Toyota Hiace Ses'fikile vs KIA K2700

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 in South Africa

Toyota Hiace Ses'fikile

2.5D 16-seat MT Diesel Manual
ZAR 549,300 ex-showroom
⚡ 75 kW 🔧 260 Nm ⛽ 11 km/l
VS
KIA K2700 in South Africa

KIA K2700

2.7D Workhorse Tipper Diesel Manual
ZAR 404,995 ex-showroom
⚡ 56 kW 🔧 152 Nm Nm ⛽ 10.5 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance Hiace Ses'fikile
⛽ Fuel Economy Hiace Ses'fikile
🛡 Safety Hiace Ses'fikile
📦 Practicality K2700
🔑 Ownership K2700
K2700 starts ZAR 549300 cheaper Hiace Ses'fikile from ZAR 549,300 · K2700 from ZAR 351,995

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec Hiace Ses'fikile K2700
Engine Power 75 kW 56 kW
Torque 260 Nm 152 Nm
Engine Size 2494 cc 2665 cc
Claimed Mileage 11 km/l 10.5 km/l
Ground Clearance 175 mm 195 mm
Boot / Load Bay 16-seat passenger cabin luggage area l Load bed 1800 x 1500 mm
Airbags 2 0
Kerb Weight 2080 kg 1880 kg
Seating Capacity 16 2
Warranty 3 years / 100 000 km 5 Years / 150,000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Both Hiace Ses'fikile and K2700 are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Hiace Ses'fikile +5 pts
Efficiency Hiace Ses'fikile +2 pts
Safety Hiace Ses'fikile +34 pts
Practicality K2700 +20 pts
Ownership K2700 +5 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

Hiace Ses'fikile

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger safety package
Weak Spots
  • Less practical in daily usage
  • Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to: Highway Driving Fuel Efficiency

K2700

Strengths
  • More practical for daily use
  • Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Less comprehensive safety features
Best suited to: Family Usage

Which One's Right for You?

Hiace Ses'fikile

  • Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
  • Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
  • Families prioritising stronger safety equipment

K2700

  • Large families needing more practicality and usability
  • Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Hiace Ses'fikile K2700
Model Introduced Year 2019 1997
Generation H300 platform – purpose-built SA taxi configuration Long-running light commercial vehicle; established in SA commercial fleet market
Facelift History Current generation launched 2019 with improved safety features Updated in 2005, 2012; current model ongoing production with specification updates
Facelift Launched Since 2019 2012
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Van Van
Color Note White White (standard fleet specification)
Dealer Stock Note Base grade in the South Africa lineup Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status published published
Segment Van Van
Vehicle Type Van Van
Spec Hiace Ses'fikile K2700
Ground Clearance 175 mm 195 mm
Wheelbase 2985 mm 2685 mm
Length 5380 mm 4870 mm
Width 1880 mm 1840 mm
Height 2285 mm 2060 mm
Kerb Weight 2080 kg 1880 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight 3500 kg 3100 kg
Seating Capacity 16 2
Boot Space 16-seat passenger cabin luggage area l Load bed 1800 x 1500 mm
Towing Capacity 2000 kg -
Front Track Width - 1490 mm
Rear Track Width - 1550 mm
Turning Radius 6.5 m 11.4 m
Load Bed Length 16-seat passenger cabin luggage area l Load bed 1800 x 1500 mm
Load Bed Width - 1500 mm
Front Legroom - 1040 mm
Rear Legroom - 855 mm
Front Headroom - 1010 mm
Rear Headroom - 955 mm
Front Shoulder Room - 1405 mm
Rear Shoulder Room - 1350 mm
Boot Space Seats Folded - -
Number of Doors 4 2
Max Payload - 1220 kg
Boot Volume 16-seat passenger cabin luggage area l Load bed 1800 x 1500 mm
Doors 4 2
Seats 16 2
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 l 70 l
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg 3500 kg 3100 kg
Ground Clearance Max 175 mm 195 mm
Ground Clearance Min 175 mm 195 mm
Ground Clearance Mm 175 mm 195 mm
Height Mm 2285 mm 2060 mm
Length Mm 5380 mm 4870 mm
Loadbox Length Mm 16-seat passenger cabin luggage area l Load bed 1800 x 1500 mm
Loadbox Width Mm - 1500 mm
Payload Kg - 1220 kg
Cargo Volume 16-seat passenger cabin luggage area l Load bed 1800 x 1500 mm
Tare Mass Kg 2080 kg 1880 kg
Turning Circle 6.5 m 11.4 m
Turning Circle M 6.5 m 11.4 m
Width Mm 1880 mm 1840 mm
Front Overhang - 820 mm
Rear Overhang - 1365 mm

Overall Verdict Score

Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.

Weighted / 100
Verdict readout

Hiace Ses'fikile leads by 3 points

Both Hiace Ses'fikile and K2700 are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Winner 42 /100
Lead 3 points
Data 95% confidence
42
#1 Winner

Hiace Ses'fikile

95% data confidence 0 strong categories
Best at Practicality 54 Check Safety 34
Performance 37
Efficiency 45
Safety 34
Practicality 54
Ownership 44
Leads by 3 points
39
#2

K2700

80% data confidence 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 74 Check Safety 0
Performance 32
Efficiency 43
Safety 0
Practicality 74
Ownership 49
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Hiace Ses'fikile +5 Efficiency Hiace Ses'fikile +2 Safety Hiace Ses'fikile +34 Practicality K2700 +20 Ownership K2700 +5

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

Why this score View full breakdown
Overall Winner

Hiace Ses'fikile

Performance 37/100
Efficiency 45/100
Safety 34/100
Practicality 54/100
Ownership 44/100

K2700

Performance 32/100
Efficiency 43/100
Safety 0/100
Practicality 74/100
Ownership 49/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Toyota Hiace Ses'fikile wins with 42 pts vs 39 pts for K2700

In structured scoring, Hiace Ses'fikile emerges as the stronger overall package. However, K2700 may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

On our scoring the Hiace Ses'fikile 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 45 vs K2700 43. 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 34, K2700 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 44, K2700 49. 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 54, K2700 74. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: Hiace Ses'fikile 37, K2700 32. 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 Hiace Ses'fikile edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The Hiace Ses'fikile 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 K2700 in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: Hiace Ses'fikile scores 37 vs 32.

Efficiency: Hiace Ses'fikile scores 45 vs 43.

Safety: Hiace Ses'fikile scores 34 vs 0.

Practicality: Hiace Ses'fikile scores 54 vs 74.

Ownership: Hiace Ses'fikile scores 44 vs 49.

Final structured scoring gives Hiace Ses'fikile the advantage in this comparison.