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 Xtra Cab vs Hyundai i20: the short answer
Hilux Xtra Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over i20.
i20 starts ZAR 209,400 cheaperHilux Xtra Cab from ZAR 506,300 · i20 from ZAR 296,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Hilux Xtra Cab
i20
Maximum Power
Hilux Xtra Cab150 kW @ 3000-3400 rpm
i2074 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Hilux Xtra Cab500 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm
i20172 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Engine Size
Hilux Xtra Cab2755 cc
i20998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Hilux Xtra Cab13.2 km/l
i2014.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
Hilux Xtra Cab312 mm
i20195 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab
2.8 GD-6 4X4 RAIDER X 6AT
Hagalu editorial rating
4.5/5★★★★★★★★★★
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Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
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 PerformancePublished Practicality
i20
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
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
i20
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Hilux Xtra Cab
i20
Model Introduced Year
2026
2008
Generation
Ninth-generation Hilux Xtra Cab launched in South Africa in 2026
Third generation i20 on the K2 platform; sold in SA with 1.0T three-cylinder turbo across all variants
Facelift History
All-new ninth-generation South African model introduced in 2026
Third generation launched globally in 2020 and arrived in SA shortly after; significant improvement over the second gen in styling, tech, and driving dynamics
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2020
Facelift Version Ending
Current South African specification
Current
Body Style
Pickup
Hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Bakkie
Hatchback
Vehicle Type
Light Commercial Vehicle
Hatchback
Color Note
-
White, Black, Silver, Blue, Red, Yellow
Dealer Stock Note
-
Fluid grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg
-
1135 kg
Spec
Hilux Xtra Cab
i20
Length
5320 mm
4040 mm
Width
1855 mm
1775 mm
Height
1860 mm
1505 mm
Wheelbase
3085 mm
2580 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
312 mm
195 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
185 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1336.7 l
352 l
Kerb Weight
2080 kg
1135 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2900 kg
1610 kg
Payload Capacity
820 kg
475 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.3 m
5.2 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1040 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Hilux Xtra Cab
i20
Engine
2.8-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
1GD-FTV
G3LE
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2755 cc
998 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
12
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common Rail Direct Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
15.6:1
10.0:1
Bore
92 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
103.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
150 kW @ 3000-3400 rpm
74 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
500 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm
172 Nm @ 1500 rpm
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
4WD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
176 km/h
185 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.7 sec
11.0 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Normal
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
72.1 kW/tonne
65.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
240.4 Nm/tonne
151.5 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
Hilux Xtra Cab
i20
Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic
iMT 6-speed Intelligent Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, 4WD
FWD
LSD Available
Standard
No
Transfer Case
Two-speed transfer case
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
No
Final Drive Ratio
3.909:1
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Torque converter lock-up
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted automatic selector
iMT 6-speed Intelligent Manual
Drivetrain
Part-Time 4WD
Front-Wheel Drive
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
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Torque-converter automatic
iMT 6-speed Intelligent Manual
Low Range Ratio
2.566:1
Not Applicable
Low Range
Standard
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4WD
Front-Wheel Drive
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
7
Engine Position
-
Front
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
Hilux Xtra Cab
i20
Claimed Mileage
13.2 km/l
14.5 km/l
City Mileage
12.2 km/l
11.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.5 km/l
17.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
40 l
Emission Standard
Euro 2 without OBD
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
No
Real-world Mileage
13.2 km/l
14.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
40
Combined Driving Range
1056
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
849 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
792 km
Not Applicable
Distance To Empty
-
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
-
Yes
Spec
Hilux Xtra Cab
i20
Airbags
7
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Applicable
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Front & Rear
AEB
Standard
No
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front ELR pretensioners and force limiters
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Front
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Alarm System
-
Yes
Central Locking
-
Yes
Speed Alert System
-
Yes
Safety Rating
-
Not Rated (SA)
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Yes
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
6
ESC With Traction Control
-
Yes
Spec
Hilux Xtra Cab
i20
Cruise Control
All-speed adaptive
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front & Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Front & Rear
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
Auto Lights
-
Yes
Eco Mode
-
Yes
EV Mode
-
No
Sport Mode
-
No
Emergency Braking
-
No
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Front & Rear
Parking Sensor
-
Front & Rear
Pre-Collision System
-
Yes
Rain Sensor Wipers
-
No
Rear View Camera
-
Yes
Reverse Camera Type
-
Yes
Reversing Camera
-
Yes
Spec
Hilux Xtra Cab
i20
Seat Material
Leather
Leather-Look
