Toyota Hilux Single Cab vs Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

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

Decision summary

Toyota Hilux Single Cab vs Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab: the short answer

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

Hilux Single Cab starts ZAR 180,100 cheaper Hilux Single Cab from ZAR 326,200 · Hilux Xtra Cab from ZAR 506,300

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Hilux Single Cab Hilux Xtra Cab
Maximum Power Hilux Single Cab110 kW @ 3400 rpm Hilux Xtra Cab150 kW @ 3000-3400 rpm
Maximum Torque Hilux Single Cab400 Nm Hilux Xtra Cab500 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm
Engine Size Hilux Single Cab2393 cc Hilux Xtra Cab2755 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Hilux Single Cab13.2 km/l Hilux Xtra Cab13.2 km/l
Ground Clearance Hilux Single Cab269 mm Hilux Xtra Cab312 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Evidence for Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab 2.8 GD-6 4X4 RAIDER X 6AT

Source type: Toyota South Africa

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
Specification evidence 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
Model Introduced Year 2020 2026
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 History Current eighth-generation Toyota South Africa Hilux range All-new ninth-generation South African model introduced in 2026
Facelift Launched Since 2025 2026
Facelift Version Ending Current South African specification Current South African specification
Body Style Pickup Pickup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Bakkie Bakkie
Vehicle Type Pickup Light Commercial Vehicle
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
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 185 mm 185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 l 80 l
Boot/Cargo Space 484 l 1336.7 l
Kerb Weight 2203 kg 2080 kg
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
Number of Rows 1 rows 1 rows
Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.4 m 6.3 m
Front Headroom 992 mm 1000 mm
Rear Headroom Not Applicable Not Applicable
Front Legroom 1040 mm 1040 mm
Rear Legroom Not Applicable Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This Hilux Single Cab and Hilux Xtra Cab 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: Hilux Single Cab 67 vs Hilux Xtra Cab 74.

Efficiency index: Hilux Single Cab 61 vs Hilux Xtra Cab 52.

Safety-equipment index: Hilux Single Cab 93 vs Hilux Xtra Cab 98.

Practicality index: Hilux Single Cab 74 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.

Specification Evidence Index

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

Hilux Xtra Cab leads by 4 points

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

Evidence leader 78 /100
Lead 4 points
Data 82% source coverage
78
#1 Evidence 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 4 points
74
#2

Hilux Single Cab

72% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Efficiency 61
Performance 67
Efficiency 61
Safety 93
Practicality 74
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Hilux Xtra Cab +7 Efficiency Hilux Single Cab +9 Safety Hilux Xtra Cab +5 Practicality Hilux Xtra Cab +7

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Hilux Xtra Cab

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

Hilux Single Cab

Performance 67/100
Efficiency 61/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 74/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts vs 74 pts for Hilux Single Cab

In Hagalu's specification evidence 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.

Hilux Single Cab vs Hilux Xtra Cab questions

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.