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Hyundai H1 vs Volkswagen Transporter Kombi: the short answer
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Recorded price context
H1:
last listed from
ZAR 899,900
·
Transporter Kombi:
current from
ZAR 1,102,800
Five key differences
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Specification
H1
Transporter Kombi
Maximum Power
H1125 kW @ 3600 rpm
Transporter Kombi110 kW
Maximum Torque
H1441 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Transporter Kombi360 Nm
Engine Size
H12497 cc
Transporter Kombi1968 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
H111.8 km/l
Transporter Kombi13.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
H1185 mm
Transporter Kombi150 mm
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Spec
H1
Transporter Kombi
Model Introduced Year
2008
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Second generation H1 based on a proven commercial-derived platform; the architecture prioritises durability and packaging over dynamics
Current South African Transporter Kombi listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Second generation H1 launched in SA in 2008; periodic infotainment and feature updates have been applied but the platform is long-standing
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
2008
Original current-generation version
Tare Mass Kg
2220 kg
2139 kg
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Current
Body Style
Not confirmed
MPV
Color Note
Not confirmed
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
Not confirmed
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
Not confirmed
4x4 configuration for the local line-up
Model Year
Not confirmed
Current
Production Status
Not confirmed
published
Segment
Not confirmed
MPV
Vehicle Type
Not confirmed
MPV
Spec
H1
Transporter Kombi
Length
5125 mm
5050 mm
Width
1920 mm
2032 mm
Height
1925 mm
1975 mm
Wheelbase
3200 mm
3100 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
185 mm
150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
820 l
-
Kerb Weight
2220 kg
2139 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3030 kg
3075 kg
Towing Capacity
2500 kg
-
Seating Capacity
9 seats
8 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
11.8 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
-
Rear Headroom
1000 mm
-
Front Legroom
1090 mm
-
Rear Legroom
990 mm
-
Payload Capacity
Not confirmed
936 kg
Spec
H1
Transporter Kombi
Front Track Width
1665 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
1675 mm
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring
Not Available
Chassis Type
Ladder Frame Body-on-Frame
-
Power Steering
Hydraulic
-
Steering Column
Tilt
-
Front Spring Type
Coil
-
Rear Spring Type
Multi-leaf
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
No
-
Shock Absorber Type
Hydraulic
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension Type
Leaf Spring
Not Available
Spec
H1
Transporter Kombi
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Tri-Zone Auto Climate
Not Available
Power Windows
All + Sliding Door
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Push Button Start
No
Not Available
Wireless Charging
No
Not Available
Sunroof
No
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Not Available
Auto Dimming Mirror
No
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
3076 l
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
3076 l
Not Applicable
Rear Window Defroster
Yes
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
-
12V Accessory Socket
12V
-
Speed Limiter
Yes
-
AC Type
Tri-Zone Auto Climate
Not Available
Boot Opener
Inside
-
Climate Zones
2
-
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
-
Engine Check Warning
Yes
-
Engine Start Stop
No
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
No
Not Available
Front Armrest
Yes
-
Front Power Outlet
Yes
-
Fuel Lid Opener
Inside
-
Headlamp Height Adjust
Manual
-
Headlamp Washer
No
-
Heads Up Display
No
-
Panoramic Roof
No
Not Available
Power Mirrors
Yes
-
Push Button Start
No
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Yes
-
Service Reminder
Yes
-
Spare Wheel
Steel
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
-
Telescopic Steering
No
-
Tilt Steering
Yes
-
Trip Computer
Yes
-
Vanity Mirror
Yes
-
Air Conditioning
Tri-Zone Auto Climate
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rim Size
16
Not Available
Sound System
6
Not Available
Unlocking
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charger
No
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not confirmed
Not Available
Skid Plates
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Battery Preconditioning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not confirmed
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not confirmed
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not confirmed
Not Available
One Pedal Driving
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not confirmed
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not confirmed
Not Available
Source Model Column
Not confirmed
transporter-kombi
Sports Bar
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not confirmed
Not Available
Trailer Stability Assist
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level
Not confirmed
flagship
Variant Role
Not confirmed
Flagship / premium derivative
Vehicle To Grid
Not confirmed
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
H1
Transporter Kombi
Engine
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
D4CB
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2497 cc
1968 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Common Rail Direct Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
17.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
125 kW @ 3600 rpm
110 kW
Maximum Torque
441 Nm @ 2000 rpm
360 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
RWD
4WD
Transmission
5-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
180 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
12.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
56.3 kW/tonne
51.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
198.6 Nm/tonne
168.3 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
H1
Transporter Kombi
Engine Position
Front
-
Gearbox
5-speed Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
RWD
4x4
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
5
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Transmission Speeds
5
8
Transfer Case
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not confirmed
Automatic
Drivetrain
Not confirmed
4x4
4WD Engagement
Not confirmed
Available
4WD Hi Range
Not confirmed
Available
4WD Lo Range
Not confirmed
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
4WD Selector
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Drive Mode Selector
Not confirmed
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Front Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not confirmed
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Axle Layout
Not confirmed
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
H1
Transporter Kombi
