Toyota Hiace Ses'fikile vs KIA K2500

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.

Toyota Hiace Ses'fikile

2.5D 16-seat MT Diesel Manual

ZAR 549,300 ex-showroom

⚡ 75 kW 🔧 260 Nm ⛽ 11.0 km/l

KIA K2500

2.5TD Tipper Diesel Manual

ZAR 460,995 ex-showroom

⚡ 70 kW 🔧 225 Nm Nm ⛽ 9.5 km/l

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At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance Hiace Ses'fikile

⛽ Fuel Economy Tie

🛡 Safety Hiace Ses'fikile

📦 Practicality Tie

🔑 Ownership K2500

K2500 starts ZAR 549300 cheaper Hiace Ses'fikile from ZAR 549,300 · K2500 from ZAR 424,995

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec	Hiace Ses'fikile	K2500
Engine Power	75	70 kW
Torque	260	225 Nm
Engine Size	2494	2498
Claimed Mileage	11.0	9.5
Ground Clearance	175	195
Boot Space	Not Available	N/A
Airbags	2	0
Kerb Weight	2080	1980
Seating Capacity	Available	3
Warranty	3	5

= leads in this spec

The Overall Score — Here's How They Stack Up

🏆 Winner

K2500

/ 100

pts

Hiace Ses'fikile

/ 100

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

The Bottom Line

Both Hiace Ses'fikile and K2500 are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Hiace Ses'fikile +1 pts

Efficiency Equal

Safety Hiace Ses'fikile +6 pts

Practicality Equal

Ownership K2500 +8 pts

Score Breakdown by Category

🏆 Overall Winner

K2500

Performance 7/20

Efficiency 0/20

Safety 0/20

Practicality 7/20

Ownership 20/20

Hiace Ses'fikile

Performance 8/20

Efficiency 0/20

Safety 6/20

Practicality 7/20

Ownership 12/20

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Hiace Ses'fikile

Strengths

More powerful engine output
Stronger safety package

Weak Spots

Shorter warranty coverage

Best suited to: Highway Driving

🏆 Overall Winner

K2500

Strengths

Better long-term ownership value

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup
Less comprehensive safety features

Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

Hiace Ses'fikile

Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment

K2500

Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	Hiace Ses'fikile	K2500
Ground Clearance	175	195
Wheelbase	2985	2890
Length	5380	5160
Width	1880	1900
Height	2285	2120
Kerb Weight	2080	1980
Gross Vehicle Weight	3500	3500
Seating Capacity	16	3
Boot Space	Not Available	N/A
Towing Capacity	2000	N/A
Turning Radius	6.5	12.5
Number of Doors	5	2
Boot Space Seats Folded	1500	N/A
Front Track Width	1550	1530
Rear Track Width	1540	1580
Load Bed Length	Available	2200
Load Bed Width	Available	1600
Front Legroom	Available	1040
Rear Legroom	Available	855
Front Headroom	Available	1010
Rear Headroom	Available	955
Front Shoulder Room	Available	1405
Rear Shoulder Room	Available	1350
Max Payload	Available	1520
Boot Volume	Available	N/A
Doors	Available	2
Seats	Available	3
Front Overhang	Available	870
Fuel Tank Capacity	Available	75
Rear Overhang	Available	1400

Spec	Hiace Ses'fikile	K2500
Engine	2KD-FTV	2.5 J2T Inline-4 Turbodiesel
Engine Type	Inline 4 Diesel	Inline 4 Cylinder Turbodiesel
Displacement	2494	2498
Cylinders	4	4
Valves per Cylinder	16	8
Power	75	70 kW
Torque	260	225 Nm
Fuel System	Common Rail Direct Injection	Direct Injection Turbodiesel
Top Speed	150	140
0-100 km/h	18.0	N/A
Power @ RPM	3600 rpm	3,600 rpm
Torque @ RPM	1800 rpm	1,500 rpm
Turbocharger	Yes	Yes
Cylinder Layout	Inline 4 (I4)	Inline 4 (I4)
Engine Aspiration	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Engine Code	Standard	J2T
Compression Ratio	10.5:1	18.0:1
Cylinder Bore	82.0	91.0
Piston Stroke	92.0	96.0
Fuel Grade Required	Petrol	B7 Diesel
Engine Position	Available	Front Transverse
Engine Oil Capacity	Available	8.0
Power	150	94
Variable Valve Timing	Available	No
Maximum Engine RPM	Available	4,000 rpm
Engine Type Config	Available	Inline 4 Cylinder (I4) OHV 8-Valve Turbodiesel
0–100 km/h	Available	N/A
Battery Capacity	Available	N/A
Charging Port	Available	N/A
AC Charging Time	Available	N/A
Engine Displacement	Available	2498
EV Range	Available	N/A

