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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
K2700
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?
K2500
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
K2700
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
K2500
K2700
Intercooler
Yes
No
Rev Matching
No
No
Performance Data Logger
No
No
Fuel Consumption Combined
10.5
9.5
Engine Start Stop
No
No
Engine Start Stop Button
No
No
Engine Start Button Illumination
No
No
Engine Check Warning
Yes
Yes
Drag Coefficient
0.46
0.45
Load Bed Length
2200 mm
1800 mm
Load Bed Width
1600 mm
1500 mm
Stabilizer Bar
Yes
Yes
Steering Response
Normal
Normal
Skid Plates
No
No
Side Steps
No
No
Spare Wheel
Full-Size Spare
Full-Size Spare
Tyre Repair Kit
No
No
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Yes
Yes
Hill Start Assist
No
No
Speed Limiter
Yes
Yes
Speed Alert System
No
No
Impact Sensing Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
Surround View Monitor
No
No
Adaptive Dampers
No
No
Wireless Charging
No
No
Voice Command
No
No
Voice Command Support
No
No
Digital Speedometer
No
No
Driver Display
Analogue Cluster
Analogue Cluster
Heads Up Display
No
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Trip Computer
Yes
Yes
Multi Function Steering
No
No
Steering Mounted Controls
No
No
Air Conditioning
No
No
AC Type
No
No
Climate Control
No
No
Climate Zones
1
1
Rear Air Conditioning
No
No
Glovebox Cooling
No
No
Seat Type
Vinyl Seats
Vinyl Seats
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
No
No
Rear Seat Split
No
No
Headrest Adjustable
Yes
Yes
Front Armrest
No
No
Vanity Mirror
No
No
12V Accessory Socket
Yes
Yes
Front Power Outlet
No
No
Rear Reading Lamps
No
No
Keyless Entry
No
No
Push Button Start
No
No
Push Button Start
No
No
Remote Engine Start
No
No
Remote Start
No
No
Remote Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Fuel Lid Opener
Manual
Manual
Boot Opener
Manual
Manual
Power Windows
No
No
Power Mirrors
No
No
Heated Mirrors
No
No
Electric Folding Mirrors
No
No
Electric Mirror Folding
No
No
Remote Side Mirror
No
No
Auto Dimming Irvm
No
No
Auto Dimming Mirror
No
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
No
Rear Window Defroster
No
No
Rear Defogger
No
No
Follow Me Home Headlamps
No
No
Tail Lamps
No
No
Automatic Headlamps
No
No
Headlamp Height Adjust
Yes
Yes
Headlamp Washer
No
No
Sunroof
No
No
Panoramic Roof
No
No
Roof Antenna
Yes
Yes
Rear Wing
No
No
Aero Kit
No
No
Chrome Grille
No
No
Chrome Exterior Highlights
No
No
Ride Mode Selection
No
No
Electric Tailgate
No
No
Powered Tailgate
No
No
Engine Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
5 Years / 150,000 km
Service Reminder
Yes
Yes
Loadbox Length Mm
2200 mm
1800 mm
Loadbox Width Mm
1600 mm
1500 mm
Trim Level
top
flagship
Variant Role
Commercial utility derivative
Flagship / premium derivative
Common Rail Injection
Direct Injection Turbodiesel
Direct Injection
Diff Lock
No
No
Difflock
No
No
Vdc
No
No
TPMS
No
No
Sonar
No
No
Automatic High Beam
No
No
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Bottle Holders
2
2
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Manual Aircon
No
No
Intelligent Keyless Entry
No
No
Passive Entry Start
No
No
Wireless Charger
No
No
Lift Gate
No
No
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
No
No
Power Socket 12v
Yes
Yes
Sound System
2
2
Roof Rack Compatibility
No
No
Mirror
Manual
Manual
Rim Size
195R15C
185R14C
Stabilizer Bar Front
Yes
Yes
Stabilizer Bar Rear
No
No
Sub Frame
Body-on-Frame
Body-on-Frame
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Source Model Column
k2500
k2700
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
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 Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Unlocking
No
No
Walk Away Lock
No
No
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
No
No
Rear LED Combination Taillights
No
No
Front Wiper
No
No
Front Wipers Type
No
No
Rearview Mirror Inside
No
No
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
No
No
Reading Lights Rear
No
No
Centre Console
No
No
Side Impact Bars
Yes
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
K2500
K2700
Fuel Octane Requirement
B7 Diesel
B7 Diesel
Variable Valve Timing
No
No
Particulate Filter
DPF
DPF
Fuel Evaporation Control
No
No
Idle CO2 Output
289
261
CO2 Emissions
275 g/km
249 g/km
Start Stop System
No
No
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 3
Euro 3
Noise Level
78 dB
78 dB
CO2 Emissions G Km
275
249
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
K2500
K2700
AdBlue Tank Capacity
No
No
Claimed Mileage
9.5 km/l
10.5 km/l
City Mileage
8.0 km/l
9.1 km/l
Highway Mileage
11.1 km/l
11.8 km/l
Real-world Mileage
9.5 km/l
10.5 km/l
Auto Start Stop
No
No
Emission Standard
Euro 3
Euro 3
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
Yes
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
