Toyota GR Yaris vs Toyota Hilux Double Cab

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.

Toyota GR Yaris

1.6T GR-Four Rally 6MT Petrol 6-Speed Manual Current

ZAR 897,400 ex-showroom

⚡ 200 kW 🔧 370 Nm ⛽ 11.5 km/l

Toyota Hilux Double Cab

2.8 GD-6 4X4 LEGEND MHEV 6AT Diesel Mild Hybrid 6-Speed Automatic Current

ZAR 999,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 150 kW 🔧 500 Nm ⛽ 13.3 km/l

＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Toyota GR Yaris vs Toyota Hilux Double Cab: the short answer

Hilux Double Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over GR Yaris.

Hilux Double Cab starts ZAR 418,200 cheaper GR Yaris from ZAR 897,400 · Hilux Double Cab from ZAR 479,200

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives

Specification	GR Yaris	Hilux Double Cab
Maximum Power	GR Yaris200 kW	Hilux Double Cab150 kW @ 3000-3400 rpm
Maximum Torque	GR Yaris370 Nm	Hilux Double Cab500 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm
Engine Size	GR Yaris1618 cc	Hilux Double Cab2755 cc
Combined Fuel Economy	GR Yaris11.5 km/l	Hilux Double Cab13.3 km/l
Ground Clearance	GR Yaris180 mm	Hilux Double Cab312 mm

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 GR Yaris

1.6T GR-Four Rally 6MT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

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Toyota Hilux Double Cab

2.8 GD-6 4X4 LEGEND MHEV 6AT

Hagalu editorial rating

4.5/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-08-12

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

GR Yaris

Strengths

More powerful engine output

Weak Spots

Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures

Best suited to: Published Performance

Specification evidence leader

Hilux Double Cab

Strengths

Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup

Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

GR Yaris

Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures

Hilux Double Cab

Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	GR Yaris	Hilux Double Cab
Model Introduced Year	2021	2026
Generation	First generation GR Yaris – purpose-built WRC homologation road car	Ninth-generation Hilux Double Cab launched in South Africa in 2026
Facelift History	High-performance 8AT added to the range in 2023	All-new ninth-generation South African model introduced in 2026
Facelift Launched Since	2023	2026
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current South African specification
Body Style	Hatchback	Pickup
Color Note	Circuit Yellow, White Pearl, Black	-
Dealer Stock Note	Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup	-
Model Year	2026	2026
Production Status	active	active
Segment	Hatchback	Bakkie
Tare Mass Kg	1280 kg	-
Vehicle Type	Hatchback	Light Commercial Vehicle

Spec	GR Yaris	Hilux Double Cab
Length	3995 mm	5320 mm
Width	1805 mm	1885 mm
Height	1455 mm	1865 mm
Wheelbase	2560 mm	3085 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)	180 mm	312 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)	125 mm	185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	50 l	80 l
Boot/Cargo Space	174 l	1145.8 l
Kerb Weight	1280 kg	2155 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)	1620 kg	2950 kg
Payload Capacity	340 kg	795 kg
Towing Capacity	1600 kg	3500 kg
Seating Capacity	4 seats	5 seats
Number of Rows	2 rows	2 rows
Doors	5 doors	4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius	5.2 m	6.3 m
Front Headroom	981 mm	1000 mm
Rear Headroom	957 mm	930 mm
Front Legroom	1038 mm	1040 mm
Rear Legroom	885 mm	700 mm

Spec	GR Yaris	Hilux Double Cab
Front Track Width	Not Applicable	-
Rear Track Width	Not Applicable	-
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	Independent double wishbone with coil springs
Rear Suspension	Double Wishbone	Rigid axle with leaf springs
Power Steering	Electric	-
Steering Column	Tilt and Telescopic	-
Front Spring Type	MacPherson Strut	-
Rear Spring Type	Double Wishbone	-
Front Anti-Roll Bar	Front and Rear	-
Front Suspension Type	MacPherson Strut	Independent double wishbone with coil springs
Rear Axle Type	Double Wishbone	-
Rear Suspension Type	Double Wishbone	Rigid axle with leaf springs
Suspension	MacPherson Strut	-

