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Decision summary
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI vs Changan Hunter K50 REEV: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Golf 1.4 TSI starts ZAR 219,000 cheaperGolf 1.4 TSI from ZAR 580,900 · Hunter K50 REEV from ZAR 799,900
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Specification
Golf 1.4 TSI
Hunter K50 REEV
Maximum Power
Golf 1.4 TSI110 kW
Hunter K50 REEVNot Officially Disclosed
Maximum Torque
Golf 1.4 TSI250 Nm
Hunter K50 REEVNot Officially Disclosed
Engine Size
Golf 1.4 TSI1400 cc
Hunter K50 REEV2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Golf 1.4 TSI17.2 km/l
Hunter K50 REEVNot Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance
Golf 1.4 TSI134 mm
Hunter K50 REEV220 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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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.
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI
1.4 TSI 110kW R-Line DSG
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Golf 1.4 TSI
Hunter K50 REEV
Model Introduced Year
2020
2025
Generation
Generation 8 Golf on MQB EVO platform
First South African Hunter K50 REEV generation, offered as one CE 4WD derivative.
Facelift History
Eighth generation introduced with digital interior
No South African facelift has been announced for the current Hunter K50 REEV.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Hatchback
Double-cab pickup
Color Note
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red
-
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
-
Drivetrain Note
4x2 configuration for the local line-up
-
Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
Hatchback
Range-extended electric double-cab bakkie
Tare Mass Kg
1368 kg
-
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
Golf 1.4 TSI
Hunter K50 REEV
Length
4282 mm
5380 mm
Width
1789 mm
1980 mm
Height
1483 mm
1875 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm
3180 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
134 mm
220 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
380 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
1368 kg
2290 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
195 mm
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
3300 kg
Payload Capacity
-
1010 kg
Towing Capacity
-
2200 kg
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Minimum Turning Radius
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Golf 1.4 TSI
Hunter K50 REEV
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Not Available
Double-wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-link
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
Golf 1.4 TSI
Hunter K50 REEV
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Not Available
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
All four windows; one-touch and anti-pinch
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
AC Type
Not Available
Automatic climate control
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Skid Plates
Not Available
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
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
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Source Model Column
golf-1-4
-
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
Trim Level
top
-
Variant Role
Core range derivative
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Spec
Golf 1.4 TSI
Hunter K50 REEV
Engine
Not Officially Disclosed
2.0-litre Turbocharged Petrol Range-Extender Generator
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Series Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1400 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
110 kW
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Power
Not Applicable
200 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
470 Nm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Economy, Comfort, Sports
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
80.4 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
182.7 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
31.18 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
131 km (NEDC)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
3.3 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
22 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
30 min
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Golf 1.4 TSI
Hunter K50 REEV
Gearbox
DCT
Fixed-ratio electric drive
Drivetrain Layout
4x2
Motor four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
1
Transmission Type
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Single-speed
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
DCT
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
4x2
4WD
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 Officially Disclosed
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
DCT
Fixed-ratio electric drive
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
4x2
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
1
Spec
Golf 1.4 TSI
Hunter K50 REEV
Claimed Mileage
17.2 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
City Mileage
13.8 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
20.3 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
70 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
17.2 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
European-standard AC and DC interfaces
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
50 l
70
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
More than 1,000 km (OEM claim; cycle not disclosed)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Golf 1.4 TSI
Hunter K50 REEV
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Direct TPMS
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Driver and front passenger
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Driver and front passenger
Side Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Golf 1.4 TSI
Hunter K50 REEV
Cruise Control
Not Available
Cruise Control
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
Not Available
Rear (2 sensors)
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
540-degree panoramic parking view
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
Not Available
Yes
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
540-degree panoramic parking view
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Golf 1.4 TSI
Hunter K50 REEV
Seat Material
Cloth
Microfiber leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Front seat cushions
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Microfiber
Interior Colour Options
6
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
6-way electric
Fabric Seats
Cloth
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
4-way manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
10-inch touchscreen, digital cockpit, advanced driver assistance, premium audio
-
Interior Colours
6
-
Seat Trim
Cloth
Grey/Brown microfiber leather
Spec
Golf 1.4 TSI
Hunter K50 REEV
Infotainment System
SYNC
12.3-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Yes
Android Auto
Not Available
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
7.5-inch colour LCD
USB Ports
Not Available
1 USB-A and 2 USB-C
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
12.3-inch HD touchscreen
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
12.3-inch HD touchscreen
Connected Services
SYNC
-
Touchscreen
SYNC
12.3-inch HD touchscreen
Spec
Golf 1.4 TSI
Hunter K50 REEV
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Front and rear
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
6
Not Officially Disclosed
Body Type
Hatchback
-
Exterior Colour Options
6
-
Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Spec
Golf 1.4 TSI
Hunter K50 REEV
Approach Angle
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
-
600 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Underbody Protection
Not Available
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Motor four-wheel drive
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
134 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
134 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
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Spec
Golf 1.4 TSI
Hunter K50 REEV
Tyre Size
Not Available
265/60 R18 HT
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Tyre repair tools
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
18-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Golf 1.4 TSI
Hunter K50 REEV
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Spec
Golf 1.4 TSI
Hunter K50 REEV
Basic Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; high-voltage components: 8 years / 150,000 km
Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; high-voltage components: 8 years / 150,000 km
Spec
Golf 1.4 TSI
Hunter K50 REEV
Service Plan
Not Available
5 years / 90,000 km maintenance plan
Spec
Golf 1.4 TSI
Hunter K50 REEV
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
660000 ZAR
799900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Active local lineup
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
660000
799900
Starting Price Zar
660000
799900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Golf 1.4 TSI and Hunter K50 REEV comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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What the evidence means
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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.
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