Toyota Hilux Single Cab vs Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab

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 Hilux Single Cab in South Africa

Toyota Hilux Single Cab

2.4 GD-6 4X4 RAIDER 6MT Diesel 6-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 636,300 ex-showroom
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 400 Nm ⛽ 13.2 km/l
VS
Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab in South Africa

Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab

2.8 GD-6 4X4 RAIDER X 6AT Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 842,200 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 500 Nm ⛽ 13.2 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Hilux Xtra Cab
Fuel Economy Hilux Single Cab
🛡 Safety Hilux Xtra Cab
📦 Practicality Hilux Xtra Cab
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
Hilux Single Cab starts ZAR 180,100 cheaper Hilux Single Cab from ZAR 326,200 · Hilux Xtra Cab from ZAR 506,300

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec Hilux Single Cab Hilux Xtra Cab
Maximum Power 110 kW @ 3400 rpm 150 kW @ 3000-3400 rpm
Maximum Torque 400 Nm 500 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm
Engine Size 2393 cc 2755 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 13.2 km/l 13.2 km/l
Ground Clearance 269 mm 312 mm
Boot / Load Bay - 1336.7 l
Airbags Side, Curtain, Driver, Passenger, Driver Knee 7
Kerb Weight - 2080 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 2 seats
Warranty 3 years / 100 000 km 3 years / 100 000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Hilux Single Cab and Hilux Xtra Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Hilux Xtra Cab +9 pts
Efficiency Hilux Single Cab +4 pts
Safety Hilux Xtra Cab +8 pts
Practicality Hilux Xtra Cab +9 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Hilux Single Cab

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency
Catalogue-index leader

Hilux Xtra Cab

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Hilux Single Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Hilux Xtra Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Hilux Single Cab Hilux Xtra Cab
Generation Eighth-generation Hilux Single Cab in Toyota South Africa's current range Ninth-generation Hilux Xtra Cab launched in South Africa in 2026
Facelift Version Ending Current South African specification Current South African specification
Body Style Pickup Pickup
Production Status published active
Segment Bakkie Bakkie
Vehicle Type Pickup Light Commercial Vehicle
Model Introduced Year - 2026
Facelift History - All-new ninth-generation South African model introduced in 2026
Facelift Launched Since - 2026
Model Year - 2026
Spec Hilux Single Cab Hilux Xtra Cab
Length 5325 mm 5320 mm
Width 1855 mm 1855 mm
Height 1795 mm 1860 mm
Wheelbase 3085 mm 3085 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 269 mm 312 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 l 80 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2870 kg 2900 kg
Payload Capacity 850 kg 820 kg
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 2 seats
Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.4 m 6.3 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space - 1336.7 l
Kerb Weight - 2080 kg
Number of Rows - 1 rows
Front Headroom - 1000 mm
Rear Headroom - Not Applicable
Front Legroom - 1040 mm
Rear Legroom - Not Applicable

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

Hilux Xtra Cab leads by 7 points

Hilux Single Cab and Hilux Xtra Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Index leader 78 /100
Lead 7 points
Data 82% source coverage
78
#1 Index leader

Hilux Xtra Cab

82% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Efficiency 52
Performance 74
Efficiency 52
Safety 98
Practicality 81
Leads by 7 points
71
#2

Hilux Single Cab

55% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Efficiency 56
Performance 65
Efficiency 56
Safety 90
Practicality 72
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Hilux Xtra Cab +9 Efficiency Hilux Single Cab +4 Safety Hilux Xtra Cab +8 Practicality Hilux Xtra Cab +9

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

Hilux Xtra Cab

Performance 74/100
Efficiency 52/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 81/100

Hilux Single Cab

Performance 65/100
Efficiency 56/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 72/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab leads the catalogue index with 78 pts vs 71 pts for Hilux Single Cab

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Hilux Xtra Cab leads. However, Hilux Single Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

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 Single Cab and Hilux Xtra Cab 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 Single Cab 65 vs Hilux Xtra Cab 74.

Efficiency index: Hilux Single Cab 56 vs Hilux Xtra Cab 52.

Safety-equipment index: Hilux Single Cab 90 vs Hilux Xtra Cab 98.

Practicality index: Hilux Single Cab 72 vs Hilux Xtra Cab 81.

Ownership-cover index: Hilux Single Cab not separately scored vs Hilux Xtra Cab not separately scored.

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.