Spec	GR Yaris	Hilux Double Cab
Load Bed Length	Not Applicable	-
Load Bed Width	Not Applicable	-
Climate Control	Dual-Zone Auto AC	Dual-zone automatic
Power Windows	All Doors	Standard
Keyless Entry	Standard	Smart entry
Push Button Start	Standard	Standard
Wireless Charging	Wireless	Standard
Sunroof	Not Available	Not Available
Electric Tailgate	Not Available	Not Available
Automatic Headlamps	Standard	-
Rain Sensing Wipers	Standard	Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded	174 l	-
AC Type	Dual-Zone Auto AC	Dual-zone automatic
Climate Zones	Dual-Zone Auto AC	-
Electric Folding Mirrors	All Doors	-
Engine Start Button Illumination	Standard	-
Engine Start Stop	Standard	Standard
Engine Start Stop Button	Standard	Standard
Engine Warranty	5 Years / 150,000 km	-
Front Armrest	Standard	-
Fuel Consumption Combined	8.7	-
Hill Start Assist	Standard	-
Panoramic Roof	Not Available	Not Available
Power Mirrors	All Doors	-
Push Button Start	Standard	Standard
Rear Seat Split	Standard	-
Rear Wing	Standard	-
Seat Type	Suede / Fabric Sport	-
Skid Plates	Not Available	-
Spare Wheel	Not Available	Full-size
Stabilizer Bar	Front and Rear	-
Telescopic Steering	Tilt and Telescopic	-
Tilt Steering	Tilt and Telescopic	-
Voice Command	Standard	-
Voice Command Support	Standard	-
Accelerator 0 100	5.5 sec	-
Air Conditioning	Dual-Zone Auto AC	Dual-zone automatic
Battery Preconditioning	Not Available	-
Bed Extender	Not Available	-
Canopy Fitment	Not Available	-
Centre Console	Standard	-
Common Rail Injection	Direct Injection	-
Digital Speedometer	Standard	-
Intelligent Battery System	Not Available	-
Intelligent Keyless Entry	Standard	-
Lift Gate	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	-
Manual Aircon	Dual-Zone Auto AC	-
Mirror	All Doors	-
One Pedal Driving	Not Available	-
Passive Entry Start	Standard	-
Powered Tailgate	Not Available	-
Rear Electric Motor	Not Available	-
Regenerative Braking Levels	Not Available	-
Remote Central Locking	Standard	-
Roof Rack Compatibility	Not Available	-
Sonar	Rear	-
Sound System	6	9-speaker JBL
Source Model Column	gr-yaris	-
Sports Bar	Not Available	-
Stabilizer Bar Front	Front and Rear	-
Steering Column Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic	-
Surround View Monitor	Not Available	Standard
Tailgate Damper	Not Available	-
Tailgate Lock	Not Available	-
Tow Bar Type	Not Available	-
TPMS	Standard	Standard
Trailer Stability Assist	Confirmed 4WD derivative	-
Trailer Sway Control	Confirmed 4WD derivative	-
Trim Level	flagship	-
Unlocking	Standard	Smart entry
Variant Role	Performance-focused derivative	-
Vdc	Standard	-
Vehicle To Grid	Not Available	-
Vehicle To Load	Not Available	-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock	Standard	-
Walk Away Lock	Standard	-
Wireless Charger	Wireless	Standard

Spec	GR Yaris	Hilux Double Cab
Engine	1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol	2.8-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code	Market-specific engine family	1GD-FTV
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System	Not Applicable	48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement	1618 cc	2755 cc
Cylinders	3	4
Cylinder Layout	Inline	Inline
Valves	12	16
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Aspiration	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Fuel System	Direct Injection	Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio	10.5:1	15.6:1
Bore	82.0 mm	92 mm
Stroke	94.6 mm	103.6 mm
Maximum Power	200 kW	150 kW @ 3000-3400 rpm
Maximum Torque	370 Nm	500 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm
Combined Power	Not Applicable	1 kW
Combined Torque	Not Applicable	1 Nm
Motor Type	Not Applicable	Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors	Not Applicable	1
Motor Location	Not Applicable	Front
Drive Type	AWD	4WD
Transmission	6-Speed Manual	6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed	230 km/h	176 km/h
0-100 km/h	5.5 sec	10.7 sec
Quarter Mile	15.5 sec	15.5 sec
Drive Modes	Eco, Comfort, Sport	Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control	No	No
Rev Limiter	6500 rpm	6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio	156.3 kW/tonne	69.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio	289.1 Nm/tonne	232.0 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity	Not Applicable	0.2 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity	Not Applicable	64.8 kWh
Battery Type	Not Applicable	Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage	Not Applicable	48 V
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	Yes