Heated Seats
Not Available
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual
Seat Trim
Leather
Leather-Look
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt & Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Rear Armrest
-
No
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Cup Holders
-
4
Rear AC Vents
-
No
Rear USB Ports
-
2 USB-A + 1 USB-C
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Analogue + MID
Interior Colour Options
-
Black
Door Map Pockets
-
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual
Adjustable Front Seat
-
Manual
Cooled Seats
-
No
Fabric Seats
-
Yes
Front Headrest
-
Yes
Leather Seats
-
No
Memory Seats
-
No
Rear Headrest
-
Yes
Armrest Front
-
Yes
Armrest Rear
-
No
Boot Space Seats Down
-
1165
Driver Seat
-
Manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on Fluid, digital instrument cluster, sporty flat-bottom steering wheel, quality-feeling interior
Polar White, Aurora Grey, Phantom Black, Fiery Red
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Sunroof
Alloy Wheel Design
-
17-inch Alloy
Rear Spoiler
-
Yes
Roof Type
-
Sunroof
Wing Mirror Type
-
Power Adjustable
Rear Wiper
-
Yes
Door Handle Finish
-
Body Coloured
Body Type
-
Hatchback
DRL
Standard
LED
Fog Lights
-
Yes
Front Fog Lights
-
Yes
Led Headlights
Standard
Yes
Led Taillights
-
Yes
Auto Headlights
-
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
Sunroof
Exterior Colour Options
-
6
Exterior Door Handle Colour
-
Body Coloured
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
Yes
Exterior Mirror Folding
-
Power Adjustable
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Yes
Headlamp Levelling
-
Yes
Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Headlight Type
Standard
Yes
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
-
Yes
Spec
Hilux Xtra Cab
i20
Approach Angle
29 deg
-
Departure Angle
25 deg
-
Wading Depth
700 mm
-
Terrain Modes
Multi-Terrain Select
Not Available
Locking Differential
Rear
No
4WD System Type
Part-time 4WD
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
24 deg
20 deg
Underbody Protection
-
Not Available
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
20 deg
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Ramp-over Angle
-
20 deg
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
195 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
195 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Spec
Hilux Xtra Cab
i20
Tyre Size
265/60 R18
205/45 R17
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size
Spare Wheel
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
16
Handbrake Type
Electric
Manual
Wheel Type
-
17-inch Alloy
Front Brake Disc Diameter
-
256 mm
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
-
262 mm
Parking Brake Type
-
Manual
Tyre Load Index
-
91
Tyre Speed Rating
-
H
Brake Type Front
-
Disc (Ventilated)
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Spare Tyre
Full-size
Spare Wheel
Tyre Type
-
Tubeless Radial
Wheel Diameter
18-inch alloy
16
Auto Brake Hold
-
Manual
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
No
Brakes
-
Disc
Cornering Brake Control
-
Yes
Electric Park Brake
-
Manual
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
-
Yes
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Yes
Leather Steering Wheel
-
Leather
Spare Wheel Size Type
-
Spare Wheel
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Trim
-
Leather
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Wheel Material
-
17-inch Alloy
Wheel Size Type
-
16
Wheels
-
17-inch Alloy
Spec
Hilux Xtra Cab
i20
Front Suspension
Independent double wishbone with coil springs
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Rigid axle with leaf springs
Torsion Beam
Front Track Width
-
1551 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1565 mm
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt
Front Spring Type
-
Coil
Rear Spring Type
-
Coil
Chassis Material
-
Monocoque
Front Suspension Type
Independent double wishbone with coil springs
MacPherson Strut
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
-
Torsion Beam
Rear Suspension Type
Rigid axle with leaf springs
Torsion Beam
Suspension
-
MacPherson Strut
Spec
Hilux Xtra Cab
i20
CO2 Emissions
200 g/km
110 g/km
Start Stop System
-
No
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Variable Valve Timing
-
Yes
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Unleaded 95
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 6
Idle CO2 Output
-
110
Fuel Evaporation Control
-
Yes
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
110
Spec
Hilux Xtra Cab
i20
Service Plan
9 services / 90 000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
Battery Warranty
-
4
Maintenance Plan
-
3 Years / 45000 km
Engine Oil Capacity
-
3.6 l
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
15000
First Service At
-
15000
Service Plan Duration
9 services / 90 000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Distance
9 services / 90 000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Alternator
-
120A
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
Hilux Xtra Cab
i20
Ownership Role
Commercial, fleet, agricultural and leisure pickup
Fluid
Price Zar
842200 ZAR
328900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
Current listed price
Starting Price
842200
328900
Starting Price Zar
842200
328900
Spec
Hilux Xtra Cab
i20
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
5
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 Years
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
In depth: how these cars differ
This Hilux Xtra Cab and i20 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 Xtra Cab 74 vs i20 37.
Efficiency index: Hilux Xtra Cab 52 vs i20 59.
Safety-equipment index: Hilux Xtra Cab 98 vs i20 84.
Practicality index: Hilux Xtra Cab 81 vs i20 61.
Ownership-cover index: Hilux Xtra Cab not separately scored vs i20 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Hilux Xtra Cab leads by 17 points
Hilux Xtra Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over i20.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Hilux Xtra Cab
Performance
74/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
81/100
i20
Performance
37/100
Efficiency
59/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
61/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Hilux Xtra Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts
vs 61 pts for i20
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Hilux Xtra Cab leads. However, i20 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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