70 l
Fuel Tank Litres
75
70
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
K2500
K2700
Engine Position
Front Transverse
Front Transverse
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
5-Speed Manual
Transmission Type
Manual Transmission
Manual Transmission
Number of Gears
5
5
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Manual
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Clutch Type
Single Dry Disc
Single Dry Disc
Paddle Shifters
No
No
Final Drive Ratio
4.30
4.10
Drivetrain
RWD
RWD
Drivetrain Layout
RWD
RWD
Differential Lock
No
No
LSD Available
No
No
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
15.2:1
15.2:1
Gearbox Type
5-Speed Manual
5-Speed Manual
Transmission Speeds
5
5
Axle Layout
RWD
RWD
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
No
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
K2500
K2700
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
No
No
Airbags
0
0
Driver Airbag
No
No
Passenger Airbag
No
No
Side Airbags
No
No
Curtain Airbags
No
No
Knee Airbag
No
No
Side Impact Beams
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Yes
Whiplash Protection
No
No
ABS
No
No
BA
No
No
EBD
No
No
Brake Assist
No
No
Electronic Stability Control
No
No
Stability Control
No
No
TCS
No
No
Traction Control
No
No
Hill Hold
No
No
Hill Start Assist
No
No
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
No
No
Pedestrian Detection AEB
No
No
Lane Change Warning
No
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
No
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
No
Fatigue Detection
No
No
Speed Alert System
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
No
No
ISOFIX Mounts
No
No
Front Parking Sensors
No
No
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Alarm System
No
No
ABS EBD
No
No
ESC With Traction Control
No
No
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
0
0
Driver Passenger Airbags
0
0
Anti Theft Alarm
No
No
Spec
K2500
K2700
Alternator
Yes
Yes
Engine Oil Capacity
8.0 l
7.5 l
Engine Oil Change Interval
7500
7500
Service Plan
1 Year / 15,000 km
1 Year / 15,000 km
Service Plan Duration
1 Year / 15,000 km
1 Year / 15,000 km
Service Plan Distance
1 Year / 15,000 km
1 Year / 15,000 km
Maintenance Plan
1 Year / 15,000 km
1 Year / 15,000 km
Service Interval
7500
7500
First Service At
7500
7500
Approx Service Cost
R2,000 per service
R1,800 per service
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
Yes
Service Intervals
7500
7500
Battery Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
5 Years / 150,000 km
Spec
K2500
K2700
Real-world City Mileage Min
6.8 l/100km
7.7 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
8.8 l/100km
10.0 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
10.0 l/100km
10.6 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
11.7 l/100km
12.4 l/100km
Spec
K2500
K2700
EV Mode
No
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
No
Forward Collision Warning
No
No
Lane Departure Warning
No
No
Lane Keep Assist
No
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
No
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
No
Cruise Control
No
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
No
Auto Highbeam
No
No
Reversing Camera
No
No
Rear View Camera
No
No
Reverse Camera
No
No
Rear Parking Sensors
No
No
Parking Sensors
No
No
Park Assist
No
No
360 Degree Camera
No
No
Auto Wipers
No
No
Auto Lights
No
No
Eco Mode
No
No
Sport Mode
No
No
Blind Spot Warning
No
No
Emergency Braking
No
No
Pre-Collision System
No
No
Rear View Camera
No
No
Reverse Camera Type
No
No
Around View Monitor
No
No
Surround View Camera
No
No
Parking Distance Sensors
No
No
Parking Sensor
No
No
Front Camera
No
No
Automatic High Beam
No
No
Rain Sensor Wipers
No
No
Spec
K2500
K2700
Locking Differential
No
No
Approach Angle
25 deg
25 deg
Departure Angle
17 deg
18 deg
Ramp Breakover Angle
15 deg
16 deg
Ramp-over Angle
19 deg
19 deg
Recovery Hooks
Yes
Yes
Underbody Protection
No
No
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Min
195 mm
195 mm
Ground Clearance Max
195 mm
195 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
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
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
25 deg
25 deg
Departure Angle Deg
17 deg
18 deg
Breakover Angle
15 deg
16 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
K2500
K2700
Length
5160 mm
4870 mm
Width
1900 mm
1840 mm
Height
2120 mm
2060 mm
Wheelbase
2890 mm
2685 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
195 mm
195 mm
Minimum Turning Radius
12.5 m
11.4 m
Kerb Weight
1980 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3500 kg
2850 kg
Doors
2 doors
2 doors
Seating Capacity
3 seats
2 seats
Front Headroom
1010 mm
1010 mm
Front Legroom
1040 mm
1040 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
70 l
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