Spec	GR Yaris	Hilux Double Cab
Gearbox	6-Speed Manual	6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout	AWD	Front-engine, 4WD
LSD Available	Front Torsen LSD	Standard
Transfer Case	Not Applicable	Two-speed transfer case
Differential Lock	Not Applicable	Rear
Paddle Shifters	No	Not Available
Final Drive Ratio	Not Applicable	3.909:1
Number of Gears	6	6
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Clutch Type	Not Applicable	Torque converter lock-up
Gear Shift Indicator	Not Applicable	Standard
Gear Shift Type	6-Speed Manual	Floor-mounted automatic selector
Drivetrain	4WD/	Part-Time 4WD
4WD Engagement	Not Applicable	Part-time selectable
4WD Hi Range	Not Applicable	Standard
4WD Lo Range	Not Applicable	Standard
4WD Selector	Not Applicable	Electronic rotary selector
Automatic Shift Paddles	No	Not Available
Drive Mode Selector	4WD/off-road drive mode support	-
Front Differential Lock	Not Applicable	Not Available
Gearbox Type	6-Speed Manual	Torque-converter automatic
Low Range Ratio	Not Applicable	2.566:1
Low Range	Not Applicable	Standard
Axle Layout	AWD	4WD
Rear Differential Lock	Not Applicable	Standard
Transmission Speeds	6	6

Spec	GR Yaris	Hilux Double Cab
Claimed Mileage	11.5 km/l	13.3 km/l
City Mileage	9.4 km/l	12.5 km/l
Highway Mileage	10.5 km/l	14.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity	50 l	80 l
Emission Standard	Euro 6	Euro 2 without OBD
AdBlue Tank Capacity	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop	Not Applicable	Standard
Real-world Mileage	11.5 km/l	13.3 km/l
Charging Port Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Charging Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres	50	80
Combined Driving Range	Not Applicable	1064
Electric Consumption	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway	Not Applicable	838 km
Range Real World Mixed	Not Applicable	792 km

Spec	GR Yaris	Hilux Double Cab
Airbags	6	7
ABS	Standard	Standard
Electronic Stability Control	Standard	Standard
Traction Control	Standard	Standard
Hill Descent Control	Not Available	Standard
Hill Start Assist	Standard	Standard
Child Safety Lock	Standard	Standard
ISOFIX Mounts	Standard	Standard
Brake Assist	Standard	Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Standard	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	Standard
Alarm System	Standard	-
Central Locking	Standard	-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats	Not Available	Front and rear
Front Parking Sensors	Not Available	Standard
AEB	Standard	Standard
BA	Standard	Standard
Brake Override System	Not Available	Standard
Curtain Airbags	Not Available	Standard
Driver Airbag	6	Standard
EBD	Standard	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	Standard
Hill Hold	Standard	Standard
Passenger Airbag	6	Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Not Available	Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners	Not Available	Front ELR pretensioners and force limiters
Seatbelt Reminder	Not Available	Front and rear
Side Airbags	Not Available	Standard
Stability Control	Standard	Standard
TCS	Standard	Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring	Standard	-
Knee Airbag	Not Available	Standard
ABS EBD	Standard	Standard
Anti Theft Alarm	Standard	-
Driver Front Passenger Airbags	6	-
Driver Passenger Airbags	6	-
ESC With Traction Control	Standard	-

Spec	GR Yaris	Hilux Double Cab
Cruise Control	Standard	All-speed adaptive
Adaptive Cruise Control	Not Available	Standard
Lane Keep Assist	Standard	Standard
Lane Departure Warning	Standard	Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring	Standard	Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Not Available	Standard
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front and rear
Rear View Camera	Standard	Standard
360 Degree Camera	Not Available	Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Standard	Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert	Not Available	Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition	Not Available	Not Available
Auto Highbeam	Not Available	Standard
Auto Lights	Standard	-
Auto Wipers	Standard	Not Available
EV Mode	Not Available	-
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear	Standard
Reverse Camera	Standard	Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control	Not Available	Standard
Park Assist	Not Available	Not Available
Around View Monitor	Not Available	Standard
Blind Spot Warning	Standard	Standard
Emergency Braking	Standard	-
Forward Collision Warning	Not Available	Standard
Parking Distance Sensors	Rear	-
Parking Sensor	Rear	-
Pre-Collision System	Standard	-
Rain Sensor Wipers	Standard	-
Rear View Camera	Standard	-
Reverse Camera Type	Standard	-
Reversing Camera	Standard	-
Surround View Camera	Not Available	Standard