Claimed Mileage
11.8 km/l
13.2 km/l
City Mileage
9.5 km/l
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.5 km/l
15.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Not Applicable
Distance To Empty
Yes
-
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
-
Fuel Tank Litres
75
55 l
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
11.8 km/l
13.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
H1
Transporter Kombi
Airbags
6
Front airbags
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Alarm System
Yes
-
Central Locking
Yes
-
Side Impact Beams
Yes
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Available
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Front Parking Sensors
No
Not Available
Safety Rating
Not Rated (SA)
-
Lane Change Warning
No
-
AEB
No
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
No
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Fatigue Detection
No
-
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
TCS
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not confirmed
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not confirmed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
H1
Transporter Kombi
Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
No
Not Available
Auto Lights
Yes
-
Auto Wipers
No
Not Available
Eco Mode
Yes
-
EV Mode
No
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Available
Sport Mode
No
-
360 Degree Camera
Not confirmed
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Park Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not confirmed
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
No
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
H1
Transporter Kombi
Seat Material
Leather Captain Seats
Not Applicable
Seat Adjustment
Power (1st Row), Manual (2nd & 3rd)
-
Heated Seats
Front
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Hydraulic
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
No
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
3rd Row Fold Flat
-
Front Armrest
Yes
-
Rear Armrest
Yes
-
Front Shoulder Room
1530 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
1530 mm
Not Applicable
Cup Holders
4
-
Rear AC Vents
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Analogue + MID
-
Interior Colour Options
Black
3
Door Map Pockets
Yes
-
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
-
Adjustable Front Seat
Manual
-
Cooled Seats
No
-
Fabric Seats
Yes
-
Front Headrest
Yes
-
Leather Seats
No
-
Memory Seats
No
-
Rear Headrest
Yes
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Not confirmed
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Transporter Kombi grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
Not confirmed
3
Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
H1
Transporter Kombi
Infotainment System
8-inch Touchscreen
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Number of Speakers
6
Not Available
Navigation System
Yes
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Multi-Info Display
Not Applicable
USB Ports
2
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
FM Radio
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Voice Recognition
Yes
-
AUX Input
Yes
-
Infotainment Screen Size
8 inch
Not Available
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
-
Infotainment Display
Touchscreen
-
Rear Usb
Yes
-
Audio Speakers
6
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
8 inch
Not Available
Touchscreen
8 inch
Not Available
Spec
H1
Transporter Kombi
LED Headlamps
No
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
16-inch Alloy
-
Rear Spoiler
Yes
-
Exterior Colour Options
Creamy White, Phantom Black, Sleek Silver
3
Wing Mirror Type
Power Adjustable
-
Rear Wiper
Yes
-
Door Handle Finish
Body Coloured
-
Body Type
MPV
MPV
DRL
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lights
Yes
-
Front Fog Lights
Yes
-
Led Headlights
No
Not Available
Led Taillights
No
-
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
Not Available
Exterior Mirror Electric
Yes
-
Front Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Headlamps
No
Not Available
Headlight Type
No
Not Available
Headlights
No
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
3
Load Bed Liner
Not confirmed
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
H1
Transporter Kombi
Approach Angle
21 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
20 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
300 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Yes
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Ramp Breakover Angle
16 deg
-
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Ground Clearance Max
185 mm
150 mm
Ground Clearance Min
185 mm
150 mm
4WD System Type
Not confirmed
Four-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not confirmed
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Mud
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Sand
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Snow
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Spec
H1
Transporter Kombi
Tyre Size
235/65 R16
Not Available
Wheel Type
16-inch Alloy
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Steel
Not Available
Front Brake Disc Diameter
320 mm
-
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
294 mm
-
Parking Brake Type
Manual
-
Tyre Load Index
91
-
Tyre Speed Rating
H
-
Wheel Rim Size
16
Not Available
Brake Type Front
Disc (Ventilated)
-
Brake Type Rear
Disc
-
Spare Tyre
Steel
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
-
Wheel Diameter
16
Not Available
Wheels
16-inch Alloy
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not confirmed
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
H1
Transporter Kombi
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
-
Approx Service Cost
R5500
-
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
-
Engine Oil Capacity
6.5 l
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
15000
-
First Service At
15000
-
Service Plan Duration
4
Not Available
Service Plan Distance
4
Not Available
Alternator
120A
-
Service Plan
4
Not Available
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
-
Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
-
Spec
H1
Transporter Kombi
Warranty Years
5
3 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5
3 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5
3 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Warranty
5
3 years / 120 000 km
Spec
H1
Transporter Kombi
CO2 Emissions
215 g/km
Not Applicable
Start Stop System
No
-
Noise Level
70 dB
-
Variable Valve Timing
Yes
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Diesel
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 4
-
Fuel Evaporation Control
Yes
-
Hybrid System Type
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
H1
Transporter Kombi
Ownership Role
Not confirmed
South Africa market model
Price Zar
Not confirmed
1342400 ZAR
Pricing Role
Not confirmed
Active local lineup
Starting Price
Not confirmed
1342400
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
1342400
In depth: how these cars differ
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