Suzuki Across vs Geely Coolray

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.

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
Geely Coolray in South Africa

Geely Coolray

Vertex Petrol 7-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 429,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 128 kW 🔧 290 Nm ⛽ 15.38 km/l
Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Suzuki Across vs Geely Coolray: the short answer

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

Across starts ZAR 20,000 cheaper Across from ZAR 349,900 · Coolray from ZAR 369,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Across Coolray
Maximum Power Across75.8 kW @ 6000 rpm Coolray128 kW
Maximum Torque Across136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm Coolray290 Nm
Engine Size Across1462 cc CoolrayNot Officially Disclosed
Combined Fuel Economy Across18.9 km/l Coolray15.38 km/l
Ground Clearance Across210 mm CoolrayNot Officially Disclosed

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

Across

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Coolray

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance

Which One's Right for You?

Across

  • 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

Coolray

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Across Coolray
Model Introduced Year 2026 2026
Generation First South African generation of the current Across Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published
Facelift History All-new March 2026 South African launch model; no facelift yet No applicable South African facelift history established
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending Current Not Applicable
Body Style Five-door compact SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status On sale active
Segment C-segment family SUV Passenger vehicle
Tare Mass Kg 1200-1250 kg -
Vehicle Type Passenger vehicle SUV
Spec Across Coolray
Length 4360 mm 4380 mm
Width 1795 mm 1795 mm
Height 1655 mm 1609 mm
Wheelbase 2600 mm 2600 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 210 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 l 45 l
Boot/Cargo Space 333 l 330 l
Payload Capacity 460 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity 5 seats Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows 2 rows Not Officially Disclosed
Doors 5 doors Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius 5.4 m Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight - 1815 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) - Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity - Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom - Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom - Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom - Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom - Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This Across and Coolray 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 Coolray 60.

Efficiency index: Across 76 vs Coolray 61.

Safety-equipment index: Across 91 vs Coolray 90.

Practicality index: Across 62 vs Coolray 46.

Ownership-cover index: Across not separately scored vs Coolray 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

Across leads by 0 points

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

Evidence leader 64 /100
Lead 0 points
Data 73% source coverage
64
#1 Evidence leader

Across

73% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Performance 34
Performance 34
Efficiency 76
Safety 91
Practicality 62
Leads by 0 points
64
#2

Coolray

63% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Practicality 46
Performance 60
Efficiency 61
Safety 90
Practicality 46
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Coolray +26 Efficiency Across +15 Safety Across +1 Practicality Across +16

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Across

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

Coolray

Performance 60/100
Efficiency 61/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 46/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Suzuki Across leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts vs 64 pts for Coolray

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

Across vs Coolray questions

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.