Source type: Suzuki Kenya
Suzuki Alto vs Toyota New RAV4
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 Alto
ALTOK10 RC GA 5D 998p MT
Petrol
5-Speed Manual
Current
KES 1,650,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 49 kW
🔧 89 Nm
VS
Decision summary
Suzuki Alto vs Toyota New RAV4: the short answer
New RAV4 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Alto remains close.
Alto starts KES 6,170,000 cheaper
Alto from KES 1,650,000 · New RAV4 from KES 7,820,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | Alto | New RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Alto49 kW @ 5500 rpm | New RAV4127 kW |
| Maximum Torque | Alto89 Nm @ 3500 rpm | New RAV4203 Nm |
| Engine Size | Alto998 cc | New RAV41987 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | AltoNot Officially Disclosed | New RAV4Not Officially Disclosed |
| Ground Clearance | Alto160 mm | New RAV4201 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Toyota Kenya
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Alto
Strengths
- Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Fewer listed safety features
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
New RAV4
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Stronger listed safety equipment
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Alto
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
New RAV4
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | Alto | New RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Compacts | SUV |
| Model Year | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Segment | Kenya-market Hatchback | Kenya-market SUV |
| Vehicle Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Spec | Alto | New RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3530 mm | 4600 mm |
| Width | 1490 mm | 1855 mm |
| Height | 1520 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2380 mm | 2690 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 160 mm | 201 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 145 mm | 201 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 l | 55 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 214 l | 580 l |
| Kerb Weight | 747 kg | 1735 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 1168 kg | 2115 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 421 kg | 390 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 400 kg | 800 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Rows | 2 rows | 2 rows |
| Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 4.5 m | 5.5 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 Alto and New RAV4 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: Alto 26 vs New RAV4 53.
Efficiency index: Alto 75 vs New RAV4 50.
Safety-equipment index: Alto 83 vs New RAV4 94.
Practicality index: Alto 44 vs New RAV4 64.
Ownership-cover index: Alto not separately scored vs New RAV4 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
Alto and New RAV4 image comparison
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Suzuki Alto
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Toyota New RAV4
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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
New RAV4 leads by 11 points
New RAV4 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Alto remains close.
Evidence leader
66
/100
Lead
11
points
Data
73%
source coverage
66
#1
Evidence leader
New RAV4
Performance
53
Efficiency
50
Safety
94
Practicality
64
Leads by 11 points
55
#2
Alto
Performance
26
Efficiency
75
Safety
83
Practicality
44
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
New RAV4 +27
Efficiency
Alto +25
Safety
New RAV4 +11
Practicality
New RAV4 +20
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
New RAV4
Performance
53/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
64/100
Alto
Performance
26/100
Efficiency
75/100
Safety
83/100
Practicality
44/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, New RAV4 leads. However, Alto may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Kenya.
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Alto vs New RAV4 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.