Suzuki Ertiga vs Hyundai IONIQ 5

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 in Kenya

Suzuki Ertiga

ERTIGA GL 5D 1462p 4AT Petrol 4-Speed Automatic Current
KES 3,850,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 77 kW 🔧 138 Nm
VS
Hyundai IONIQ 5 in Kenya

Hyundai IONIQ 5

72.6 kWh Long RWD Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
KES 9,250,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 160 kW 🔧 350 Nm
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Suzuki Ertiga vs Hyundai IONIQ 5: the short answer

IONIQ 5 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Ertiga.

Ertiga starts KES 5,000,000 cheaper Ertiga from KES 3,250,000 · IONIQ 5 from KES 8,250,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Ertiga IONIQ 5
Maximum Power Ertiga77 kW IONIQ 5160 kW
Maximum Torque Ertiga138 Nm @ 4400 rpm IONIQ 5350 Nm
Engine Size Ertiga1462 cc IONIQ 5Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy ErtigaNot Officially Disclosed IONIQ 5Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Ertiga180 mm IONIQ 5160 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Evidence for Suzuki Ertiga ERTIGA GL 5D 1462p 4AT

Source type: Suzuki Kenya

Evidence for Hyundai IONIQ 5 72.6 kWh Long RWD

Source type: Hyundai Kenya

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Ertiga

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use
Specification evidence leader

IONIQ 5

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Ertiga

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

IONIQ 5

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • 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 IONIQ 5
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 IONIQ 5
Length 4395 mm 4635 mm
Width 1735 mm 1890 mm
Height 1690 mm 1605 mm
Wheelbase 2740 mm 3000 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 180 mm 160 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 165 mm 145 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 l Not Applicable
Boot/Cargo Space 153 l 527 l
Kerb Weight 1165 kg 1905 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1735 kg 2430 kg
Payload Capacity 570 kg 525 kg
Towing Capacity 1000 kg 1600 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 5.99 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 IONIQ 5 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 IONIQ 5 67.

Efficiency index: Ertiga 54 vs IONIQ 5 90.

Safety-equipment index: Ertiga 36 vs IONIQ 5 94.

Practicality index: Ertiga 55 vs IONIQ 5 65.

Ownership-cover index: Ertiga not separately scored vs IONIQ 5 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.

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 / 100
Evidence-index readout

IONIQ 5 leads by 34 points

IONIQ 5 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Ertiga.

Evidence leader 78 /100
Lead 34 points
Data 56% source coverage
78
#1 Evidence leader

IONIQ 5

56% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Practicality 65
Performance 67
Efficiency 90
Safety 94
Practicality 65
Leads by 34 points
44
#2

Ertiga

68% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Practicality 55 Check Performance 35
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 IONIQ 5 +32 Efficiency IONIQ 5 +36 Safety IONIQ 5 +58 Practicality IONIQ 5 +10

Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

IONIQ 5

Performance 67/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 65/100

Ertiga

Performance 35/100
Efficiency 54/100
Safety 36/100
Practicality 55/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Hyundai IONIQ 5 leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts vs 44 pts for Ertiga

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, IONIQ 5 leads. However, Ertiga may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Kenya.

Ertiga vs IONIQ 5 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.