Spec	GR Yaris	Hilux Double Cab
Seat Material	Suede / Fabric Sport	Leather
Seat Adjustment	Manual	-
Heated Seats	Standard	Not Available
Ventilated Seats	Not Applicable	Not Available
Steering Type	Electric	-
Steering Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic	-
Ambient Lighting	Not Applicable	Not Available
Folding Rear Seats	Standard	-
Front Armrest	Standard	-
Front Shoulder Room	Not Applicable	-
Rear Shoulder Room	Not Applicable	-
Rear USB Ports	2	-
Steering Wheel Material	Not Applicable	Leather
Instrument Cluster Type	Standard	-
Interior Colour Options	3	-
60 40 Split Seat	Standard	Standard
Adjustable Driver Seat	Manual	-
Driver Seat Adjustment	Manual	Power
Fabric Seats	Suede / Fabric Sport	-
Passenger Seat Adjustment	Manual	Manual
Armrest Front	Standard	-
Driver Seat	Manual	-
Interior Courtesy Lamps	Sport seats with GR logo, digital instrument cluster, minimalist cabin focused on driver engagement	-
Leather Accented Seat Trim	Suede / Fabric Sport	-
Interior Colours	3	-
Seat Fold Type	Standard	-
Seat Trim	Suede / Fabric Sport	Leather

Spec	GR Yaris	Hilux Double Cab
Infotainment System	8-inch Touchscreen	12.3-inch Toyota Display Audio
Apple CarPlay	Standard	Wireless
Android Auto	Standard	Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity	Standard	Standard
Number of Speakers	6	9-speaker JBL
Navigation System	Standard	-
Digital Instrument Cluster	Standard	12.3-inch digital cluster
USB Ports	2	4
Wireless Apple CarPlay	Standard	Wireless
Wireless Android Auto	Standard	Wireless
Voice Recognition	Standard	-
Infotainment Screen Size	8-inch Touchscreen	12.3-inch
Infotainment Display	8-inch Touchscreen	-
Rear Usb	2	-
Audio Speakers	6	9-speaker JBL
Audio System	6	-
Display Audio	8-inch Touchscreen	-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports	2	-
Infotainment Screen	8-inch Touchscreen	12.3-inch
Multi Information Display	Standard	-
Connected Services	Standard	-
Voice Control	Standard	-
Smartphone Connectivity	Standard	-
Touchscreen	8-inch Touchscreen	12.3-inch

Spec	GR Yaris	Hilux Double Cab
LED Headlamps	Standard	Standard
Daytime Running Lamps	Standard	Standard
Fog Lamps	Standard	LED
Roof Rails	Not Available	Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design	Standard	-
Chrome Exterior Finish	Not Available	-
Rear Spoiler	Standard	-
Exterior Colour Options	3	Glacier White, Platinum White Pearl, Chromium Silver, Arizona Red, Attitude Black, Ash Grey, Desert Gold Metallic, Oxide Bronze
Roof Type	Not Available	-
Body Type	Hatchback	-
DRL	Standard	Standard
Fog Lights	Standard	-
Front Fog Lights	Standard	-
Led Headlights	Standard	Standard
Auto Headlights	Standard	-
Automatic Headlamps	Standard	-
Daytime Running Lights	Standard	Standard
Electric Blind Sunroof	Not Available	-
Exterior Colour Options	5	-
Exterior Mirror Electric	All Doors	-
Front Fog Lamps	Standard	LED
Headlamp Levelling	Standard	-
Headlamps	Standard	Standard
Headlight Type	Standard	Standard
Headlights	Standard	Standard
Load Bed Liner	Not Available	-
Panoramic Sunroof	Not Available	Not Available
Rear Spoiler	Standard	-

Spec	GR Yaris	Hilux Double Cab
Approach Angle	-	29 deg
Departure Angle	-	25 deg
Wading Depth	-	700 mm
Terrain Modes	Not Available	Multi-Terrain Select
Locking Differential	Not Applicable	Rear
Underbody Protection	Not Available	-
4WD System Type	Not Applicable	Part-time 4WD
Hill Descent Control	Not Available	Standard
Approach Angle Deg	-	-
Breakover Angle	Not Available	24 deg
Departure Angle Deg	-	-
Energy Recovery Display	Not Available	-
Ground Clearance Max	180 mm	-
Ground Clearance Min	180 mm	-
Off Road Descent Control	Not Available	-
Off Road Traction Assist	Not Available	-
Terrain Mode Mud	Not Available	-
Terrain Mode Sand	Not Available	-
Terrain Mode Snow	Not Available	-
Wading Depth Mm	-	-

