground clearance of 220 mm , on the other hand the Hiace comes with a ground clearance of 185 mm , hence the Foton Thunder has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities.

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Which Car has more safety features between Foton Thunder vs Toyota Hiace?

Thunder safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Door Ajar Warning, Traction Control, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, Hill-Start Assist Control, Downhill Assist Control, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitor and Speed Sensing Door Locks

Hiace safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Door Ajar Warning, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Seat Belt Warning, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams and Engine Check Warning

The Foton Thunder has higher number of sefety features than Hiace, hence Foton Thunder is more safer than Toyota Hiace.

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Which Car has more comfort features between Thunder vs Hiace?

Thunder comfort features: Air Conditioner, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Accessory Power Outlet, Central Console Armrest, Bottle Holder, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear and Rear Reading Lamp

Hiace comfort features: Air Conditioner, Heater and Power Windows Front

The Foton Thunder has higher number of comfort features than Hiace, hence Foton Thunder is more comfortable than Toyota Hiace.

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Which is bigger Thunder or Hiace?

The Thunder dimensions are 5340 mm length, 1940 mm width, 1870 mm height while the Hiace dimensions are 4695 mm length, 1695 mm width, 1980 mm height. Hence, the Thunder is more longer, Thunder is more wider and Hiace is more higher.

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From The Experts

Key advantages and drawbacks at a glance
Things we like in Thunder

4x4 drivetrain works efficiently

Dual cab variant is very plush

Powerful engine with good performance

Things we don't like in Thunder

Slightly expensive than some competitors

 

Things we like in Hiace

Huge passenger space with immense headroom 

Smooth transmission 

Charging points on all rows 

Things we don't like in Hiace

Light-colored upholstery will age quick

Absence of sped-sensing door locks

Small coverage area of backup camera

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