Hyundai H-100 Tipper vs BYD SEALION 7

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
BYD SEALION 7 in South Africa

BYD SEALION 7

Performance EV AWD 4.5S Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 1,319,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 390 kW 🔧 690 Nm
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Hyundai H-100 Tipper vs BYD SEALION 7: the short answer

SEALION 7 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over H-100 Tipper.

H-100 Tipper starts ZAR 678,400 cheaper H-100 Tipper from ZAR 431,500 · SEALION 7 from ZAR 1,109,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification H-100 Tipper SEALION 7
Maximum Power H-100 Tipper58 kW SEALION 7390 kW
Maximum Torque H-100 Tipper167 Nm SEALION 7690 Nm
Engine Size H-100 Tipper2607 cc SEALION 7Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy H-100 Tipper10.2 km/l SEALION 7Not Applicable
Ground Clearance H-100 Tipper185 mm SEALION 7163 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

BYD SEALION 7

Performance EV AWD 4.5S

Hagalu editorial rating
4.4/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Hagalu Editorial Team ·

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

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
  • 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
Specification evidence leader

SEALION 7

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

SEALION 7

  • 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 SEALION 7
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2025
Generation Current South African H-100 Tipper listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. First South African SEALION 7 generation
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. No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Single-cab tipper SUV
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 Medium SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1740 kg -
Vehicle Type Pickup Passenger vehicle
Spec H-100 Tipper SEALION 7
Length 4850 mm 4830 mm
Width 1740 mm 1925 mm
Height 2120 mm 1620 mm
Wheelbase 2640 mm 2930 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 185 mm 163 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 140 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 l 0 l
Kerb Weight 1740 kg 2340 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3015 kg 2750 kg
Payload Capacity 1275 kg 410 kg
Towing Capacity 1200 kg 1500 kg
Seating Capacity 3 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed 5.85 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 980 mm
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 940 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1100 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 820 mm
Boot/Cargo Space - 500 l

In depth: how these cars differ

This H-100 Tipper and SEALION 7 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 SEALION 7 100.

Efficiency index: H-100 Tipper 46 vs SEALION 7 90.

Safety-equipment index: H-100 Tipper 94 vs SEALION 7 99.

Practicality index: H-100 Tipper 58 vs SEALION 7 62.

Ownership-cover index: H-100 Tipper 65 vs SEALION 7 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

SEALION 7 leads by 29 points

SEALION 7 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over H-100 Tipper.

Evidence leader 88 /100
Lead 29 points
Data 69% source coverage
88
#1 Evidence leader

SEALION 7

69% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Practicality 62
Performance 100
Efficiency 90
Safety 99
Practicality 62
Leads by 29 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 SEALION 7 +66 Efficiency SEALION 7 +44 Safety SEALION 7 +5 Practicality SEALION 7 +4

Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

SEALION 7

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 99/100
Practicality 62/100

H-100 Tipper

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index BYD SEALION 7 leads the specification evidence index with 88 pts vs 59 pts for H-100 Tipper

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, SEALION 7 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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H-100 Tipper vs SEALION 7 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.