Hyundai H-100 Chassis Cab vs Hyundai H-100 Deck

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 H-100 Chassis Cab in South Africa

Hyundai H-100 Chassis Cab

2.6D Chassis Cab Aircon 5MT Diesel Manual
ZAR 391,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 58 kW 🔧 167 Nm ⛽ 10.2 km/l
VS
Hyundai H-100 Deck in South Africa

Hyundai H-100 Deck

2.6D Deck Aircon 5MT Diesel Manual
ZAR 412,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 58 kW 🔧 167 Nm ⛽ 10.2 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance Tie
⛽ Fuel Economy Tie
🛡 Safety Tie
📦 Practicality Tie
🔑 Ownership Tie
H-100 Chassis Cab starts ZAR 389900 cheaper H-100 Chassis Cab from ZAR 367,900 · H-100 Deck from ZAR 389,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec H-100 Chassis Cab H-100 Deck
Engine Power 58 58
Torque 167 167
Engine Size 2607 2607
Claimed Mileage 10.2 10.2
Ground Clearance 185 mm 185 mm
Boot Space Not Applicable Not Applicable
Airbags Not Available Not Available
Kerb Weight Not Applicable Not Applicable
Seating Capacity 3 3
Warranty 5 5

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Both H-100 Chassis Cab and H-100 Deck are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Equal
Efficiency Equal
Safety Equal
Practicality Equal
Ownership Equal

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

H-100 Chassis Cab

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: General Use

H-100 Deck

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

H-100 Chassis Cab

  • Buyers looking for a balanced all-round vehicle

H-100 Deck

  • Buyers looking for a balanced all-round vehicle

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec H-100 Chassis Cab H-100 Deck
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation Current South African H-100 Chassis Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. Current South African H-100 Deck 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 Single-cab dropside
Body Type Cab Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name Pickup
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 Mid grade in the South Africa lineup Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status published published
Segment Pickup Pickup
Vehicle Type Pickup Pickup
Spec H-100 Chassis Cab H-100 Deck
Ground Clearance 185 mm 185 mm
Wheelbase 2640 mm 2640 mm
Length 5125 mm 5125 mm
Width 1740 mm 1740 mm
Height 1970 mm 1970 mm
Kerb Weight Not Applicable Not Applicable
Gross Vehicle Weight Not Applicable Not Applicable
Seating Capacity 3 3
Boot Space Not Applicable Not Applicable
Towing Capacity Not Applicable Not Applicable
Front Track Width Not Applicable Not Applicable
Rear Track Width Not Applicable Not Applicable
Turning Radius Not Applicable Not Applicable
Load Bed Length Not Applicable Not Applicable
Load Bed Width Not Applicable Not Applicable
Front Legroom Not Applicable Not Applicable
Rear Legroom Not Applicable Not Applicable
Front Headroom Not Applicable Not Applicable
Rear Headroom Not Applicable Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room Not Applicable Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room Not Applicable Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded Not Applicable Not Applicable
Number of Doors 2 2
Max Payload Not Applicable Not Applicable
Boot Volume Not Applicable Not Applicable
Doors 2 2
Seats 3 3
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 l 65 l
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg Not Applicable Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max 185 mm 185 mm
Ground Clearance Min 185 mm 185 mm
Ground Clearance Mm 185 mm 185 mm
Height Mm 1970 mm 1970 mm
Length Mm 5125 mm 5125 mm
Loadbox Length Mm Not Applicable Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm Not Applicable Not Applicable
Payload Kg Not Applicable Not Applicable
Cargo Volume Not Applicable Not Applicable
Tare Mass Kg Not Applicable Not Applicable
Turning Circle Not Applicable Not Applicable
Turning Circle M Not Applicable Not Applicable
Width Mm 1740 mm 1740 mm

Overall Verdict Score

Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.

Weighted / 100
Verdict readout

H-100 Chassis Cab leads by 0 points

Both H-100 Chassis Cab and H-100 Deck are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Winner 44 /100
Lead 0 points
Data 70% confidence
44
#1 Winner

H-100 Chassis Cab

70% data confidence 0 strong categories
Best at Ownership 65 Check Safety 28
Performance 34
Efficiency 46
Safety 28
Practicality 54
Ownership 65
Leads by 0 points
44
#2

H-100 Deck

70% data confidence 0 strong categories
Best at Ownership 65 Check Safety 28
Performance 34
Efficiency 46
Safety 28
Practicality 54
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Level Efficiency Level Safety Level Practicality Level Ownership Level

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

Why this score View full breakdown
Overall Winner

H-100 Chassis Cab

Performance 34/100
Efficiency 46/100
Safety 28/100
Practicality 54/100
Ownership 65/100

H-100 Deck

Performance 34/100
Efficiency 46/100
Safety 28/100
Practicality 54/100
Ownership 65/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Hyundai H-100 Chassis Cab wins with 44 pts vs 44 pts for H-100 Deck

In structured scoring, H-100 Chassis Cab emerges as the stronger overall package. However, H-100 Deck may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

On our scoring the H-100 Chassis Cab edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.

Efficiency scores: H-100 Chassis Cab 46 vs H-100 Deck 46. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.

Safety scores: H-100 Chassis Cab 28, H-100 Deck 28. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.

Long-term ownership scores: H-100 Chassis Cab 65, H-100 Deck 65. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.

Practicality scores: H-100 Chassis Cab 54, H-100 Deck 54. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: H-100 Chassis Cab 34, H-100 Deck 34. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.

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Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The H-100 Chassis Cab edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The H-100 Chassis Cab scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

The comparison between H-100 Chassis Cab and H-100 Deck in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: H-100 Chassis Cab scores 34 vs 34.

Efficiency: H-100 Chassis Cab scores 46 vs 46.

Safety: H-100 Chassis Cab scores 28 vs 28.

Practicality: H-100 Chassis Cab scores 54 vs 54.

Ownership: H-100 Chassis Cab scores 65 vs 65.

Final structured scoring gives H-100 Chassis Cab the advantage in this comparison.