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.
Curvv has a modest catalogue-index lead, while T6 Single Cab remains close.
T6 Single Cab starts ZAR 50,000 cheaperCurvv from ZAR 349,900 · T6 Single Cab from ZAR 299,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Curvv
T6 Single Cab
Maximum Power
Curvv88 kW @ 5500 rpm
T6 Single Cab102 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
Curvv170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
T6 Single Cab320 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm
Engine Size
Curvv1199 cc
T6 Single Cab1999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Curvv16.39 km/l
T6 Single Cab16.39 km/l
Ground Clearance
Curvv208 mm
T6 Single Cab197 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Tata Curvv
1.2T Accomplished S DCA
Hagalu editorial rating
4.4/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Curvv
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published Practicality
T6 Single Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Curvv
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
T6 Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Curvv
T6 Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
First-generation South African-market Tata Curvv coupé SUV
South African introduction of new T6 Single Cab derivative in January 2026
Facelift History
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Introduced in South Africa in January 2026; no subsequent facelift announced
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Coupé SUV
Single-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Mid-size coupé SUV
One-tonne single-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
Curvv
T6 Single Cab
Length
4308 mm
5315 mm
Width
1810 mm
1830 mm
Height
1635 mm
1815 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm
3090 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
208 mm
197 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
180 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
76 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
1378 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1788 kg
2740 kg
Payload Capacity
410 kg
1000 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
1400 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.35 m
6.2 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
910 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1060 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
880 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
Curvv
T6 Single Cab
Engine
1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
1999 cc
Cylinders
3
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
16.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
102 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
320 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm
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
RWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
160 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, City, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
63.9 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
123.4 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Curvv
T6 Single Cab
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Rear-wheel drive (4x2)
LSD Available
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
4.21
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
7
6
Transmission Type
Dual-clutch Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Wet dual-clutch
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Electronic DCA selector
Manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Rear-wheel drive
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
Standard
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
DCT
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
7
6
Spec
Curvv
T6 Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
16.39 km/l
16.39 km/l
City Mileage
11 km/l
11.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.29 km/l
15.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
76 l
Emission Standard
BS VI Phase 2
Euro 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
16.39 km/l
16.39 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
44
76
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Over 1100 km
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Curvv
T6 Single Cab
Airbags
6
2
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Traction Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
iTPMS
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Driver
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Driver and passenger
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Driver
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
TCS
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Curvv
T6 Single Cab
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Curvv
T6 Single Cab
Seat Material
Leatherette Seats
Leatherette
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Leather-wrapped
Leather-trimmed
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
6 Way Powered Driver Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual slide, recline and height adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Leatherette Seats
Leatherette
Spec
Curvv
T6 Single Cab
Climate Control
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Power Windows
All Doors
Yes
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Voice Assisted Panoramic Sunroof with Moodlighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Curvv
T6 Single Cab
Infotainment System
10.25" Touchscreen Infotainment by HARMANTM
9-inch touchscreen entertainment system
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Yes
Android Auto
Wireless
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
5
2
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25" digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
Standard
1
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
9-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
9-inch
Spec
Curvv
T6 Single Cab
LED Headlamps
Standard
No
Daytime Running Lamps
Connected LED DRLs
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Standard
Rear fog lamps
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
Pristine White, Daytona Grey, Pure Grey, Gold Essence, Opera Blue, Nitro Crimson
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Standard
No
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Curvv
T6 Single Cab
Approach Angle
25.4 deg
29.6 deg
Departure Angle
29.3 deg
22.4 deg
Wading Depth
450 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
25.8 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Curvv
T6 Single Cab
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
245/65 R17
Front Brake Type
Front Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Rear Drum
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Steel spare wheel, 215/65 R16
Steel
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch
17
Handbrake Type
Manual handbrake
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Curvv
T6 Single Cab
Front Suspension
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
Independent double wishbone with coil springs
Rear Suspension
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Leaf springs
Spec
Curvv
T6 Single Cab
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Curvv
T6 Single Cab
Service Plan
3 years / 45,000 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Curvv
T6 Single Cab
Ownership Role
New passenger vehicle
Current South African light-commercial single-cab derivative
Price Zar
449900 ZAR
314900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Recommended retail price
Current official suggested retail price, VAT included
Starting Price
449900
314900
Starting Price Zar
449900
314900
Spec
Curvv
T6 Single Cab
Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
5 years / 100000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Curvv and T6 Single Cab 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: Curvv 39 vs T6 Single Cab 54.
Efficiency index: Curvv 63 vs T6 Single Cab 66.
Safety-equipment index: Curvv 86 vs T6 Single Cab 32.
Practicality index: Curvv 61 vs T6 Single Cab 55.
Ownership-cover index: Curvv not separately scored vs T6 Single Cab 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Curvv leads by 11 points
Curvv has a modest catalogue-index lead, while T6 Single Cab remains close.
Performance
T6 Single Cab +15
Efficiency
T6 Single Cab +3
Safety
Curvv +54
Practicality
Curvv +6
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Curvv
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
63/100
Safety
86/100
Practicality
61/100
T6 Single Cab
Performance
54/100
Efficiency
66/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexTata Curvv
leads the specification evidence index with 62 pts
vs 51 pts for T6 Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Curvv leads. However, T6 Single Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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