Suzuki Across vs Chery Tiggo 4 Cross

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
Chery Tiggo 4 Cross in South Africa

Chery Tiggo 4 Cross

LiT MT Petrol Current
ZAR 279,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 83 kW 🔧 170 Nm ⛽ 14.3 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Suzuki Across vs Chery Tiggo 4 Cross: the short answer

Across and Tiggo 4 Cross are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Tiggo 4 Cross starts ZAR 70,000 cheaper Across from ZAR 349,900 · Tiggo 4 Cross from ZAR 279,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Across Tiggo 4 Cross
Maximum Power Across75.8 kW @ 6000 rpm Tiggo 4 Cross83 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque Across136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm Tiggo 4 Cross170 Nm
Engine Size Across1462 cc Tiggo 4 Cross1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Across18.9 km/l Tiggo 4 Cross14.3 km/l
Ground Clearance Across210 mm Tiggo 4 Cross180 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
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Tiggo 4 Cross

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
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

Tiggo 4 Cross

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Across Tiggo 4 Cross
Model Introduced Year 2026 2026
Generation First South African generation of the current Across Current South Africa Tiggo 4 Cross range
Facelift History All-new March 2026 South African launch model; no facelift yet Current South Africa version listed by official source
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 SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1200-1250 kg 1309 kg
Vehicle Type Passenger vehicle SUV
Spec Across Tiggo 4 Cross
Length 4360 mm 4351 mm
Width 1795 mm 1831 mm
Height 1655 mm 1662 mm
Wheelbase 2600 mm 2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 210 mm 180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 l 51 l
Boot/Cargo Space 333 l 340 l
Payload Capacity 460 kg 375 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 5.5 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - 180 mm
Kerb Weight - 1309 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) - 1684 kg
Towing Capacity - 1300 kg
Front Headroom - 1010 mm
Rear Headroom - 975 mm
Front Legroom - 1040 mm
Rear Legroom - 930 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Across and Tiggo 4 Cross 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 Tiggo 4 Cross 38.

Efficiency index: Across 76 vs Tiggo 4 Cross 56.

Safety-equipment index: Across 91 vs Tiggo 4 Cross 91.

Practicality index: Across 62 vs Tiggo 4 Cross 55.

Ownership-cover index: Across not separately scored vs Tiggo 4 Cross 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 4 points

Across and Tiggo 4 Cross are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 64 /100
Lead 4 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 4 points
60
#2

Tiggo 4 Cross

65% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Performance 38
Performance 38
Efficiency 56
Safety 91
Practicality 55
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tiggo 4 Cross +4 Efficiency Across +20 Safety Level Practicality Across +7

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

Tiggo 4 Cross

Performance 38/100
Efficiency 56/100
Safety 91/100
Practicality 55/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Suzuki Across leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts vs 60 pts for Tiggo 4 Cross

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Across leads. However, Tiggo 4 Cross may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Across vs Tiggo 4 Cross 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.