Hyundai H-100 Tipper vs Nissan NP200

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.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

Nissan NP200 Discontinued model
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
Nissan NP200 in South Africa

Nissan NP200

1.6 Safety Pack Manual Petrol 5-Speed Manual Discontinued model
ZAR 284,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 65 kW 🔧 147 Nm ⛽ 12.5 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance H-100 Tipper
Fuel Economy NP200
🛡 Safety H-100 Tipper
📦 Practicality H-100 Tipper
🔑 Ownership H-100 Tipper
Recorded price context H-100 Tipper: current from ZAR 431,500 · NP200: last listed from ZAR 224,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec H-100 Tipper NP200
Maximum Power 58 kW 65 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque 167 Nm 147 Nm @ 2800 rpm
Engine Size 2607 cc 1598 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 10.2 km/l 12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance 185 mm 185 mm
Boot / Load Bay - Not confirmed
Airbags Airbags not listed in official Hyundai H100 safety specification 4
Kerb Weight 1740 kg 915 kg
Seating Capacity 3 seats 2 seats
Warranty 5 3

= leads in this spec

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The Bottom Line

H-100 Tipper has a modest catalogue-index lead, while NP200 remains close.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance H-100 Tipper +6 pts
Efficiency NP200 +4 pts
Safety H-100 Tipper +28 pts
Practicality H-100 Tipper +20 pts
Ownership H-100 Tipper +22 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Catalogue-index leader

H-100 Tipper

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

NP200

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

H-100 Tipper

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

NP200

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec H-100 Tipper NP200
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2009
Generation Current South African H-100 Tipper listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. Long-running model known for reliability and affordability
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. Periodic updates over long production life
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version Not confirmed
Facelift Version Ending Current Not confirmed
Body Style Single-cab tipper Not confirmed
Body Type Cab Pickup Not confirmed
Color Note Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note Mid grade in the South Africa lineup Not confirmed
Model Year 2026 Not confirmed
Production Status published Not confirmed
Segment Pickup Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg 1740 kg 915 kg
Vehicle Type Pickup Not confirmed
Spec H-100 Tipper NP200
Length 4850 mm 4535 mm
Width 1740 mm 1615 mm
Height 2120 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase 2640 mm 2400 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 185 mm 185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 l 47 l
Kerb Weight 1740 kg 915 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3015 kg 1570 kg
Payload Capacity 1275 kg Not confirmed
Towing Capacity 1200 kg 500 kg
Seating Capacity 3 seats 2 seats
Doors 2 doors Not confirmed
Minimum Turning Radius - 5.5 m

Source-backed Catalogue Index

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

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

H-100 Tipper leads by 14 points

H-100 Tipper has a modest catalogue-index lead, while NP200 remains close.

Index leader 59 /100
Lead 14 points
Data 78% source coverage
59
#1 Index leader

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
Leads by 14 points
45
#2

NP200

76% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Safety 66 Check Performance 28
Performance 28
Efficiency 50
Safety 66
Practicality 38
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance H-100 Tipper +6 Efficiency NP200 +4 Safety H-100 Tipper +28 Practicality H-100 Tipper +20 Ownership H-100 Tipper +22

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

H-100 Tipper

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

NP200

Performance 28/100
Efficiency 50/100
Safety 66/100
Practicality 38/100
Ownership 43/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Hyundai H-100 Tipper leads the catalogue index with 59 pts vs 45 pts for NP200

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, H-100 Tipper leads. However, NP200 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

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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.

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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 NP200 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 NP200 28.

Efficiency index: H-100 Tipper 46 vs NP200 50.

Safety-equipment index: H-100 Tipper 94 vs NP200 66.

Practicality index: H-100 Tipper 58 vs NP200 38.

Ownership-cover index: H-100 Tipper 65 vs NP200 43.

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.