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Foton Toplander
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4x2 EL AT
₱1.388 Million
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1.5L MT Core
₱698,888
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Suzuki Swift
GL 1.2L CVT
₱989,000
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Volkswagen Santana
Volkswagen Santana
MPI MT
₱686,000
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Volkswagen Santana GTS
180 MPI AT SE
₱1.029 Million
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Volkswagen T-Cross
180 MPI AT SE with AID
₱1.34 Million
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Foton Toplander vs MG 5 vs Suzuki Swift vs Volkswagen Santana vs Volkswagen Santana GTS vs Volkswagen T-Cross Comparison

Overview: Toplander vs MG 5 vs Swift vs Santana vs Santana GTS vs T-Cross

Brand Foton Philippines MG Philippines Suzuki Philippines Volkswagen Philippines Volkswagen Philippines Volkswagen Philippines
SRP* ₱1.388 Million Toplander Price ₱698,888 MG 5 Price ₱989,000 Swift Price ₱686,000 Santana Price ₱1.029 Million Santana GTS Price ₱1.34 Million T-Cross Price
Variant Toplander 4x2 EL AT MG 5 1.5L MT Core Swift GL 1.2L CVT Santana MPI MT Santana GTS 180 MPI AT SE T-Cross 180 MPI AT SE with AID
User Rating 4.18 Toplander reviews 4.33 MG 5 reviews 4.24 Swift reviews 4.43 Santana reviews 4.18 Santana GTS reviews 4.33 T-Cross reviews
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel Cars in Philippines Gasoline Gasoline Cars in Philippines Gasoline Gasoline Cars in Philippines Gasoline Gasoline Cars in Philippines Gasoline Gasoline Cars in Philippines Gasoline Gasoline Cars in Philippines
Available Color(s)
Vehicle Type SUV SUV Cars in Philippines Sedan Sedan Cars in Philippines Hatchback Hatchback Cars in Philippines Sedan Sedan Cars in Philippines Hatchback Hatchback Cars in Philippines SUV SUV Cars in Philippines

Key Features

Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline Gasoline Gasoline Gasoline Gasoline
Transmission Type Automatic Manual CVT Manual Automatic Automatic
Engine Displacement 2800 cc 1498 cc 1197 cc 1395 cc 1498 cc 1498 cc
Power 174 hp 112 hp 82 hp 89 hp 108 hp 111 hp

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.18/5
11 reviews
4.33/5
21 reviews
4.24/5
41 reviews
4.43/5
14 reviews
4.18/5
11 reviews
4.33/5
9 reviews
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User Review Comparison
  • An affordably priced mid-sized 7-seater SUV

    Being a professional photographer I was on the lookout for a vehicle that could cater to my busy lifestyle and transverse easily through all kinds of...

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    Ishraaq Jan 11, 2024 for Foton Toplander
  • A no-frills car

    The Volkswagen Santana seems to tick all the boxes at first glance. It looks German, comes at an affordable price, and has an impressive equipment...

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    F
    Felix Mar 15, 2024 for Volkswagen Santana
  • Very uncomfortable and boring design

    In comparison to a traditional sedan, the Volkswagen Santana GTS has a more flexible cargo hold. But it falls short when it comes to looks. In the...

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    H
    Heherson Mar 15, 2024 for Volkswagen Santana GTS
  • Small yet very capable

    Despite its 'urban SUV' label, the T-Cross appeals to both suburban explorers and city dwellers. Its combination of functionality and design makes it...

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    G
    Gabriel Mar 15, 2024 for Volkswagen T-Cross

From The Experts

Things we like

  • Masculine looks

  • Efficient braking and handling

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Spacious and practical cabin

Nice features for an entry-level car

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Eye-catching design

Spacious interior

Impressive handling

Spirited performance 

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Extremely affordable in the segment

Premium brand in the Philippines

Very efficient on the fuel economy

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Spacious interior cabin

Agile handling

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Spacious cabin

Generous boot space

Loaded with features

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Things we don't like
  • Lack of interior comforts
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Not so appealing styling in and out

Too soft steering

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Limited trunk space

Top-spec automatic version is relatively pricey

 

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Safety features aren’t very high

The power feels a little letdown

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Lacks features

Slightly dated design

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Plain interior

Noisy at highway speed

Looks dated

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Dimensions & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 75 L 45 L 37 L 55 L 55 L 43 L
Front Tread 1600 mm -- 1520 mm -- -- --
Rear Tread 1580 mm -- 1520 mm -- -- --
Kerb Weight 2020 kg 1185 kg 895 kg -- -- --
Length 4830 mm 4601 mm 3840 mm 4475 mm 4282 mm 4218 mm
Width 1910 mm 1818 mm 1735 mm 1706 mm 1706 mm 1760 mm
Height 1870 mm 1489 mm 1495 mm 1469 mm 1489 mm 1599 mm
Wheel Base 2790 mm 2680 mm 2450 mm 2603 mm 2603 mm 2651 mm
No Of Doors 5 4 5 4 5 5
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats 5 seats 5 seats 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Volume -- 512 L 242 L -- -- --
Gross Weight -- -- 1365 kg -- -- --
Ground Clearance -- -- 120 mm -- -- --
Turning Radius -- -- 4.8 m -- -- --
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Engine Details

