Hyundai H-100 Deck 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.

Hyundai H-100 Deck in South Africa

Hyundai H-100 Deck

2.6D Deck Aircon 5MT Diesel Current
ZAR 412,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 58 kW 🔧 167 Nm ⛽ 10.2 km/l
VS
Toyota Hilux Double Cab in South Africa

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

Hyundai H-100 Deck vs Toyota Hilux Double Cab: the short answer

Hilux Double Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over H-100 Deck.

H-100 Deck starts ZAR 89,300 cheaper H-100 Deck from ZAR 389,900 · Hilux Double Cab from ZAR 479,200

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification H-100 Deck Hilux Double Cab
Maximum Power H-100 Deck58 kW Hilux Double Cab150 kW @ 3000-3400 rpm
Maximum Torque H-100 Deck167 Nm Hilux Double Cab500 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm
Engine Size H-100 Deck2607 cc Hilux Double Cab2755 cc
Combined Fuel Economy H-100 Deck10.2 km/l Hilux Double Cab13.3 km/l
Ground Clearance H-100 Deck185 mm Hilux Double Cab312 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Evidence for Toyota Hilux Double Cab 2.8 GD-6 4X4 LEGEND MHEV 6AT

Source type: Toyota South Africa

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

H-100 Deck

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use
Specification evidence leader

Hilux Double Cab

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

H-100 Deck

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Hilux Double Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • 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 H-100 Deck Hilux Double Cab
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2026
Generation Current South African H-100 Deck listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. Ninth-generation Hilux Double Cab launched in South Africa in 2026
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. All-new ninth-generation South African model introduced in 2026
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2026
Facelift Version Ending Current Current South African specification
Body Style Single-cab dropside Pickup
Body Type Cab Pickup -
Color Note 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 -
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Pickup Bakkie
Tare Mass Kg 1665 kg -
Vehicle Type Pickup Light Commercial Vehicle
Spec H-100 Deck Hilux Double Cab
Length 4850 mm 5320 mm
Width 1740 mm 1885 mm
Height 1970 mm 1865 mm
Wheelbase 2640 mm 3085 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 185 mm 312 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 l 80 l
Kerb Weight 1665 kg 2155 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3015 kg 2950 kg
Payload Capacity 1350 kg 795 kg
Towing Capacity 1200 kg 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 3 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed 6.3 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 1000 mm
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 930 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1040 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 700 mm
Boot/Cargo Space - 1145.8 l

In depth: how these cars differ

This H-100 Deck 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: H-100 Deck 34 vs Hilux Double Cab 74.

Efficiency index: H-100 Deck 46 vs Hilux Double Cab 55.

Safety-equipment index: H-100 Deck 94 vs Hilux Double Cab 99.

Practicality index: H-100 Deck 58 vs Hilux Double Cab 90.

Ownership-cover index: H-100 Deck 65 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.

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 22 points

Hilux Double Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over H-100 Deck.

Evidence leader 81 /100
Lead 22 points
Data 83% source coverage
81
#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 22 points
59
#2

H-100 Deck

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 Hilux Double Cab +40 Efficiency Hilux Double Cab +9 Safety Hilux Double Cab +5 Practicality Hilux Double Cab +32

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

H-100 Deck

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index Toyota Hilux Double Cab leads the specification evidence index with 81 pts vs 59 pts for H-100 Deck

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Hilux Double Cab leads. However, H-100 Deck 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 Deck 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.