Spec	Hiace Ses'fikile	K2500
Transmission	5-Speed Manual	5-Speed Manual
Drive Type	RWD	RWD
Drivetrain Layout	FR	RWD
LSD Available	No	No
Transfer Case	No	N/A
Paddle Shifters	No	No
Number of Gears	6	5
Transmission	Automatic CVT	5-Speed Manual
Differential Lock	Electronic Lock	No
Clutch Type	Single Plate Diaphragm	Single Dry Disc
Final Drive Ratio	3.909:1	4.30
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual Transmission
Steering Turns Lock to Lock	Available	15.2:1
Drivetrain	Available	RWD

Spec	Hiace Ses'fikile	K2500
Claimed Mileage	11.0	9.5
City Mileage	9.5	8.0
Highway Mileage	11.5	11.1
Fuel Tank Capacity	70	75
Emission Standard	Euro 4	Euro 3
AdBlue Tank Capacity	Available	No
Auto Start Stop	Available	No
Average Fuel Consumption	Available	10.5
Claimed Fuel Consumption	Available	10.5
Distance To Empty	Available	N/A
Low Fuel Warning	Available	Yes
Fuel Efficiency	Available	10.5 L/100km
Real-world Mileage	Available	12.6

Spec	Hiace Ses'fikile	K2500
Airbags	2	0
ABS	Standard	No
Electronic Stability Control	Standard	No
Traction Control	Standard	No
Hill Descent Control	Not Available	No
Child Safety Lock	Standard	No
ISOFIX Mounts	Not Available	No
Brake Assist	Standard	No
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Not Available	No
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	Yes
Hill Start Assist	Not Available	No
Alarm System	Standard	No
Central Locking	Standard	Yes
Front Parking Sensors	Yes	No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	No
Side Impact Beams	Available	Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats	Available	Yes
Speed Alert System	Available	Yes
Pedestrian Detection AEB	Available	No
Safety Rating	Available	N/A
Whiplash Protection	Available	No
Lane Change Warning	Available	No
AEB	Available	No
BA	Available	No
Brake Override System	Available	Yes
Curtain Airbags	Available	No
Driver Airbag	Available	No
EBD	Available	No
Engine Immobiliser	Available	Yes
Fatigue Detection	Available	No
Hill Hold	Available	No
Passenger Airbag	Available	No
Seatbelt Pretensioners	Available	Yes
Side Airbags	Available	No
TCS	Available	No
Blind Spot Monitoring	Available	No
Knee Airbag	Available	No

Spec	Hiace Ses'fikile	K2500
Cruise Control	Not Available	No
Adaptive Cruise Control	Not Available	No
Lane Keep Assist	Not Available	No
Blind Spot Monitoring	Not Available	No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Not Available	No
Parking Sensors	Not Available	No
Rear View Camera	Not Available	No
360 Degree Camera	Not Available	No
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Not Available	No
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	No
Rear Parking Sensors	Yes	No
Traffic Sign Recognition	Yes	No
Driver Fatigue Alert	Yes	No
Auto Highbeam	Available	No
Auto Lights	Available	No
Auto Wipers	Available	No
Drive Modes	Available	No
Eco Mode	Available	No
EV Mode	Available	No
Reverse Camera	Available	No
Sport Mode	Available	No
Adaptive Cruise Control	Available	No
Park Assist	Available	No

Spec	Hiace Ses'fikile	K2500
Seat Material	Fabric	Vinyl
Seat Adjustment	Manual	2-Way Manual
Heated Seats	Not Available	No
Ventilated Seats	Not Available	No
Steering Type	Rack and Pinion	Electric Power Assisted
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt and Telescopic
Ambient Lighting	Not Available	No
Folding Rear Seats	Standard	No
Front Armrest	Not Available	No
Cup Holders	4	2
Interior Colour Options	Black	Grey
Leather Seats	Available	No
Rear Armrest	Available	No
Rear AC Vents	Available	No
Rear USB Ports	Available	No
Steering Wheel Material	Available	Urethane
Instrument Cluster Type	Available	Analogue
Driver Lumbar Support	Available	No
Door Map Pockets	Available	Yes
60 40 Split Seat	Available	No
Adjustable Driver Seat	Available	2-Way Manual
Adjustable Front Seat	Available	2-Way Manual
Cooled Seats	Available	No
Driver Seat Adjustment	Available	2-Way Manual
Fabric Seats	Available	No
Front Headrest	Available	Adjustable
Memory Seats	Available	No
Passenger Seat Adjustment	Available	2-Way Manual
Rear Headrest	Available	No

