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.
Across starts ZAR 105,000 cheaperAcross from ZAR 349,900 · X70 Plus from ZAR 454,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Across
X70 Plus
Maximum Power
75.8 kW @ 6000 rpm
115 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm
230 Nm
Engine Size
1462 cc
1498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
18.9 km/l
12.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
210 mm
200 mm
Boot / Load Bay
333 l
1680 l
Airbags
6
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
Kerb Weight
-
1576 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km promotional warranty
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
Across and X70 Plus are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
X70 Plus
+11 pts
Efficiency
Across
+26 pts
Safety
Equal
Practicality
X70 Plus
+15 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Across
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Catalogue-index leader
X70 Plus
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Across
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
X70 Plus
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Across
X70 Plus
Model Introduced Year
2026
Not Available
Generation
First South African generation of the current Across
Current local listing
Facelift History
All-new March 2026 South African launch model; no facelift yet
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Five-door compact SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
On sale
Active
Segment
C-segment family SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1200-1250 kg
1576 kg
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
SUV
Spec
Across
X70 Plus
Length
4360 mm
4724 mm
Width
1795 mm
1900 mm
Height
1655 mm
1720 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2720 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
200 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
57 l
Boot/Cargo Space
333 l
1680 l
Payload Capacity
460 kg
500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
5.7 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
200 mm
Kerb Weight
-
1576 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
2076 kg
Towing Capacity
-
1200 kg
Front Headroom
-
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
-
980 mm
Front Legroom
-
1045 mm
Rear Legroom
-
900 mm
Spec
Across
X70 Plus
Front Track Width
1530 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
1535 mm
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Multiple link independent suspension
Power Steering
Electronic rack-and-pinion
-
Steering Column
Tilt and telescopic adjustment
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion beam
Multiple link independent suspension
Spec
Across
X70 Plus
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic
Not Available
Power Windows
Front and rear; driver one-touch up/down
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Front Qi charger standard
50W
Sunroof
Panoramic
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Smart powered hands-free tailgate
Yes
Auto Dimming Mirror
Standard
-
Rear Window Defroster
Electric demister
-
12V Accessory Socket
2 x 12V (front and luggage area)
-
AC Type
Automatic
Not Available
Heads Up Display
Standard
-
Power Mirrors
Electric folding
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1680 l
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Yes
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
7.8
Spare Wheel
Full-size spare
Non full-size
Spec
Across
X70 Plus
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Mild Hybrid
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
K15C
SQRE4T15C
Fuel Type
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
12V Mild Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
1498 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
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
115 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm
230 Nm
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed DCT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
180 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
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 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
X70 Plus
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Not Applicable
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
3.683
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
6-Speed DCT
Gear Shift Type
Straight-gate automatic selector
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
2WD front-wheel drive
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
6-Speed DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Clutch Type
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Across
X70 Plus
Claimed Mileage
18.9 km/l
12.8 km/l
City Mileage
15.3 km/l
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
22.0 km/l
14.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
57 l
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Engine auto stop/start system standard
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable; non-plug-in mild hybrid
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
57
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
-
Euro V
Real-world Mileage
18.9 km/l
12.8 km/l
Spec
Across
X70 Plus
Airbags
6
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard through ESP
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
2 rear anchor positions
Yes
Brake Assist
DSBS II brake assist
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Alarm System
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats only; rear reminder not available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
DSBS II brake assist
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front seats
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats only
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard through ESP
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available; six-airbag layout is front, side and curtain
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
-
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
-
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Yes
Brake Override System
-
Not Available
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
Yes
Front Seat Side Airbags
-
Yes
Spec
Across
X70 Plus
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Surround-view camera
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Weaving alert
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear
Reverse Camera
Surround-view camera
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
DSBS II warning
Not Available
Surround View Camera
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Prevention
Standard
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Not Available
Auto Wipers
-
Yes
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Spec
Across
X70 Plus
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
Ventilated Seats
Front
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
64-colour LED
Blue
Rear Armrest
Standard with cup holders
-
Cup Holders
4 (2 front, 2 rear)
-
Rear AC Vents
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Standard single-fold rear seat
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-way electric
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual; no height adjustment
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Boot Light
Standard
-
Seat Trim
Black synthetic leather with copper stitching
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Heated Seats
-
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Across
X70 Plus
Infotainment System
10.1-inch display audio
Dual 10.25-inch instrument cluster and infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Wired or wireless
Yes
Android Auto
Wired or wireless
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
8-speaker Infinity
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch colour TFT information display
Not Applicable
USB Ports
4 Type-C (2 front, 2 rear)
Front Type-A x2; rear USB ports listed
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
X70 Plus
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED standard
Yes
Fog Lamps
Front standard; rear not available
Not Available
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
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Rear Wiper
Fixed intermittent
-
Led Taillights
Connected rear LED tail lamps
-
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Front Fog Lamps
Front standard; rear not available
Not Available
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Yes
Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Headlight Type
Standard
Yes
Spec
Across
X70 Plus
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
210 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance Min
210 mm
200 mm
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle
-
Not Available
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Terrain Modes
-
Not Available
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Spec
Across
X70 Plus
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
235/55R19
Wheel Type
Machined 17-inch
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
Non full-size
Parking Brake Type
Electric
-
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch machined alloy
19
Electric Park Brake
Standard
-
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Not Applicable
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
-
Solid disc brake
Spare Tyre
Full-size spare
Non full-size
Spec
Across
X70 Plus
Service Interval
15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first
-
Service Plan
4 years / 60,000 km
5-year/60,000 km service plan
Spec
Across
X70 Plus
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 years
-
Roadside Assistance
5 years
-
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km promotional warranty
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Spec
Across
X70 Plus
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km
179 g/km
Start Stop System
Standard
-
Hybrid System Type
12V SHVS mild hybrid with integrated starter generator
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Petrol
Spec
Across
X70 Plus
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.
South Africa market model
Price Zar
464900 ZAR
484900 ZAR
Pricing Role
the safety-and-comfort flagship
top
Starting Price
464900
484900
Starting Price Zar
464900
484900
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
X70 Plus leads by 2 points
Across and X70 Plus are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
X70 Plus +11
Efficiency
Across +26
Safety
Level
Practicality
X70 Plus +15
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
X70 Plus
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
77/100
Across
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
76/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
62/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Jetour X70 Plus
leads the catalogue index with 66 pts
vs 64 pts for Across
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, X70 Plus leads. However, Across may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
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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.
Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.
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 X70 Plus 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 X70 Plus 45.
Efficiency index: Across 76 vs X70 Plus 50.
Safety-equipment index: Across 91 vs X70 Plus 91.
Practicality index: Across 62 vs X70 Plus 77.
Ownership-cover index: Across not separately scored vs X70 Plus 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.
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