Dongfeng 007 vs Suzuki S-Presso

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Dongfeng 007 in South Africa

Dongfeng 007

007 E2 540 Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 899,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 400 kW 🔧 620 Nm ⛽ 0 km/l
VS
Suzuki S-Presso in South Africa

Suzuki S-Presso

1.0 GL+ AMT S-Edition Petrol 5-Speed AMT Current
ZAR 219,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 49 kW 🔧 89 Nm ⛽ 18.2 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Dongfeng 007 vs Suzuki S-Presso: the short answer

007 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over S-Presso.

S-Presso starts ZAR 521,000 cheaper 007 from ZAR 699,900 · S-Presso from ZAR 178,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification 007 S-Presso
Maximum Power 007400 kW S-Presso49 kW
Maximum Torque 007620 Nm S-Presso89 Nm
Engine Size 007Not Applicable S-Presso998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 0070 km/l S-Presso18.2 km/l
Ground Clearance 0070 mm S-Presso0 mm

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

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Dongfeng 007

007 E2 540

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Suzuki S-Presso

1.0 GL+ AMT S-Edition

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

007

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

S-Presso

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

Which One's Right for You?

007

  • 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

S-Presso

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec 007 S-Presso
Model Introduced Year 2026 2026
Generation Current South African generation Current market generation
Facelift History Current launch specification Current market specification
Facelift Launched Since 2026 2026
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Sedan Hatchback
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active active
Segment Executive electric sedan Hatchback
Vehicle Type Sedan Hatchback
Spec 007 S-Presso
Length 4880 mm 3565 mm
Width 1895 mm 1520 mm
Height 1460 mm 1567 mm
Wheelbase 2915 mm 2380 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 0 mm 0 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 140 mm 150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 27 l
Boot/Cargo Space 452 l 239 l
Kerb Weight 2100 kg 770 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2550 kg 1170 kg
Payload Capacity 450 kg 400 kg
Towing Capacity 750 kg 500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.8 m 5.2 m
Front Headroom 1000 mm 1000 mm
Rear Headroom 950 mm 950 mm
Front Legroom 1050 mm 1050 mm
Rear Legroom 900 mm 900 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This 007 and S-Presso comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: 007 100 vs S-Presso 20.

Efficiency index: 007 90 vs S-Presso 69.

Safety-equipment index: 007 88 vs S-Presso 87.

Practicality index: 007 53 vs S-Presso 40.

Ownership-cover index: 007 not separately scored vs S-Presso 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

007 leads by 31 points

007 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over S-Presso.

Evidence leader 83 /100
Lead 31 points
Data 64% source coverage
83
#1 Evidence leader

007

64% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Practicality 53
Performance 100
Efficiency 90
Safety 88
Practicality 53
Leads by 31 points
52
#2

S-Presso

74% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 87 Check Performance 20
Performance 20
Efficiency 69
Safety 87
Practicality 40
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance 007 +80 Efficiency 007 +21 Safety 007 +1 Practicality 007 +13

Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

007

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 53/100

S-Presso

Performance 20/100
Efficiency 69/100
Safety 87/100
Practicality 40/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Dongfeng 007 leads the specification evidence index with 83 pts vs 52 pts for S-Presso

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, 007 leads. However, S-Presso may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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007 vs S-Presso questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.