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.
Hilux Single Cab starts ZAR 105,300 cheaperH-100 Tipper from ZAR 431,500 · Hilux Single Cab from ZAR 326,200
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
H-100 Tipper
Hilux Single Cab
Maximum Power
58 kW
110 kW @ 3400 rpm
Maximum Torque
167 Nm
400 Nm
Engine Size
2607 cc
2393 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
10.2 km/l
13.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
185 mm
269 mm
Boot / Load Bay
-
-
Airbags
Airbags not listed in official Hyundai H100 safety specification
Side, Curtain, Driver, Passenger, Driver Knee
Kerb Weight
1740 kg
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Seating Capacity
3 seats
2 seats
Warranty
5
3 years / 100 000 km
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
Hilux Single Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while H-100 Tipper remains close.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Hilux Single Cab
+31 pts
Efficiency
Hilux Single Cab
+10 pts
Safety
H-100 Tipper
+4 pts
Practicality
Hilux Single Cab
+14 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
H-100 Tipper
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Catalogue-index leader
Hilux Single Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
H-100 Tipper
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Hilux Single 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 Tipper
Hilux Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
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Generation
Current South African H-100 Tipper listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Eighth-generation Hilux Single Cab in Toyota South Africa's current 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.
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Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
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Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current South African specification
Body Style
Single-cab tipper
Pickup
Body Type Cab
Pickup
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Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
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Production Status
published
published
Segment
Pickup
Bakkie
Tare Mass Kg
1740 kg
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Vehicle Type
Pickup
Pickup
Spec
H-100 Tipper
Hilux Single Cab
Length
4850 mm
5325 mm
Width
1740 mm
1855 mm
Height
2120 mm
1795 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
3085 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
185 mm
269 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l
80 l
Kerb Weight
1740 kg
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Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3015 kg
2870 kg
Payload Capacity
1275 kg
850 kg
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
3 seats
2 seats
Doors
2 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
-
6.4 m
Spec
H-100 Tipper
Hilux Single Cab
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1540 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1550 mm
Front Suspension
Not Available
Tread (mm) 1540
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Tread (mm) 1550
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Spec
H-100 Tipper
Hilux Single Cab
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
2315 mm
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
1575 mm
Climate Control
Manual air conditioning
Manual
Power Windows
Not Available
Front One Touch Driver only
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard Remote
Push Button Start
Not Available
Rotary (Mechanical)
Wireless Charging
Wireless
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Sunroof
Not Available
-
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
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Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Type
Manual air conditioning
Manual
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Climate Zones
Manual air conditioning
-
Engine Warranty
4
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
9.8
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Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Air Conditioning
Manual air conditioning
Manual
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
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Difflock
Not Available
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Front Diff Lock
Not Available
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Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
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Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
2315 mm
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
1575 mm
Manual Aircon
Manual air conditioning
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One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
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Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
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Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
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Source Model Column
h-100-tipper
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Tailgate Damper
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Not Available
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Tow Bar Type
Not Available
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Trim Level
mid
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Variant Role
Commercial utility derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Spec
H-100 Tipper
Hilux Single Cab
Engine
2.6-litre diesel
2.4-litre Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2607 cc
2393 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
92 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
90 mm
Maximum Power
58 kW
110 kW @ 3400 rpm
Maximum Torque
167 Nm
400 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
RWD
4WD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Eco, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
33.3 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
96 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
H-100 Tipper
Hilux Single Cab
Gearbox
Manual
6-speed manual
Drivetrain Layout
Rear-wheel drive
4WD Part-Time
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Standard
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Part-time four-wheel drive
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
-
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
-
Number of Gears
5
6
Transmission Type
Manual
6-speed manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
-
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Manual
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
4WD Part-Time
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Part-time four-wheel drive
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Standard Switch
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
-
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Gearbox Type
Manual
6-speed manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
-
Low Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Axle Layout
Rear-wheel drive
4WD Part-Time
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
5
6
Spec
H-100 Tipper
Hilux Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
10.2 km/l
13.2 km/l
City Mileage
8.3 km/l
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
11.9 km/l
15.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
-
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
-
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
10.2 km/l
13.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
65 l
80
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
H-100 Tipper
Hilux Single Cab
Airbags
Airbags not listed in official Hyundai H100 safety specification
Side, Curtain, Driver, Passenger, Driver Knee
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard,
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
-
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Not Applicable
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
-
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Front Buzzer + Light
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard Front + Rear
AEB
Not Available
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BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
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Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
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Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
ELR, Pretensioner, Force Limiter
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Front Buzzer + Light
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard,
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
H-100 Tipper
Hilux Single Cab
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
-
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
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Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
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Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Standard Front + Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
-
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
-
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
-
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
-
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard Front + Rear
Reverse Camera
Not Available
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
-
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
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Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
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Spec
H-100 Tipper
Hilux Single Cab
Seat Material
Cloth
Fabric
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
-
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
4 Spoke Urethane
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital instrument cluster
-
Interior Colour Options
3
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Without
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver & Passenger Manual
Fabric Seats
Cloth
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver & Passenger Manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen H-100 Tipper grade before assuming a feature is included.
Performance
Hilux Single Cab +31
Efficiency
Hilux Single Cab +10
Safety
H-100 Tipper +4
Practicality
Hilux Single Cab +14
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
Hilux Single Cab
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
72/100
H-100 Tipper
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
58/100
Ownership
65/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Toyota Hilux Single Cab
leads the catalogue index with 71 pts
vs 59 pts for H-100 Tipper
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Hilux Single Cab leads. However, H-100 Tipper may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
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 Tipper and Hilux Single Cab 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 Tipper 34 vs Hilux Single Cab 65.
Efficiency index: H-100 Tipper 46 vs Hilux Single Cab 56.
Safety-equipment index: H-100 Tipper 94 vs Hilux Single Cab 90.
Practicality index: H-100 Tipper 58 vs Hilux Single Cab 72.
Ownership-cover index: H-100 Tipper 65 vs Hilux Single Cab 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.
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