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.
Deliver 9 LWB High RoofDiesel8-Speed AutomaticCurrent
ZAR 757,100ex-showroom
⚡ 128 kW🔧 420 Nm⛽ 10.75 km/l
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Decision summary
Toyota Corolla vs LDV Deliver 9: the short answer
Corolla and Deliver 9 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Corolla starts ZAR 109,700 cheaperCorolla from ZAR 590,200 · Deliver 9 from ZAR 699,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Corolla
Deliver 9
Maximum Power
Corolla103 kW
Deliver 9128 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Corolla142 Nm
Deliver 9420 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Engine Size
Corolla1798 cc
Deliver 91996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Corolla25.6 km/l
Deliver 910.75 km/l
Ground Clearance
Corolla130 mm
Deliver 9Not Officially Disclosed
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Toyota Corolla
1.8 HEV XR CVT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Corolla
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Deliver 9
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Corolla
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Deliver 9
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Corolla
Deliver 9
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2026
Generation
Current South African Corolla listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Current South African Deliver 9 generation.
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.
No later South African facelift is published.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Sedan
Three-seat large panel van
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Sedan
Van
Tare Mass Kg
1405 kg
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Vehicle Type
Sedan
Van
Spec
Corolla
Deliver 9
Length
4630 mm
5940 mm
Width
1780 mm
2062 mm
Height
1435 mm
2755 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
3760 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
130 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
470 l
12330 l
Kerb Weight
1430 kg
2361 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1845 kg
4000 kg
Payload Capacity
440 kg
1580 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
2800 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
3 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
7.1 m
Front Headroom
997 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
948 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1050 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
882 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
Corolla
Deliver 9
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Leaf spring
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
Corolla
Deliver 9
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
Power Windows
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Smart Entry
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Applicable
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
470 l
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AC Type
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
-
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Standard
Fuel Consumption Combined
25.6
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Skid Plates
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Smart Entry
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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Passive Entry Start
Smart Entry
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Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Remote Central Locking
Smart Entry
-
Source Model Column
corolla
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
Trim Level
top
-
Unlocking
Smart Entry
Not Available
Variant Role
Mid-to-high value derivative
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Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Smart Entry
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Walk Away Lock
Smart Entry
-
Wireless Charger
Standard
Not Available
Spec
Corolla
Deliver 9
Engine
Turbocharged Petrol
2.0L turbo diesel
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1798 cc
1996 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct injection
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
15.9:1
Bore
82.0 mm
83 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
92 mm
Maximum Power
103 kW
128 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
142 Nm
420 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
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
RWD
Transmission
CVT
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
210 km/h
160 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
54.21 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
177.89 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
Corolla
Deliver 9
Gearbox
CVT
8-speed ZF automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
Front-engine rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
8
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable Transmission
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
CVT
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
FWD/
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Available
Differential Type Front
Not Available
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Differential Type Rear
Not Available
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Gearbox Type
CVT
Torque-converter automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
Rear-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
8
Spec
Corolla
Deliver 9
Claimed Mileage
25.6 km/l
10.75 km/l
City Mileage
21 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
29.4 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro VI
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
20 l
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
25.6 km/l
10.75 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
43 l
80
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
860.22
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
800 km
Spec
Corolla
Deliver 9
Airbags
Side, curtain, driver, passenger and driver knee airbags
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Child-seat support
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Applicable
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
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Knee Airbag
Driver knee airbag
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Corolla
Deliver 9
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
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
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Pre-Collision System
Standard
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Spec
Corolla
Deliver 9
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Fabric
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Polyurethane
Interior Colour Options
3
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual
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 Corolla grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Colours
3
-
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Fabric
Spec
Corolla
Deliver 9
Infotainment System
12.3
Touchscreen multimedia system
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Not Available
USB Ports
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
12.3
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Display
12.3
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Infotainment Screen
12.3
Not Officially Disclosed
Connected Services
Standard
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
-
Touchscreen
12.3
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Corolla
Deliver 9
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
3
Not Officially Disclosed
Body Type
Sedan
-
Exterior Colour Options
3
-
Headlights
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
Corolla
Deliver 9
Approach Angle
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Available
Underbody Protection
Not Available
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
130 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
130 mm
-
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Spec
Corolla
Deliver 9
Tyre Size
Not Available
215/75 R16C
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Full-size spare
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
16
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Corolla
Deliver 9
Maintenance Plan
6 services / 90 000 km
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Service Plan Duration
6 services / 90 000 km
5 years / 100000 km
Service Plan Distance
6 services / 90 000 km
5 years / 100000 km
Service Plan
6 services / 90 000 km
5 years / 100000 km
Spec
Corolla
Deliver 9
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years / 200000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years / 200000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years / 200000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years / 200000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
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Spec
Corolla
Deliver 9
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
244 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Hybrid
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Hybrid
-
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Idle CO2 Output
0
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
0
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Spec
Corolla
Deliver 9
Ownership Role
Top
Commercial vehicle
Price Zar
590200 ZAR
757100 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current go-live price
Starting Price
590200
757100
Starting Price Zar
590200
757100
In depth: how these cars differ
This Corolla and Deliver 9 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: Corolla 46 vs Deliver 9 66.
Efficiency index: Corolla 96 vs Deliver 9 44.
Safety-equipment index: Corolla 90 vs Deliver 9 50.
Practicality index: Corolla 59 vs Deliver 9 78.
Ownership-cover index: Corolla 43 vs Deliver 9 not separately scored.
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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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
Corolla leads by 6 points
Corolla and Deliver 9 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
Corolla
Performance
46/100
Efficiency
96/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
59/100
Ownership
43/100
Deliver 9
Performance
66/100
Efficiency
44/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
78/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Corolla
leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts
vs 61 pts for Deliver 9
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Corolla leads. However, Deliver 9 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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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.
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