Hyundai H1 vs Renault Trafic Passenger

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
Renault Trafic Passenger in South Africa

Renault Trafic Passenger

Techno+ Diesel 9-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,049,999 ex-showroom
⚡ 125 kW 🔧 380 Nm ⛽ 13.9 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Hyundai H1 vs Renault Trafic Passenger: the short answer

H1 and Trafic Passenger are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Recorded price context H1: last listed from ZAR 899,900 · Trafic Passenger: current from ZAR 979,999

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification H1 Trafic Passenger
Maximum Power H1125 kW @ 3600 rpm Trafic Passenger125 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque H1441 Nm @ 2000 rpm Trafic Passenger380 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Engine Size H12497 cc Trafic Passenger1997 cc
Combined Fuel Economy H111.8 km/l Trafic Passenger13.9 km/l
Ground Clearance H1185 mm Trafic Passenger199 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

H1

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance
Specification evidence leader

Trafic Passenger

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

Which One's Right for You?

H1

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures

Trafic Passenger

  • 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

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

Spec H1 Trafic Passenger
Model Introduced Year 2008 2026
Generation Second generation H1 based on a proven commercial-derived platform; the architecture prioritises durability and packaging over dynamics Current long-wheelbase nine-seat Trafic Passenger introduced to the South African retail range in 2026 with 125 kW Blue dCi power and EAG9 automatic transmission
Facelift History Second generation H1 launched in SA in 2008; periodic infotainment and feature updates have been applied but the platform is long-standing Current Trafic face and smart-cockpit specification with three South African grades: Evolution, Evolution+ and Techno+
Facelift Launched Since 2008 2026
Body Style MPV MPV
Production Status discontinued active
Segment MPV Large MPV
Tare Mass Kg 2220 kg -
Vehicle Type MPV MPV
Facelift Version Ending Not confirmed Current
Model Year Not confirmed 2026
Spec H1 Trafic Passenger
Length 5125 mm 5480 mm
Width 1920 mm 1956 mm
Height 1925 mm 1973 mm
Wheelbase 3200 mm 3498 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 185 mm 199 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 l 80 l
Boot/Cargo Space 820 l 1890 l
Kerb Weight 2220 kg 2160 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3030 kg 3070 kg
Payload Capacity 810 kg 910 kg
Towing Capacity 2500 kg 2500 kg
Seating Capacity 9 seats 9 seats
Number of Rows 3 rows 3 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.6 m 6.9 m
Front Headroom 1010 mm 1019 mm
Rear Headroom 1000 mm 1060 mm
Front Legroom 1090 mm 1028 mm
Rear Legroom 990 mm 930 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This H1 and Trafic Passenger 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 Trafic Passenger 55.

Efficiency index: H1 47 vs Trafic Passenger 55.

Safety-equipment index: H1 68 vs Trafic Passenger 90.

Practicality index: H1 86 vs Trafic Passenger 88.

Ownership-cover index: H1 65 vs Trafic Passenger 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

Trafic Passenger leads by 7 points

H1 and Trafic Passenger are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 73 /100
Lead 7 points
Data 81% source coverage
73
#1 Evidence leader

Trafic Passenger

81% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Performance 55
Performance 55
Efficiency 55
Safety 90
Practicality 88
Leads by 7 points
66
#2

H1

97% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 86 Check Efficiency 47
Performance 59
Efficiency 47
Safety 68
Practicality 86
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance H1 +4 Efficiency Trafic Passenger +8 Safety Trafic Passenger +22 Practicality Trafic Passenger +2

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Trafic Passenger

Performance 55/100
Efficiency 55/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 88/100

H1

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index Renault Trafic Passenger leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts vs 66 pts for H1

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Trafic Passenger leads. However, H1 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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H1 vs Trafic Passenger 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.