Hyundai H-100 Chassis Cab vs Nissan Navara Single Cab

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 Current
ZAR 391,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 58 kW 🔧 167 Nm ⛽ 10.2 km/l
VS
Nissan Navara Single Cab in South Africa

Nissan Navara Single Cab

2.5D SE Single Cab 4x4 MT Diesel Current
ZAR 592,600 ex-showroom
⚡ 120 kW 🔧 403 Nm ⛽ 13.2 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Navara Single Cab
Fuel Economy Navara Single Cab
🛡 Safety H-100 Chassis Cab
📦 Practicality Navara Single Cab
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
H-100 Chassis Cab starts ZAR 65,600 cheaper H-100 Chassis Cab from ZAR 367,900 · Navara Single Cab from ZAR 433,500

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec H-100 Chassis Cab Navara Single Cab
Maximum Power 58 kW 120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque 167 Nm 403 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Engine Size 2607 cc 2488 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 10.2 km/l 13.2 km/l
Ground Clearance 185 mm 208 mm
Boot / Load Bay - -
Airbags Airbags not listed in official Hyundai H100 safety specification Driver and front passenger airbags, side, curtain and driver knee airbags
Kerb Weight 1434 kg 1803 kg
Seating Capacity 3 seats 2 seats
Warranty 5 6 years / 150,000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Navara Single Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while H-100 Chassis Cab remains close.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Navara Single Cab +33 pts
Efficiency Navara Single Cab +10 pts
Safety H-100 Chassis Cab +4 pts
Practicality Navara Single Cab +14 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

H-100 Chassis Cab

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use
Catalogue-index leader

Navara Single Cab

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

H-100 Chassis Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Navara Single Cab

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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec H-100 Chassis Cab Navara Single Cab
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 1997
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 Navara generation focuses on improved comfort and stronger safety credentials
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 recent years with improved styling, safety upgrades, and suspension refinement
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Chassis cab Single Cab
Body Type Cab Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Color Note Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. White, Silver, Black, Grey, Red, Blue
Dealer Stock Note Mid grade in the South Africa lineup Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status published Active
Segment Pickup Single-cab bakkie
Tare Mass Kg 1434 kg 1803 kg
Vehicle Type Pickup Single Cab
Drivetrain Note - Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.5D SE Single Cab 4x4 MT
Spec H-100 Chassis Cab Navara Single Cab
Length 4850 mm 5235 mm
Width 1740 mm 1790 mm
Height 1970 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase 2640 mm 3150 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 185 mm 208 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 l 80 l
Kerb Weight 1434 kg 1803 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3015 kg 3010 kg
Payload Capacity 1581 kg 1119 kg
Towing Capacity 1200 kg 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 3 seats 2 seats
Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius - 6.4 m

Source-backed Catalogue Index

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

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

Navara Single Cab leads by 13 points

Navara Single Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while H-100 Chassis Cab remains close.

Index leader 72 /100
Lead 13 points
Data 56% source coverage
72
#1 Index leader

Navara Single Cab

56% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Efficiency 56
Performance 67
Efficiency 56
Safety 90
Practicality 72
Leads by 13 points
59
#2

H-100 Chassis Cab

78% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Performance 34
Performance 34
Efficiency 46
Safety 94
Practicality 58
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Navara Single Cab +33 Efficiency Navara Single Cab +10 Safety H-100 Chassis Cab +4 Practicality Navara Single Cab +14

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

Navara Single Cab

Performance 67/100
Efficiency 56/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 72/100

H-100 Chassis Cab

Performance 34/100
Efficiency 46/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 58/100
Ownership 65/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Nissan Navara Single Cab leads the catalogue index with 72 pts vs 59 pts for H-100 Chassis Cab

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Navara Single Cab leads. However, H-100 Chassis Cab 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 H-100 Chassis Cab and Navara Single Cab 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: H-100 Chassis Cab 34 vs Navara Single Cab 67.

Efficiency index: H-100 Chassis Cab 46 vs Navara Single Cab 56.

Safety-equipment index: H-100 Chassis Cab 94 vs Navara Single Cab 90.

Practicality index: H-100 Chassis Cab 58 vs Navara Single Cab 72.

Ownership-cover index: H-100 Chassis Cab 65 vs Navara Single 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.