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Spec
Hiace
HR-V
Model Introduced Year
2019
2022
Generation
H300 generation – front-engine layout replacing the previous cab-over design
Built on Honda’s global compact SUV platform with improved safety and comfort
Facelift History
Current H300 generation launched in SA in 2019 – major redesign from rear-engine layout
New generation introduced with updated design and improved features
Facelift Launched Since
2019
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Van
SUV
Color Note
White, Silver
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red
Dealer Stock Note
Base grade in the South Africa lineup
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Van
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
2080 kg
1360 kg
Vehicle Type
Van
SUV
Spec
Hiace
HR-V
Length
5380 mm
4340 mm
Width
1880 mm
1790 mm
Height
2285 mm
1590 mm
Wheelbase
2985 mm
2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
175 mm
196 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
196 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
5200 l
437 l
Kerb Weight
2080 kg
1360 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3500 kg
1780 kg
Payload Capacity
1420 kg
410 kg
Towing Capacity
2000 kg
1200 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.5 m
5.5 m
Front Headroom
992 mm
975 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
965 mm
Front Legroom
1032 mm
1065 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
958 mm
Spec
Hiace
HR-V
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring
Torsion Beam
Power Steering
Hydraulic
Electric Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Spring Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type
Leaf Spring
Torsion Beam
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Front
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
Leaf Spring
Torsion Beam
Rear Suspension Type
Leaf Spring
Torsion Beam
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Chassis Material
-
Monocoque
Spec
Hiace
HR-V
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Manual AC
Automatic Climate Control
Power Windows
Front Only
All Doors Auto
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Smart Key
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
LED Projector
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
5200 l
437 l
AC Type
Manual AC
Automatic Climate Control
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not Available
Climate Zones
Manual AC
Automatic Climate Control
Electric Folding Mirrors
Front Only
All Doors Auto
Engine Start Button Illumination
Not Available
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Standard
Engine Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
24 Months
Front Armrest
Not Available
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
8.5
6.2
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
-
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirrors
Front Only
All Doors Auto
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Rear Seat Split
Standard
-
Rear Wing
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Type
Fabric
Leather
Spare Wheel
Full-Size
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar
Front
-
Telescopic Steering
Tilt
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
Tilt
Tilt and Telescopic
Voice Command
Not Available
Built-in
Voice Command Support
Not Available
Built-in
Accelerator 0 100
18.0 sec
11.5 sec
Air Conditioning
Manual AC
Automatic Climate Control
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Bottle Holders
Standard
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Centre Console
Not Available
-
Common Rail Injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
Multi-Point Fuel 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
Smart Key
Lift Gate
Not Available
Standard
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
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Manual AC
Automatic Climate Control
Mirror
Front Only
All Doors Auto
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
Not Available
Smart Key
Powered Tailgate
Not Available
Standard
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
Smart Key
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not Available
Standard
Sonar
Not Available
Front and Rear
Sound System
2
8
Source Model Column
hiace
hr-v
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar Front
Front
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt
Tilt and Telescopic
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
Standard
Trim Level
base
top
Unlocking
Not Available
Smart Key
Variant Role
Commercial utility derivative
Core range derivative
Vdc
Standard
Standard
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Smart Key
Walk Away Lock
Not Available
Smart Key
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Standard
Rim Size
Not Available
18-inch Alloy
Sub Frame
-
Monocoque
Spec
Hiace
HR-V
Engine
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2494 cc
1498 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Common Rail Direct Injection
Multi-Point Injection
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
119 kW
Maximum Torque
260 Nm
145 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
CVT
Top Speed
150 km/h
185 km/h
0-100 km/h
18.0 sec
11.5 sec
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
87.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
125 Nm/tonne
106.6 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
Hiace
HR-V
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
CVT 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
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Manual
Continuously Variable Transmission
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
5-Speed Manual
CVT Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD/
4x2
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
CVT Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
RWD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
5
Not Applicable
Spec
Hiace
HR-V
Claimed Mileage
11.8 km/l
16.1 km/l
City Mileage
10.0 km/l
13 km/l
Highway Mileage
11.5 km/l
17 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
40 l
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
11.8 km/l
16.1 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
70
40
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
HR-V
Airbags
2
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
Standard
Central Locking
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and Rear
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
2
6
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
2
6
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
2
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
2
6
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Spec
Hiace
HR-V
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Lights
Not Available
LED Projector
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and Rear
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Not Available
Front and Rear
Parking Sensor
Not Available
Front and Rear
Pre-Collision System
