A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
HR-V starts ZAR 10,000 cheaperALCAZAR from ZAR 499,900 · HR-V from ZAR 489,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
ALCAZAR
HR-V
Maximum Power
85 kW
119 kW
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
145 Nm
Engine Size
1493 cc
1498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
16.9 km/l
16.1 km/l
Ground Clearance
200 mm
196 mm
Boot / Load Bay
180 l
437 l
Airbags
Driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags
6
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1360 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Warranty
5
3
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
ALCAZAR and HR-V are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
ALCAZAR
+3 pts
Efficiency
ALCAZAR
+6 pts
Safety
HR-V
+2 pts
Practicality
ALCAZAR
+4 pts
Ownership
ALCAZAR
+22 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Catalogue-index leader
ALCAZAR
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
HR-V
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
ALCAZAR
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover
HR-V
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
ALCAZAR
HR-V
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2022
Generation
Current South African ALCAZAR listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Built on Honda’s global compact SUV platform with improved safety and comfort
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
New generation introduced with updated design and improved features
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Seven-seat SUV
SUV
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1445 kg
1360 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
ALCAZAR
HR-V
Length
4560 mm
4340 mm
Width
1800 mm
1790 mm
Height
1710 mm
1590 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
196 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
180 l
437 l
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1360 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2090 kg
1780 kg
Payload Capacity
645 kg
410 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
196 mm
Towing Capacity
-
1200 kg
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Minimum Turning Radius
-
5.5 m
Front Headroom
-
975 mm
Rear Headroom
-
965 mm
Front Legroom
-
1065 mm
Rear Legroom
-
958 mm
Spec
ALCAZAR
HR-V
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Torsion Beam
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric Power Steering
Steering Column
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Spring Type
-
MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type
-
Torsion Beam
Chassis Material
-
Monocoque
Front Suspension Type
Not Available
MacPherson Strut
Rear Axle Type
-
Torsion Beam
Rear Suspension Type
Not Available
Torsion Beam
Suspension
-
MacPherson Strut
Spec
ALCAZAR
HR-V
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Power Windows
Not Available
All Doors Auto
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Smart Key
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
180 l
437 l
AC Type
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Warranty
4
24 Months
Fuel Consumption Combined
5.9
6.2
Hill Start Assist
Standard
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Difflock
Not Available
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Rim Size
18 Inches
18-inch Alloy
Source Model Column
alcazar
hr-v
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
Trim Level
top
top
Variant Role
Mid-to-high value derivative
Core range derivative
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
-
LED Projector
Climate Zones
-
Automatic Climate Control
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
All Doors Auto
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Standard
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Power Mirrors
-
All Doors Auto
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Seat Type
-
Leather
Telescopic Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Voice Command
-
Built-in
Voice Command Support
-
Built-in
Accelerator 0 100
-
11.5 sec
Air Conditioning
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Common Rail Injection
-
Multi-Point Fuel Injection
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Smart Key
Lift Gate
-
Standard
Manual Aircon
-
Automatic Climate Control
Mirror
-
All Doors Auto
Passive Entry Start
-
Smart Key
Powered Tailgate
-
Standard
Remote Central Locking
-
Smart Key
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
Standard
Sonar
-
Front and Rear
Sound System
Not Available
8
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Sub Frame
-
Monocoque
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
TPMS
Not Available
Standard
Unlocking
Not Available
Smart Key
Vdc
-
Standard
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Smart Key
Walk Away Lock
-
Smart Key
Wireless Charger
Wireless
Standard
Spec
ALCAZAR
HR-V
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
1498 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
85 kW
119 kW
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
145 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
CVT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
185 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
11.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
58.8 kW/tonne
87.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
173 Nm/tonne
106.6 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
ALCAZAR
HR-V
Gearbox
Automatic
CVT Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
Front Wheel Drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Continuously Variable Transmission
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
CVT Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4x2
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
CVT Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
6
Not Applicable
Spec
ALCAZAR
HR-V
Claimed Mileage
16.9 km/l
16.1 km/l
City Mileage
13.7 km/l
13 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.8 km/l
17 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
40 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
16.9 km/l
16.1 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
50 l
40
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
ALCAZAR
HR-V
Airbags
Driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and Rear
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
6
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
6
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
6
ESC With Traction Control
-
Standard
Spec
ALCAZAR
HR-V
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and Rear
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Lights
-
LED Projector
Emergency Braking
-
Standard
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Front and Rear
Parking Sensor
-
Front and Rear
Pre-Collision System
-
Standard
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
-
Standard
Reversing Camera
-
Standard
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
ALCAZAR
HR-V
Seat Material
Cloth
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital instrument cluster
-
Interior Colour Options
3
6
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver Electric
Fabric Seats
Cloth
Leather
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen ALCAZAR grade before assuming a feature is included.
