Source type: Suzuki Kenya
Suzuki Across vs Toyota Corolla Sedan
A proper head-to-head in Kenya — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Suzuki Across
ACROSS GLX SUN ROOF 6AT MHV 2WD 1462cc
Petrol Mild Hybrid
6-Speed Automatic
Current
KES 4,450,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 76 kW
🔧 137 Nm
VS
Decision summary
Suzuki Across vs Toyota Corolla Sedan: the short answer
Across and Corolla Sedan are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Across starts KES 150,000 cheaper
Across from KES 4,450,000 · Corolla Sedan from KES 4,600,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | Across | Corolla Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Across75.8 kW | Corolla Sedan90 kW @ 6050 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | Across136.8 Nm | Corolla Sedan153 Nm @ 5200 rpm |
| Engine Size | Across1462 cc | Corolla Sedan1598 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | AcrossNot Officially Disclosed | Corolla SedanNot Officially Disclosed |
| Ground Clearance | Across210 mm | Corolla Sedan130 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Toyota Kenya
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Across
Strengths
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger listed safety equipment
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:
Published Efficiency
Published Practicality
Corolla Sedan
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Fewer listed safety features
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
Across
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Corolla Sedan
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | Across | Corolla Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Generation | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift History | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift Launched Since | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift Version Ending | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Body Style | SUV | Sedan |
| Model Year | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Segment | Kenya-market SUV | Kenya-market Sedan |
| Vehicle Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Spec | Across | Corolla Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4360 mm | 4630 mm |
| Width | 1795 mm | 1780 mm |
| Height | 1655 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm | 2700 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 210 mm | 130 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 195 mm | 120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 l | 50 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 373 l | 471 l |
| Kerb Weight | 1250 kg | 1310 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 1710 kg | 1800 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 460 kg | 490 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 1200 kg | 1300 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Rows | 2 rows | 2 rows |
| Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5.4 m | 5.2 m |
| Front Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Front Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
In depth: how these cars differ
This Across and Corolla Sedan comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for Kenya. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Across 34 vs Corolla Sedan 39.
Efficiency index: Across 64 vs Corolla Sedan 53.
Safety-equipment index: Across 83 vs Corolla Sedan 64.
Practicality index: Across 59 vs Corolla Sedan 58.
Ownership-cover index: Across not separately scored vs Corolla Sedan 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.
Model imagery
Across and Corolla Sedan image comparison
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Suzuki Across
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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-index readout
Across leads by 6 points
Across and Corolla Sedan are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Evidence leader
59
/100
Lead
6
points
Data
68%
source coverage
59
#1
Evidence leader
Across
Performance
34
Efficiency
64
Safety
83
Practicality
59
Leads by 6 points
53
#2
Corolla Sedan
Performance
39
Efficiency
53
Safety
64
Practicality
58
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Corolla Sedan +5
Efficiency
Across +11
Safety
Across +19
Practicality
Across +1
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Across
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
64/100
Safety
83/100
Practicality
59/100
Corolla Sedan
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
64/100
Practicality
58/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Across leads. However, Corolla Sedan may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Kenya.
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Across vs Corolla Sedan questions
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in Kenya 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.