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.
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⚡ 134 kW🔧 190 Nm⛽ 19.2 km/l
+Add a 3rd car
At a Glance — Who Wins What
⚡PerformanceC-HR
⛽Fuel EconomyC-HR
🛡SafetyC-HR
📦PracticalityTie
🔑OwnershipNot 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 PerformancePublished 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
Spec
Across
C-HR
Front Track Width
1530 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Track Width
1535 mm
Not confirmed
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Double Wishbone
Power Steering
Electronic rack-and-pinion
Electric
Steering Column
Tilt and telescopic adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion beam
Double Wishbone
Spec
Across
C-HR
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Climate Control
Automatic
Dual-zone Automatic
Power Windows
Front and rear; driver one-touch up/down
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Standard
Smart Key
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Front Qi charger standard
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Smart powered hands-free tailgate
Not Available
Auto Dimming Mirror
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear Window Defroster
Electric demister
Not confirmed
12V Accessory Socket
2 x 12V (front and luggage area)
Not confirmed
AC Type
Automatic
Dual-zone Automatic
Heads Up Display
Standard
Not confirmed
Power Mirrors
Electric folding
Not confirmed
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Spare Wheel
Full-size spare
Space Saver
Air Conditioning
Automatic
Dual-zone Automatic
Rim Size
17-inch machined alloy
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
Sound System
8-speaker Infinity
8
Unlocking
Standard
Smart Key
Wireless Charger
Front Qi charger standard
Standard
Spec
Across
C-HR
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Mild Hybrid
2.0L Hybrid Petrol-Electric
Engine Code
K15C
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Hybrid
Hybrid System
12V Mild Hybrid
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
1987 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Hybrid Synergy Drive
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
74 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
85 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
75.8 kW @ 6000 rpm
134 kW
Maximum Torque
136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm
190 Nm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
e-CVT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
8.2 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Across
C-HR
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front Wheel Drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
3.683
Not confirmed
Number of Gears
6
Not confirmed
Transmission Type
Automatic
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
Gear Shift Type
Straight-gate automatic selector
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
2WD front-wheel drive
Not confirmed
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
4x2
Not confirmed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
6
Not confirmed
Spec
Across
C-HR
Claimed Mileage
18.9 km/l
19.2 km/l
City Mileage
15.3 km/l
17 km/l
Highway Mileage
22.0 km/l
21 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
43 l
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Auto Start Stop
Engine auto stop/start system standard
Not confirmed
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Charging Type
Not Applicable; non-plug-in mild hybrid
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
45
43
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable; no electric-only driving range
Not confirmed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable; no electric-only range
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable; no electric-only range
Not confirmed
Emission Standard
-
Euro 6
Spec
Across
C-HR
Airbags
6
7
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard through ESP
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
2 rear anchor positions
Standard
Brake Assist
DSBS II brake assist
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats only; rear reminder not available
Not confirmed
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not confirmed
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
DSBS II brake assist
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not confirmed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not confirmed
EBD
Standard
Not confirmed
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not confirmed
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front seats
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats only
Not confirmed
Side Airbags
Standard
Not confirmed
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard through ESP
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available; six-airbag layout is front, side and curtain
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
-
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Spec
Across
C-HR
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert
Not confirmed
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Surround-view camera
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Weaving alert
Not confirmed
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Surround-view camera
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
DSBS II warning
Not confirmed
Surround View Camera
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention
Standard
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
-
Standard
Spec
Across
C-HR
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Synthetic Leather
Ventilated Seats
Front
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
64-colour LED
Standard
Rear Armrest
Standard with cup holders
Not confirmed
Cup Holders
4 (2 front, 2 rear)
Not confirmed
Rear AC Vents
Standard
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not confirmed
60 40 Split Seat
Standard single-fold rear seat
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-way electric
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual; no height adjustment
Not confirmed
Boot Light
Standard
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Black synthetic leather with copper stitching
Not confirmed
Seat Adjustment
-
Power Driver
Heated Seats
-
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electronic rack-and-pinion
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
-
Rear Centre Armrest
Spec
Across
C-HR
Infotainment System
10.1-inch display audio
9-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wired or wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Wired or wireless
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8-speaker Infinity
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch colour TFT information display
Standard
USB Ports
4 Type-C (2 front, 2 rear)
2
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Audio, cruise control and hands-free phone
Not confirmed
Rear Usb
2 Type-C
Not confirmed
Audio System
Infinity premium 8-speaker
Not confirmed
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2 front Type-C and 2 rear Type-C
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen
10.1-inch
Not confirmed
Smartphone Connectivity
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto via USB or Wi-Fi
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
10.1-inch
Not confirmed
Navigation System
-
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wired or wireless
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Wired or wireless
Standard
Audio Speakers
8-speaker Infinity
8
Spec
Across
C-HR
LED Headlamps
Standard
LED Matrix
Daytime Running Lamps
LED standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Front standard; rear not available
LED
Roof Rails
Grey
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
Machined 17-inch
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
Exterior Colour Options
Magma Grey Metallic; Sizzling Red Metallic; Exuberant Blue Pearl Metallic; Arctic White Pearl; Bluish Black Pearl; Mystic Green Pearl; Splendid Silver Pearl Metallic; and GLX two-tone combinations of Splendid Silver, Sizzling Red or Exuberant Blue with a Bluish Black roof
Not confirmed
Rear Wiper
Fixed intermittent
Not confirmed
Led Taillights
Connected rear LED tail lamps
Not confirmed
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
Not confirmed
Front Fog Lamps
Front standard; rear not available
LED
Headlights
Standard
LED Matrix
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not confirmed
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
-
GR Sport Spoiler
DRL
LED standard
LED
Led Headlights
Standard
LED Matrix
Daytime Running Lights
LED standard
LED
Headlamps
Standard
LED Matrix
Headlight Type
Standard
LED Matrix
Spec
Across
C-HR
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
210 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance Min
210 mm
160 mm
Spec
Across
C-HR
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
225/50 R18
Wheel Type
Machined 17-inch
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
Space Saver
Parking Brake Type
Electric
Not confirmed
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch machined alloy
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
Electric Park Brake
Standard
Not confirmed
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Not confirmed
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Spare Tyre
Full-size spare
Space Saver
Wheel Diameter
17-inch machined alloy
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
Wheels
Machined 17-inch
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
Spec
Across
C-HR
Service Interval
15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first
Not confirmed
Service Plan
4 years / 60,000 km
Not confirmed
Spec
Across
C-HR
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 years
Not confirmed
Roadside Assistance
5 years
3 Years
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km promotional warranty
3
Warranty Years
5 years / 200,000 km promotional warranty
3
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 200,000 km promotional warranty
3
Roadside Assistance
5 years
3 Years
Basic Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km promotional warranty
3
Spec
Across
C-HR
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km
105 g/km
Start Stop System
Standard
Not confirmed
Hybrid System Type
12V SHVS mild hybrid with integrated starter generator
Not confirmed
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Not confirmed
Spec
Across
C-HR
Ownership Role
A buyer who values AEB, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise, surround-view parking and cooled front-seat comfort enough to accept a R92,000 premium over GL 6AT.
Not confirmed
Price Zar
464900 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
the safety-and-comfort flagship
Not confirmed
Starting Price
464900
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
464900
Not confirmed
Spec
Across
C-HR
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
5.5 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
7 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
6 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
7 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
7
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.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView 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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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.
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