iCAUR 03T vs KIA K2700

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

iCAUR 03T in South Africa

iCAUR 03T

2WD Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 639,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 135 kW 🔧 220 Nm ⛽ Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
VS
KIA K2700 in South Africa

KIA K2700

2.7D Workhorse Tipper Diesel 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 404,995 ex-showroom
⚡ 56 kW 🔧 152 Nm ⛽ 10.5 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

iCAUR 03T vs KIA K2700: the short answer

03T has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over K2700.

K2700 starts ZAR 287,905 cheaper 03T from ZAR 639,900 · K2700 from ZAR 351,995

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification 03T K2700
Maximum Power 03T135 kW K270056 kW @ 3200 rpm
Maximum Torque 03T220 Nm K2700152 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Engine Size 03TNot applicable — battery electric vehicle K27002665 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 03TNot applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l K270010.5 km/l
Ground Clearance 03T190 mm K2700195 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

03T

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

K2700

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

03T

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

K2700

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec 03T K2700
Model Introduced Year 2026 1997
Generation South African May 2026 local specification sheet for the current 03T generation. Long-running light commercial vehicle; established in SA commercial fleet market
Body Style SUV Van
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Published active
Segment Electric SUV Van
Vehicle Type Passenger vehicle Van
Facelift History - Updated in 2005, 2012; current model ongoing production with specification updates
Facelift Launched Since - 2012
Facelift Version Ending - Current
Color Note - White (standard fleet specification)
Dealer Stock Note - Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg - 1880 kg
Spec 03T K2700
Length 4433 mm 4870 mm
Width 1916 mm 1840 mm
Height 1741 mm 2060 mm
Wheelbase 2715 mm 2685 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 190 mm 195 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 165 mm 145 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity Not applicable — battery electric vehicle 70 l
Boot/Cargo Space 450 L rear seats up; 1,238 L with rear seats folded; 40 L rear storage box 3000 l
Kerb Weight 1600–1950 kg 1880 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2173 kg 2850 kg
Payload Capacity 350–650 kg 1300 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 1 rows
Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.9 m 11.4 m
Front Headroom 1020 mm 1010 mm
Rear Headroom 990 mm Not Applicable
Front Legroom 1060 mm 1040 mm
Rear Legroom 970 mm Not Applicable
Towing Capacity - 1180 kg

In depth: how these cars differ

This 03T and K2700 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: 03T 51 vs K2700 32.

Efficiency index: 03T 99 vs K2700 43.

Safety-equipment index: 03T 93 vs K2700 0.

Practicality index: 03T 64 vs K2700 68.

Ownership-cover index: 03T not separately scored vs K2700 49.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

03T leads by 38 points

03T has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over K2700.

Evidence leader 75 /100
Lead 38 points
Data 67% source coverage
75
#1 Evidence leader

03T

67% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 99 Check Performance 51
Performance 51
Efficiency 99
Safety 93
Practicality 64
Leads by 38 points
37
#2

K2700

84% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Practicality 68 Check Safety 0
Performance 32
Efficiency 43
Safety 0
Practicality 68
Ownership 49
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance 03T +19 Efficiency 03T +56 Safety 03T +93 Practicality K2700 +4

Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

03T

Performance 51/100
Efficiency 99/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 64/100

K2700

Performance 32/100
Efficiency 43/100
Safety 0/100
Practicality 68/100
Ownership 49/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index iCAUR 03T leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts vs 37 pts for K2700

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, 03T leads. However, K2700 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

03T vs K2700 questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.