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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Puma
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
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ALCAZAR
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Puma
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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Spec
ALCAZAR
Puma
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2023
Generation
Current South African ALCAZAR listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
First generation Puma in South Africa
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 model introduced in South Africa
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2021
Facelift Version Ending
Current
2024
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.
Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Not confirmed
Model Year
2026
2021
Production Status
active
discontinued
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1445 kg
1325 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
ALCAZAR
Puma
Length
4560 mm
4186 mm
Width
1800 mm
1805 mm
Height
1710 mm
1531 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
2594 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
42 l
Boot/Cargo Space
180 l
456 l
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1325 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2090 kg
1775 kg
Payload Capacity
645 kg
450 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
1200 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.4 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
981 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
947 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1047 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
898 mm
Spec
ALCAZAR
Puma
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1541 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1534 mm
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Torsion Beam
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not confirmed
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Suspension Type
Not Available
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Not Available
Torsion Beam
Spec
ALCAZAR
Puma
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Climate Control
Not Available
Automatic AC
Power Windows
Not Available
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
180 l
Not confirmed
AC Type
Not Available
Automatic AC
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not confirmed
Engine Warranty
4
Not confirmed
Fuel Consumption Combined
5.9
Not confirmed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not confirmed
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not confirmed
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not confirmed
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not confirmed
Diff Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Difflock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not confirmed
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rim Size
18 Inches
19-inch Sport Alloy
Source Model Column
alcazar
Not confirmed
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not confirmed
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
Trim Level
top
Not confirmed
Variant Role
Mid-to-high value derivative
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not confirmed
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Spare Wheel
Not Available
Tyre Repair Kit
Air Conditioning
Not Available
Automatic AC
Sound System
Not Available
6
Unlocking
Not Available
Smart Entry
Wireless Charger
Wireless
Standard
Spec
ALCAZAR
Puma
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
999 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
3
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
85 kW
92 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
170 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
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
185 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
58.8 kW/tonne
69.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
173 Nm/tonne
128.3 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
Puma
Gearbox
Automatic
7-Speed Automatic DCT
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
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
7-Speed Automatic DCT
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Yes
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
FWD
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
Yes
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not confirmed
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
7-Speed Automatic DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Engine Position
-
Front Transverse
Spec
ALCAZAR
Puma
Claimed Mileage
16.9 km/l
16.4 km/l
City Mileage
13.7 km/l
12 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.8 km/l
18 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
42 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
16.9 km/l
16.4 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
50 l
42
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
Puma
Airbags
Driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags
8
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
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
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Side Impact Beams
-
Standard
Spec
ALCAZAR
Puma
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive
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
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
EV Mode
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Yes
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Spec
ALCAZAR
Puma
Seat Material
Cloth
Sport Partial Leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Ambient Sport Lighting
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Yes
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital instrument cluster
Not confirmed
Interior Colour Options
3
Not confirmed
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual multi-way
Fabric Seats
Cloth
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual multi-way
Interior Courtesy Lamps
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Not confirmed
Interior Colours
3
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Cloth
Yes
Seat Adjustment
-
Electric 6-Way
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Rear Armrest
-
Standard
Spec
ALCAZAR
Puma
Infotainment System
SYNC
12-inch SYNC 4 Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
12-inch Full Digital
USB Ports
Not Available
3
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
10.1
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
10.1
Multi Information Display
Digital display
Not confirmed
Connected Services
SYNC
Not confirmed
Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
SYNC
10.1
Navigation System
-
Standard
Audio Speakers
Not Available
6
Spec
ALCAZAR
Puma
LED Headlamps
Halogen
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
3
Multiple manufacturer colours
Body Type
SUV
Not confirmed
Led Headlights
Halogen
Full LED
Exterior Colour Options
3
Not confirmed
Headlamps
Halogen
Full LED
Headlight Type
Halogen
Full LED
Headlights
Halogen
Full LED
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not confirmed
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not confirmed
Alloy Wheel Design
18 Inches
19-inch Sport Alloy
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Not Available
Body Cladding
-
Standard
Rear Spoiler
-
Sport Rear Spoiler
DRL
Not Available
LED
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
LED
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
LED
Spec
ALCAZAR
Puma
Approach Angle
Not Available
25 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
23 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
20 deg
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
200 mm
170 mm
Ground Clearance Min
200 mm
170 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not confirmed
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not confirmed
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not confirmed
Spec
ALCAZAR
Puma
Tyre Size
Not Available
225/40 R19
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Solid Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Tyre Repair Kit
Wheel Rim Size
18 Inches
19-inch Sport Alloy
Wheel Diameter
18 Inches
19-inch Sport Alloy
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not confirmed
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Yes
Wheel Size Type
18 Inches
Not confirmed
Wheels
18 Inches
19-inch Sport Alloy
Wheel Type
18 Inches
19-inch Sport Alloy
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Solid Disc
Spare Tyre
Not Available
Tyre Repair Kit
Spec
ALCAZAR
Puma
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
15,000 km or 1 Year
Battery Warranty
4
Not Applicable
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
Optional
Engine Oil Change Interval
15000 km / 12 months
Not confirmed
First Service At
15000
Not confirmed
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45000 km
Yes
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45000 km
Yes
Alternator
120A
Not confirmed
Service Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
Yes
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
15,000 km or 1 Year
Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
Not confirmed
Approx Service Cost
-
Approx R5,000
Spec
ALCAZAR
Puma
Warranty Years
5
3
Warranty Kilometers
5
3
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
3 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
6 Years
Basic Warranty
5
3
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
3 Years
Warranty
5
3
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
3 Years
Spec
ALCAZAR
Puma
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
118 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Mild Hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Not confirmed
Start Stop System
-
Standard
Noise Level
-
67 dB
Spec
ALCAZAR
Puma
Ownership Role
Top
Private and family
Price Zar
669900 ZAR
459900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Historical listed price
Starting Price
669900
459900
Starting Price Zar
669900
459900
Spec
ALCAZAR
Puma
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
12 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
15 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
15 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
18 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
16
In depth: how these cars differ
This ALCAZAR and Puma 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: ALCAZAR 44 vs Puma 40.
Efficiency index: ALCAZAR 68 vs Puma 64.
Safety-equipment index: ALCAZAR 89 vs Puma 98.
Practicality index: ALCAZAR 64 vs Puma 59.
Ownership-cover index: ALCAZAR 65 vs Puma 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
ALCAZAR leads by 5 points
ALCAZAR and Puma 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
Evidence-index leader
ALCAZAR
Performance
44/100
Efficiency
68/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
64/100
Ownership
65/100
Puma
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
64/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
59/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHyundai ALCAZAR
leads the specification evidence index with 66 pts
vs 61 pts for Puma
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, ALCAZAR leads. However, Puma may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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