JAC T6 Single Cab vs Toyota Yaris

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.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

Toyota Yaris Discontinued model
JAC T6 Single Cab in South Africa

JAC T6 Single Cab

T6 2.0L CTi 4x2 Lux Diesel 6-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 314,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 102 kW 🔧 320 Nm ⛽ 16.39 km/l
VS
Toyota Yaris in South Africa

Toyota Yaris

1.5 XR CVT Petrol CVT Discontinued model
ZAR 359,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 88 kW 🔧 145 Nm ⛽ 15.1 km/l
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Decision summary

JAC T6 Single Cab vs Toyota Yaris: the short answer

Yaris has a modest catalogue-index lead, while T6 Single Cab remains close.

Recorded price context T6 Single Cab: current from ZAR 299,900 · Yaris: last listed from ZAR 289,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification T6 Single Cab Yaris
Maximum Power T6 Single Cab102 kW @ 3600 rpm Yaris88 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque T6 Single Cab320 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm Yaris145 Nm @ 4800 rpm
Engine Size T6 Single Cab1999 cc Yaris1496 cc
Combined Fuel Economy T6 Single Cab16.39 km/l Yaris15.1 km/l
Ground Clearance T6 Single Cab197 mm Yaris160 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.

JAC T6 Single Cab

T6 2.0L CTi 4x2 Lux

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Toyota Yaris

1.5 XR CVT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

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)

T6 Single Cab

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

Yaris

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

T6 Single Cab

  • 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

Yaris

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

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 T6 Single Cab Yaris
Model Introduced Year 2026 2020
Generation South African introduction of new T6 Single Cab derivative in January 2026 Current generation on Toyota's TNGA-B platform
Facelift History Introduced in South Africa in January 2026; no subsequent facelift announced Regular updates with improved safety and features
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable 2021
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable 2024
Body Style Single-cab pickup Hatchback
Model Year 2026 2021
Production Status active discontinued
Segment One-tonne single-cab bakkie Hatchback
Vehicle Type Light commercial vehicle Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg - 1110 kg
Spec T6 Single Cab Yaris
Length 5315 mm 4180 mm
Width 1830 mm 1745 mm
Height 1815 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase 3090 mm 2550 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 197 mm 160 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 l 42 l
Boot/Cargo Space Not Officially Disclosed 286 l
Kerb Weight 1740 kg 1110 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2740 kg 1515 kg
Payload Capacity 1000 kg 405 kg
Towing Capacity 1400 kg 1600 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 1 rows 2 rows
Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.2 m 5.1 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 991 mm
Rear Headroom Not Applicable 940 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1039 mm
Rear Legroom Not Applicable 881 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This T6 Single Cab and Yaris 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: T6 Single Cab 54 vs Yaris 37.

Efficiency index: T6 Single Cab 66 vs Yaris 61.

Safety-equipment index: T6 Single Cab 32 vs Yaris 98.

Practicality index: T6 Single Cab 55 vs Yaris 53.

Ownership-cover index: T6 Single Cab not separately scored vs Yaris 43.

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

Yaris leads by 8 points

Yaris has a modest catalogue-index lead, while T6 Single Cab remains close.

Evidence leader 59 /100
Lead 8 points
Data 90% source coverage
59
#1 Evidence leader

Yaris

90% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Performance 37
Performance 37
Efficiency 61
Safety 98
Practicality 53
Ownership 43
Leads by 8 points
51
#2

T6 Single Cab

61% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 66 Check Safety 32
Performance 54
Efficiency 66
Safety 32
Practicality 55
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance T6 Single Cab +17 Efficiency T6 Single Cab +5 Safety Yaris +66 Practicality T6 Single Cab +2

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Yaris

Performance 37/100
Efficiency 61/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 53/100
Ownership 43/100

T6 Single Cab

Performance 54/100
Efficiency 66/100
Safety 32/100
Practicality 55/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Toyota Yaris leads the specification evidence index with 59 pts vs 51 pts for T6 Single Cab

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Yaris leads. However, T6 Single Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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T6 Single Cab vs Yaris questions

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.