Hyundai EX-8 Van Body vs KIA K2700

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.

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
VS
KIA K2700 in South Africa

KIA K2700

2.7D Workhorse Tipper Diesel 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 404,995 ex-showroom
⚡ 56 kW 🔧 152 Nm ⛽ 10.5 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Hyundai EX-8 Van Body vs KIA K2700: the short answer

EX-8 Van Body has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over K2700.

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification EX-8 Van Body K2700
Maximum Power EX-8 Van Body103 kW @ 2800 rpm K270056 kW @ 3200 rpm
Maximum Torque EX-8 Van Body373 Nm K2700152 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Engine Size EX-8 Van Body3907 cc K27002665 cc
Combined Fuel Economy EX-8 Van Body4.8 km/l K270010.5 km/l
Ground Clearance EX-8 Van Body200 mm K2700195 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

EX-8 Van Body

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance

K2700

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

EX-8 Van Body

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

K2700

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec EX-8 Van Body K2700
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 1997
Generation Current South African EX-8 Van Body listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. Long-running light commercial vehicle; established in SA commercial fleet market
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. Updated in 2005, 2012; current model ongoing production with specification updates
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2012
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Van body truck Van
Color Note Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. White (standard fleet specification)
Dealer Stock Note Mid grade in the South Africa lineup Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Van Van
Tare Mass Kg 2650 kg 1880 kg
Vehicle Type Van Van
Spec EX-8 Van Body K2700
Length 6620 mm 4870 mm
Width 2100 mm 1840 mm
Height 2355 mm 2060 mm
Wheelbase 3850 mm 2685 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 200 mm 195 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 145 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 l 70 l
Kerb Weight 2650 kg 1880 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 7800 kg 2850 kg
Payload Capacity 5150 kg 1300 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 1180 kg
Seating Capacity 3 seats 2 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 1 rows
Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed 11.4 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 1010 mm
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Applicable
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1040 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Applicable
Boot/Cargo Space - 3000 l

In depth: how these cars differ

This EX-8 Van Body and K2700 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: EX-8 Van Body 58 vs K2700 32.

Efficiency index: EX-8 Van Body 29 vs K2700 43.

Safety-equipment index: EX-8 Van Body 94 vs K2700 0.

Practicality index: EX-8 Van Body 67 vs K2700 68.

Ownership-cover index: EX-8 Van Body 65 vs K2700 49.

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.

Specification Evidence Index

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

EX-8 Van Body leads by 27 points

EX-8 Van Body has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over K2700.

Evidence leader 64 /100
Lead 27 points
Data 74% source coverage
64
#1 Evidence leader

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
Leads by 27 points
37
#2

K2700

84% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Practicality 68 Check Safety 0
Performance 32
Efficiency 43
Safety 0
Practicality 68
Ownership 49
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance EX-8 Van Body +26 Efficiency K2700 +14 Safety EX-8 Van Body +94 Practicality K2700 +1 Ownership EX-8 Van Body +16

Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

EX-8 Van Body

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

K2700

Performance 32/100
Efficiency 43/100
Safety 0/100
Practicality 68/100
Ownership 49/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Hyundai EX-8 Van Body leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts vs 37 pts for K2700

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, EX-8 Van Body leads. However, K2700 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

EX-8 Van Body vs K2700 questions

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.