Source type: Toyota Kenya
Toyota Corolla Sedan vs Suzuki Ertiga
A proper head-to-head in Kenya — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
VS
Suzuki Ertiga
ERTIGA GL 5D 1462p 4AT
Petrol
4-Speed Automatic
Current
KES 3,850,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 77 kW
🔧 138 Nm
Decision summary
Toyota Corolla Sedan vs Suzuki Ertiga: the short answer
Corolla Sedan has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Ertiga remains close.
Ertiga starts KES 1,350,000 cheaper
Corolla Sedan from KES 4,600,000 · Ertiga from KES 3,250,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | Corolla Sedan | Ertiga |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Corolla Sedan90 kW @ 6050 rpm | Ertiga77 kW |
| Maximum Torque | Corolla Sedan153 Nm @ 5200 rpm | Ertiga138 Nm @ 4400 rpm |
| Engine Size | Corolla Sedan1598 cc | Ertiga1462 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Corolla SedanNot Officially Disclosed | ErtigaNot Officially Disclosed |
| Ground Clearance | Corolla Sedan130 mm | Ertiga180 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Suzuki Kenya
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Corolla Sedan
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
Ertiga
Strengths
- Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Fewer listed safety features
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Corolla Sedan
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Ertiga
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | Corolla Sedan | Ertiga |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Sedan | Station wagon |
| Model Year | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Segment | Kenya-market Sedan | Kenya-market MPV |
| Vehicle Type | Sedan | MPV |
| Spec | Corolla Sedan | Ertiga |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4630 mm | 4395 mm |
| Width | 1780 mm | 1735 mm |
| Height | 1435 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm | 2740 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 130 mm | 180 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 120 mm | 165 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 l | 45 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 471 l | 153 l |
| Kerb Weight | 1310 kg | 1165 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 1800 kg | 1735 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 490 kg | 570 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 1300 kg | 1000 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Rows | 2 rows | 3 rows |
| Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5.2 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 Corolla Sedan and Ertiga 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: Corolla Sedan 39 vs Ertiga 35.
Efficiency index: Corolla Sedan 53 vs Ertiga 54.
Safety-equipment index: Corolla Sedan 64 vs Ertiga 36.
Practicality index: Corolla Sedan 58 vs Ertiga 55.
Ownership-cover index: Corolla Sedan not separately scored vs Ertiga 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
Corolla Sedan and Ertiga image comparison
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Toyota Corolla Sedan
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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
Corolla Sedan leads by 9 points
Corolla Sedan has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Ertiga remains close.
Evidence leader
53
/100
Lead
9
points
Data
74%
source coverage
53
#1
Evidence leader
Corolla Sedan
Performance
39
Efficiency
53
Safety
64
Practicality
58
Leads by 9 points
44
#2
Ertiga
Performance
35
Efficiency
54
Safety
36
Practicality
55
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Corolla Sedan +4
Efficiency
Ertiga +1
Safety
Corolla Sedan +28
Practicality
Corolla Sedan +3
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Corolla Sedan
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
64/100
Practicality
58/100
Ertiga
Performance
35/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
36/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Corolla Sedan leads. However, Ertiga may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Kenya.
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Corolla Sedan vs Ertiga 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.