KIA K2700 vs GWM P500

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.

KIA K2700 in South Africa

KIA K2700

2.7D Workhorse Tipper Diesel 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 404,995 ex-showroom
⚡ 56 kW 🔧 152 Nm ⛽ 10.5 km/l
VS
GWM P500 in South Africa

GWM P500

2.0T HEV Ultra Luxury 4x4 9HAT Hybrid 9-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 999,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 255 kW 🔧 648 Nm ⛽ 10.2 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

KIA K2700 vs GWM P500: the short answer

P500 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over K2700.

K2700 starts ZAR 447,905 cheaper K2700 from ZAR 351,995 · P500 from ZAR 799,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification K2700 P500
Maximum Power K270056 kW @ 3200 rpm P500255 kW
Maximum Torque K2700152 Nm @ 2000 rpm P500648 Nm
Engine Size K27002665 cc P5002000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy K270010.5 km/l P50010.2 km/l
Ground Clearance K2700195 mm P500224 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.

KIA K2700

2.7D Workhorse Tipper

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

GWM P500

2.0T HEV Ultra Luxury 4x4 9HAT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

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)

K2700

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: General Use
Specification evidence leader

P500

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

K2700

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

P500

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec K2700 P500
Front Brake Disc Diameter 280 mm -
Front Brake Type Ventilated Disc Not Available
Brake Type Front Ventilated Disc -
Rear Brake Type Drum Not Available
Brake Type Rear Drum -
Rear Brake Drum Diameter 260 mm -
Parking Brake Type Manual -
Tyre Size 185R14C Not Available
Wheel Rim Size 185R14C Not Available
Front Tyre Width 185 mm -
Rear Tyre Width 185 mm -
Wheel Diameter 185R14C Not Available
Wheel Type Steel -
Tyre Type Radial -
Tyre Load Index 112 -
Tyre Speed Rating L -
Spare Tyre Full-Size Spare Not Available
Spare Wheel Type Full-Size Spare Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitoring No Not Available
Tyre Pressure Display No -
Hydraulic Brake Assist No -
Autonomous Emergency Brake No -
Steering Wheel Audio Controls No -
Wheel Material Steel -
Wheels Steel -
Spare Wheel Size Type Full-Size Spare -
Handbrake Type Manual Not Applicable
Electric Park Brake Manual -
Wheel Size Type 185R14C -
Fifth Wheel Prep Not Available -
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls No -
Steering Wheel Phone Controls No -
Leather Steering Wheel Urethane -
Steering Wheel Trim Urethane -
Brakes Ventilated Disc -
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution No -
Cornering Brake Control No -
Auto Brake Hold Manual -
Spec K2700 P500
Intercooler No -
Rev Matching No Not Available
Performance Data Logger No Not Available
Fuel Consumption Combined 9.5 9.8
Engine Start Stop No Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button No Not Available
Engine Start Button Illumination No -
Engine Check Warning Yes -
Drag Coefficient 0.45 -
Load Bed Length 1800 mm Not Applicable
Load Bed Width 1500 mm Not Applicable
Stabilizer Bar Yes -
Steering Response Normal -
Skid Plates No Confirmed 4WD derivative
Side Steps No -
Spare Wheel Full-Size Spare Not Available
Tyre Repair Kit No -
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner Yes -
Hill Start Assist No -
Speed Limiter Yes -
Speed Alert System No -
Impact Sensing Door Unlock Yes -
Surround View Monitor No Not Available
Adaptive Dampers No Not Available
Wireless Charging No Not Available
Voice Command No Standard
Voice Command Support No -
Digital Speedometer No -
Driver Display Analogue Cluster -
Heads Up Display No -
Tachometer Yes -
Trip Computer Yes -
Multi Function Steering No -
Steering Mounted Controls No -
Air Conditioning No Not Available
AC Type No Not Available
Climate Control No Not Available
Climate Zones 1 -
Rear Air Conditioning No -
Glovebox Cooling No -
Seat Type Vinyl Seats -
Driver Seat Height Adjustment No -
Rear Seat Split No -
Headrest Adjustable Yes -
Front Armrest No -
Vanity Mirror No -
12V Accessory Socket Yes -
Front Power Outlet No -
Rear Reading Lamps No -
Keyless Entry No Not Available
Push Button Start No Not Available
Push Button Start No Not Available
Remote Engine Start No -
Remote Start No -
Remote Central Locking Yes -
Door Ajar Warning Yes -
Fuel Lid Opener Manual -
Boot Opener Manual -
Power Windows No Not Available
Power Mirrors No -
Heated Mirrors No -
Electric Folding Mirrors No -
Electric Mirror Folding No -
Remote Side Mirror No -
Auto Dimming Irvm No -
Auto Dimming Mirror No -
