Hyundai H-100 Deck vs Hyundai i30

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.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

Hyundai i30 Discontinued model
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
Hyundai i30 in South Africa

Hyundai i30

1.0T Fluid Petrol 7-Speed DCT Discontinued model
ZAR 468,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 88 kW 🔧 172 Nm ⛽ 16.9 km/l
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Decision summary

Hyundai H-100 Deck vs Hyundai i30: the short answer

H-100 Deck and i30 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Recorded price context H-100 Deck: current from ZAR 389,900 · i30: last listed from ZAR 432,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification H-100 Deck i30
Maximum Power H-100 Deck58 kW i3088 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque H-100 Deck167 Nm i30172 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Engine Size H-100 Deck2607 cc i30998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy H-100 Deck10.2 km/l i3016.9 km/l
Ground Clearance H-100 Deck185 mm i30135 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 Deck

2.6D Deck 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

Hyundai i30

1.0T Fluid

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)

H-100 Deck

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

i30

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 Deck

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

i30

  • 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

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec H-100 Deck i30
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2007
Generation Current South African H-100 Deck listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. Third generation i30 on Hyundai's i-GMP-derived platform; the N Performance uses a more heavily engineered chassis with limited-slip differential and performance suspension
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. Third generation launched globally in 2017; N Performance model arrived in SA as a standalone performance derivative; third gen has received ongoing tech updates
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2017
Facelift Version Ending Current Not confirmed
Body Style Single-cab dropside Hatchback
Body Type Cab Pickup Not confirmed
Color Note Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note Mid grade in the South Africa lineup Not confirmed
Model Year 2026 Not confirmed
Production Status active discontinued
Segment Pickup Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg 1665 kg 1285 kg
Vehicle Type Pickup Hatchback
Spec H-100 Deck i30
Length 4850 mm 4340 mm
Width 1740 mm 1795 mm
Height 1970 mm 1455 mm
Wheelbase 2640 mm 2650 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 185 mm 135 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 l 50 l
Kerb Weight 1665 kg 1285 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3015 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity 1350 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity 1200 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity 3 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space - 395 l

In depth: how these cars differ

This H-100 Deck and i30 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 i30 39.

Efficiency index: H-100 Deck 46 vs i30 66.

Safety-equipment index: H-100 Deck 94 vs i30 84.

Practicality index: H-100 Deck 58 vs i30 60.

Ownership-cover index: H-100 Deck 65 vs i30 65.

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

i30 leads by 3 points

H-100 Deck and i30 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 62 /100
Lead 3 points
Data 90% source coverage
62
#1 Evidence leader

i30

90% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 84 Check Performance 39
Performance 39
Efficiency 66
Safety 84
Practicality 60
Ownership 65
Leads by 3 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 i30 +5 Efficiency i30 +20 Safety H-100 Deck +10 Practicality i30 +2 Ownership Level

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

i30

Performance 39/100
Efficiency 66/100
Safety 84/100
Practicality 60/100
Ownership 65/100

H-100 Deck

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index Hyundai i30 leads the specification evidence index with 62 pts vs 59 pts for H-100 Deck

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, i30 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 i30 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.