iCAUR 03T vs Suzuki Eeco

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.

iCAUR 03T in South Africa

iCAUR 03T

2WD Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 639,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 135 kW 🔧 220 Nm ⛽ Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
VS
Suzuki Eeco in South Africa

Suzuki Eeco

1.2 Passenger Van MT Petrol 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 219,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 61 kW 🔧 103 Nm ⛽ 16.9 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

iCAUR 03T vs Suzuki Eeco: the short answer

03T has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Eeco.

Eeco starts ZAR 443,000 cheaper 03T from ZAR 639,900 · Eeco from ZAR 196,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification 03T Eeco
Maximum Power 03T135 kW Eeco61 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque 03T220 Nm Eeco103 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Engine Size 03TNot applicable — battery electric vehicle Eeco1197 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 03TNot applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l Eeco16.9 km/l
Ground Clearance 03T190 mm Eeco170 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

03T

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

Eeco

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?

03T

  • 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

Eeco

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec 03T Eeco
Model Introduced Year 2026 2017
Generation South African May 2026 local specification sheet for the current 03T generation. Second-generation Eeco on dedicated commercial platform with purpose-built high-roof body; G12B engine consistent across the Eeco's SA lifespan; commercial application specific, not shared with passenger vehicle range
Body Style SUV Van
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Published active
Segment Electric SUV Van
Vehicle Type Passenger vehicle Van
Facelift History - Second-generation Eeco in SA since 2017; minor exterior and interior updates in 2021; specification has remained stable — the buyer segment does not require frequent feature updates
Facelift Launched Since - 2021
Facelift Version Ending - Current
Color Note - Solid White, Metallic Silver
Dealer Stock Note - Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg - 905 kg
Spec 03T Eeco
Length 4433 mm 3675 mm
Width 1916 mm 1475 mm
Height 1741 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase 2715 mm 2350 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 190 mm 170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 165 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity Not applicable — battery electric vehicle 35 l
Boot/Cargo Space 450 L rear seats up; 1,238 L with rear seats folded; 40 L rear storage box 120 l
Kerb Weight 1600–1950 kg 905 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2173 kg 1280 kg
Payload Capacity 350–650 kg 390 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.9 m 4.5 m
Front Headroom 1020 mm 1020 mm
Rear Headroom 990 mm 1000 mm
Front Legroom 1060 mm 930 mm
Rear Legroom 970 mm 750 mm
Towing Capacity - Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This 03T and Eeco 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: 03T 51 vs Eeco 24.

Efficiency index: 03T 99 vs Eeco 65.

Safety-equipment index: 03T 93 vs Eeco 36.

Practicality index: 03T 64 vs Eeco 54.

Ownership-cover index: 03T not separately scored vs Eeco 60.

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

03T leads by 29 points

03T has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Eeco.

Evidence leader 75 /100
Lead 29 points
Data 67% source coverage
75
#1 Evidence leader

03T

67% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 99 Check Performance 51
Performance 51
Efficiency 99
Safety 93
Practicality 64
Leads by 29 points
46
#2

Eeco

85% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 65 Check Performance 24
Performance 24
Efficiency 65
Safety 36
Practicality 54
Ownership 60
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance 03T +27 Efficiency 03T +34 Safety 03T +57 Practicality 03T +10

Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

03T

Performance 51/100
Efficiency 99/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 64/100

Eeco

Performance 24/100
Efficiency 65/100
Safety 36/100
Practicality 54/100
Ownership 60/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index iCAUR 03T leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts vs 46 pts for Eeco

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, 03T leads. However, Eeco may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

03T vs Eeco 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.