Hyundai H-100 Deck vs Toyota Land Cruiser 79 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 Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab in South Africa

Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab

4.0 V6 Double Cab MT Petrol 6-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 870,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 202 kW 🔧 381 Nm ⛽ 13 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Hyundai H-100 Deck vs Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab: the short answer

H-100 Deck and Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

H-100 Deck starts ZAR 411,100 cheaper H-100 Deck from ZAR 389,900 · Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab from ZAR 801,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification H-100 Deck Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Maximum Power H-100 Deck58 kW Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab202 kW
Maximum Torque H-100 Deck167 Nm Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab381 Nm
Engine Size H-100 Deck2607 cc Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab3956 cc
Combined Fuel Economy H-100 Deck10.2 km/l Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab13 km/l
Ground Clearance H-100 Deck185 mm Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab235 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

H-100 Deck

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

Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published ownership cover
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
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab

  • 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

Spec H-100 Deck Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed Current local generation year not confirmed
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 Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
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. Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Single-cab dropside Pickup
Body Type Cab Pickup 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. 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 Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Pickup Pickup
Tare Mass Kg 1665 kg 2050 kg
Vehicle Type Pickup Pickup
Spec H-100 Deck Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Length 4850 mm 5270 mm
Width 1740 mm 1855 mm
Height 1970 mm 1855 mm
Wheelbase 2640 mm 3085 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 185 mm 235 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 l 87 l
Kerb Weight 1665 kg 2050 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3015 kg 3100 kg
Payload Capacity 1350 kg 1050 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 6.4 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 983 mm
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 951 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1033 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 886 mm
Boot/Cargo Space - 470 l

In depth: how these cars differ

This H-100 Deck and Land Cruiser 79 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 Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab 78.

Efficiency index: H-100 Deck 46 vs Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab 49.

Safety-equipment index: H-100 Deck 94 vs Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab 50.

Practicality index: H-100 Deck 58 vs Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab 85.

Ownership-cover index: H-100 Deck 65 vs Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab 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

Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab leads by 4 points

H-100 Deck and Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 63 /100
Lead 4 points
Data 86% source coverage
63
#1 Evidence leader

Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab

86% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Practicality 85 Check Ownership 43
Performance 78
Efficiency 49
Safety 50
Practicality 85
Ownership 43
Leads by 4 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 Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab +44 Efficiency Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab +3 Safety H-100 Deck +44 Practicality Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab +27 Ownership H-100 Deck +22

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab

Performance 78/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 50/100
Practicality 85/100
Ownership 43/100

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 Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab leads the specification evidence index with 63 pts vs 59 pts for H-100 Deck

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Land Cruiser 79 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 Land Cruiser 79 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.