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.
2.0 SiT Double Cab XL 10AT 4x4Diesel10-Speed AutomaticCurrent
ZAR 735,000ex-showroom
⚡ 125 kW🔧 405 Nm⛽ 13.5 km/l
+Add a 3rd car
At a Glance — Who Wins What
⚡PerformanceRanger XL
⛽Fuel EconomyRanger XL
🛡SafetyTie
📦PracticalityRanger XL
🔑OwnershipNot enough comparable data
Navara Single Cab starts ZAR 166,000 cheaperNavara Single Cab from ZAR 433,500 · Ranger XL from ZAR 599,500
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Navara Single Cab
Ranger XL
Maximum Power
120 kW @ 3600 rpm
125 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
403 Nm @ 2000 rpm
405 Nm
Engine Size
2488 cc
1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
13.2 km/l
13.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
208 mm
237 mm
Boot / Load Bay
-
-
Airbags
Driver and front passenger airbags, side, curtain and driver knee airbags
Dual front, front side, curtain and driver knee
Kerb Weight
1803 kg
2113 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Warranty
6 years / 150,000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
Navara Single Cab and Ranger XL are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Ranger XL
+2 pts
Efficiency
Ranger XL
+1 pts
Safety
Equal
Practicality
Ranger XL
+15 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Navara Single Cab
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Catalogue-index leader
Ranger XL
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Navara Single Cab
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Ranger XL
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Navara Single Cab
Ranger XL
Model Introduced Year
1997
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Current Navara generation focuses on improved comfort and stronger safety credentials
Current South African Ranger XL listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Updated in recent years with improved styling, safety upgrades, and suspension refinement
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Single Cab
Double Cab Pickup
Body Type Cab
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Color Note
White, Silver, Black, Grey, Red, Blue
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.5D SE Single Cab 4x4 MT
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.0 SiT Double Cab XL 10AT 4x4
Driver and front passenger airbags, side, curtain and driver knee airbags
Dual front, front side, curtain and driver knee
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Dynamic Stability Control
Traction Control
Vehicle Dynamic Control
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Child-seat support
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
Perimeter alarm
Central Locking
Standard
Power door dead locks
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
All positions
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Fatigue Detection
Not Available
-
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
All positions
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Dynamic Stability Control
TCS
Vehicle Dynamic Control
Standard
Knee Airbag
Driver knee airbag
Driver knee
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
Perimeter alarm
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
Standard
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
Standard
-
ESC With Traction Control
Not Available
-
Height Adjustable Seatbelts
-
Standard
Tracking System
-
Vehicle locator via app
Spec
Navara Single Cab
Ranger XL
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Braking
Not Available
-
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Not Available
-
Parking Sensor
Not Available
-
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
Not Available
-
Reversing Camera
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Navara Single Cab
Ranger XL
Seat Material
Fabric
Cloth
Seat Adjustment
6-way manual
Manual
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Rack & Pinion Power Assisted
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Applicable
Rear Armrest
Not Available
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
1450 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
1440 mm
Rear AC Vents
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Digital instrument cluster
Interior Colour Options
6
3
60 40 Split Seat
Not Available
Not Applicable
Adjustable Driver Seat
6-way manual
Manual
Driver Seat Adjustment
Height adjustable driver seat
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Separate front passenger seat
Manual
Driver Seat
6-way manual
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Navara Single Cab grade before assuming a feature is included.
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Ranger XL grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
6
3
Seat Trim
Fabric
Cloth
Front Armrest
-
Centre console
Cup Holders
-
Standard
Door Map Pockets
-
Underseat stowage
Fabric Seats
-
Cloth
Floor Trim
-
Carpet
Floor Mats
-
Carpet
Spec
Navara Single Cab
Ranger XL
Infotainment System
7-inch touchscreen with CD, AM/FM, RDS and Bluetooth
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
4
Navigation System
Not Available
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
Digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
USB port
USB-A and USB-C
FM Radio
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
7-inch
12 inch touchscreen
Audio Controls On Steering
Standard
Standard
Audio
CD, AM/FM, RDS and Bluetooth audio
AM/FM stereo
Audio Speakers
Not Available
4
Audio System
CD, AM/FM, RDS, Bluetooth
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
1 USB-A
USB-A and USB-C
Infotainment Screen
7-inch
12 inch touchscreen
Multi Information Display
-
Digital display
Connected Services
Not Available
Ford app connectivity
Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Radio
Standard
AM/FM
Touchscreen
7-inch
12 inch touchscreen
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Navara Single Cab
Ranger XL
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Halogen
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
16-inch steel wheels
16″ Steel
Exterior Colour Options
See Nissan South Africa Navara Single Cab colour selector
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
Ranger XL
Performance
69/100
Efficiency
57/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
87/100
Ownership
76/100
Navara Single Cab
Performance
67/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
72/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Ford Ranger XL
leads the catalogue index with 77 pts
vs 72 pts for Navara Single Cab
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Ranger XL leads. However, Navara Single Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. 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.
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.
Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.
Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.
Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.
It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This Navara Single Cab and Ranger XL 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: Navara Single Cab 67 vs Ranger XL 69.
Efficiency index: Navara Single Cab 56 vs Ranger XL 57.
Safety-equipment index: Navara Single Cab 90 vs Ranger XL 90.
Practicality index: Navara Single Cab 72 vs Ranger XL 87.
Ownership-cover index: Navara Single Cab not separately scored vs Ranger XL 76.
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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