Hyundai H-100 Deck vs GWM P300

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
GWM P300 in South Africa

GWM P300

2.4T LT 2WD 9AT Diesel Current
ZAR 599,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 135 kW 🔧 480 Nm ⛽ 13.5 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance P300
⛽ Fuel Economy P300
🛡 Safety Not enough comparable data
📦 Practicality P300
🔑 Ownership Tie
H-100 Deck starts ZAR 25,050 cheaper H-100 Deck from ZAR 389,900 · P300 from ZAR 414,950

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec H-100 Deck P300
Maximum Power 58 kW 135 kW
Maximum Torque 167 Nm 480 Nm
Engine Size 2607 cc 2400 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 10.2 km/l 13.5 km/l
Ground Clearance 185 mm 224 mm
Boot / Load Bay - -
Airbags Airbags not listed in official Hyundai H100 safety specification Dual front, front side and curtain airbags
Kerb Weight 1665 kg 2070 kg
Seating Capacity 3 seats 5 seats
Warranty 5 5 Years / 100,000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

P300 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while H-100 Deck remains close.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance P300 +37 pts
Efficiency P300 +11 pts
Practicality P300 +24 pts
Ownership Equal

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
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use
Catalogue-index leader

P300

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • 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

P300

  • 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 P300
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 P300 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 Double-cab pickup
Body Type Cab Pickup Pickup
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 Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status published published
Segment Pickup Pickup
Tare Mass Kg 1665 kg 2070 kg
Vehicle Type Pickup Pickup
Drivetrain Note - Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.4T LT 2WD 9AT
Spec H-100 Deck P300
Length 4850 mm 5416 mm
Width 1740 mm 1934 mm
Height 1970 mm 1886 mm
Wheelbase 2640 mm 3230 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 185 mm 224 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 l 78 l
Kerb Weight 1665 kg 2070 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3015 kg 3120 kg
Payload Capacity 1350 kg 1050 kg
Towing Capacity 1200 kg 3000 kg
Seating Capacity 3 seats 5 seats
Doors 2 doors 4 doors

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

P300 leads by 11 points

P300 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while H-100 Deck remains close.

Index leader 70 /100
Lead 11 points
Data 63% source coverage
70
#1 Index leader

P300

63% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Practicality 82 Check Efficiency 57
Performance 71
Efficiency 57
Practicality 82
Ownership 65
Leads by 11 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 P300 +37 Efficiency P300 +11 Practicality P300 +24 Ownership Level

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

P300

Performance 71/100
Efficiency 57/100
Practicality 82/100
Ownership 65/100

H-100 Deck

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

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 GWM P300 leads the catalogue index with 70 pts vs 59 pts for H-100 Deck

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, P300 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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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

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.

Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.

Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.

Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.

It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

This H-100 Deck and P300 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 P300 71.

Efficiency index: H-100 Deck 46 vs P300 57.

Safety-equipment index: H-100 Deck 94 vs P300 not separately scored.

Practicality index: H-100 Deck 58 vs P300 82.

Ownership-cover index: H-100 Deck 65 vs P300 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.