A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
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Nissan NP200
Discontinued model
Nissan NP300 Hardbody
Discontinued model
2.5 TDi Double Cab Hi-Rider 4x4 AutomaticDiesel7-Speed AutomaticDiscontinued model
ZAR 529,900last listed
Discontinued modelVerified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 98 kW🔧 304 Nm⛽ 11.4 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What
⚡PerformanceNP300 Hardbody
⛽Fuel EconomyNP200
🛡SafetyNP300 Hardbody
📦PracticalityNP300 Hardbody
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Recorded price context
NP200:
last listed from
ZAR 224,900
·
NP300 Hardbody:
last listed from
ZAR 349,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
NP200
NP300 Hardbody
Maximum Power
65 kW @ 5200 rpm
98 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
147 Nm @ 2800 rpm
304 Nm
Engine Size
1598 cc
2488 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
12.5 km/l
11.4 km/l
Ground Clearance
185 mm
215 mm
Boot / Load Bay
Not confirmed
Not confirmed
Airbags
4
4
Kerb Weight
915 kg
1395 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Warranty
3
3
= leads in this spec
Archived vehicles remain available for comparison. Verified specs stay visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.
The Bottom Line
NP300 Hardbody has a modest catalogue-index lead, while NP200 remains close.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
NP300 Hardbody
+22 pts
Efficiency
NP200
+4 pts
Safety
NP300 Hardbody
+2 pts
Practicality
NP300 Hardbody
+35 pts
Ownership
Equal
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
NP200
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Catalogue-index leader
NP300 Hardbody
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
NP200
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
NP300 Hardbody
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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
NP200
NP300 Hardbody
Model Introduced Year
2009
2008
Generation
Long-running model known for reliability and affordability
Long-running model with proven commercial reliability
Facelift History
Periodic updates over long production life
Updated over the years with improved safety and features
Tare Mass Kg
915 kg
1395 kg
Spec
NP200
NP300 Hardbody
Length
4535 mm
4875 mm
Width
1615 mm
1760 mm
Height
1530 mm
1655 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
2500 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
185 mm
215 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
47 l
75 l
Kerb Weight
915 kg
1395 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1570 kg
2400 kg
Towing Capacity
500 kg
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 m
5.8 m
Spec
NP200
NP300 Hardbody
Front Track Width
1390 mm
1495 mm
Rear Track Width
1385 mm
1490 mm
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring
Leaf Spring
Chassis Type
Ladder Frame
Ladder Frame
Power Steering
Hydraulic
Hydraulic
Steering Column
Not Adjustable
Tilt Adjustable
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension Type
Leaf Spring
Leaf Spring
Spec
NP200
NP300 Hardbody
Load Bed Length
1815 mm
1907 mm
Load Bed Width
1530 mm
1454 mm
Climate Control
Manual AC
Manual AC
Power Windows
Front
Front
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Dimming Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
AC Type
Manual AC
Manual AC
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Spare Wheel
Full Size Steel Under-bed
Full Size Steel Under-bed
Air Conditioning
Manual AC
Manual AC
Loadbox Length Mm
1815 mm
1907 mm
Loadbox Width Mm
1530 mm
1454 mm
Sound System
4
4
Unlocking
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
NP200
NP300 Hardbody
Engine
1.6-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1598 cc
2488 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
17.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
65 kW @ 5200 rpm
98 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
147 Nm @ 2800 rpm
304 Nm
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
4WD
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
7-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
155 km/h
168 km/h
0-100 km/h
14.5 sec
12.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
71 kW/tonne
70.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
160.7 Nm/tonne
217.9 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
Spec
NP200
NP300 Hardbody
Engine Position
Front Longitudinal
Front Longitudinal
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
7-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Rear Wheel Drive
Part-Time 4WD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Standard
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear Lock
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
5-Speed Manual
