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.
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Across
Curvv
Maximum Power
75.8 kW @ 6000 rpm
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm
170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
Engine Size
1462 cc
1199 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
18.9 km/l
16.39 km/l
Ground Clearance
210 mm
208 mm
Boot / Load Bay
333 l
500 l
Airbags
6
6
Kerb Weight
-
1378 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km promotional warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
Across and Curvv are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Curvv
+5 pts
Efficiency
Across
+13 pts
Safety
Across
+5 pts
Practicality
Across
+1 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Catalogue-index leader
Across
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Curvv
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
Curvv
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Across
Curvv
Model Introduced Year
2026
2025
Generation
First South African generation of the current Across
First-generation South African-market Tata Curvv coupé SUV
Facelift History
All-new March 2026 South African launch model; no facelift yet
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Five-door compact SUV
Coupé SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
On sale
Active
Segment
C-segment family SUV
Mid-size coupé SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1200-1250 kg
-
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Passenger Car
Spec
Across
Curvv
Length
4360 mm
4308 mm
Width
1795 mm
1810 mm
Height
1655 mm
1635 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2560 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
208 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
44 l
Boot/Cargo Space
333 l
500 l
Payload Capacity
460 kg
410 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
5.35 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
180 mm
Kerb Weight
-
1378 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
1788 kg
Towing Capacity
-
750 kg
Front Headroom
-
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
-
910 mm
Front Legroom
-
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
-
880 mm
Spec
Across
Curvv
Front Track Width
1530 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1535 mm
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Power Steering
Electronic rack-and-pinion
-
Steering Column
Tilt and telescopic adjustment
-
Spec
Across
Curvv
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Automatic
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Power Windows
Front and rear; driver one-touch up/down
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Front Qi charger standard
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Voice Assisted Panoramic Sunroof with Moodlighting
Electric Tailgate
Smart powered hands-free tailgate
Not Available
Auto Dimming Mirror
Standard
-
Rear Window Defroster
Electric demister
-
12V Accessory Socket
2 x 12V (front and luggage area)
-
AC Type
Automatic
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Heads Up Display
Standard
-
Power Mirrors
Electric folding
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
Standard
Spec
Across
Curvv
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Mild Hybrid
1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
K15C
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
12V Mild Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
1199 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
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
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm
170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
160 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, City, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
63.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
123.4 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
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 Applicable
Spec
Across
Curvv
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
7-Speed DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
3.683
4.21
Number of Gears
6
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
Dual-clutch Automatic
Gear Shift Type
Straight-gate automatic selector
Electronic DCA selector
Drivetrain
2WD front-wheel drive
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
7
Clutch Type
-
Wet dual-clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Standard
Spec
Across
Curvv
Claimed Mileage
18.9 km/l
16.39 km/l
City Mileage
15.3 km/l
11 km/l
Highway Mileage
22.0 km/l
14.29 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
44 l
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Engine auto stop/start system standard
No
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable; non-plug-in mild hybrid
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
44
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable; no electric-only driving range
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable; no electric-only range
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable; no electric-only range
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
-
BS VI Phase 2
Real-world Mileage
18.9 km/l
16.39 km/l
Spec
Across
Curvv
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard through ESP
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
2 rear anchor positions
Standard
Brake Assist
DSBS II brake assist
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats only; rear reminder not available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
DSBS II brake assist
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front seats
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats only
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard through ESP
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available; six-airbag layout is front, side and curtain
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
-
Standard
Child Safety Lock
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
iTPMS
Brake Override System
-
Not Available
Spec
Across
Curvv
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Surround-view camera
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Weaving alert
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Surround-view camera
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
DSBS II warning
Not Available
Surround View Camera
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Prevention
Standard
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Not Available
Auto Wipers
-
Standard
Park Assist
-
Standard
Spec
Across
Curvv
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Leatherette Seats
Ventilated Seats
Front
Standard
Ambient Lighting
64-colour LED
Standard
Rear Armrest
Standard with cup holders
-
Cup Holders
4 (2 front, 2 rear)
-
Rear AC Vents
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather-wrapped
60 40 Split Seat
Standard single-fold rear seat
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-way electric
6 Way Powered Driver Seat
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual; no height adjustment
Manual slide, recline and height adjustment
Boot Light
Standard
-
Seat Trim
Black synthetic leather with copper stitching
Leatherette Seats
Heated Seats
-
Not Available
Spec
Across
Curvv
Infotainment System
10.1-inch display audio
10.25" Touchscreen Infotainment by HARMANTM
Apple CarPlay
Wired or wireless
Wireless
Android Auto
Wired or wireless
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8-speaker Infinity
5
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch colour TFT information display
10.25" digital Instrument Cluster
USB Ports
4 Type-C (2 front, 2 rear)
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Audio, cruise control and hands-free phone
-
Rear Usb
2 Type-C
-
Audio System
Infinity premium 8-speaker
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2 front Type-C and 2 rear Type-C
-
Infotainment Screen
10.1-inch
10.25-inch
Smartphone Connectivity
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto via USB or Wi-Fi
-
Touchscreen
10.1-inch
10.25-inch
Spec
Across
Curvv
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED standard
Connected LED DRLs
Fog Lamps
Front standard; rear not available
Standard
Roof Rails
Grey
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
Machined 17-inch
-
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
Pristine White, Daytona Grey, Pure Grey, Gold Essence, Opera Blue, Nitro Crimson
Rear Wiper
Fixed intermittent
-
Led Taillights
Connected rear LED tail lamps
-
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Front Fog Lamps
Front standard; rear not available
Standard
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Standard
Spec
Across
Curvv
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
210 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
210 mm
-
Approach Angle
-
25.4 deg
Departure Angle
-
29.3 deg
Wading Depth
-
450 mm
Terrain Modes
-
Not Available
Breakover Angle
-
25.8 deg
Spec
Across
Curvv
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
215/55 R18
Wheel Type
Machined 17-inch
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Front Disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc
Rear Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
Steel spare wheel, 215/65 R16
Parking Brake Type
Electric
-
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch machined alloy
18-inch
Electric Park Brake
Standard
-
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Manual handbrake
Spec
Across
Curvv
Service Interval
15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first
-
Service Plan
4 years / 60,000 km
3 years / 45,000 km
Spec
Across
Curvv
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 years
-
Roadside Assistance
5 years
-
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km promotional warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
Spec
Across
Curvv
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km
145 g/km
Start Stop System
Standard
-
Hybrid System Type
12V SHVS mild hybrid with integrated starter generator
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
Across
Curvv
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.
New passenger vehicle
Price Zar
464900 ZAR
449900 ZAR
Pricing Role
the safety-and-comfort flagship
Recommended retail price
Starting Price
464900
449900
Starting Price Zar
464900
449900
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
Across leads by 2 points
Across and Curvv are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Curvv +5
Efficiency
Across +13
Safety
Across +5
Practicality
Across +1
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
Across
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
76/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
62/100
Curvv
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
63/100
Safety
86/100
Practicality
61/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Suzuki Across
leads the catalogue index with 64 pts
vs 62 pts for Curvv
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Across leads. However, Curvv may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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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 Curvv 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 Curvv 39.
Efficiency index: Across 76 vs Curvv 63.
Safety-equipment index: Across 91 vs Curvv 86.
Practicality index: Across 62 vs Curvv 61.
Ownership-cover index: Across not separately scored vs Curvv not separately scored.
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