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Spec
Hiace Ses'fikile
Staria Panelvan
Model Introduced Year
2019
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
H300 platform – purpose-built SA taxi configuration
Current South African Staria Panelvan listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Current generation launched 2019 with improved safety features
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
2019
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Van
Panel van
Color Note
White
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
Base grade in the South Africa lineup
Base grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Van
Van
Tare Mass Kg
2080 kg
1990+ kg
Vehicle Type
Van
Van
Spec
Hiace Ses'fikile
Staria Panelvan
Length
5380 mm
5253 mm
Width
1880 mm
1997 mm
Height
2285 mm
1990 mm
Wheelbase
2985 mm
3273 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
175 mm
186 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
75 l
Boot/Cargo Space
483 l
4935 l
Kerb Weight
2080 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3500 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
1420 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
2000 kg
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
16 seats
3 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.5 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
998 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
954 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1045 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
890 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Hiace Ses'fikile
Staria Panelvan
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring
Not Available
Power Steering
Hydraulic
-
Steering Column
Tilt
-
Front Spring Type
MacPherson Strut
-
Rear Spring Type
Leaf Spring
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Front
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Not Available
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
Leaf Spring
-
Rear Suspension Type
Leaf Spring
Not Available
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
-
Spec
Hiace Ses'fikile
Staria Panelvan
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
2500 mm
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
1640 mm
Climate Control
Manual AC
Not Available
Power Windows
Front Only
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Wireless
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
4935 l
AC Type
Manual AC
Not Available
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not Available
Climate Zones
Manual AC
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
Front Only
-
Engine Start Button Illumination
Not Available
-
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
4
Front Armrest
Not Available
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
9.1
8.7
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirrors
Front Only
-
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Split
Standard
-
Rear Wing
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Type
Fabric
-
Spare Wheel
Full-Size
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar
Front
-
Telescopic Steering
Tilt
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt
-
Voice Command
Not Available
-
Voice Command Support
Not Available
-
Accelerator 0 100
18.0 sec
-
Air Conditioning
Manual AC
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Centre Console
Not Available
-
Common Rail Injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Difflock
Not Available
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
Not Available
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Not Available
-
Lift Gate
Not Available
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
1436 mm
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
2500 mm
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
1640 mm
Manual Aircon
Manual AC
-
Mirror
Front Only
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
Not Available
-
Powered Tailgate
Not Available
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
Standard
-
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not Available
-
Sonar
Not Available
Standard
Sound System
2
Not Available
Source Model Column
hiace-sesfike
staria-panelvan
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar Front
Front
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt
-
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
TPMS
Not Available
Not Available
Trim Level
base
base
Unlocking
Not Available
Not Available
Variant Role
Entry or fleet-access derivative
Commercial utility derivative
Vdc
Standard
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Not Available
-
Walk Away Lock
Not Available
-
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Wireless
Spec
Hiace Ses'fikile
Staria Panelvan
Engine
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2494 cc
2199 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
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common Rail Direct Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
75 kW
130 kW
Maximum Torque
260 Nm
430 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
FWD
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
150 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
18.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
36.1 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
125 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Hiace Ses'fikile
Staria Panelvan
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FR
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
5
8
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
5-Speed Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Front-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
5-Speed Manual
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
RWD
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
5
8
Spec
Hiace Ses'fikile
Staria Panelvan
Claimed Mileage
11 km/l
11.5 km/l
City Mileage
9.5 km/l
9.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
11.5 km/l
13.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
75 l
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
11 km/l
11.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
70
75 l
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Hiace Ses'fikile
Staria Panelvan
Airbags
2
Driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
2
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
2
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
-
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
2
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
2
-
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
-
Spec
Hiace Ses'fikile
Staria Panelvan
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Lights
Not Available
-
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Braking
Not Available
-
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensor
Not Available
Standard
Pre-Collision System
Not Available
-
Rain Sensor Wipers
Not Available
-
Rear View Camera
Not Available
-
Reverse Camera Type
Not Available
-
Reversing Camera
Not Available
-
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Hiace Ses'fikile
Staria Panelvan
Seat Material
Fabric
Cloth
Seat Adjustment
Manual
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Hydraulic
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
Standard
-
Front Armrest
Not Available
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear USB Ports
1
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Not Available
Digital instrument cluster
Interior Colour Options
1
3
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Not Applicable
Fabric Seats
Fabric
Cloth
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Not Applicable
Armrest Front
Not Available
-
Driver Seat
Manual
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
High-capacity 16-seat configuration, basic but durable interior for high daily use
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Staria Panelvan grade before assuming a feature is included.