7-Speed Automatic
Gearbox Type
5-Speed Manual
7-Speed Automatic
Spec
NP200
NP300 Hardbody
Claimed Mileage
12.5 km/l
11.4 km/l
City Mileage
10 km/l
9 km/l
Highway Mileage
14 km/l
12 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
47 l
75 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
47
75
Spec
NP200
NP300 Hardbody
Airbags
4
4
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Optional
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
Standard
Central Locking
Standard
Standard
Side Impact Beams
Not Available
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Spec
NP200
NP300 Hardbody
Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
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
Spec
NP200
NP300 Hardbody
Seat Material
Fabric
Fabric
Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Hydraulic
Hydraulic
Steering Adjustment
Not Available
Tilt Adjustable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
Not Applicable
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
Not Available
Standard
Rear Armrest
Not Applicable
Standard
Spec
NP200
NP300 Hardbody
Infotainment System
7-inch Touchscreen
7-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Optional
Standard
Android Auto
Optional
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
4
4
Navigation System
Not Available
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
USB Ports
1
1
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Optional
Standard
Audio Speakers
4
4
Spec
NP200
NP300 Hardbody
LED Headlamps
Halogen
Halogen
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
Steel Wheels
Steel Wheels
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
Not Available
Body Cladding
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Not Available
DRL
Not Available
Not Available
Led Headlights
Halogen
Halogen
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Headlamps
Halogen
Halogen
Headlight Type
Halogen
Halogen
Headlights
Halogen
Halogen
Spec
NP200
NP300 Hardbody
Tyre Size
175/70 R14
235/75 R15
Wheel Type
Steel Wheels
Steel Wheels
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Full Size Steel Under-bed
Full Size Steel Under-bed
Brake Type Front
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
Drum
Drum
Spare Tyre
Full Size Steel Under-bed
Full Size Steel Under-bed
Wheels
Steel Wheels
Steel Wheels
Spec
NP200
NP300 Hardbody
Service Interval
10,000 km or 6 Months
10,000 km or 6 Months
Approx Service Cost
Approx R2,500
Approx R3,500
Battery Warranty
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Maintenance Plan
Not Available
Not Available
Service Intervals
10,000 km or 6 Months
10,000 km or 6 Months
Spec
NP200
NP300 Hardbody
Warranty Years
3
3
Warranty Kilometers
3
3
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
6 Years
Basic Warranty
3
3
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Warranty
3
3
Spec
NP200
NP300 Hardbody
CO2 Emissions
178 g/km
228 g/km
Start Stop System
Not Available
Not Available
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Noise Level
72 dB
74 dB
Spec
NP200
NP300 Hardbody
Real-world City Mileage Min
10 l/100km
9 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
13 l/100km
11 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
13 l/100km
11 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
16 l/100km
13 l/100km
Owner Review Count
45
38
Spec
NP200
NP300 Hardbody
Ground Clearance Max
185 mm
215 mm
Ground Clearance Min
185 mm
215 mm
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
29 deg
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
23 deg
Wading Depth
Not confirmed
600 mm
Terrain Modes
Not confirmed
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not confirmed
Rear
Underbody Protection
Not confirmed
Partial
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
NP300 Hardbody leads by 12 points
NP300 Hardbody has a modest catalogue-index lead, while NP200 remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
NP300 Hardbody
Performance
50/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
68/100
Practicality
73/100
Ownership
43/100
NP200
Performance
28/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
66/100
Practicality
38/100
Ownership
43/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Nissan NP300 Hardbody
leads the catalogue index with 57 pts
vs 45 pts for NP200
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, NP300 Hardbody leads. However, NP200 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This NP200 and NP300 Hardbody 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: NP200 28 vs NP300 Hardbody 50.
Efficiency index: NP200 50 vs NP300 Hardbody 46.
Safety-equipment index: NP200 66 vs NP300 Hardbody 68.
Practicality index: NP200 38 vs NP300 Hardbody 73.
Ownership-cover index: NP200 43 vs NP300 Hardbody 43.
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