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.
Includes an archived model
Current and archived cars are compared side by side. Archived models keep their verified historical specs, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
KUV100
X70 Plus
Engine Power
Not confirmed
115
Torque
Not confirmed
230
Engine Size
Not confirmed
1498
Claimed Mileage
Not confirmed
7.8
Ground Clearance
Not confirmed
200
Boot Space
Not confirmed
1680
Airbags
Not confirmed
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
Kerb Weight
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Seating Capacity
Not confirmed
7
Warranty
Not confirmed
-
= leads in this spec
Archived models stay fully comparable. Verified specs remain visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.
The Bottom Line
X70 Plus holds a noticeable edge over KUV100, especially in key ownership areas.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
KUV100
+1 pts
Efficiency
KUV100
+14 pts
Safety
X70 Plus
+66 pts
Practicality
X70 Plus
+41 pts
Ownership
KUV100
+10 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
KUV100
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
Less comprehensive safety features
Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to:Highway DrivingFuel Efficiency
🏆 Overall Winner
X70 Plus
Strengths
Stronger safety package
More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to:Family Usage
Which One's Right for You?
KUV100
Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind
X70 Plus
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Large families needing more practicality and usability
Full Specs, Side by Side
Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.
Spec
KUV100
X70 Plus
Model Introduced Year
Not confirmed
Not Available
Generation
Not confirmed
Current local listing
Facelift History
Not confirmed
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
Not confirmed
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Current
Body Style
Not confirmed
SUV
Model Year
Not confirmed
Current
Production Status
Not confirmed
Active
Segment
Not confirmed
SUV
Vehicle Type
Not confirmed
SUV
Spec
KUV100
X70 Plus
Ground Clearance
Not confirmed
200 mm
Wheelbase
Not confirmed
2720 mm
Length
Not confirmed
4724 mm
Width
Not confirmed
1900 mm
Height
Not confirmed
1720 mm
Kerb Weight
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Gross Vehicle Weight
Not confirmed
2076 kg
Seating Capacity
Not confirmed
7
Boot Space
Not confirmed
1680 l
Towing Capacity
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Front Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Turning Radius
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Load Bed Length
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Legroom
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Front Headroom
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Headroom
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not confirmed
1680 l
Number of Doors
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Max Payload
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Boot Volume
Not confirmed
1680 l
Doors
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Seats
Not confirmed
7
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not confirmed
57 l
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg
Not confirmed
2076 kg
Ground Clearance Max
Not confirmed
200 mm
Ground Clearance Min
Not confirmed
200 mm
Ground Clearance Mm
Not confirmed
200 mm
Height Mm
Not confirmed
1720 mm
Length Mm
Not confirmed
4724 mm
Loadbox Length Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Payload Kg
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Cargo Volume
Not confirmed
1680 l
Tare Mass Kg
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Turning Circle
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Turning Circle M
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Width Mm
Not confirmed
1900 mm
Spec
KUV100
X70 Plus
Engine
Not confirmed
SQRE4T15C
Engine Type
Not confirmed
1.5-litre turbo petrol
Displacement
Not confirmed
1498 cc
Cylinders
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Power
Not confirmed
115 kW
Power @ RPM
Not confirmed
5500
Torque
Not confirmed
230 Nm
Torque @ RPM
Not confirmed
1750-4000
Fuel System
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Turbocharger
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Top Speed
Not confirmed
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Cylinder Bore
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Piston Stroke
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Engine Code
Not confirmed
SQRE4T15C
Power
Not confirmed
154 bhp
Fuel Grade Required
Not confirmed
Petrol
Cylinder Layout
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Engine Aspiration
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Engine Type Config
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
0–100 km/h
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not confirmed
1498 cc
Engine Displacement Litres
Not confirmed
1.5 l
Acceleration 0 100
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Engine Config
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Engine Cylinders
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement Cc
Not confirmed
1498 cc
Engine Power kW
Not confirmed
115 kW
Engine Torque Nm
Not confirmed
230 Nm
Engine Valves
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Induction
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Max Power kW
Not confirmed
115 kW
Max Torque Nm
Not confirmed
230 Nm
Maximum Power
Not confirmed
115 kW
Maximum Torque
Not confirmed
230 Nm
Power kW Rpm
Not confirmed
5500
Torque Nm Rpm
Not confirmed
1750-4000
Turbo Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
KUV100
X70 Plus
Transmission
Not confirmed
Automatic
Drive Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Drivetrain Layout
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
LSD Available
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not confirmed
6 km/h
Transmission Type
Not confirmed
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Transmission
Not confirmed
Automatic
4WD Engagement
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Not confirmed
Automatic
Low Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not confirmed
6 km/h
Spec
KUV100
X70 Plus
Claimed Mileage
Not confirmed
7.8 km/l
City Mileage
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not confirmed
57 l
Emission Standard
Not confirmed
Euro V
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Average Fuel Consumption
Not confirmed
7.8 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption
Not confirmed
7.8 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency
Not confirmed
7.8 l/100km
Real-world Mileage
Not confirmed
7.8 km/l
AC Charging Power
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Charging Time AC Full
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Charging Time DC Fast 80pct
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Combined Consumption
Not confirmed
7.8 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km
Not confirmed
7.8 l/100km
DC Charging Power
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Fuel Economy Combined
Not confirmed
7.8 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres
Not confirmed
57 l
Fuel Type
Not confirmed
Petrol
Low Range Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Wltp
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
KUV100
X70 Plus
Airbags
Not confirmed
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
