Suzuki Across vs Toyota C-HR

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

Toyota C-HR Discontinued model
Suzuki Across in South Africa

Suzuki Across

1.5 GLX 6AT Petrol Mild Hybrid 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 464,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 76 kW 🔧 137 Nm ⛽ 18.9 km/l
VS
Toyota C-HR in South Africa

Toyota C-HR

2.0 HEV GR Sport CVT Hybrid e-CVT Discontinued model
ZAR 499,000 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 134 kW 🔧 190 Nm ⛽ 19.2 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance C-HR
Fuel Economy C-HR
🛡 Safety C-HR
📦 Practicality Tie
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
Recorded price context Across: current from ZAR 349,900 · C-HR: last listed from ZAR 429,000

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec Across C-HR
Maximum Power 75.8 kW @ 6000 rpm 134 kW
Maximum Torque 136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm 190 Nm
Engine Size 1462 cc 1987 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 18.9 km/l 19.2 km/l
Ground Clearance 210 mm 160 mm
Boot / Load Bay 333 l 377 l
Airbags 6 7
Kerb Weight - 1500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Warranty 5 years / 200,000 km promotional warranty 3

= leads in this spec

Archived vehicles remain available for comparison. Verified specs stay visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.

The Bottom Line

Across and C-HR are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance C-HR +19 pts
Efficiency C-HR +2 pts
Safety C-HR +7 pts
Practicality Equal

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Across

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: General Use
Catalogue-index leader

C-HR

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

Which One's Right for You?

Across

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

C-HR

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec Across C-HR
Model Introduced Year 2026 2023
Generation First South African generation of the current Across Second generation on TNGA-C platform – hybrid-only in SA
Facelift History All-new March 2026 South African launch model; no facelift yet All-new second generation launched in SA in 2023
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2023
Facelift Version Ending Current Not confirmed
Body Style Five-door compact SUV Not confirmed
Model Year 2026 Not confirmed
Production Status On sale Not confirmed
Segment C-segment family SUV Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg 1200-1250 kg 1500 kg
Vehicle Type Passenger vehicle Not confirmed
Spec Across C-HR
Length 4360 mm 4390 mm
Width 1795 mm 1796 mm
Height 1655 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase 2600 mm 2640 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 210 mm 160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 l 43 l
Boot/Cargo Space 333 l 377 l
Payload Capacity 460 kg Not confirmed
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows Not confirmed
Doors 5 doors Not confirmed
Minimum Turning Radius 5.4 m 5.4 m
Kerb Weight - 1500 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) - 1930 kg

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

C-HR leads by 4 points

Across and C-HR are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Index leader 68 /100
Lead 4 points
Data 83% source coverage
68
#1 Index leader

C-HR

83% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Ownership 43
Performance 53
Efficiency 78
Safety 98
Practicality 62
Ownership 43
Leads by 4 points
64
#2

Across

73% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Performance 34
Performance 34
Efficiency 76
Safety 91
Practicality 62
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance C-HR +19 Efficiency C-HR +2 Safety C-HR +7 Practicality Level

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

C-HR

Performance 53/100
Efficiency 78/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 62/100
Ownership 43/100

Across

Performance 34/100
Efficiency 76/100
Safety 91/100
Practicality 62/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Toyota C-HR leads the catalogue index with 68 pts vs 64 pts for Across

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, C-HR leads. However, Across may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.

Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.

Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.

Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.

It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

This Across and C-HR comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: Across 34 vs C-HR 53.

Efficiency index: Across 76 vs C-HR 78.

Safety-equipment index: Across 91 vs C-HR 98.

Practicality index: Across 62 vs C-HR 62.

Ownership-cover index: Across not separately scored vs C-HR 43.

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.