Hyundai H-100 Tipper vs GWM P500

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 Manual
ZAR 455,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 58 kW 🔧 167 Nm ⛽ 10.2 km/l
VS
GWM P500 in South Africa

GWM P500

2.0T HEV Ultra Luxury 4x4 9HAT Hybrid Automatic
ZAR 999,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 255 kW 🔧 648 Nm ⛽ 9.8 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance P500
⛽ Fuel Economy P500
🛡 Safety H-100 Tipper
📦 Practicality P500
🔑 Ownership Tie
H-100 Tipper starts ZAR 799900 cheaper H-100 Tipper from ZAR 431,500 · P500 from ZAR 799,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec H-100 Tipper P500
Engine Power 58 255
Torque 167 648
Engine Size 2607 2000
Claimed Mileage 10.2 9.8
Ground Clearance 185 mm 224 mm
Boot Space Not Applicable Not Applicable
Airbags Not Available Not Available
Kerb Weight Not Applicable Not Applicable
Seating Capacity 3 5
Warranty 5 5

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

P500 holds a noticeable edge over H-100 Tipper, especially in key ownership areas.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance P500 +64 pts
Efficiency P500 +2 pts
Safety H-100 Tipper +19 pts
Practicality P500 +21 pts
Ownership Equal

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

H-100 Tipper

Strengths
  • Stronger safety package
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to: General Use
🏆 Overall Winner

P500

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
  • Less comprehensive safety features
Best suited to: Highway Driving Fuel Efficiency Family Usage

Which One's Right for You?

H-100 Tipper

  • Families prioritising stronger safety equipment

P500

  • Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
  • Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
  • Large families needing more practicality and usability

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec H-100 Tipper P500
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation Current South African H-100 Tipper listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. Current South African P500 listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
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. Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Single-cab tipper Double-cab pickup
Body Type Cab Pickup Pickup
Color Note Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. 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 Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status published published
Segment Pickup Pickup
Vehicle Type Pickup Pickup
Drivetrain Note - Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.0T HEV Ultra Luxury 4x4 9HAT
Spec H-100 Tipper P500
Ground Clearance 185 mm 224 mm
Wheelbase 2640 mm 3350 mm
Length 5125 mm 5445 mm
Width 1740 mm 1991 mm
Height 1970 mm 1924 mm
Kerb Weight Not Applicable Not Applicable
Gross Vehicle Weight Not Applicable Not Applicable
Seating Capacity 3 5
Boot Space Not Applicable Not Applicable
Towing Capacity Not Applicable Not Applicable
Front Track Width Not Applicable Not Applicable
Rear Track Width Not Applicable Not Applicable
Turning Radius Not Applicable Not Applicable
Load Bed Length Not Applicable Not Applicable
Load Bed Width Not Applicable Not Applicable
Front Legroom Not Applicable Not Applicable
Rear Legroom Not Applicable Not Applicable
Front Headroom Not Applicable Not Applicable
Rear Headroom Not Applicable Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room Not Applicable Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room Not Applicable Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded Not Applicable Not Applicable
Number of Doors 2 4
Max Payload Not Applicable Not Applicable
Boot Volume Not Applicable Not Applicable
Doors 2 4
Seats 3 5
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 l Not Applicable
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg Not Applicable Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max 185 mm 224 mm
Ground Clearance Min 185 mm 224 mm
Ground Clearance Mm 185 mm 224 mm
Height Mm 1970 mm 1924 mm
Length Mm 5125 mm 5445 mm
Loadbox Length Mm Not Applicable Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm Not Applicable Not Applicable
Payload Kg Not Applicable Not Applicable
Cargo Volume Not Applicable Not Applicable
Tare Mass Kg Not Applicable Not Applicable
Turning Circle Not Applicable Not Applicable
Turning Circle M Not Applicable Not Applicable
Width Mm 1740 mm 1991 mm

Overall Verdict Score

Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.

Weighted / 100
Verdict readout

P500 leads by 16 points

P500 holds a noticeable edge over H-100 Tipper, especially in key ownership areas.

Winner 60 /100
Lead 16 points
Data 70% confidence
60
#1 Winner

P500

70% data confidence 2 strong categories
Best at Performance 98 Check Safety 9
Performance 98
Efficiency 48
Safety 9
Practicality 75
Ownership 65
Leads by 16 points
44
#2

H-100 Tipper

70% data confidence 0 strong categories
Best at Ownership 65 Check Safety 28
Performance 34
Efficiency 46
Safety 28
Practicality 54
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance P500 +64 Efficiency P500 +2 Safety H-100 Tipper +19 Practicality P500 +21 Ownership Level

Moderate difference between the models.

Why this score View full breakdown
Overall Winner

P500

Performance 98/100
Efficiency 48/100
Safety 9/100
Practicality 75/100
Ownership 65/100

H-100 Tipper

Performance 34/100
Efficiency 46/100
Safety 28/100
Practicality 54/100
Ownership 65/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 GWM P500 wins with 60 pts vs 44 pts for H-100 Tipper

In structured scoring, P500 emerges as the stronger overall package. However, H-100 Tipper may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

On our scoring the P500 edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.

Efficiency scores: H-100 Tipper 46 vs P500 48. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.

Safety scores: H-100 Tipper 28, P500 9. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.

Long-term ownership scores: H-100 Tipper 65, P500 65. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.

Practicality scores: H-100 Tipper 54, P500 75. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: H-100 Tipper 34, P500 98. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.

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Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The P500 edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The P500 scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

The comparison between H-100 Tipper and P500 in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: H-100 Tipper scores 34 vs 98.

Efficiency: H-100 Tipper scores 46 vs 48.

Safety: H-100 Tipper scores 28 vs 9.

Practicality: H-100 Tipper scores 54 vs 75.

Ownership: H-100 Tipper scores 65 vs 65.

Final structured scoring gives P500 the advantage in this comparison.