Hyundai H-100 Chassis Cab vs Toyota Starlet Cross

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.

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
Toyota Starlet Cross in South Africa

Toyota Starlet Cross

1.5 XR CVT Petrol CVT Current
ZAR 375,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 77 kW 🔧 140 Nm ⛽ 18.5 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Hyundai H-100 Chassis Cab vs Toyota Starlet Cross: the short answer

H-100 Chassis Cab and Starlet Cross are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Starlet Cross starts ZAR 63,000 cheaper H-100 Chassis Cab from ZAR 367,900 · Starlet Cross from ZAR 304,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification H-100 Chassis Cab Starlet Cross
Maximum Power H-100 Chassis Cab58 kW Starlet Cross77 kW
Maximum Torque H-100 Chassis Cab167 Nm Starlet Cross140 Nm
Engine Size H-100 Chassis Cab2607 cc Starlet Cross1498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy H-100 Chassis Cab10.2 km/l Starlet Cross18.5 km/l
Ground Clearance H-100 Chassis Cab185 mm Starlet Cross185 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.

Hyundai H-100 Chassis Cab

2.6D Chassis Cab Aircon 5MT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Toyota Starlet Cross

1.5 XR CVT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

H-100 Chassis Cab

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Practicality

Starlet Cross

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

H-100 Chassis Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Starlet Cross

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec H-100 Chassis Cab Starlet Cross
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2022
Generation Current South African H-100 Chassis Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. First generation Starlet Cross for SA market
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. Introduced to SA in 2022 as a Starlet-based crossover
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2022
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Chassis cab SUV
Body Type Cab 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 Pearl, Silver Metallic, Black, Blue, Red
Dealer Stock Note Mid grade in the South Africa lineup Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Pickup SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1434 kg 1080 kg
Vehicle Type Pickup SUV
Spec H-100 Chassis Cab Starlet Cross
Length 4795 mm 4055 mm
Width 1740 mm 1740 mm
Height 1970 mm 1575 mm
Wheelbase 2430 mm 2520 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 185 mm 185 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 l 42 l
Boot/Cargo Space Not Applicable 270 l
Kerb Weight 1434 kg 1080 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3015 kg 1480 kg
Payload Capacity 1581 kg 400 kg
Towing Capacity 1200 kg 1600 kg
Seating Capacity 3 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed 5.1 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 991 mm
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 940 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1039 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 881 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This H-100 Chassis Cab and Starlet Cross 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: H-100 Chassis Cab 34 vs Starlet Cross 34.

Efficiency index: H-100 Chassis Cab 46 vs Starlet Cross 70.

Safety-equipment index: H-100 Chassis Cab 94 vs Starlet Cross 70.

Practicality index: H-100 Chassis Cab 58 vs Starlet Cross 55.

Ownership-cover index: H-100 Chassis Cab 65 vs Starlet Cross 43.

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.

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

H-100 Chassis Cab leads by 5 points

H-100 Chassis Cab and Starlet Cross are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 59 /100
Lead 5 points
Data 78% source coverage
59
#1 Evidence leader

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
Leads by 5 points
54
#2

Starlet Cross

87% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 70 Check Performance 34
Performance 34
Efficiency 70
Safety 70
Practicality 55
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Level Efficiency Starlet Cross +24 Safety H-100 Chassis Cab +24 Practicality H-100 Chassis Cab +3 Ownership H-100 Chassis Cab +22

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

H-100 Chassis Cab

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

Starlet Cross

Performance 34/100
Efficiency 70/100
Safety 70/100
Practicality 55/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Hyundai H-100 Chassis Cab leads the specification evidence index with 59 pts vs 54 pts for Starlet Cross

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H-100 Chassis Cab leads. However, Starlet Cross may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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H-100 Chassis Cab vs Starlet Cross 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.