Hyundai EX-8 Chassis Cab vs Hyundai EX-8 Van Body

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.

Hyundai EX-8 Chassis Cab in South Africa

Hyundai EX-8 Chassis Cab

3.9D Chassis Cab 5MT Diesel Current
ZAR 581,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 103 kW 🔧 373 Nm ⛽ 5.5 km/l
VS
Hyundai EX-8 Van Body in South Africa

Hyundai EX-8 Van Body

3.9D Van Body 5MT Diesel Current
Price on request
⚡ 103 kW 🔧 373 Nm ⛽ 4.8 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Tie
Fuel Economy EX-8 Chassis Cab
🛡 Safety Tie
📦 Practicality Tie
🔑 Ownership Tie

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec EX-8 Chassis Cab EX-8 Van Body
Maximum Power 103 kW @ 2800 rpm 103 kW @ 2800 rpm
Maximum Torque 373 Nm 373 Nm
Engine Size 3907 cc 3907 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 5.5 km/l 4.8 km/l
Ground Clearance 200 mm 200 mm
Boot / Load Bay - -
Airbags Airbags not listed in official Hyundai EX8 brochure Airbags not listed in official Hyundai EX8 brochure
Kerb Weight 2650 kg 2650 kg
Seating Capacity 3 seats 3 seats
Warranty 5 5

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

EX-8 Chassis Cab and EX-8 Van Body are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Equal
Efficiency EX-8 Chassis Cab +3 pts
Safety Equal
Practicality Equal
Ownership Equal

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Catalogue-index leader

EX-8 Chassis Cab

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

EX-8 Van Body

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

EX-8 Chassis Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

EX-8 Van Body

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec EX-8 Chassis Cab EX-8 Van Body
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation Current South African EX-8 Chassis Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. Current South African EX-8 Van Body listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
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. 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 Original current-generation version Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Chassis cab Van body truck
Body Type Cab Cab body -
Color Note Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note Base grade in the South Africa lineup Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status published published
Segment Van Van
Tare Mass Kg 2650 kg 2650 kg
Vehicle Type Van Van
Spec EX-8 Chassis Cab EX-8 Van Body
Length 6620 mm 6620 mm
Width 2100 mm 2100 mm
Height 2355 mm 2355 mm
Wheelbase 3850 mm 3850 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 200 mm 200 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 l 100 l
Kerb Weight 2650 kg 2650 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 7800 kg 7800 kg
Payload Capacity 5150 kg 5150 kg
Seating Capacity 3 seats 3 seats
Doors 2 doors 2 doors

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

EX-8 Chassis Cab leads by 1 points

EX-8 Chassis Cab and EX-8 Van Body are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Index leader 65 /100
Lead 1 points
Data 74% source coverage
65
#1 Index leader

EX-8 Chassis Cab

74% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Efficiency 32
Performance 58
Efficiency 32
Safety 94
Practicality 67
Ownership 65
Leads by 1 points
64
#2

EX-8 Van Body

74% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Efficiency 29
Performance 58
Efficiency 29
Safety 94
Practicality 67
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Level Efficiency EX-8 Chassis Cab +3 Safety Level Practicality Level Ownership Level

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

EX-8 Chassis Cab

Performance 58/100
Efficiency 32/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 67/100
Ownership 65/100

EX-8 Van Body

Performance 58/100
Efficiency 29/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 67/100
Ownership 65/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Hyundai EX-8 Chassis Cab leads the catalogue index with 65 pts vs 64 pts for EX-8 Van Body

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, EX-8 Chassis Cab leads. However, EX-8 Van Body may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.

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 EX-8 Chassis Cab and EX-8 Van Body 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: EX-8 Chassis Cab 58 vs EX-8 Van Body 58.

Efficiency index: EX-8 Chassis Cab 32 vs EX-8 Van Body 29.

Safety-equipment index: EX-8 Chassis Cab 94 vs EX-8 Van Body 94.

Practicality index: EX-8 Chassis Cab 67 vs EX-8 Van Body 67.

Ownership-cover index: EX-8 Chassis Cab 65 vs EX-8 Van Body 65.

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.