Hyundai H-100 Deck vs Changan Hunter Diesel

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 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
Changan Hunter Diesel in South Africa

Changan Hunter Diesel

4WD AT CE Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 569,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 350 Nm ⛽ 10.99 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Hyundai H-100 Deck vs Changan Hunter Diesel: the short answer

Hunter Diesel has a modest catalogue-index lead, while H-100 Deck remains close.

H-100 Deck starts ZAR 60,000 cheaper H-100 Deck from ZAR 389,900 · Hunter Diesel from ZAR 449,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification H-100 Deck Hunter Diesel
Maximum Power H-100 Deck58 kW Hunter Diesel110 kW
Maximum Torque H-100 Deck167 Nm Hunter Diesel350 Nm
Engine Size H-100 Deck2607 cc Hunter Diesel2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy H-100 Deck10.2 km/l Hunter Diesel10.99 km/l
Ground Clearance H-100 Deck185 mm Hunter Diesel226 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

H-100 Deck

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader

Hunter Diesel

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

Which One's Right for You?

H-100 Deck

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Hunter Diesel

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec H-100 Deck Hunter Diesel
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2025
Generation Current South African H-100 Deck listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. Current South African Hunter double-cab diesel generation with one 2WD manual and one 4WD automatic derivative.
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. No South African facelift has been announced for the current Hunter Diesel range.
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending Current Not Applicable
Body Style Single-cab dropside Double-cab 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 published active
Segment Pickup Double-cab bakkie
Tare Mass Kg 1665 kg -
Vehicle Type Pickup Light commercial vehicle
Spec H-100 Deck Hunter Diesel
Length 4850 mm 5330 mm
Width 1740 mm 1930 mm
Height 1970 mm 1875 mm
Wheelbase 2640 mm 3180 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 185 mm 226 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 l 80 l
Kerb Weight 1665 kg 2060 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3015 kg 3080 kg
Payload Capacity 1350 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity 1200 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity 3 seats 5 seats
Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space - Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows - 2 rows
Minimum Turning Radius - 13 m
Front Headroom - Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom - Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom - Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom - Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This H-100 Deck and Hunter Diesel 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 Deck 34 vs Hunter Diesel 62.

Efficiency index: H-100 Deck 46 vs Hunter Diesel 45.

Safety-equipment index: H-100 Deck 94 vs Hunter Diesel 88.

Practicality index: H-100 Deck 58 vs Hunter Diesel 75.

Ownership-cover index: H-100 Deck 65 vs Hunter Diesel 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

Hunter Diesel leads by 10 points

Hunter Diesel has a modest catalogue-index lead, while H-100 Deck remains close.

Evidence leader 69 /100
Lead 10 points
Data 61% source coverage
69
#1 Evidence leader

Hunter Diesel

61% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 88 Check Efficiency 45
Performance 62
Efficiency 45
Safety 88
Practicality 75
Leads by 10 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 Hunter Diesel +28 Efficiency H-100 Deck +1 Safety H-100 Deck +6 Practicality Hunter Diesel +17

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Hunter Diesel

Performance 62/100
Efficiency 45/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 75/100

H-100 Deck

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index Changan Hunter Diesel leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts vs 59 pts for H-100 Deck

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Hunter Diesel 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 Hunter Diesel questions

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.