Spec	GR Yaris	Hilux Double Cab
Tyre Size	225/40 R18	265/60 R18
Wheel Type	Standard	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Spare Wheel Type	Not Available	Full-size
Wheel Rim Size	Standard	18-inch alloy
Brake Type Front	Disc	-
Brake Type Rear	Disc	-
Spare Tyre	Not Available	Full-size
Tyre Type	225/40 R18	-
Autonomous Emergency Brake	Standard	-
Brakes	Disc	-
Cornering Brake Control	Standard	-
Fifth Wheel Prep	Not Available	-
Handbrake Type	Not Applicable	Electric
Hydraulic Brake Assist	Standard	-
Spare Wheel Size Type	Not Available	-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls	Standard	-
Tyre Pressure Display	Standard	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Standard	Standard
Wheel Material	Standard	-
Wheels	Standard	-

Spec	GR Yaris	Hilux Double Cab
Battery Warranty	5 Years / 150,000 km	-
Maintenance Plan	3 Years / 45,000 km	-
Service Plan Duration	3 Years / 45,000 km	9 services / 90 000 km
Service Plan Distance	3 Years / 45,000 km	9 services / 90 000 km
Service Plan	3 Years / 45,000 km	9 services / 90 000 km

Spec	GR Yaris	Hilux Double Cab
Warranty Years	3 years / 100 000 km	3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers	3 years / 100 000 km	3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance	3 Years	-
Basic Warranty	3 years / 100 000 km	3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance	3 Years	-
Warranty	3 years / 100 000 km	3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance	3 Years	-

Spec	GR Yaris	Hilux Double Cab
CO2 Emissions	204 g/km	197 g/km
Hybrid System Type	Not Available	-
Fuel Octane Requirement	Petrol	-
Particulate Filter	Not Available	-
Euro Emission Standard	Euro 6	-
Idle CO2 Output	204	-
CO2 Emissions G Km	204	-

Spec	GR Yaris	Hilux Double Cab
Real-world City Mileage Min	10 l/100km	-
Real-world City Mileage Max	13 l/100km	-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min	7.5 l/100km	-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max	9.5 l/100km	-
Owner Review Count	4	-

Spec	GR Yaris	Hilux Double Cab
Ownership Role	Flagship	Commercial, fleet, agricultural and leisure pickup
Price Zar	897400 ZAR	999900 ZAR
Pricing Role	Current listed price	Flagship
Starting Price	897400	999900
Starting Price Zar	897400	999900

In depth: how these cars differ

This GR Yaris and Hilux Double 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: GR Yaris 85 vs Hilux Double Cab 74.

Efficiency index: GR Yaris 45 vs Hilux Double Cab 55.

Safety-equipment index: GR Yaris 90 vs Hilux Double Cab 99.

Practicality index: GR Yaris 46 vs Hilux Double Cab 90.

Ownership-cover index: GR Yaris 43 vs Hilux Double 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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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

Hilux Double Cab leads by 17 points

Hilux Double Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over GR Yaris.

Evidence leader 81 /100

Lead 17 points

Data 83% source coverage

#1 Evidence leader

Hilux Double Cab

83% source coverage 3 strong categories

Best at Safety 99 Check Efficiency 55

Performance 74

Efficiency 55

Safety 99

Practicality 90

Leads by 17 points

GR Yaris

90% source coverage 2 strong categories

Best at Safety 90 Check Ownership 43

Performance 85

Efficiency 45

Safety 90

Practicality 46

Ownership 43

Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance GR Yaris +11 Efficiency Hilux Double Cab +10 Safety Hilux Double Cab +9 Practicality Hilux Double Cab +44

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown

Evidence-index leader

Hilux Double Cab

Performance 74/100

Efficiency 55/100

Safety 99/100

Practicality 90/100

GR Yaris

Performance 85/100

Efficiency 45/100

Safety 90/100

Practicality 46/100

Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Toyota Hilux Double Cab leads the specification evidence index with 81 pts vs 64 pts for GR Yaris

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Hilux Double Cab leads. However, GR Yaris may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

GR Yaris vs Hilux Double Cab 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.

Toyota GR Yaris vs Toyota Hilux Double Cab

Toyota GR Yaris

Toyota Hilux Double Cab

Toyota GR Yaris vs Toyota Hilux Double Cab: the short answer

Five key differences

Hagalu editorial ratings

Toyota GR Yaris

Toyota Hilux Double Cab

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

GR Yaris

Hilux Double Cab

Which One's Right for You?

GR Yaris

Hilux Double Cab

Full Specs, Side by Side

In depth: how these cars differ

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Toyota GR Yaris

Toyota Hilux Double Cab

Specification Evidence Index

Hilux Double Cab leads by 17 points

Hilux Double Cab

GR Yaris

Hilux Double Cab

GR Yaris

What the evidence means

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