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.
T2 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Starlet remains close.
Starlet starts ZAR 325,000 cheaperStarlet from ZAR 244,900 · T2 from ZAR 569,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Starlet
T2
Maximum Power
Starlet72 kW @ 5500 rpm
T2180 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Starlet140 Nm
T2375 Nm
Engine Size
Starlet996 cc
T21998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Starlet16.7 km/l
T210.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
Starlet162 mm
T2220 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.
Toyota Starlet
1.0T XR CVT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
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)
Starlet
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
T2
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Starlet
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
T2
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Starlet
T2
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Auto Lights
Standard
-
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Braking
Standard
-
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Rear
-
Parking Sensor
Rear
-
Parking Sensors
Rear
Not Available
Pre-Collision System
Not Available
-
Rain Sensor Wipers
Standard
-
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Rear View Camera
Standard
-
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
-
Reversing Camera
Standard
-
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Starlet
T2
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
2WD
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Drivetrain
FWD/
4WD
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
4WD
Engine Position
Front Transverse
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
4
7
Gear Shift Type
CVT Automatic
Not Applicable
Gearbox
CVT Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox Type
CVT Automatic
7DCT
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Multi-Plate Clutch Limited-Slip Differential
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
4
7
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable Transmission
7DCT
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Starlet
T2
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
Yes
Departure Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
162 mm
220 mm
Ground Clearance Min
162 mm
220 mm
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Normal, Sport, Snow, Mud, Sand, Rock, Eco
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Underbody Protection
Not Available
Metal guard plate for front compartment
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Starlet
T2
60 40 Split Seat
60/40 Split
Not Applicable
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Multi
Front Armrest
Not Available
-
Armrest Front
Not Available
-
Armrest Rear
Not Available
-
Driver Seat
Manual
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Not Applicable
Fabric Seats
Fabric
-
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Full Digital
-
Interior Colour Options
6
-
Interior Colours
6
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Touchscreen infotainment, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
-
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Fabric
-
Rear Armrest
Not Available
-
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Not Available
-
Seat Adjustment
Manual
-
Seat Fold Type
60/40 Split
-
Seat Material
Fabric
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Seat Trim
Fabric
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Steering Adjustment
Height Adjustable
-
Steering Type
Electric
-
Rear USB Ports
2
-
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
-
Yes
Spec
Starlet
T2
ABS
Standard
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
AEB
Standard
Yes
Airbags
7
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Alarm System
Standard
-
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
-
BA
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
-
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Central Locking
Standard
-
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
7
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
7
-
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
-
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Side Impact Beams
Standard
-
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
7
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
7
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Not Available
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Starlet
T2
AC Type
Automatic AC
Dual-zone climate control
Accelerator 0 100
12.0 sec
-
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Air Conditioning
Automatic AC
Dual-zone climate control
Auto Dimming Irvm
Standard
-
Auto Dimming Mirror
Standard
-
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Centre Console
Not Available
-
Climate Control
Automatic AC
Dual-zone climate control
Climate Zones
Automatic AC
-
Common Rail Injection
Direct Injection
-
Diff Lock
Not Applicable
-
Difflock
Not Applicable
-
Digital Speedometer
Full Digital
-
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
-
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Yes
Engine Warranty
Not Applicable
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Front Armrest
Not Available
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
6
9.3
Hill Start Assist
Standard
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Standard
-
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Lift Gate
Not Available
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Manual Aircon
Automatic AC
-
Mirror
All Doors
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Yes
Passive Entry Start
Standard
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Power Mirrors
All Doors
-
Power Windows
All Doors
Not Available
Powered Tailgate
Not Available
-
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Rear Seat Split
60/40 Split
60/40
Rear Wing
Not Available
-
Rearview Mirror Inside
Standard
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Remote Central Locking
Standard
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not Available
-
Seat Type
Fabric
-
Side Impact Bars
Standard
-
Skid Plates
Not Available
-
Sonar
Rear
-
Sound System
4
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
Source Model Column
starlet
-
Spare Wheel
Full Size Steel
255/60 R19 full size
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Height Adjustable
-
Sub Frame
Monocoque
-
Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Telescopic Steering
Height Adjustable
-
Tilt Steering
Height Adjustable
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
TPMS
Standard
Yes
Trim Level
top
-
Unlocking
Standard
Yes
Variant Role
Mid-to-high value derivative
-
Vdc
Standard
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Voice Command
Standard
-
Voice Command Support
Standard
-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Standard
-
Walk Away Lock
Standard
-
Wireless Charger
Optional
50W
Wireless Charging
Optional
50W
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Doors
-
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
265 l
1494 l
Rim Size
15-inch Alloy Wheels
19
Remote Engine Start
-
Yes
Roof Load
-
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
Towbar
-
Yes
Spec
Starlet
T2
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Alloy Wheel Design
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Alloy
Auto Headlights
Standard
-
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Body Cladding
Not Available
-
Body Type
Hatchback
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Yes
DRL
LED
Yes
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
6
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Exterior Colour Options
7
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Doors
-
Fog Lamps
Standard
Yes
Fog Lights
Standard
-
Front Fog Lamps
Standard
Yes
Front Fog Lights
Standard
-
Headlamp Levelling
Full LED
-
Headlamps
Full LED
Yes
Headlight Type
