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.
P300 starts ZAR 64,250 cheaperHilux Double Cab from ZAR 479,200 · P300 from ZAR 414,950
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Hilux Double Cab
P300
Maximum Power
150 kW @ 3000-3400 rpm
135 kW
Maximum Torque
500 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm
480 Nm
Engine Size
2755 cc
2400 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
13.3 km/l
13.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
312 mm
224 mm
Boot / Load Bay
1145.8 l
-
Airbags
7
Dual front, front side and curtain airbags
Kerb Weight
2155 kg
2070 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 Years / 100,000 km
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
Hilux Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while P300 remains close.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Hilux Double Cab
+3 pts
Efficiency
P300
+2 pts
Practicality
Hilux Double Cab
+8 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Catalogue-index leader
Hilux Double Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
P300
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Hilux Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
P300
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Hilux Double Cab
P300
Model Introduced Year
2026
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Ninth-generation Hilux Double Cab launched in South Africa in 2026
Current South African P300 listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
All-new ninth-generation South African model introduced in 2026
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
2026
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current South African specification
Current
Body Style
Pickup
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
published
Segment
Bakkie
Pickup
Vehicle Type
Light Commercial Vehicle
Pickup
Body Type Cab
-
Pickup
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.4T LT 2WD 9AT
Tare Mass Kg
-
2070 kg
Spec
Hilux Double Cab
P300
Length
5320 mm
5416 mm
Width
1885 mm
1934 mm
Height
1865 mm
1886 mm
Wheelbase
3085 mm
3230 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
312 mm
224 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
78 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1145.8 l
-
Kerb Weight
2155 kg
2070 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2950 kg
3120 kg
Payload Capacity
795 kg
1050 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
3000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
4 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.3 m
-
Front Headroom
1000 mm
-
Rear Headroom
930 mm
-
Front Legroom
1040 mm
-
Rear Legroom
700 mm
-
Spec
Hilux Double Cab
P300
Engine
2.8-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2.4-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
1GD-FTV
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel Mild Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
48V Mild Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2755 cc
2400 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
15.6:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
92 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
103.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
150 kW @ 3000-3400 rpm
135 kW
Maximum Torque
500 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm
480 Nm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Front
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
176 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
10.7 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
69.6 kW/tonne
65.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
232.0 Nm/tonne
231.9 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
0.2 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
48 V
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
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
Hilux Double Cab
P300
Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, 4WD
4x2
LSD Available
Standard
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Two-speed transfer case
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
3.909:1
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
9
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter lock-up
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted automatic selector
Automatic
Drivetrain
Part-Time 4WD
4x2
4WD Engagement
Part-time selectable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Standard
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Standard
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Electronic rotary selector
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Available
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Torque-converter automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
2.566:1
Not Applicable
Low Range
Standard
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4WD
Two-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
9
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
Hilux Double Cab
P300
Claimed Mileage
13.3 km/l
13.5 km/l
City Mileage
12.5 km/l
11.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.7 km/l
15.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
78 l
Emission Standard
Euro 2 without OBD
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
13.3 km/l
13.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
78
Combined Driving Range
1064
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
838 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
792 km
Not Applicable
Spec
Hilux Double Cab
P300
Airbags
7
Dual front, front side and curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front and rear
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front ELR pretensioners and force limiters
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Front and rear
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Available
Spec
Hilux Double Cab
P300
Cruise Control
All-speed adaptive
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
Hilux Double Cab
P300
Seat Material
Leather
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Leather
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
-
7-inch
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen P300 grade before assuming a feature is included.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
Hilux Double Cab
Performance
74/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
90/100
P300
Performance
71/100
Efficiency
57/100
Practicality
82/100
Ownership
65/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Toyota Hilux Double Cab
leads the catalogue index with 81 pts
vs 70 pts for P300
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Hilux Double Cab leads. However, P300 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.
Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.
Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.
Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.
It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This Hilux Double Cab and P300 comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Hilux Double Cab 74 vs P300 71.
Efficiency index: Hilux Double Cab 55 vs P300 57.
Safety-equipment index: Hilux Double Cab 99 vs P300 not separately scored.
Practicality index: Hilux Double Cab 90 vs P300 82.
Ownership-cover index: Hilux Double Cab not separately scored vs P300 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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