Hyundai H-100 Chassis Cab vs Ford Ranger Raptor

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
Ford Ranger Raptor in South Africa

Ford Ranger Raptor

Raptor 3.0T V6 10AT 4x4 Petrol Automatic
ZAR 1,299,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 292 kW 🔧 583 Nm ⛽ Not Applicable km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance Ranger Raptor
⛽ Fuel Economy Ranger Raptor
🛡 Safety H-100 Chassis Cab
📦 Practicality Ranger Raptor
🔑 Ownership H-100 Chassis Cab
H-100 Chassis Cab starts ZAR 1299000 cheaper H-100 Chassis Cab from ZAR 367,900 · Ranger Raptor from ZAR 1,299,000

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec H-100 Chassis Cab Ranger Raptor
Engine Power 58 292
Torque 167 583
Engine Size 2607 2993
Claimed Mileage 10.2 Not Applicable
Ground Clearance 185 mm 272 mm
Boot Space Not Applicable Not Applicable
Airbags Not Available Not Available
Kerb Weight Not Applicable Not Applicable
Seating Capacity 3 5
Warranty 5 4 years / 120 000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Ranger Raptor holds a noticeable edge over H-100 Chassis Cab, especially in key ownership areas.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Ranger Raptor +64 pts
Efficiency Ranger Raptor +10 pts
Safety H-100 Chassis Cab +9 pts
Practicality Ranger Raptor +21 pts
Ownership H-100 Chassis Cab +31 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

H-100 Chassis Cab

Strengths
  • Stronger safety package
  • Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to: General Use
🏆 Overall Winner

Ranger Raptor

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
  • Less comprehensive safety features
  • Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to: Highway Driving Fuel Efficiency Family Usage

Which One's Right for You?

H-100 Chassis Cab

  • Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
  • Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Ranger Raptor

  • Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
  • Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
  • Large families needing more practicality and usability

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec H-100 Chassis Cab Ranger Raptor
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 Ranger Raptor 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 Double Cab Pickup
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 Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status published active
Segment Pickup Performance Bakkie
Vehicle Type Pickup Pickup
Drivetrain Note - Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: Raptor 3.0T V6 10AT 4x4
Spec H-100 Chassis Cab Ranger Raptor
Ground Clearance 185 mm 272 mm
Wheelbase 2640 mm 3270 mm
Length 5125 mm 5381 mm
Width 1740 mm 2028 mm
Height 1970 mm 1922 mm
Kerb Weight Not Applicable Not Applicable
Gross Vehicle Weight Not Applicable Not Applicable
Seating Capacity 3 5
Boot Space Not Applicable Not Applicable
Towing Capacity Not Applicable 2500 kg
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 4
Max Payload Not Applicable 655 kg
Boot Volume Not Applicable Not Applicable
Doors 2 4
Seats 3 5
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 l 80 l
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg Not Applicable Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max 185 mm 272 mm
Ground Clearance Min 185 mm 272 mm
Ground Clearance Mm 185 mm 272 mm
Height Mm 1970 mm 1922 mm
Length Mm 5125 mm 5381 mm
Loadbox Length Mm Not Applicable Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm Not Applicable Not Applicable
Payload Kg Not Applicable 655 kg
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 2028 mm

Overall Verdict Score

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

Weighted / 100
Verdict readout

Ranger Raptor leads by 15 points

Ranger Raptor holds a noticeable edge over H-100 Chassis Cab, especially in key ownership areas.

Winner 59 /100
Lead 15 points
Data 59% confidence
59
#1 Winner

Ranger Raptor

59% data confidence 2 strong categories
Best at Performance 98 Check Safety 19
Performance 98
Efficiency 56
Safety 19
Practicality 75
Ownership 34
Leads by 15 points
44
#2

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
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Ranger Raptor +64 Efficiency Ranger Raptor +10 Safety H-100 Chassis Cab +9 Practicality Ranger Raptor +21 Ownership H-100 Chassis Cab +31

Moderate difference between the models.

Why this score View full breakdown
Overall Winner

Ranger Raptor

Performance 98/100
Efficiency 56/100
Safety 19/100
Practicality 75/100
Ownership 34/100

H-100 Chassis Cab

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

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Ford Ranger Raptor wins with 59 pts vs 44 pts for H-100 Chassis Cab

In structured scoring, Ranger Raptor emerges as the stronger overall package. However, H-100 Chassis Cab 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 Ranger Raptor 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 Ranger Raptor 56. 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, Ranger Raptor 19. 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, Ranger Raptor 34. 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, Ranger Raptor 75. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: H-100 Chassis Cab 34, Ranger Raptor 98. 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 Ranger Raptor edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The Ranger Raptor 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 Ranger Raptor in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: H-100 Chassis Cab scores 34 vs 98.

Efficiency: H-100 Chassis Cab scores 46 vs 56.

Safety: H-100 Chassis Cab scores 28 vs 19.

Practicality: H-100 Chassis Cab scores 54 vs 75.

Ownership: H-100 Chassis Cab scores 65 vs 34.

Final structured scoring gives Ranger Raptor the advantage in this comparison.