Hyundai H-100 Deck vs Chery Tiggo 7 Pro

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
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro in South Africa

Chery Tiggo 7 Pro

Distinction 1.5T CVT Petrol CVT Current
ZAR 389,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 108 kW 🔧 210 Nm ⛽ 14.7 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Hyundai H-100 Deck vs Chery Tiggo 7 Pro: the short answer

H-100 Deck and Tiggo 7 Pro are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Both models start at the same price: ZAR 389,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification H-100 Deck Tiggo 7 Pro
Maximum Power H-100 Deck58 kW Tiggo 7 Pro108 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque H-100 Deck167 Nm Tiggo 7 Pro210 Nm
Engine Size H-100 Deck2607 cc Tiggo 7 Pro1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy H-100 Deck10.2 km/l Tiggo 7 Pro14.7 km/l
Ground Clearance H-100 Deck185 mm Tiggo 7 Pro210 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
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use
Specification evidence leader

Tiggo 7 Pro

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

Tiggo 7 Pro

  • 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 Tiggo 7 Pro
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2022
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 Africa Tiggo 7 Pro range
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. Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2022
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Single-cab dropside SUV
Body Type Cab Pickup -
Color Note 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 -
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Pickup SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1665 kg 1465 kg
Vehicle Type Pickup SUV
Spec H-100 Deck Tiggo 7 Pro
Length 4850 mm 4500 mm
Width 1740 mm 1842 mm
Height 1970 mm 1705 mm
Wheelbase 2640 mm 2670 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 185 mm 210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 210 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 l 51 l
Kerb Weight 1665 kg 1465 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3015 kg 1888 kg
Payload Capacity 1350 kg 423 kg
Towing Capacity 1200 kg 1500 kg
Seating Capacity 3 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed 5.7 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 1015 mm
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 975 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1050 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 945 mm
Boot/Cargo Space - 475 l

In depth: how these cars differ

This H-100 Deck and Tiggo 7 Pro 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 Tiggo 7 Pro 46.

Efficiency index: H-100 Deck 46 vs Tiggo 7 Pro 59.

Safety-equipment index: H-100 Deck 94 vs Tiggo 7 Pro 91.

Practicality index: H-100 Deck 58 vs Tiggo 7 Pro 65.

Ownership-cover index: H-100 Deck 65 vs Tiggo 7 Pro not separately scored.

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

Tiggo 7 Pro leads by 6 points

H-100 Deck and Tiggo 7 Pro are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 65 /100
Lead 6 points
Data 63% source coverage
65
#1 Evidence leader

Tiggo 7 Pro

63% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Performance 46
Performance 46
Efficiency 59
Safety 91
Practicality 65
Leads by 6 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 Tiggo 7 Pro +12 Efficiency Tiggo 7 Pro +13 Safety H-100 Deck +3 Practicality Tiggo 7 Pro +7

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Tiggo 7 Pro

Performance 46/100
Efficiency 59/100
Safety 91/100
Practicality 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 Chery Tiggo 7 Pro leads the specification evidence index with 65 pts vs 59 pts for H-100 Deck

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 7 Pro leads. However, H-100 Deck may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

H-100 Deck vs Tiggo 7 Pro 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.