Source type: Suzuki Kenya
Suzuki Ertiga vs Suzuki Grand Vitara
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 Ertiga
ERTIGA GL 5D 1462p 4AT
Petrol
4-Speed Automatic
Current
KES 3,850,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 77 kW
🔧 138 Nm
VS
Suzuki Grand Vitara
GRAND VITARA Kenya specification
Petrol
Current
KES 4,950,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 76 kW
🔧 137 Nm
Decision summary
Suzuki Ertiga vs Suzuki Grand Vitara: the short answer
Grand Vitara has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Ertiga remains close.
Ertiga starts KES 1,700,000 cheaper
Ertiga from KES 3,250,000 · Grand Vitara from KES 4,950,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | Ertiga | Grand Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Ertiga77 kW | Grand Vitara75.8 kW |
| Maximum Torque | Ertiga138 Nm @ 4400 rpm | Grand Vitara136.8 Nm |
| Engine Size | Ertiga1462 cc | Grand Vitara1462 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | ErtigaNot Officially Disclosed | Grand VitaraNot Officially Disclosed |
| Ground Clearance | Ertiga180 mm | Grand Vitara210 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Suzuki Kenya
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Ertiga
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Fewer listed safety features
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Specification evidence leader
Grand Vitara
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
Which One's Right for You?
Ertiga
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Grand Vitara
- 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
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | Ertiga | Grand Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Station wagon | SUV |
| Model Year | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Segment | Kenya-market MPV | Kenya-market SUV |
| Vehicle Type | MPV | SUV |
| Spec | Ertiga | Grand Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4395 mm | 4345 mm |
| Width | 1735 mm | 1795 mm |
| Height | 1690 mm | 1645 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2740 mm | 2600 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 180 mm | 210 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 165 mm | 195 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 l | 45 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 153 l | 373 l |
| Kerb Weight | 1165 kg | 1250 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 1735 kg | 1720 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 570 kg | 470 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 1000 kg | 1200 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Rows | 3 rows | 2 rows |
| Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5.2 m | 5.4 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 Ertiga and Grand Vitara 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: Ertiga 35 vs Grand Vitara 29.
Efficiency index: Ertiga 54 vs Grand Vitara 59.
Safety-equipment index: Ertiga 36 vs Grand Vitara 82.
Practicality index: Ertiga 55 vs Grand Vitara 60.
Ownership-cover index: Ertiga not separately scored vs Grand Vitara 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
Ertiga and Grand Vitara image comparison
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Suzuki Ertiga
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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
Grand Vitara leads by 13 points
Grand Vitara has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Ertiga remains close.
Evidence leader
57
/100
Lead
13
points
Data
65%
source coverage
57
#1
Evidence leader
Grand Vitara
Performance
29
Efficiency
59
Safety
82
Practicality
60
Leads by 13 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
Ertiga +6
Efficiency
Grand Vitara +5
Safety
Grand Vitara +46
Practicality
Grand Vitara +5
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Grand Vitara
Performance
29/100
Efficiency
59/100
Safety
82/100
Practicality
60/100
Ertiga
Performance
35/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
36/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Grand Vitara 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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Ertiga vs Grand Vitara 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.