Engine 2.8L Diesel Engine, In-line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve SOHC 1.5L Gasoline Engine, In-line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 1.2L Gasoline Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve 1.4L Gasoline Engine, In-Line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve 1.5L Gasoline Engine, In-Line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve 1.5L Gasoline Engine, In-Line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve
Fuel Supply System CRDi -- MPI MPFI MPFI MPFI
No Of Cylinders 4 4 4 4 4 4
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4 4 4 4 4
Valve Configuration SOHC DOHC -- -- -- --
Emission Norm Compliance Euro 4 Euro 5 -- Euro 5 Euro 5 Euro 6
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Performance

Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline Gasoline Gasoline Gasoline Gasoline
Engine Displacement 2800 cc 1498 cc 1197 cc 1395 cc 1498 cc 1498 cc
Power 174 hp 112 hp 82 hp 89 hp 108 hp 111 hp
Torque 365 Nm 150 Nm 113 Nm 132 Nm 150 Nm 145 Nm
Mileage Highway 14.25 Kmpl -- -- -- 22.4 Kmpl --
RPM At Max Power -- 6000 RPM 6000 RPM -- 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
RPM At Max Torque -- 4500 RPM 4200 RPM -- 4000 RPM 3900 RPM
Acceleration -- -- -- 12.4 s 12.6 s 13.3 s
Top Speed -- -- -- 181 kmph 185 kmph 185 kmph
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Steering

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

Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type Discs Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type Discs Drums Drums Drums Drums Discs
Front Suspension Double Wishbone MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Torsion Beam Torsion Beam Torsion Beam Torsion Beam Torsion Beam
Shock Absorbers Type Coil Spring -- Coil Spring -- -- --

Transmission

Transmission Type Automatic Manual CVT Manual Automatic Automatic
Gear Box 6-Speed 5-Speed Variable Speed 5-Speed 6-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type 4x2 -- FWD FWD FWD FWD
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle -- -- -- No -- --

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels Yes No Yes No Yes Yes
Wheel Covers No Yes No No No No
Alloy Wheel Size 16 Inch 15 Inch 16 Inch 14 Inch 15 Inch 17 Inch
Tyre Size 265/70 R16 195/65 R15 185/55 R16 175/70 R14 185/60 R15 205/55 R17
Tyre Type Radial Radial Radial Radial Radial Radial
Wheel Size R16 R15 R16 R14 -- --
Spare Tyre Size -- 195/65 R15 -- 175/70 R14 185/60 R15 205/55 R17
Spare Tyre Material -- Steel -- Steel Alloy Alloy
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Safety

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

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

Comfort & Convenience

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

USB & Auxiliary Input Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
FM/AM/Radio Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Speakers Front Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Speakers Rear Yes Yes Yes -- Yes Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio Yes No No Yes Yes No
Display Size -- 8 Inch 8 Inch 8 Inch 8 Inch -- -- 9.2 Inch 9.2 Inch
Apple Carplay/Android Auto -- Yes Yes No -- Yes
No Of Speakers -- 4 4 -- 2 2 6 6 4 4
Touch Screen -- Yes Yes No -- Yes
Navigation System -- -- Yes -- -- --
CD Player -- -- -- -- Yes --
Voice Control -- -- -- -- No --
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Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Digital Clock Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Digital Odometer Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Tacho Meter Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
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Seats & Upholstery

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

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

Outside Temperature Display -- -- -- No -- --

Interior

Ambient Light No -- -- -- -- --
Sun Visors Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

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Things we like in Toplander

  • Masculine looks

  • Efficient braking and handling

Things we don't like in Toplander
  • Lack of interior comforts
Things we like in 5

Spacious and practical cabin

Nice features for an entry-level car

Things we don't like in 5

Not so appealing styling in and out

Too soft steering

Things we like in Swift

Eye-catching design

Spacious interior

Impressive handling

Spirited performance 

Things we don't like in Swift

Limited trunk space

Top-spec automatic version is relatively pricey

 

Things we like in Santana

Extremely affordable in the segment

Premium brand in the Philippines

Very efficient on the fuel economy

Things we don't like in Santana

Safety features aren’t very high

The power feels a little letdown

Things we like in Santana GTS

Spacious interior cabin

Agile handling

Things we don't like in Santana GTS

Lacks features

Slightly dated design

Things we like in T-Cross

Spacious cabin

Generous boot space

Loaded with features

Things we don't like in T-Cross

Plain interior

Noisy at highway speed

Looks dated

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