Suzuki Across vs LEPAS L4

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
LEPAS L4 in South Africa

LEPAS L4

1.5T Pantera 6DCT Petrol 6-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 419,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 108 kW 🔧 225 Nm ⛽ 14.3 km/l
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Decision summary

Suzuki Across vs LEPAS L4: the short answer

Across and L4 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

L4 starts ZAR 50,000 cheaper Across from ZAR 349,900 · L4 from ZAR 299,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Across L4
Maximum Power Across75.8 kW @ 6000 rpm L4108 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque Across136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm L4225 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
Engine Size Across1462 cc L41499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Across18.9 km/l L414.3 km/l
Ground Clearance Across210 mm L4160 mm

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 published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality

L4

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • 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 stronger published space and capacity figures

L4

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Across L4
Model Introduced Year 2026 2026
Generation First South African generation of the current Across First-generation LEPAS L4 compact SUV
Facelift History All-new March 2026 South African launch model; no facelift yet The L4 launched as the first LEPAS model in South Africa in 2026.
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2026
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Five-door compact SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status On sale Active
Segment C-segment family SUV Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1200-1250 kg -
Vehicle Type Passenger vehicle SUV
Spec Across L4
Length 4360 mm 4406 mm
Width 1795 mm 1820 mm
Height 1655 mm 1635 mm
Wheelbase 2600 mm 2700 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 210 mm 160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 l 51 l
Boot/Cargo Space 333 l 458 l
Payload Capacity 460 kg 498 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 5.275 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - 170 mm
Kerb Weight - 1346 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) - 1844 kg
Towing Capacity - 1200 kg
Front Headroom - 1005 mm
Rear Headroom - 975 mm
Front Legroom - 1040 mm
Rear Legroom - 890 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Across and L4 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 L4 47.

Efficiency index: Across 76 vs L4 56.

Safety-equipment index: Across 91 vs L4 92.

Practicality index: Across 62 vs L4 59.

Ownership-cover index: Across not separately scored vs L4 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 L4 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

L4

83% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 92 Check Performance 47
Performance 47
Efficiency 56
Safety 92
Practicality 59
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance L4 +13 Efficiency Across +20 Safety L4 +1 Practicality Across +3

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

L4

Performance 47/100
Efficiency 56/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 59/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Suzuki Across leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts vs 64 pts for L4

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Across leads. However, L4 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Across vs L4 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.