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensor Wipers
Not Available
-
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
Not Available
Standard
Reversing Camera
Not Available
Standard
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Hiace
HR-V
Seat Material
Fabric
Leather
Seat Adjustment
Manual
Driver Electric
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Hydraulic
Electric Power Steering
Steering Adjustment
Tilt
Tilt and Telescopic
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Folding Rear Seats
Standard
-
Front Armrest
Not Available
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Cup Holders
Standard
-
Rear USB Ports
1
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Not Available
-
Interior Colour Options
2
6
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
Driver Electric
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Driver Electric
Fabric Seats
Fabric
Leather
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual
Armrest Front
Not Available
-
Driver Seat
Manual
Driver Electric
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Commercial-focused interior, large cargo area, basic but durable fittings
Premium cabin with touchscreen infotainment, digital cluster, comfortable seats, and modern design
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Fabric
Leather
Interior Colours
2
6
Seat Fold Type
Standard
-
Seat Trim
Fabric
Leather
Spec
Hiace
HR-V
Infotainment System
6.8-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Wireless
Android Auto
Not Available
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
2
8
Navigation System
Not Available
Built-in
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
USB Ports
1
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Not Available
Wireless
Voice Recognition
Not Available
Built-in
Infotainment Screen Size
6.8-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
6.8-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Rear Usb
1
-
Audio Speakers
2
8
Audio System
2
8
Display Audio
6.8-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
1
-
Infotainment Screen
6.8-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Multi Information Display
Not Available
-
Connected Services
Standard
Standard
Voice Control
Not Available
Built-in
Smartphone Connectivity
Not Available
Wireless
Touchscreen
6.8-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Spec
Hiace
HR-V
LED Headlamps
Not Available
LED Projector
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Alloy Wheel Design
Not Available
18-inch Alloy
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
2
6
Roof Type
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Body Type
Van
SUV
DRL
Not Available
LED
Fog Lights
Not Available
LED
Front Fog Lights
Not Available
LED
Led Headlights
Not Available
LED Projector
Auto Headlights
Not Available
LED Projector
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
LED Projector
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Exterior Colour Options
2
6
Exterior Mirror Electric
Front Only
All Doors Auto
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
LED
Headlamp Levelling
Not Available
LED Projector
Headlamps
Not Available
LED Projector
Headlight Type
Not Available
LED Projector
Headlights
Not Available
LED Projector
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
Spec
Hiace
HR-V
Approach Angle
Not Available
18 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
20 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
350 mm
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
196 mm
Ground Clearance Min
175 mm
196 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
Approach Angle Deg
-
18 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
20 deg
Wading Depth Mm
-
350 mm
Spec
Hiace
HR-V
Tyre Size
195/75 R16C
225/50 R18
Wheel Type
Not Available
18-inch Alloy
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-Size
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
18-inch Alloy
Brake Type Front
Disc
Disc
Brake Type Rear
Drum
Disc
Spare Tyre
Full-Size
Not Available
Tyre Type
195/75 R16C
225/50 R18
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not Available
Standard
Brakes
Disc
Disc
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Spare Wheel Size Type
Full-Size
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Display
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Wheel Material
Not Available
18-inch Alloy
Wheels
Not Available
18-inch Alloy
Wheel Diameter
Not Available
18-inch Alloy
Spec
Hiace
HR-V
Battery Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
24 Months
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
24 Months
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45,000 km
24 Months
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45,000 km
24 Months
Service Plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
24 Months
Service Interval
-
10000 km / 12 months
Approx Service Cost
-
Moderate
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
10000 km / 12 months
Service Intervals
-
10000 km / 12 months
Spec
Hiace
HR-V
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
3
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
3
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
3
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
3
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Spec
Hiace
HR-V
CO2 Emissions
209 g/km
142 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Petrol
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 5
Idle CO2 Output
209
142
CO2 Emissions G Km
209
142
Start Stop System
-
Standard
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Spec
Hiace
HR-V
Real-world City Mileage Min
9.5 l/100km
11 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
12 l/100km
13 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
8.5 l/100km
14 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
10 l/100km
17 l/100km
Owner Review Count
7
20
Spec
Hiace
HR-V
Ownership Role
Base
Top
Price Zar
680900 ZAR
529900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
680900
529900
Starting Price Zar
680900
529900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Hiace and HR-V 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 37 vs HR-V 41.
Efficiency index: Hiace 48 vs HR-V 62.
Safety-equipment index: Hiace 44 vs HR-V 91.
Practicality index: Hiace 71 vs HR-V 60.
Ownership-cover index: Hiace 43 vs HR-V 43.
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
HR-V leads by 11 points
HR-V has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Hiace remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
HR-V
Performance
41/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
60/100
Ownership
43/100
Hiace
Performance
37/100
Efficiency
48/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
71/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHonda HR-V
leads the specification evidence index with 60 pts
vs 49 pts for Hiace
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, HR-V leads. However, Hiace may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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