Spec	Hiace Ses'fikile	K2500
Climate Control	Manual AC	No
Power Windows	Front Only	No
Keyless Entry	Not Available	No
Push Button Start	Not Available	No
Wireless Charging	Not Available	No
Sunroof	Not Available	No
Electric Tailgate	Not Available	No
Automatic Headlamps	Not Available	No
Rain Sensing Wipers	Not Available	No
Stabilizer Bar	Front	Yes
Engine Warranty	5 Years / 150,000 km	5 Years / 150,000 km
Service Plan	3 Years / 45,000 km	1 Year / 15,000 km
Fuel Consumption Combined	9.1	10.5
Power Mirrors	Power Adjustment	No
Payload Capacity	500	1520
Auto Dimming Mirror	Available	No
Rear Window Defroster	Available	No
Electric Mirror Folding	Available	No
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	Available	No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Available	No
12V Accessory Socket	Available	Yes
Speed Limiter	Available	Yes
AC Type	Available	No Air Conditioning
Adaptive Dampers	Available	No
Aero Kit	Available	No
Auto Dimming Irvm	Available	No
Boot Opener	Available	Manual
Chrome Exterior Highlights	Available	No
Chrome Grille	Available	No
Climate Zones	Available	1
Door Ajar Warning	Available	Yes
Drag Coefficient	Available	0.46
Driver Display	Available	Analogue Cluster
Electric Folding Mirrors	Available	No
Engine Check Warning	Available	Yes
Engine Start Button Illumination	Available	No
Engine Start Stop	Available	No
Engine Start Stop Button	Available	No
Exhaust Finish	Available	-
Exhaust Type	Available	-
Front Armrest	Available	No
Front Power Outlet	150	No
Fuel Lid Opener	Available	Manual
Gear Shift Type	Available	Manual
Glovebox Cooling	Available	No
Ground Clearance Unladen	Available	195
Headlamp Height Adjust	Available	Yes
Headlamp Washer	Available	No
Headrest Adjustable	Available	Yes
Heads Up Display	Available	No
Hill Start Assist	Available	No
Impact Sensing Door Unlock	Available	Yes
Intercooler	Available	Yes
Launch Control	Available	No
Multi Function Steering	Available	No
Panoramic Roof	Available	No
Performance Data Logger	Available	No
Push Button Start	Available	No
Rear Defogger	Available	No
Rear Reading Lamps	Available	No
Rear Seat Split	Available	No
Rear Wing	Available	No
Remote Engine Start	Available	No
Rev Matching	Available	No
Ride Mode Selection	Available	No
Roof Antenna	Available	Yes
Seat Type	Available	Vinyl Seats
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner	Available	Yes
Seatbelt Reminder	Available	Yes
Service Reminder	Available	Yes
Side Steps	Available	No
Skid Plates	Available	No
Spare Wheel	Available	Full-Size Spare
Speed Alert System	Available	No
Stability Control	Available	No
Steering Mounted Controls	Available	No
Steering Response	Available	Normal
Tachometer	Available	Yes
Tail Lamps	Available	Halogen
Telescopic Steering	Available	-
Tilt Steering	Available	-
Trip Computer	Available	Yes
Tyre Repair Kit	Available	No
Valves Per Cylinder	Available	2
Vanity Mirror	Available	No
Voice Command	Available	No
Voice Command Support	Available	No

Spec	Hiace Ses'fikile	K2500
Infotainment Screen	6.8-inch Touchscreen	0-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay	Not Available	No
Android Auto	Not Available	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	Standard	No
Number of Speakers	2	2
Navigation System	Not Available	No
Digital Instrument Cluster	Not Available	No
USB Ports	1	0
FM Radio	Yes	Yes
AUX Input	Yes	No
Wireless Apple CarPlay	Available	No
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Available	No
Voice Recognition	Available	No
Infotainment Screen Size	Available	0
Wi-Fi Hotspot	Available	No
Audio Controls On Steering	Available	No
Infotainment Display	Available	0
Rear Usb	Available	No
Premium Audio	Available	No

Spec	Hiace Ses'fikile	K2500
LED Headlamps	Not Available	No
Daytime Running Lamps	Not Available	Yes
Fog Lamps	Not Available	No
Roof Rails	Not Available	No
Alloy Wheel Design	Not Available	Steel
Chrome Exterior Finish	Not Available	No
Rear Spoiler	Not Available	No
Door Handle Finish	Chrome Finish	Metal
Exterior Colour Options	Pearl White	White
Body Cladding	Available	No
Roof Type	Available	Cab
Wing Mirror Type	Available	Manual
Rear Wiper	Available	No
Body Type	Available	Tipper Truck
DRL	Available	Yes
Fog Lights	Available	No
Front Fog Lights	Available	No
Led Headlights	Available	No
Led Taillights	Available	No
Rear Fog Lights	Available	No

