JAC X200 Double Cab vs JAC X200 Single Cab

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.

JAC X200 Double Cab in South Africa

JAC X200 Double Cab

X200 2.8L TDI 80 kW 1.3-tonne Double-cab Diesel 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 409,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 80 kW 🔧 240 Nm ⛽ 12.5 km/l
VS
JAC X200 Single Cab in South Africa

JAC X200 Single Cab

X200 2.8L TDI 80 kW 1.5-tonne Single-cab Diesel 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 347,739 ex-showroom
⚡ 80 kW 🔧 240 Nm ⛽ 12.5 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

JAC X200 Double Cab vs JAC X200 Single Cab: the short answer

X200 Double Cab and X200 Single Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

X200 Single Cab starts ZAR 55,639 cheaper X200 Double Cab from ZAR 359,900 · X200 Single Cab from ZAR 304,261

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification X200 Double Cab X200 Single Cab
Maximum Power X200 Double Cab80 kW @ 3600 rpm X200 Single Cab80 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque X200 Double Cab240 Nm @ 1800-2000 rpm X200 Single Cab240 Nm @ 1800-2000 rpm
Engine Size X200 Double Cab2771 cc X200 Single Cab2771 cc
Combined Fuel Economy X200 Double Cab12.5 km/l X200 Single Cab12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance X200 Double Cab170 mm X200 Single Cab170 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 X200 Double Cab

X200 2.8L TDI 80 kW 1.3-tonne Double-cab

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

JAC X200 Single Cab

X200 2.8L TDI 80 kW 1.5-tonne Single-cab

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)

Specification evidence leader

X200 Double Cab

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Practicality

X200 Single Cab

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

X200 Double Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

X200 Single Cab

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec X200 Double Cab X200 Single Cab
Model Introduced Year 2026 2026
Generation Current South African X200 Double Cab range verified on 7 September 2026 Current South African X200 Single Cab range verified on 7 September 2026
Facelift History No later South African facelift was identified in the current official model and brochure material No later South African facelift was identified in the current official model and brochure material
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Not Applicable
Body Style Forward-cab double cab Forward-cab single cab
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Forward-cab light commercial vehicle Forward-cab light commercial vehicle
Vehicle Type Light commercial vehicle Light commercial vehicle
Spec X200 Double Cab X200 Single Cab
Length Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Width Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Height Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Wheelbase Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (Default) 170 mm 170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 l 65 l
Boot/Cargo Space Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight 1760 kg 1760 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3030 kg 3260 kg
Payload Capacity 1300 kg 1500 kg
Towing Capacity 1250 kg 1250 kg
Seating Capacity 6 seats 3 seats
Number of Rows Not Officially Disclosed 1 rows
Doors Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius 5.75 m 5.75 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Applicable
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This X200 Double Cab and X200 Single Cab 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: X200 Double Cab 44 vs X200 Single Cab 44.

Efficiency index: X200 Double Cab 54 vs X200 Single Cab 54.

Safety-equipment index: X200 Double Cab 88 vs X200 Single Cab 88.

Practicality index: X200 Double Cab 69 vs X200 Single Cab 57.

Ownership-cover index: X200 Double Cab not separately scored vs X200 Single Cab 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.

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

X200 Double Cab leads by 3 points

X200 Double Cab and X200 Single Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 64 /100
Lead 3 points
Data 52% source coverage
64
#1 Evidence leader

X200 Double Cab

52% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 88 Check Performance 44
Performance 44
Efficiency 54
Safety 88
Practicality 69
Leads by 3 points
61
#2

X200 Single Cab

52% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 88 Check Performance 44
Performance 44
Efficiency 54
Safety 88
Practicality 57
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Level Efficiency Level Safety Level Practicality X200 Double Cab +12

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

X200 Double Cab

Performance 44/100
Efficiency 54/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 69/100

X200 Single Cab

Performance 44/100
Efficiency 54/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 57/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index JAC X200 Double Cab leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts vs 61 pts for X200 Single Cab

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, X200 Double Cab leads. However, X200 Single Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

X200 Double Cab vs X200 Single Cab 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.