Hyundai H-100 Deck vs KIA K2700

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
KIA K2700 in South Africa

KIA K2700

2.7D Workhorse Tipper Diesel 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 404,995 ex-showroom
⚡ 56 kW 🔧 152 Nm ⛽ 10.5 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Hyundai H-100 Deck vs KIA K2700: the short answer

H-100 Deck holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over K2700.

K2700 starts ZAR 37,905 cheaper H-100 Deck from ZAR 389,900 · K2700 from ZAR 351,995

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification H-100 Deck K2700
Maximum Power H-100 Deck58 kW K270056 kW @ 3200 rpm
Maximum Torque H-100 Deck167 Nm K2700152 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Engine Size H-100 Deck2607 cc K27002665 cc
Combined Fuel Economy H-100 Deck10.2 km/l K270010.5 km/l
Ground Clearance H-100 Deck185 mm K2700195 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

KIA K2700

2.7D Workhorse Tipper

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 Deck

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

K2700

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

H-100 Deck

  • 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 warranty or service cover

K2700

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec H-100 Deck K2700
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 1997
Generation Current South African H-100 Deck listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. Long-running light commercial vehicle; established in SA commercial fleet 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. Updated in 2005, 2012; current model ongoing production with specification updates
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2012
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Single-cab dropside Van
Body Type Cab Pickup -
Color Note Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. White (standard fleet specification)
Dealer Stock Note Mid grade in the South Africa lineup Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Pickup Van
Tare Mass Kg 1665 kg 1880 kg
Vehicle Type Pickup Van
Spec H-100 Deck K2700
Length 4850 mm 4870 mm
Width 1740 mm 1840 mm
Height 1970 mm 2060 mm
Wheelbase 2640 mm 2685 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 185 mm 195 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 145 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 l 70 l
Kerb Weight 1665 kg 1880 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3015 kg 2850 kg
Payload Capacity 1350 kg 1300 kg
Towing Capacity 1200 kg 1180 kg
Seating Capacity 3 seats 2 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 1 rows
Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed 11.4 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 1010 mm
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Applicable
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1040 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Applicable
Boot/Cargo Space - 3000 l

In depth: how these cars differ

This H-100 Deck and K2700 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 K2700 32.

Efficiency index: H-100 Deck 46 vs K2700 43.

Safety-equipment index: H-100 Deck 94 vs K2700 0.

Practicality index: H-100 Deck 58 vs K2700 68.

Ownership-cover index: H-100 Deck 65 vs K2700 49.

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 Deck leads by 22 points

H-100 Deck holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over K2700.

Evidence leader 59 /100
Lead 22 points
Data 78% source coverage
59
#1 Evidence leader

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
Leads by 22 points
37
#2

K2700

84% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Practicality 68 Check Safety 0
Performance 32
Efficiency 43
Safety 0
Practicality 68
Ownership 49
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance H-100 Deck +2 Efficiency H-100 Deck +3 Safety H-100 Deck +94 Practicality K2700 +10 Ownership H-100 Deck +16

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

H-100 Deck

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

K2700

Performance 32/100
Efficiency 43/100
Safety 0/100
Practicality 68/100
Ownership 49/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Hyundai H-100 Deck leads the specification evidence index with 59 pts vs 37 pts for K2700

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H-100 Deck leads. However, K2700 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 K2700 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.