ABS
Not confirmed
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Traction Control
Not confirmed
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not confirmed
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not confirmed
Yes
Brake Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not confirmed
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not confirmed
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not confirmed
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Not Available
AEB
Not confirmed
Not Available
BA
Not confirmed
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not confirmed
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not confirmed
Yes
EBD
Not confirmed
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not confirmed
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not confirmed
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not confirmed
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not confirmed
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
TCS
Not confirmed
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not confirmed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Not confirmed
Yes
Driver Passenger Airbags
Not confirmed
Yes
Front Seat Side Airbags
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
KUV100
X70 Plus
Cruise Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Yes
Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Rear
Rear View Camera
Not confirmed
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not confirmed
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not confirmed
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not confirmed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not confirmed
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not confirmed
Yes
Drive Modes
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Rear
Reverse Camera
Not confirmed
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Park Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not confirmed
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not confirmed
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
KUV100
X70 Plus
Seat Material
Not confirmed
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Heated Seats
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not confirmed
Blue
Steering Wheel Material
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
Spec
KUV100
X70 Plus
Climate Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Power Windows
Not confirmed
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not confirmed
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not confirmed
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not confirmed
50W
Sunroof
Not confirmed
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Not confirmed
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Not confirmed
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not confirmed
Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Not confirmed
Yes
AC Type
Not confirmed
Not Available
Fuel Consumption Combined
Not confirmed
7.8
Gear Shift Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Seatbelt Reminder
Not confirmed
Not Available
Service Plan
Not confirmed
5-year/60,000 km service plan
Stability Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Valves Per Cylinder
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
KUV100
X70 Plus
Infotainment Screen
Not confirmed
Dual 10.25-inch instrument cluster and infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Not confirmed
Yes
Android Auto
Not confirmed
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not confirmed
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not confirmed
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Not confirmed
Front Type-A x2; rear USB ports listed
Infotainment Screen
Not confirmed
10.25-inch
Touchscreen
Not confirmed
10.25-inch
Spec
KUV100
X70 Plus
LED Headlamps
Not confirmed
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not confirmed
Yes
Fog Lamps
Not confirmed
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not confirmed
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Not confirmed
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
KUV100
X70 Plus
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not confirmed
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
KUV100
X70 Plus
Tyre Size
Not confirmed
235/55R19
Front Brake Type
Not confirmed
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Not confirmed
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Not confirmed
Non full-size
Wheel Rim Size
Not confirmed
19
Handbrake Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
KUV100
X70 Plus
Front Suspension
Not confirmed
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Not confirmed
Multiple link independent suspension
Spec
KUV100
X70 Plus
CO2 Emissions
Not confirmed
179 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Not confirmed
Petrol
Spec
KUV100
X70 Plus
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
KUV100
X70 Plus
Ownership Role
Not confirmed
South Africa market model
Price Source
Not confirmed
https://jetour.co.za/models-x70-plus/
Price Zar
Not confirmed
484900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Not confirmed
top
Starting Price
Not confirmed
454900
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
454900
Spec
KUV100
X70 Plus
Warranty
Not confirmed
Not Available
Overall Verdict Score
Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.
Weighted / 100
Verdict readout
X70 Plus leads by 19 points
X70 Plus holds a noticeable edge over KUV100, especially in key ownership areas.
Performance
KUV100 +1
Efficiency
KUV100 +14
Safety
X70 Plus +66
Practicality
X70 Plus +41
Ownership
KUV100 +10
Moderate difference between the models.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Overall Winner
X70 Plus
Performance
49/100
Efficiency
36/100
Safety
66/100
Practicality
91/100
Ownership
40/100
KUV100
Performance
50/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
0/100
Practicality
50/100
Ownership
50/100
So, Which One Should You Buy?
🏆Jetour X70 Plus
wins with 58 pts
vs 39 pts for KUV100
In structured scoring, X70 Plus emerges as the stronger overall package. However, KUV100 may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
On our scoring the X70 Plus edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.
Efficiency scores: KUV100 50 vs X70 Plus 36. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.
Safety scores: KUV100 0, X70 Plus 66. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.
Long-term ownership scores: KUV100 50, X70 Plus 40. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.
Practicality scores: KUV100 50, X70 Plus 91. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: KUV100 50, X70 Plus 49. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.
Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.
Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.
Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The X70 Plus edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.
The X70 Plus scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
The comparison between KUV100 and X70 Plus in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: KUV100 scores 50 vs 49.
Efficiency: KUV100 scores 50 vs 36.
Safety: KUV100 scores 0 vs 66.
Practicality: KUV100 scores 50 vs 91.
Ownership: KUV100 scores 50 vs 40.
Final structured scoring gives X70 Plus
the advantage in this comparison.
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