Head to head
Toyota HiAce vs Toyota Hilux
The Toyota Hilux carries 230kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Toyota Hilux carries 230kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Toyota HiAce | Toyota Hilux | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 975kg | 1205 kg (Single Cab); 1075 kg (Extra Cab); 1105 kg (Double Cab, manual); 1015 kg (Double Cab, automatic) |
| Engine | 2.8-litre 4-cylinder turbodiesel (1GD-FTV) | - |
| Power | 177hp | - |
| Torque | 450Nm | - |
| Seats | up to 10 | - |
| Fuel tank | 70 litres | - |
| Load bed length | - | 2315 mm (Single Cab); 1525 mm (Double Cab) |
| Gross weight | - | 3210 kg (Double Cab) |
| Towing capacity | - | 3500 kg (braked) |
Sources: Toyota HiAce, Toyota Hilux. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HiAce if...
Toyota's long-running commuter van, converted by UK operators into a chauffeured minibus rather than sold to private buyers. Its 10-seat capacity and diesel range suit airport transfers and group chauffeur work more than everyday van hire.
Listed by
- Safe Solo Ltd - London
Buy or hire the Hilux if...
- you want one that carries 230kg more
The Hilux is bought in the UK on a reputation for durability rather than outright payload, and its 3.5 tonne braked towing capacity across the range makes it a common choice for trades that also tow plant or trailers.
Full Hilux specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Toyota HiAce and the Toyota Hilux?
The Toyota Hilux carries 230kg more. The Toyota HiAce is a commuter and chauffeur minibus van, diesel; the Toyota Hilux is a pickup truck offered in single, extra and double cab body styles..
Which carries more, the Toyota HiAce or the Toyota Hilux?
The Toyota Hilux, by 230kg.
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