Rain Sensing Wipers No Not Available
Rear Window Defroster No -
Rear Defogger No -
Follow Me Home Headlamps No -
Tail Lamps No -
Automatic Headlamps No -
Headlamp Height Adjust Yes -
Headlamp Washer No -
Sunroof No Not Available
Panoramic Roof No Not Available
Roof Antenna Yes -
Rear Wing No -
Aero Kit No -
Chrome Grille No -
Chrome Exterior Highlights No -
Ride Mode Selection No -
Electric Tailgate No Not Available
Powered Tailgate No -
Engine Warranty 5 Years / 150,000 km 5
Service Reminder Yes -
Loadbox Length Mm 1800 mm Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm 1500 mm Not Applicable
Trim Level flagship flagship
Variant Role Flagship / premium derivative Flagship / premium derivative
Common Rail Injection Direct Injection -
Diff Lock No Rear differential lock
Difflock No Rear differential lock
Vdc No -
TPMS No Not Available
Sonar No -
Automatic High Beam No -
Steering Column Adjustment Tilt and Telescopic -
Tilt Steering Tilt and Telescopic -
Telescopic Steering Tilt and Telescopic -
Bottle Holders 2 -
Glove Box Yes -
Manual Aircon No -
Intelligent Keyless Entry No -
Passive Entry Start No -
Wireless Charger No Not Available
Lift Gate No -
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors No -
Power Socket 12v Yes -
Sound System 2 10-speaker premium audio
Roof Rack Compatibility No -
Mirror Manual -
Rim Size 185R14C Not Available
Stabilizer Bar Front Yes -
Stabilizer Bar Rear No -
Sub Frame Body-on-Frame -
Vehicle To Grid Not Available -
Vehicle To Load Not Available -
One Pedal Driving Not Available -
Regenerative Braking Levels Not Available -
Rear Electric Motor Not Available -
Battery Preconditioning Not Available -
Source Model Column k2700 p500
Intelligent Battery System Not Available -
Front Diff Lock Not Available -
Rear Diff Lock Not Available -
Loadbox Depth Mm Not Available -
Load Bed Cover Not Available -
Load Bed Light Not Available Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Load Bed Steps Not Available -
Loadbox Rope Hooks Not Available -
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets Not Available Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Bed Extender Not Available -
Canopy Fitment Not Available -
Sports Bar Not Available -
Tailgate Damper Not Available -
Tailgate Lock Not Available Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tow Bar Type Not Available Bakkie towing support
Unlocking No Not Available
Walk Away Lock No -
Walk Away Auto Door Lock No -
Rear LED Combination Taillights No -
Front Wiper No -
Front Wipers Type No -
Rearview Mirror Inside No -
Vanity Mirror Illuminated No -
Reading Lights Rear No -
Centre Console No -
Side Impact Bars Yes -
Boot Space Seats Folded Not Applicable Not Applicable
Rear Step Bumper - Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Sport Plus Mode - Not Available
Tie Down Hooks - Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Towbar - Bakkie towing support
Trailer Hitch - Bakkie towing support
Trailer Stability Assist - Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control - Confirmed 4WD derivative

In depth: how these cars differ

This K2700 and P500 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: K2700 32 vs P500 98.

Efficiency index: K2700 43 vs P500 50.

Safety-equipment index: K2700 0 vs P500 88.

Practicality index: K2700 68 vs P500 78.

Ownership-cover index: K2700 49 vs P500 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.

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

P500 leads by 41 points

P500 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over K2700.

Evidence leader 78 /100
Lead 41 points
Data 73% source coverage
78
#1 Evidence leader

P500

73% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Performance 98 Check Efficiency 50
Performance 98
Efficiency 50
Safety 88
Practicality 78
Ownership 65
Leads by 41 points
37
#2

K2700

84% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Practicality 68 Check Safety 0
Performance 32
Efficiency 43
Safety 0
Practicality 68
Ownership 49
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance P500 +66 Efficiency P500 +7 Safety P500 +88 Practicality P500 +10 Ownership P500 +16

Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

P500

Performance 98/100
Efficiency 50/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 78/100
Ownership 65/100

K2700

Performance 32/100
Efficiency 43/100
Safety 0/100
Practicality 68/100
Ownership 49/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM P500 leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts vs 37 pts for K2700

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, P500 leads. However, K2700 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

K2700 vs P500 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.