145 mm
145 mm
Towing Capacity
1400 kg
1180 kg
Number of Rows
1 rows
1 rows
Boot/Cargo Space
3000 l
3000 l
Payload Capacity
1000 kg
1300 kg
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
K2500
K2700
Front Track Width
1530 mm
1490 mm
Rear Track Width
1580 mm
1550 mm
Chassis Type
Body-on-Frame
Body-on-Frame
Front Suspension
Independent Double Wishbone
Independent Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Rigid Axle Leaf Spring
Rigid Axle Leaf Spring
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
Coil Spring
Rear Spring Type
Leaf Spring
Leaf Spring
Shock Absorber Type
Telescopic
Telescopic
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
Yes
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
No
No
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Adjustable
Adjustable
Front Suspension Type
Independent Double Wishbone
Independent Double Wishbone
Suspension
Independent Double Wishbone
Independent Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension Type
Rigid Axle Leaf Spring
Rigid Axle Leaf Spring
Rear Axle Type
Rigid Axle Leaf Spring
Rigid Axle Leaf Spring
Shock Absorbers
Telescopic
Telescopic
Chassis Material
Body-on-Frame
Body-on-Frame
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
K2500
K2700
Front Overhang
870 mm
820 mm
Rear Overhang
1400 mm
1365 mm
Body Type
Tipper Truck
Tipper Truck
Alloy Wheel Design
Steel
Steel
Wing Mirror Type
Manual
Manual
Rear Wiper
No
No
Led Headlights
No
No
LED Headlamps
No
No
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
DRL
Yes
Yes
Led Taillights
No
No
Fog Lights
No
No
Fog Lamps
No
No
Front Fog Lights
No
No
Rear Fog Lights
No
No
Panoramic Sunroof
No
No
Roof Type
Cab
Cab
Roof Rails
No
No
Rear Spoiler
No
No
Body Cladding
No
No
Chrome Exterior Finish
No
No
Door Handle Finish
Metal
Metal
Exterior Colour Options
White
White
Exterior Colour Options
1
1
Exterior Mirror Electric
No
No
Auto Headlights
No
No
Automatic Headlamps
No
No
Headlamps
No
No
Headlights
No
No
Headlight Type
No
No
Exterior Mirror Folding
No
No
Headlamp Levelling
No
No
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
No
No
Rear Spoiler
No
No
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Metal
Metal
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Electric Blind Sunroof
Cab
Cab
Spec
K2500
K2700
Front Shoulder Room
1405 mm
1405 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1350 mm
1350 mm
Steering Type
Yes
Yes
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Rear USB Ports
No
No
Instrument Cluster Type
Analogue
Analogue
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Urethane
Rear AC Vents
No
No
Heated Seats
No
No
Cooled Seats
No
No
Ventilated Seats
No
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Vinyl
Fabric Seats
No
No
Leather Seats
No
No
Driver Seat Adjustment
2-Way Manual
2-Way Manual
Adjustable Driver Seat
2-Way Manual
2-Way Manual
Seat Adjustment
2-Way Manual
2-Way Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
2-Way Manual
2-Way Manual
Adjustable Front Seat
2-Way Manual
2-Way Manual
Driver Lumbar Support
No
No
Memory Seats
No
No
60 40 Split Seat
No
No
Folding Rear Seats
No
No
Front Headrest
Adjustable
Adjustable
Rear Headrest
No
No
Front Armrest
No
No
Rear Armrest
No
No
Door Map Pockets
Yes
Yes
Cup Holders
2
2
Ambient Lighting
No
No
Interior Colour Options
Grey
Grey
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Commercial cab, driver and passenger seating, basic instrumentation, air conditioning (Aircon variant), manual controls
Commercial cab with driver and passenger seating, basic audio, air conditioning (Aircon variants), manual windows, simplified commercial switchgear
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Seat Trim
Vinyl
Vinyl
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Vinyl
Vinyl
Driver Seat
2-Way Manual
2-Way Manual
Seat Fold Type
No
No
Armrest Front
No
No
Armrest Rear
No
No
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
No
No
Interior Colours
Grey
Grey
Interior Trim Colour
Grey
Grey
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
No
No
Spec
K2500
K2700
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Front Brake Disc Diameter
300 mm
280 mm
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Brake Type Rear
Drum
Drum
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
276 mm
260 mm
Parking Brake Type
Manual
Manual
Tyre Size
195R15C
185R14C
Wheel Rim Size
195R15C
185R14C
Front Tyre Width
195 mm
185 mm
Rear Tyre Width
195 mm
185 mm
Wheel Diameter
195R15C
185R14C
Wheel Type
Steel
Steel
Tyre Type
Radial
Radial
Tyre Load Index
116
112
Tyre Speed Rating
L
L
Spare Tyre
Full-Size Spare
Full-Size Spare
Spare Wheel Type
Full-Size Spare
Full-Size Spare
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
No
No
Tyre Pressure Display
No
No
Hydraulic Brake Assist
No
No
Autonomous Emergency Brake
No
No
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
