Hyundai H1 vs Toyota Rumion

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.

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.

Hyundai H1 Discontinued model
Hyundai H1 in South Africa

Hyundai H1

2.5 CRDi Executive Diesel 5-Speed Automatic Discontinued model
ZAR 899,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 125 kW 🔧 441 Nm ⛽ 11.8 km/l
VS
Toyota Rumion in South Africa

Toyota Rumion

1.5 XS CVT Petrol CVT Current
ZAR 389,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 77 kW 🔧 140 Nm ⛽ 14.7 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Hyundai H1 vs Toyota Rumion: the short answer

H1 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Rumion remains close.

Recorded price context H1: last listed from ZAR 899,900 · Rumion: current from ZAR 339,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification H1 Rumion
Maximum Power H1125 kW @ 3600 rpm Rumion77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque H1441 Nm @ 2000 rpm Rumion140 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Engine Size H12497 cc Rumion1496 cc
Combined Fuel Economy H111.8 km/l Rumion14.7 km/l
Ground Clearance H1185 mm Rumion155 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

H1

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

Rumion

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

Which One's Right for You?

H1

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Rumion

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

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 H1 Rumion
Model Introduced Year 2008 2023
Generation Second generation H1 based on a proven commercial-derived platform; the architecture prioritises durability and packaging over dynamics First generation Rumion in South Africa
Facelift History Second generation H1 launched in SA in 2008; periodic infotainment and feature updates have been applied but the platform is long-standing New model, no facelift yet
Facelift Launched Since 2008 Original current-generation version
Body Style MPV MPV
Production Status discontinued active
Segment MPV MPV
Tare Mass Kg 2220 kg 1185 kg
Vehicle Type MPV MPV
Facelift Version Ending Not confirmed Current
Color Note Not confirmed White, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red
Dealer Stock Note Not confirmed Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year Not confirmed 2026
Spec H1 Rumion
Length 5125 mm 4475 mm
Width 1920 mm 1695 mm
Height 1925 mm 1620 mm
Wheelbase 3200 mm 2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 185 mm 155 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 l 43 l
Boot/Cargo Space 820 l 300 l
Kerb Weight 2220 kg 1185 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3030 kg 1660 kg
Payload Capacity 810 kg 475 kg
Towing Capacity 2500 kg 1600 kg
Seating Capacity 9 seats 7 seats
Number of Rows 3 rows 3 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.6 m 5.2 m
Front Headroom 1010 mm 993 mm
Rear Headroom 1000 mm 946 mm
Front Legroom 1090 mm 1049 mm
Rear Legroom 990 mm 891 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This H1 and Rumion 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: H1 59 vs Rumion 32.

Efficiency index: H1 47 vs Rumion 59.

Safety-equipment index: H1 68 vs Rumion 87.

Practicality index: H1 86 vs Rumion 61.

Ownership-cover index: H1 65 vs Rumion 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.

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

H1 leads by 9 points

H1 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Rumion remains close.

Evidence leader 66 /100
Lead 9 points
Data 97% source coverage
66
#1 Evidence leader

H1

97% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 86 Check Efficiency 47
Performance 59
Efficiency 47
Safety 68
Practicality 86
Ownership 65
Leads by 9 points
57
#2

Rumion

87% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 87 Check Performance 32
Performance 32
Efficiency 59
Safety 87
Practicality 61
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance H1 +27 Efficiency Rumion +12 Safety Rumion +19 Practicality H1 +25 Ownership H1 +22

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

H1

Performance 59/100
Efficiency 47/100
Safety 68/100
Practicality 86/100
Ownership 65/100

Rumion

Performance 32/100
Efficiency 59/100
Safety 87/100
Practicality 61/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Hyundai H1 leads the specification evidence index with 66 pts vs 57 pts for Rumion

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H1 leads. However, Rumion 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.

H1
H1Discontinued
VS
Carens
Carens
H1 vs Carens →
H1
H1Discontinued
VS
Xpander
Xpander
H1 vs Xpander →
H1
H1Discontinued
VS
XL6
XL6
H1 vs XL6 →
H1
H1Discontinued
VS
Ertiga
Ertiga
H1 vs Ertiga →
H1
H1Discontinued
VS
Staria
Staria
H1 vs Staria →
H1
H1Discontinued
VS
Trafic Passenger
Trafic Passenger
H1 vs Trafic Passenger →
Rumion
Rumion
VS
Carens
Carens
Rumion vs Carens →
Rumion
Rumion
VS
Xpander
Xpander
Rumion vs Xpander →

H1 vs Rumion 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.