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Fabric
-
Interior Colours
1
3
Seat Fold Type
Standard
-
Seat Trim
Fabric
Cloth
Spec
Hiace Ses'fikile
Staria Panelvan
Infotainment System
6.8-inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
2
Not Available
Navigation System
Not Available
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
1
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
Voice Recognition
Not Available
-
Infotainment Screen Size
6.8-inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Infotainment Display
6.8-inch Touchscreen
-
Rear Usb
1
-
Audio Speakers
2
Not Available
Audio System
2
-
Display Audio
6.8-inch Touchscreen
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
1
-
Infotainment Screen
6.8-inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Multi Information Display
Not Available
Digital display
Connected Services
Standard
Standard
Voice Control
Not Available
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Not Available
Standard
Touchscreen
6.8-inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Spec
Hiace Ses'fikile
Staria Panelvan
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Halogen
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
Not Available
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
1
3
Roof Type
Not Available
-
Body Type
Van
Van
DRL
Not Available
Not Available
Fog Lights
Not Available
-
Front Fog Lights
Not Available
-
Led Headlights
Not Available
Halogen
Auto Headlights
Not Available
-
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
-
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
1
3
Exterior Mirror Electric
Front Only
-
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Headlamp Levelling
Not Available
-
Headlamps
Not Available
Halogen
Headlight Type
Not Available
Halogen
Headlights
Not Available
Halogen
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
Spec
Hiace Ses'fikile
Staria Panelvan
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
175 mm
186 mm
Ground Clearance Min
175 mm
186 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Hiace Ses'fikile
Staria Panelvan
Tyre Size
195/75 R16C
Not Available
Wheel Type
Not Available
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Full-Size
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Type Front
Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Spare Tyre
Full-Size
Not Available
Tyre Type
195/75 R16C
-
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not Available
-
Brakes
Disc
-
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
-
Spare Wheel Size Type
Full-Size
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Not Available
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Not Available
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Material
Not Available
-
Wheels
Not Available
-
Spec
Hiace Ses'fikile
Staria Panelvan
Battery Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
4
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
First Service At
-
15000
Alternator
-
120A
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
Hiace Ses'fikile
Staria Panelvan
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
5
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
5 Years
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
5 Years
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 Years
Spec
Hiace Ses'fikile
Staria Panelvan
CO2 Emissions
218 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Diesel
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 4
-
Idle CO2 Output
218
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
218
-
Spec
Hiace Ses'fikile
Staria Panelvan
Real-world City Mileage Min
10 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
12.5 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
9 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
10.5 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
8
-
Spec
Hiace Ses'fikile
Staria Panelvan
Ownership Role
Base
Base
Price Zar
549300 ZAR
699900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
549300
699900
Starting Price Zar
549300
699900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Hiace Ses'fikile and Staria Panelvan 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: Hiace Ses'fikile 37 vs Staria Panelvan 67.
Efficiency index: Hiace Ses'fikile 45 vs Staria Panelvan 51.
Safety-equipment index: Hiace Ses'fikile 44 vs Staria Panelvan 89.
Practicality index: Hiace Ses'fikile 80 vs Staria Panelvan 72.
Ownership-cover index: Hiace Ses'fikile 43 vs Staria Panelvan 65.
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.
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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
Staria Panelvan leads by 20 points
Staria Panelvan holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Hiace Ses'fikile.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Staria Panelvan
Performance
67/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
72/100
Ownership
65/100
Hiace Ses'fikile
Performance
37/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
80/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHyundai Staria Panelvan
leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts
vs 50 pts for Hiace Ses'fikile
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Staria Panelvan leads. However, Hiace Ses'fikile may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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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.
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