Full LED
Yes
Headlights
Full LED
Yes
LED Headlamps
Full LED
Yes
Led Headlights
Full LED
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Roof Type
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
Spec
Starlet
T2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
City Mileage
13 km/l
7.6 km/l
Claimed Mileage
16.7 km/l
10.8 km/l
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 5
VI B
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
70 l
Fuel Tank Litres
40
70
Highway Mileage
18 km/l
10.8 km/l
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
16.7 km/l
10.8 km/l
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Spec
Starlet
T2
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Audio Speakers
4
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
Audio System
4
-
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Connected Services
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Full Digital
10.25-inch
Display Audio
9-inch Touchscreen
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2
-
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
15.6-inch infotainment system
Infotainment Display
9-inch Touchscreen
-
Infotainment Screen
9-inch Touchscreen
Not Available
Multi Information Display
Full Digital
-
Navigation System
Standard
-
Rear Usb
2
-
Infotainment Screen Size
9-inch Touchscreen
Not Available
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
-
Number of Speakers
4
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Not Available
USB Ports
2
Front Type-A/Type-C and rear Type-A/Type-C
Voice Control
Standard
-
Voice Recognition
Standard
-
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Spec
Starlet
T2
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Spec
Starlet
T2
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Standard
-
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
Drum
Solid disc brake
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
-
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc brake
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
-
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Solid disc brake
Spare Tyre
Full Size Steel
255/60 R19 full size
Spare Wheel Size Type
Full Size Steel
-
Spare Wheel Type
Full Size Steel
255/60 R19 full size
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Not Available
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Tyre Size
195/55 R16
255/60 R19
Tyre Type
195/55 R16
-
Wheel Material
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Alloy
Wheel Type
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Alloy
Wheels
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Alloy
Wheel Rim Size
15-inch Alloy Wheels
19
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Wheel Diameter
15-inch Alloy Wheels
19
Electric Park Brake
-
Yes
Towing Unbraked Kg
-
750 kg
Spec
Starlet
T2
Battery Warranty
Not Applicable
-
Maintenance Plan
Optional
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
15,000 km or 1 Year
-
Approx Service Cost
Approx R3,200
-
Service Interval
15,000 km or 1 Year
-
Service Intervals
15,000 km or 1 Year
-
Service Plan
Optional
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Service Plan Distance
Optional
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Service Plan Duration
Optional
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Spec
Starlet
T2
Body Style
Hatchback
SUV
Color Note
White, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red, Orange
-
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
-
Model Year
2026
Current
Segment
Hatchback
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1005 kg
1880 kg
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
SUV
Model Introduced Year
2020
2026
Generation
First generation Starlet in South Africa on B-segment platform
Current local listing
Facelift History
Minor updates since launch
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2026
Production Status
active
Active
Gross Combined Mass Kg
-
3855 kg
Spec
Starlet
T2
Boot/Cargo Space
265 l
580 l
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
70 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1420 kg
2255 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
162 mm
220 mm
Height
1520 mm
1880 mm
Kerb Weight
1005 kg
1880 kg
Length
3995 mm
4785 mm
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Minimum Turning Radius
4.9 m
5.8 m
Wheelbase
2520 mm
2800 mm
Width
1695 mm
2006 mm
Payload Capacity
415 kg
375 kg
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
220 mm
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
1600 kg
Front Headroom
982 mm
1040 mm
Rear Headroom
955 mm
1020 mm
Front Legroom
1030 mm
1055 mm
Rear Legroom
885 mm
935 mm
Spec
Starlet
T2
Chassis Material
Monocoque
-
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Front Spring Type
MacPherson Strut
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut suspension
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut suspension
Front Track Width
1470 mm
1685 mm
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Power Steering
Electric
-
Rear Axle Type
Torsion Beam
-
Rear Spring Type
Torsion Beam
-
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Multi-link independent suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam
Multi-link independent suspension
Rear Track Width
1455 mm
1695 mm
Steering Column
Tilt Adjustable
-
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
-
Spec
Starlet
T2
CO2 Emissions
107 g/km
210 g/km
CO2 Emissions G Km
107
-
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
-
Idle CO2 Output
107
-
Noise Level
67 dB
-
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Start Stop System
Standard
Yes
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Petrol
Spec
Starlet
T2
Ownership Role
Top
South Africa market model
Price Zar
319900 ZAR
679900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
flagship
Starting Price
319900
679900
Starting Price Zar
319900
679900
Spec
Starlet
T2
Real-world City Mileage Max
17 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Min
14 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
20 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
17 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
31
-
Spec
Starlet
T2
Engine
1-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
996 cc
1998 cc
Cylinders
3
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
10.2:1
Maximum Power
72 kW @ 5500 rpm
180 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
140 Nm
375 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
FWD
4WD
Transmission
CVT
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
175 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
12.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
71.6 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
139.3 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
SQRF4J20
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Bore
82.0 mm
80.5 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
98.1 mm
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
In depth: how these cars differ
This Starlet and T2 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: Starlet 32 vs T2 77.
Efficiency index: Starlet 66 vs T2 43.
Safety-equipment index: Starlet 98 vs T2 93.
Practicality index: Starlet 53 vs T2 70.
Ownership-cover index: Starlet 43 vs T2 not separately scored.
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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
T2 leads by 14 points
T2 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Starlet remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
T2
Performance
77/100
Efficiency
43/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
70/100
Starlet
Performance
32/100
Efficiency
66/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
53/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJetour T2
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 59 pts for Starlet
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T2 leads. However, Starlet may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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