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Toyota C-HR vs Volkswagen Transporter Vans: the short answer
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Recorded price context
C-HR:
last listed from
ZAR 429,000
·
Transporter Vans:
current from
ZAR 776,500
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Specification
C-HR
Transporter Vans
Maximum Power
C-HR134 kW
Transporter Vans110 kW
Maximum Torque
C-HR190 Nm
Transporter Vans360 Nm
Engine Size
C-HR1987 cc
Transporter Vans1968 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
C-HR19.2 km/l
Transporter Vans13.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
C-HR160 mm
Transporter Vans150 mm
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Spec
C-HR
Transporter Vans
Model Introduced Year
2023
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Second generation on TNGA-C platform – hybrid-only in SA
Current South African Transporter Vans listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
All-new second generation launched in SA in 2023
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
2023
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
2024
Current
Body Style
5-door Crossover SUV
Van
Model Year
2021
Current
Production Status
discontinued
published
Segment
SUV
Van
Tare Mass Kg
1500 kg
1900 kg
Vehicle Type
5-door Crossover SUV
Van
Color Note
Not confirmed
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
Not confirmed
Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
Not confirmed
4x2 configuration for the local line-up
Spec
C-HR
Transporter Vans
Length
4390 mm
5050 mm
Width
1796 mm
2032 mm
Height
1550 mm
1975 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
3100 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
150 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
377 l
-
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1930 kg
-
Payload Capacity
430 kg
-
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
3 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
1 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
-
Front Headroom
993 mm
-
Rear Headroom
946 mm
-
Front Legroom
1030 mm
-
Rear Legroom
881 mm
-
Spec
C-HR
Transporter Vans
Engine
2.0L Hybrid Petrol-Electric
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1987 cc
1968 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Hybrid Synergy Drive
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
134 kW
110 kW
Maximum Torque
190 Nm
360 Nm
Combined Power
1 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
1 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Integrated transmission electric motor
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
e-CVT
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
180 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
8.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
57.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
189.5 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
1 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
64.8 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
400 V
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
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
C-HR
Transporter Vans
Gearbox
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
4x2
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
Yes
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
8
Transmission Type
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
Automatic
Clutch Type
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Yes
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
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
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
8
Differential Type Front
Not confirmed
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not confirmed
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
C-HR
Transporter Vans
Claimed Mileage
19.2 km/l
13.2 km/l
City Mileage
17 km/l
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
21 km/l
15.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
19.2 km/l
13.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
43
55 l
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
C-HR
Transporter Vans
Airbags
7
Front airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
C-HR
Transporter Vans
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
EV Mode
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
C-HR
Transporter Vans
Seat Material
Synthetic Leather
Not Applicable
Seat Adjustment
Power Driver
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Front Armrest
Rear Centre Armrest
-
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual multi-way
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual multi-way
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
Not confirmed
3
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Not confirmed
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Transporter Vans grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
Not confirmed
3
Spec
C-HR
Transporter Vans
Climate Control
Dual-zone Automatic
Not Available
Power Windows
All Doors
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Smart Key
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
AC Type
Dual-zone Automatic
Not Available
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
Not Available
Air Conditioning
Dual-zone Automatic
Not Available
Rim Size
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
Not Available
Sound System
8
Not Available
Unlocking
Smart Key
Not Available
Wireless Charger
Standard
Not Available
Load Bed Length
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Battery Preconditioning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not confirmed
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not confirmed
Not Available
Diff Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Difflock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not confirmed
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not confirmed
Not Available
Source Model Column
Not confirmed
transporter-vans
Sports Bar
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not confirmed
Not Available
Trim Level
Not confirmed
mid
Variant Role
Not confirmed
Core range derivative
Vehicle To Grid
Not confirmed
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
C-HR
Transporter Vans
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Available
Number of Speakers
8
Not Available
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Not Applicable
USB Ports
2
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
Audio Speakers
8
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
10.1
Not Available
Touchscreen
10.1
Not Available
Spec
C-HR
Transporter Vans
LED Headlamps
LED Matrix
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Not Available
Fog Lamps
LED
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
GR Sport Spoiler
-
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
3
DRL
LED
Not Available
Led Headlights
LED Matrix
Not Available
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Not Available
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Not Available
Headlamps
LED Matrix
Not Available
Headlight Type
LED Matrix
Not Available
Headlights
LED Matrix
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Body Type
Not confirmed
Van
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
3
Load Bed Liner
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
C-HR
Transporter Vans
Approach Angle
25 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
23 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
500 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
160 mm
150 mm
Ground Clearance Min
160 mm
150 mm
Energy Recovery Display
Not confirmed
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not confirmed
Not Available
Off Road Descent Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not confirmed
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not confirmed
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
C-HR
Transporter Vans
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
Not Available
Wheel Type
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
Not Available
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Disc
-
Spare Tyre
Space Saver
Not Available
Wheel Diameter
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Yes
Not Applicable
Wheels
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
C-HR
Transporter Vans
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone
Not Available
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric
-
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension Type
Double Wishbone
Not Available
Front Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
C-HR
Transporter Vans
Warranty Years
3
3 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3
3 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3
3 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3
3 years / 120 000 km
Spec
C-HR
Transporter Vans
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
Not confirmed
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
Not confirmed
Diesel
Spec
C-HR
Transporter Vans
Real-world City Mileage Min
5.5 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
7 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
6 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
7 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
7
-
Spec
C-HR
Transporter Vans
Service Plan
Yes
Not Available
Spec
C-HR
Transporter Vans
Ownership Role
Private and family
South Africa market model
Price Zar
499000 ZAR
804100 ZAR
Pricing Role
Historical listed price
Active local lineup
Starting Price
499000
804100
Starting Price Zar
499000
804100
In depth: how these cars differ
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