Hyundai H-100 Tipper vs Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab

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 Tipper in South Africa

Hyundai H-100 Tipper

2.6D Tipper Aircon 5MT Diesel Current
ZAR 455,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 58 kW 🔧 167 Nm ⛽ 10.2 km/l
VS
Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab in South Africa

Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab

2.8 GD-6 4X4 RAIDER X 6AT Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 842,200 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 500 Nm ⛽ 13.2 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Hilux Xtra Cab
Fuel Economy Hilux Xtra Cab
🛡 Safety Hilux Xtra Cab
📦 Practicality Hilux Xtra Cab
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
H-100 Tipper starts ZAR 74,800 cheaper H-100 Tipper from ZAR 431,500 · Hilux Xtra Cab from ZAR 506,300

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec H-100 Tipper Hilux Xtra Cab
Maximum Power 58 kW 150 kW @ 3000-3400 rpm
Maximum Torque 167 Nm 500 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm
Engine Size 2607 cc 2755 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 10.2 km/l 13.2 km/l
Ground Clearance 185 mm 312 mm
Boot / Load Bay - 1336.7 l
Airbags Airbags not listed in official Hyundai H100 safety specification 7
Kerb Weight 1740 kg 2080 kg
Seating Capacity 3 seats 2 seats
Warranty 5 3 years / 100 000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Hilux Xtra Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over H-100 Tipper.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Hilux Xtra Cab +40 pts
Efficiency Hilux Xtra Cab +6 pts
Safety Hilux Xtra Cab +4 pts
Practicality Hilux Xtra Cab +23 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

H-100 Tipper

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use
Catalogue-index leader

Hilux Xtra Cab

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • 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 Tipper

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Hilux Xtra Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec H-100 Tipper Hilux Xtra Cab
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2026
Generation Current South African H-100 Tipper listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. Ninth-generation Hilux Xtra Cab launched in South Africa in 2026
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. All-new ninth-generation South African model introduced in 2026
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2026
Facelift Version Ending Current Current South African specification
Body Style Single-cab tipper Pickup
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 published active
Segment Pickup Bakkie
Tare Mass Kg 1740 kg -
Vehicle Type Pickup Light Commercial Vehicle
Spec H-100 Tipper Hilux Xtra Cab
Length 4850 mm 5320 mm
Width 1740 mm 1855 mm
Height 2120 mm 1860 mm
Wheelbase 2640 mm 3085 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 185 mm 312 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 l 80 l
Kerb Weight 1740 kg 2080 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3015 kg 2900 kg
Payload Capacity 1275 kg 820 kg
Towing Capacity 1200 kg 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 3 seats 2 seats
Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space - 1336.7 l
Number of Rows - 1 rows
Minimum Turning Radius - 6.3 m
Front Headroom - 1000 mm
Rear Headroom - Not Applicable
Front Legroom - 1040 mm
Rear Legroom - Not Applicable

Source-backed Catalogue Index

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

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

Hilux Xtra Cab leads by 19 points

Hilux Xtra Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over H-100 Tipper.

Index leader 78 /100
Lead 19 points
Data 82% source coverage
78
#1 Index leader

Hilux Xtra Cab

82% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Efficiency 52
Performance 74
Efficiency 52
Safety 98
Practicality 81
Leads by 19 points
59
#2

H-100 Tipper

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 Hilux Xtra Cab +40 Efficiency Hilux Xtra Cab +6 Safety Hilux Xtra Cab +4 Practicality Hilux Xtra Cab +23

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

Hilux Xtra Cab

Performance 74/100
Efficiency 52/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 81/100

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 Xtra Cab leads the catalogue index with 78 pts vs 59 pts for H-100 Tipper

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Hilux Xtra 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.

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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 Tipper and Hilux Xtra 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 Xtra Cab 74.

Efficiency index: H-100 Tipper 46 vs Hilux Xtra Cab 52.

Safety-equipment index: H-100 Tipper 94 vs Hilux Xtra Cab 98.

Practicality index: H-100 Tipper 58 vs Hilux Xtra Cab 81.

Ownership-cover index: H-100 Tipper 65 vs Hilux Xtra 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.