KIA K2700 vs Suzuki Super Carry

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.

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
Suzuki Super Carry in South Africa

Suzuki Super Carry

1.2 Flatdeck MT Petrol 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 209,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 59 kW 🔧 104 Nm ⛽ 13.7 km/l
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Decision summary

KIA K2700 vs Suzuki Super Carry: the short answer

K2700 and Super Carry are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Super Carry starts ZAR 154,095 cheaper K2700 from ZAR 351,995 · Super Carry from ZAR 197,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification K2700 Super Carry
Maximum Power K270056 kW @ 3200 rpm Super Carry59 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque K2700152 Nm @ 2000 rpm Super Carry104 Nm @ 2900 rpm
Engine Size K27002665 cc Super Carry1196 cc
Combined Fuel Economy K270010.5 km/l Super Carry13.7 km/l
Ground Clearance K2700195 mm Super Carry175 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

K2700

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader

Super Carry

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

K2700

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Super Carry

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec K2700 Super Carry
Model Introduced Year 1997 2019
Generation Long-running light commercial vehicle; established in SA commercial fleet market Current-generation Super Carry (F-series cab-over layout) — same fundamental design used across multiple African and Asian markets. GB14 1.2-litre petrol engine. RWD layout designed for commercial payload performance.
Facelift History Updated in 2005, 2012; current model ongoing production with specification updates Super Carry introduced to South Africa in 2019; minor specification and colour updates in 2022 and 2024; current 2026 specification maintains core powertrain and payload unchanged with improved AC system and updated instrument cluster.
Facelift Launched Since 2012 2026
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Van Van
Color Note White (standard fleet specification) White, Silver Metallic, Grey
Dealer Stock Note Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active published
Segment Van Van
Tare Mass Kg 1880 kg 850 kg
Vehicle Type Van Van
Spec K2700 Super Carry
Length 4870 mm 3800 mm
Width 1840 mm 1562 mm
Height 2060 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase 2685 mm 2110 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 195 mm 175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 145 mm -
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 l 30 l
Boot/Cargo Space 3000 l -
Kerb Weight 1880 kg 850 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2850 kg 1280 kg
Payload Capacity 1300 kg 390 kg
Towing Capacity 1180 kg -
Seating Capacity 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 1 rows -
Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 11.4 m 4.5 m
Front Headroom 1010 mm 1020 mm
Rear Headroom Not Applicable 1000 mm
Front Legroom 1040 mm 930 mm
Rear Legroom Not Applicable 750 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This K2700 and Super Carry 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: K2700 32 vs Super Carry 25.

Efficiency index: K2700 43 vs Super Carry 54.

Safety-equipment index: K2700 0 vs Super Carry 25.

Practicality index: K2700 68 vs Super Carry 59.

Ownership-cover index: K2700 49 vs Super Carry 60.

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

Super Carry leads by 6 points

K2700 and Super Carry are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 43 /100
Lead 6 points
Data 79% source coverage
43
#1 Evidence leader

Super Carry

79% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Ownership 60 Check Performance 25
Performance 25
Efficiency 54
Safety 25
Practicality 59
Ownership 60
Leads by 6 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 K2700 +7 Efficiency Super Carry +11 Safety Super Carry +25 Practicality K2700 +9 Ownership Super Carry +11

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Super Carry

Performance 25/100
Efficiency 54/100
Safety 25/100
Practicality 59/100
Ownership 60/100

K2700

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index Suzuki Super Carry leads the specification evidence index with 43 pts vs 37 pts for K2700

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

K2700 vs Super Carry questions

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.