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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Starlet Cross
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
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Hiace
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Starlet Cross
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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Spec
Hiace
Starlet Cross
Model Introduced Year
2019
2022
Generation
H300 generation – front-engine layout replacing the previous cab-over design
First generation Starlet Cross for SA market
Facelift History
Current H300 generation launched in SA in 2019 – major redesign from rear-engine layout
Introduced to SA in 2022 as a Starlet-based crossover
Facelift Launched Since
2019
2022
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Van
SUV
Color Note
White, Silver
White Pearl, Silver Metallic, Black, 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
1080 kg
Vehicle Type
Van
SUV
Spec
Hiace
Starlet Cross
Length
5380 mm
4055 mm
Width
1880 mm
1740 mm
Height
2285 mm
1575 mm
Wheelbase
2985 mm
2520 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
175 mm
185 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
42 l
Boot/Cargo Space
5200 l
270 l
Kerb Weight
2080 kg
1080 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3500 kg
1480 kg
Payload Capacity
1420 kg
400 kg
Towing Capacity
2000 kg
1600 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
5.1 m
Front Headroom
992 mm
991 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
940 mm
Front Legroom
1032 mm
1039 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
881 mm
Spec
Hiace
Starlet Cross
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
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
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
Spec
Hiace
Starlet Cross
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Manual AC
Manual AC
Power Windows
Front Only
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
5200 l
270 l
AC Type
Manual AC
Manual AC
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not Available
Climate Zones
Manual AC
Manual AC
Electric Folding Mirrors
Front Only
All Doors
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
5 Years / 150,000 km
Front Armrest
Not Available
Standard
Fuel Consumption Combined
8.5
5.4
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirrors
Front Only
All Doors
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Rear Seat Split
Standard
Standard
Rear Wing
Not Available
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Type
Fabric
Fabric
Spare Wheel
Full-Size
Compact
Stabilizer Bar
Front
Front
Telescopic Steering
Tilt
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
Tilt
Tilt and Telescopic
Voice Command
Not Available
Not Available
Voice Command Support
Not Available
Not Available
Accelerator 0 100
18.0 sec
11.8 sec
Air Conditioning
Manual AC
Manual AC
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
Standard
Common Rail Injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
Multi-Point EFI
Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Difflock
Not Available
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
Not Available
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Lift Gate
Not Available
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
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
Manual AC
Mirror
Front Only
All Doors
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
Not Available
Standard
Powered Tailgate
Not Available
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
Standard
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not Available
Not Available
Sonar
Not Available
Rear
Sound System
2
4
Source Model Column
hiace
starlet-cross
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar Front
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
Standard
Variant Role
Commercial utility derivative
Mid-to-high value 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
Standard
Walk Away Lock
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Hiace
Starlet Cross
Engine
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2494 cc
1498 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
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
10.5:1
Bore
82.0 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
75 kW
77 kW
Maximum Torque
260 Nm
140 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
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
18.0 sec
11.8 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
36.1 kW/tonne
71.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
125 Nm/tonne
129.6 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
Starlet Cross
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
FR
FF
LSD Available
No
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
5
5
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
Drivetrain
RWD/
FWD
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
No
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
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
RWD
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
5
5
Spec
Hiace
Starlet Cross
Claimed Mileage
11.8 km/l
18.5 km/l
City Mileage
10.0 km/l
14.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
11.5 km/l
18.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
42 l
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
11.8 km/l
18.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
70
42
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
Starlet Cross
Airbags
2
4
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
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
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
2
4
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
2
4
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
2
4
Driver Passenger Airbags
2
4
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Spec
Hiace
Starlet Cross
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
Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
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
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Rear
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
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
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Not Available
Rear
Parking Sensor
Not Available
Rear
Pre-Collision System
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers
Not Available
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
Starlet Cross
Seat Material
Fabric
Fabric
Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual 6-Way
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Hydraulic
Electric
Steering Adjustment
Tilt
Tilt and Telescopic
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Armrest
Not Available
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Cup Holders
Standard
-
Rear USB Ports
1
2
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Not Available
Not Available
Interior Colour Options
2
5
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Standard
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
Manual 6-Way
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual 6-Way
Fabric Seats
Fabric
Fabric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual
Armrest Front
Not Available
Standard
Driver Seat
Manual
Manual 6-Way
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Commercial-focused interior, large cargo area, basic but durable fittings
7-inch touchscreen, reversing camera, air conditioning, 5-seat layout
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Fabric
Fabric
Interior Colours
2
5
Seat Fold Type
Standard
Standard
Seat Trim
Fabric
Fabric
Spec
Hiace
Starlet Cross
Infotainment System
6.8-inch Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
2
4
Navigation System
Not Available
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
USB Ports
1
2
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
Voice Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Infotainment Screen Size
6.8-inch Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
6.8-inch Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
Rear Usb
1
2
Audio Speakers
2
4
Audio System
2
4
Display Audio
6.8-inch Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
1
2
Infotainment Screen
6.8-inch Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
Multi Information Display
Not Available
Not Available
Connected Services
Standard
Standard
Voice Control
Not Available
Not Available
Smartphone Connectivity
Not Available
Standard
Touchscreen
6.8-inch Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
Spec
Hiace
Starlet Cross
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
Not Available
Standard
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
2
5
Roof Type
Not Available
Not Available
Body Type
Van
SUV
DRL
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lights
Not Available
Standard
Front Fog Lights
Not Available
Standard
Led Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Auto Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Standard
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
2
5
Exterior Mirror Electric
Front Only
All Doors
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Headlamp Levelling
Not Available
Standard
Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Headlight Type
Not Available
Standard
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Hiace
Starlet Cross
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
185 mm
Ground Clearance Min
175 mm
185 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
Starlet Cross
Tyre Size
195/75 R16C
195/55 R16
Wheel Type
Not Available
Standard
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Full-Size
Compact
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
Standard
Brake Type Front
Disc
Disc
Brake Type Rear
Drum
Drum
Spare Tyre
Full-Size
Compact
Tyre Type
195/75 R16C
195/55 R16
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not Available
Not Available
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
Compact
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Display
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Wheel Material
Not Available
Standard
Wheels
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Hiace
Starlet Cross
Battery Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
5 Years / 150,000 km
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45,000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45,000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Spec
Hiace
Starlet Cross
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Spec
Hiace
Starlet Cross
CO2 Emissions
209 g/km
128 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Petrol
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 4
Idle CO2 Output
209
128
CO2 Emissions G Km
209
128
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Spec
Hiace
Starlet Cross
Real-world City Mileage Min
9.5 l/100km
6.5 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
12 l/100km
8 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
8.5 l/100km
5.5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
10 l/100km
6.5 l/100km
Owner Review Count
7
8
Spec
Hiace
Starlet Cross
Ownership Role
Base
Top
Price Zar
680900 ZAR
375900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
680900
375900
Starting Price Zar
680900
375900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Hiace and Starlet Cross 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 Starlet Cross 34.
Efficiency index: Hiace 48 vs Starlet Cross 70.
Safety-equipment index: Hiace 44 vs Starlet Cross 70.
Practicality index: Hiace 71 vs Starlet Cross 55.
Ownership-cover index: Hiace 43 vs Starlet Cross 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
Starlet Cross leads by 5 points
Hiace and Starlet Cross are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Starlet Cross
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
70/100
Safety
70/100
Practicality
55/100
Ownership
43/100
Hiace
Performance
37/100
Efficiency
48/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
71/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Starlet Cross
leads the specification evidence index with 54 pts
vs 49 pts for Hiace
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Starlet Cross 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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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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