Hyundai H-100 Tipper vs Mazda Mazda3

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 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
Mazda Mazda3 in South Africa

Mazda Mazda3

2.0 Astina Edition Auto FWD Petrol 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 629,700 ex-showroom
⚡ 121 kW 🔧 213 Nm ⛽ 15.9 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Hyundai H-100 Tipper vs Mazda Mazda3: the short answer

H-100 Tipper and Mazda3 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

H-100 Tipper starts ZAR 66,800 cheaper H-100 Tipper from ZAR 431,500 · Mazda3 from ZAR 498,300

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification H-100 Tipper Mazda3
Maximum Power H-100 Tipper58 kW Mazda3121 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque H-100 Tipper167 Nm Mazda3213 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size H-100 Tipper2607 cc Mazda31998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy H-100 Tipper10.2 km/l Mazda315.9 km/l
Ground Clearance H-100 Tipper185 mm Mazda3140 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Hyundai H-100 Tipper

2.6D Tipper Aircon 5MT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Mazda Mazda3

2.0 Astina Edition Auto FWD

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

H-100 Tipper

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader

Mazda3

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

H-100 Tipper

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Mazda3

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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec H-100 Tipper Mazda3
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2019
Generation Current South African H-100 Tipper listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. Seventh-generation BP-series Mazda3 hatchback
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. The seventh-generation South African hatchback launched in 2019 and the current range has since been consolidated to Dynamic and Astina editions.
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2019
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Single-cab tipper Hatchback
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 C-segment hatchback
Tare Mass Kg 1740 kg 1350 kg
Vehicle Type Pickup Hatchback
Spec H-100 Tipper Mazda3
Length 4850 mm 4460 mm
Width 1740 mm 1795 mm
Height 2120 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase 2640 mm 2725 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 185 mm 140 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed -
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 l 51 l
Kerb Weight 1740 kg 1350 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3015 kg 1870 kg
Payload Capacity 1275 kg 520 kg
Towing Capacity 1200 kg 1000 kg
Seating Capacity 3 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows -
Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed 5.3 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed -
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed -
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1075 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 891 mm
Boot/Cargo Space - 295 l

In depth: how these cars differ

This H-100 Tipper and Mazda3 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 Tipper 34 vs Mazda3 50.

Efficiency index: H-100 Tipper 46 vs Mazda3 61.

Safety-equipment index: H-100 Tipper 94 vs Mazda3 96.

Practicality index: H-100 Tipper 58 vs Mazda3 50.

Ownership-cover index: H-100 Tipper 65 vs Mazda3 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

Mazda3 leads by 5 points

H-100 Tipper and Mazda3 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 64 /100
Lead 5 points
Data 77% source coverage
64
#1 Evidence leader

Mazda3

77% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 96 Check Performance 50
Performance 50
Efficiency 61
Safety 96
Practicality 50
Leads by 5 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 Mazda3 +16 Efficiency Mazda3 +15 Safety Mazda3 +2 Practicality H-100 Tipper +8

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Mazda3

Performance 50/100
Efficiency 61/100
Safety 96/100
Practicality 50/100

H-100 Tipper

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index Mazda Mazda3 leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts vs 59 pts for H-100 Tipper

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Mazda3 leads. However, H-100 Tipper may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Related comparisons

Continue with closely related South Africa models and comparable body styles.

H-100 Tipper
H-100 Tipper
VS
D-Max Single Cab
D-Max Single Cab
H-100 Tipper vs D-Max Single Cab →
H-100 Tipper
H-100 Tipper
VS
Swift Sport
Swift Sport
H-100 Tipper vs Swift Sport →
H-100 Tipper
H-100 Tipper
VS
S6 Mining
S6 Mining
H-100 Tipper vs S6 Mining →
H-100 Tipper
H-100 Tipper
VS
Hunter Diesel
Hunter Diesel
H-100 Tipper vs Hunter Diesel →
H-100 Tipper
H-100 Tipper
VS
T60 Double Cab
T60 Double Cab
H-100 Tipper vs T60 Double Cab →
H-100 Tipper
H-100 Tipper
VS
Navara Double Cab
Navara Double Cab
H-100 Tipper vs Navara Double Cab →
Mazda3
Mazda3
VS
D-Max Single Cab
D-Max Single Cab
Mazda3 vs D-Max Single Cab →
Mazda3
Mazda3
VS
Swift Sport
Swift Sport
Mazda3 vs Swift Sport →

H-100 Tipper vs Mazda3 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.