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 Manual
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 Automatic
ZAR 599,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 135 kW 🔧 480 Nm ⛽ Not Applicable km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance P300
⛽ Fuel Economy P300
🛡 Safety H-100 Deck
📦 Practicality P300
🔑 Ownership Tie
H-100 Deck starts ZAR 414950 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
Engine Power 58 135
Torque 167 480
Engine Size 2607 2400
Claimed Mileage 10.2 Not Applicable
Ground Clearance 185 mm 224 mm
Boot Space Not Applicable Not Applicable
Airbags Not Available Not Available
Kerb Weight Not Applicable Not Applicable
Seating Capacity 3 5
Warranty 5 5

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

P300 has a slight advantage, but H-100 Deck remains highly competitive.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance P300 +37 pts
Efficiency P300 +19 pts
Safety H-100 Deck +28 pts
Practicality P300 +28 pts
Ownership Equal

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

H-100 Deck

Strengths
  • Stronger safety package
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to: General Use
🏆 Overall Winner

P300

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
  • Less comprehensive safety features
Best suited to: Highway Driving Fuel Efficiency Family Usage

Which One's Right for You?

H-100 Deck

  • Families prioritising stronger safety equipment

P300

  • Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
  • Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
  • Large families needing more practicality and usability

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
Vehicle Type Pickup Pickup
Drivetrain Note - Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.4T LT 2WD 9AT
Spec H-100 Deck P300
Ground Clearance 185 mm 224 mm
Wheelbase 2640 mm 3230 mm
Length 5125 mm 5416 mm
Width 1740 mm 1934 mm
Height 1970 mm 1886 mm
Kerb Weight Not Applicable Not Applicable
Gross Vehicle Weight Not Applicable Not Applicable
Seating Capacity 3 5
Boot Space Not Applicable Not Applicable
Towing Capacity Not Applicable 3500 kg
Front Track Width Not Applicable Not Applicable
Rear Track Width Not Applicable Not Applicable
Turning Radius Not Applicable Not Applicable
Load Bed Length Not Applicable Not Applicable
Load Bed Width Not Applicable Not Applicable
Front Legroom Not Applicable Not Applicable
Rear Legroom Not Applicable Not Applicable
Front Headroom Not Applicable Not Applicable
Rear Headroom Not Applicable Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room Not Applicable Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room Not Applicable Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded Not Applicable Not Applicable
Number of Doors 2 4
Max Payload Not Applicable Not Applicable
Boot Volume Not Applicable Not Applicable
Doors 2 4
Seats 3 5
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 l Not Applicable
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg Not Applicable Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max 185 mm 224 mm
Ground Clearance Min 185 mm 224 mm
Ground Clearance Mm 185 mm 224 mm
Height Mm 1970 mm 1886 mm
Length Mm 5125 mm 5416 mm
Loadbox Length Mm Not Applicable Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm Not Applicable Not Applicable
Payload Kg Not Applicable Not Applicable
Cargo Volume Not Applicable Not Applicable
Tare Mass Kg Not Applicable Not Applicable
Turning Circle Not Applicable Not Applicable
Turning Circle M Not Applicable Not Applicable
Width Mm 1740 mm 1934 mm

Overall Verdict Score

Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.

Weighted / 100
Verdict readout

P300 leads by 12 points

P300 has a slight advantage, but H-100 Deck remains highly competitive.

Winner 56 /100
Lead 12 points
Data 62% confidence
56
#1 Winner

P300

62% data confidence 2 strong categories
Best at Practicality 82 Check Safety 0
Performance 71
Efficiency 65
Safety 0
Practicality 82
Ownership 65
Leads by 12 points
44
#2

H-100 Deck

70% data confidence 0 strong categories
Best at Ownership 65 Check Safety 28
Performance 34
Efficiency 46
Safety 28
Practicality 54
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance P300 +37 Efficiency P300 +19 Safety H-100 Deck +28 Practicality P300 +28 Ownership Level

Moderate difference between the models.

Why this score View full breakdown
Overall Winner

P300

Performance 71/100
Efficiency 65/100
Safety 0/100
Practicality 82/100
Ownership 65/100

H-100 Deck

Performance 34/100
Efficiency 46/100
Safety 28/100
Practicality 54/100
Ownership 65/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 GWM P300 wins with 56 pts vs 44 pts for H-100 Deck

In structured scoring, P300 emerges as the stronger overall package. However, H-100 Deck may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

On our scoring the P300 edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.

Efficiency scores: H-100 Deck 46 vs P300 65. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.

Safety scores: H-100 Deck 28, P300 0. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.

Long-term ownership scores: H-100 Deck 65, P300 65. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.

Practicality scores: H-100 Deck 54, P300 82. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: H-100 Deck 34, P300 71. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.

Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.

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Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The P300 edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The P300 scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

The comparison between H-100 Deck and P300 in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: H-100 Deck scores 34 vs 71.

Efficiency: H-100 Deck scores 46 vs 65.

Safety: H-100 Deck scores 28 vs 0.

Practicality: H-100 Deck scores 54 vs 82.

Ownership: H-100 Deck scores 65 vs 65.

Final structured scoring gives P300 the advantage in this comparison.