Spec	Hiace Ses'fikile	K2500
Approach Angle	29	25
Departure Angle	26	17
Wading Depth	700	N/A
Terrain Modes	None	No
Locking Differential	Rear Differential Lock	No
4WD System Type	Part-time 4WD	N/A
Underbody Protection	Available	No
Ramp Breakover Angle	Available	15
Recovery Hooks	Available	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Available	No
Ramp-over Angle	Available	19

Spec	Hiace Ses'fikile	K2500
Tyre Size	195/75 R16C	195R15C
Wheel Type	Steel	Steel
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Spare Wheel Type	Full-Size	Full-Size Spare
Front Brake Disc Diameter	300	300
Rear Brake Drum Diameter	Available	276
Parking Brake Type	Available	Manual
Tyre Load Index	Available	116
Tyre Speed Rating	Available	L
Wheel Rim Size	Available	195R15C
Brake Type Front	Available	Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear	Available	Drum
Spare Tyre	Available	Full-Size Spare
Tyre Type	Available	Radial
Front Tyre Width	Available	195
Rear Tyre Width	Available	195
Wheel Diameter	Available	15

Spec	Hiace Ses'fikile	K2500
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	Independent Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension	Leaf Spring	Rigid Axle Leaf Spring
Chassis Type	Ladder Frame	Body-on-Frame
Power Steering	Hydraulic	Yes
Front Spring Type	Coil Spring	Coil Spring
Front Anti-Roll Bar	Yes	Yes
Steering Column	Available	Adjustable
Rear Spring Type	Available	Leaf Spring
Rear Anti-Roll Bar	Available	No
Shock Absorber Type	Available	Telescopic

Spec	Hiace Ses'fikile	K2500
Service Interval	10000 km / 12 months	7500
Approx Service Cost	Moderate	R2,000 per service
Battery Warranty	24 Months	N/A
First Service At	5000	7500
Maintenance Plan	Available	1 Year / 15,000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval	Available	7500
Service Plan Duration	Available	1
Service Plan Distance	Available	15000
Anti-Rust Treatment	Available	Yes
Alternator	Available	Yes
Battery Type	Available	N/A
Gear Shift Indicator	Available	Yes

Spec	Hiace Ses'fikile	K2500
Warranty Years	3	5
Warranty Kilometers	100000	150000
Roadside Assistance	3 Years	3 Years
Basic Warranty	3 Years / 100,000 km	5 Years / 150,000 km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty	5 Years / Unlimited km	3 Years

Spec	Hiace Ses'fikile	K2500
CO2 Emissions	218	275
Start Stop System	Not Available	No
Hybrid System Type	None	None
Idle CO2 Output	2.0	289
Fuel Octane Requirement	Unleaded 95 RON	B7 Diesel
Noise Level	Available	78
Particulate Filter	Available	DPF
Euro Emission Standard	Available	Euro 3
Green NCAP Rating	Available	N/A
Fuel Evaporation Control	Available	No

Spec	Hiace Ses'fikile	K2500
Real-world City Mileage Min	10	6.8
Real-world City Mileage Max	12.5	8.8
Real-world Highway Mileage Min	9	10.0
Real-world Highway Mileage Max	10.5	11.7
Owner Review Count	8	-

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 KIA K2500 wins with 34 pts vs 33 pts for Hiace Ses'fikile

In structured scoring, K2500 emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Hiace Ses'fikile may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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On our scoring the K2500 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: Hiace Ses'fikile 0 vs K2500 0. 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: Hiace Ses'fikile 6, K2500 0. 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: Hiace Ses'fikile 12, K2500 20. 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: Hiace Ses'fikile 7, K2500 7. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: Hiace Ses'fikile 8, K2500 7. 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.

Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.

Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.

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 K2500 edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The K2500 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 Hiace Ses'fikile and K2500 in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: Hiace Ses'fikile scores 8 vs 7.

Efficiency: Hiace Ses'fikile scores 0 vs 0.

Safety: Hiace Ses'fikile scores 6 vs 0.

Practicality: Hiace Ses'fikile scores 7 vs 7.

Ownership: Hiace Ses'fikile scores 12 vs 20.

Final structured scoring gives K2500 the advantage in this comparison.

Toyota Hiace Ses'fikile vs KIA K2500

Toyota Hiace Ses'fikile

KIA K2500

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Key Specs Side by Side

The Overall Score — Here's How They Stack Up

K2500

Hiace Ses'fikile

The Bottom Line

Where They Actually Differ

Score Breakdown by Category

K2500

Hiace Ses'fikile

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Hiace Ses'fikile

K2500

Which One's Right for You?

Hiace Ses'fikile

K2500

Full Specs, Side by Side

So, Which One Should You Buy?

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In Depth — Breaking It All Down