Premium cabin with touchscreen infotainment, digital cluster, comfortable seats, and modern design
Interior Colours
3
6
Seat Trim
Cloth
Leather
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver Electric
Steering Type
-
Electric Power Steering
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Driver Electric
Driver Seat
-
Driver Electric
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Leather
Spec
ALCAZAR
HR-V
Infotainment System
SYNC
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Multi Information Display
Digital display
-
Connected Services
SYNC
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
Wireless
Touchscreen
SYNC
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Navigation System
-
Built-in
Voice Recognition
-
Built-in
Infotainment Display
-
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Audio Speakers
Not Available
8
Audio System
-
8
Display Audio
-
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Voice Control
-
Built-in
Spec
ALCAZAR
HR-V
LED Headlamps
Halogen
LED Projector
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
3
6
Body Type
SUV
SUV
Led Headlights
Halogen
LED Projector
Exterior Colour Options
3
6
Headlamps
Halogen
LED Projector
Headlight Type
Halogen
LED Projector
Headlights
Halogen
LED Projector
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
18 Inches
18-inch Alloy
Roof Type
-
Panoramic Sunroof
DRL
Not Available
LED
Fog Lights
-
LED
Front Fog Lights
-
LED
Auto Headlights
-
LED Projector
Automatic Headlamps
-
LED Projector
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
All Doors Auto
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
LED
Headlamp Levelling
-
LED Projector
Spec
ALCAZAR
HR-V
Approach Angle
Not Available
18 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
20 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
350 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
200 mm
196 mm
Ground Clearance Min
200 mm
196 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
-
18 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
20 deg
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
-
350 mm
Spec
ALCAZAR
HR-V
Tyre Size
Not Available
225/50 R18
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18 Inches
18-inch Alloy
Wheel Diameter
18 Inches
18-inch Alloy
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Wheel Size Type
18 Inches
-
Wheels
18 Inches
18-inch Alloy
Wheel Type
18 Inches
18-inch Alloy
Brake Type Front
-
Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Tyre Type
-
225/50 R18
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
Standard
Brakes
-
Disc
Cornering Brake Control
-
Standard
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Wheel Material
18 Inches
18-inch Alloy
Spec
ALCAZAR
HR-V
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
10000 km / 12 months
Battery Warranty
4
24 Months
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
24 Months
Engine Oil Change Interval
15000 km / 12 months
10000 km / 12 months
First Service At
15000
-
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45000 km
24 Months
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45000 km
24 Months
Alternator
120A
-
Service Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
24 Months
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
10000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
-
Approx Service Cost
-
Moderate
Spec
ALCAZAR
HR-V
Warranty Years
5
3
Warranty Kilometers
5
3
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
3 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5
3
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
3 Years
Warranty
5
3
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
3 Years
Spec
ALCAZAR
HR-V
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
142 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Petrol
Start Stop System
-
Standard
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 5
Idle CO2 Output
-
142
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
142
Spec
ALCAZAR
HR-V
Ownership Role
Top
Top
Price Zar
669900 ZAR
529900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
669900
529900
Starting Price Zar
669900
529900
Spec
ALCAZAR
HR-V
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
11 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
13 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
14 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
17 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
20
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
ALCAZAR leads by 6 points
ALCAZAR and HR-V are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
ALCAZAR
Performance
44/100
Efficiency
68/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
64/100
Ownership
65/100
HR-V
Performance
41/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
60/100
Ownership
43/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Hyundai ALCAZAR
leads the catalogue index with 66 pts
vs 60 pts for HR-V
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, ALCAZAR leads. However, HR-V may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.
Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.
Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.
It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This ALCAZAR and HR-V comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: ALCAZAR 44 vs HR-V 41.
Efficiency index: ALCAZAR 68 vs HR-V 62.
Safety-equipment index: ALCAZAR 89 vs HR-V 91.
Practicality index: ALCAZAR 64 vs HR-V 60.
Ownership-cover index: ALCAZAR 65 vs HR-V 43.
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.
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