No
No
Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Wheels
Steel
Steel
Spare Wheel Size Type
Full-Size Spare
Full-Size Spare
Handbrake Type
Manual
Manual
Electric Park Brake
Manual
Manual
Wheel Size Type
195R15C
185R14C
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
No
No
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
No
No
Leather Steering Wheel
Urethane
Urethane
Steering Wheel Trim
Urethane
Urethane
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
No
No
Cornering Brake Control
No
No
Auto Brake Hold
Manual
Manual
Spec
K2500
K2700
Infotainment Screen
0
0
Infotainment Display
0
0
Infotainment System
0-inch Touchscreen
0-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen Size
0
0
Touchscreen
0
0
Navigation System
No
No
Apple CarPlay
No
No
Wireless Apple CarPlay
No
No
Android Auto
No
No
Bluetooth Connectivity
No
No
USB Ports
0
0
Rear Usb
No
No
AUX Input
No
No
Wi-Fi Hotspot
No
No
Number of Speakers
2
2
Premium Audio
No
No
FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Radio
Yes
Yes
Voice Recognition
No
No
Digital Instrument Cluster
No
No
Head Up Display
No
No
Audio Controls On Steering
No
No
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
No
No
Multi Information Display
Analogue
Analogue
Display Audio
0-inch Touchscreen
0-inch Touchscreen
Smartphone Connectivity
No
No
Connected Services
No
No
Audio Speakers
2
2
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
0
0
Voice Control
No
No
Audio
Yes
Yes
Audio System
Yes
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
No
No
Spec
K2500
K2700
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
5 Years / 150,000 km
Warranty Years
5 Years / 150,000 km
5 Years / 150,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 150,000 km
5 Years / 150,000 km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
3 Years
3 Years
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
5 Years / 150,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Spec
K2500
K2700
Body Style
Van
Van
Model Year
2026
2026
Segment
Van
Van
Vehicle Type
Van
Van
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Color Note
White (standard fleet specification)
White (standard fleet specification)
Tare Mass Kg
1980 kg
1880 kg
Model Introduced Year
2000
1997
Generation
Long-running commercial truck; second generation with D4BH engine
Long-running light commercial vehicle; established in SA commercial fleet market
Facelift History
Updated periodically; current specification ongoing production
Updated in 2005, 2012; current model ongoing production with specification updates
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2012
Production Status
active
active
Spec
K2500
K2700
Price Zar
460995 ZAR
404995 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
460995
404995
Starting Price Zar
460995
404995
Ownership Role
Top
Flagship
Spec
K2500
K2700
Engine
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2.7-litre Naturally Aspirated Diesel
Engine Code
J2T
J2
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2498 cc
2665 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
8
8
Valves per Cylinder
2
2
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Direct Injection Turbodiesel
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
18.0:1
20.0:1
Bore
91 mm
94 mm
Stroke
96 mm
96 mm
Maximum Power
70 kW @ 3600 rpm
56 kW @ 3200 rpm
Maximum Torque
225 Nm @ 1500 rpm
152 Nm @ 2000 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
RWD
RWD
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
140 km/h
130 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
No
No
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
35.4 kW/tonne
29.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
113.6 Nm/tonne
80.9 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
In depth: how these cars differ
This K2500 and K2700 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: K2500 41 vs K2700 32.
Efficiency index: K2500 40 vs K2700 43.
Safety-equipment index: K2500 0 vs K2700 0.
Practicality index: K2500 71 vs K2700 68.
Ownership-cover index: K2500 49 vs K2700 49.
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
K2500 leads by 3 points
K2500 and K2700 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
K2500
Performance
41/100
Efficiency
40/100
Safety
0/100
Practicality
71/100
Ownership
49/100
K2700
Performance
32/100
Efficiency
43/100
Safety
0/100
Practicality
68/100
Ownership
49/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexKIA K2500
leads the specification evidence index with 40 pts
vs 37 pts for K2700
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, K2500 leads. However, K2700 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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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.
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