A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
B30 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Dzire remains close.
Dzire starts ZAR 290,000 cheaperB30 from ZAR 519,900 · Dzire from ZAR 229,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
B30
Dzire
Maximum Power
B30138 kW
Dzire60 kW
Maximum Torque
B30305 Nm
Dzire113 Nm
Engine Size
B301498 cc
Dzire1197 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
B3012.41 km/l
Dzire18.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
B30215 mm
Dzire0 mm
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Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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BAIC B30
B30 Elite Adventure
Hagalu editorial rating
4.1/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
B30
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Dzire
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
B30
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Dzire
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
B30
Dzire
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
Current first-generation BAIC B30 for South Africa, introduced locally for the 2025 model year with petrol and self-charging HEV derivatives.
Current market generation
Facelift History
The B30 was unveiled locally in August 2025 and launched in November 2025 as the first South African version; no later local facelift has been announced.
Current market specification
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Five-door mid-size SUV
Sedan
Model Year
2025
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Mid-size SUV
Sedan
Vehicle Type
SUV
Sedan
Spec
B30
Dzire
Length
4730 mm
3995 mm
Width
1910 mm
1735 mm
Height
1790 mm
1525 mm
Wheelbase
2820 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
215 mm
0 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
37 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
378 l
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
960 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2034 kg
1450 kg
Payload Capacity
459 kg
490 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.2 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
950 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
900 mm
Spec
B30
Dzire
Engine
1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
A156T2H
Z12E/K12
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
1197 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-point fuel injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
12.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
73.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
85.0 mm
Maximum Power
138 kW
60 kW
Maximum Torque
305 Nm
113 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
CVT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
12.0 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
18.0 sec
Drive Modes
Standard, Sport, Economy, Snow
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
62.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
117.7 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
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 Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
B30
Dzire
Gearbox
7DCT
CVT automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
2WD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
4.3
Number of Gears
7
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
7-speed dual-clutch transmission
CVT automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque converter / CVT
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
2WD
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
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Gearbox Type
Dual-clutch
CVT automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
No
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
Front driven axle
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Transmission Speeds
7
Not Applicable
Spec
B30
Dzire
Claimed Mileage
12.41 km/l
18.2 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
16.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
19.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
37 l
Emission Standard
Euro VI
Euro 6 equivalent
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Real-world Mileage
12.41 km/l
18.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
60
37
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
700
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
650 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
600 km
Spec
B30
Dzire
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Not Applicable
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Applicable
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Standard
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Not Applicable
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
No
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Applicable
Spec
B30
Dzire
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Applicable
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Applicable
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Applicable
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Yes
Spec
B30
Dzire
Seat Material
Leather
Fabric upholstery
Heated Seats
Optional
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
No
Steering Wheel Material
Optional
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Manual adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Manual adjustment
Seat Trim
Leather
Fabric upholstery
Spec
B30
Dzire
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Standard
Yes
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Optional
No
Electric Tailgate
Standard
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
1496 l
-
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
Automatic climate control
Spec
B30
Dzire
Infotainment System
BAIC DA head unit with DAB radio
Touchscreen infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch LCD instrument cluster
Digital instrument display
USB Ports
USB-A front; USB-C front and rear
USB-A / USB-C
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch central touchscreen
9
Touchscreen
14.6-inch central touchscreen
9
Spec
B30
Dzire
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Optional
No
Exterior Colour Options
Mint Green, Blue, White, Light Grey, Matte Grey, Grey, Black
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Optional
No
Spec
B30
Dzire
Approach Angle
25 deg
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
30 deg
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
450 mm
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
No
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
21 deg
Not Applicable
Spec
B30
Dzire
Tyre Size
235/65 R18
195/60 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Non-full-size space-saver spare wheel
Space-saver spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch
16
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Manual parking brake
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
-
Spec
B30
Dzire
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent suspension
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
Torsion beam
Spec
B30
Dzire
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
125 g/km
Spec
B30
Dzire
Service Plan
7 Years / 90 000 km
5 Years / 90000 km
Spec
B30
Dzire
Ownership Role
Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support
Suzuki ownership programme
Price Zar
519900 ZAR
312500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current ex-showroom price
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
Starting Price
519900
312500
Starting Price Zar
519900
312500
Spec
B30
Dzire
Warranty
7 Years / 200 000 km; 7-year unlimited-mileage roadside assistance
5 Years / 200000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This B30 and Dzire comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: B30 59 vs Dzire 23.
Efficiency index: B30 51 vs Dzire 69.
Safety-equipment index: B30 92 vs Dzire 87.
Practicality index: B30 61 vs Dzire 48.
Ownership-cover index: B30 not separately scored vs Dzire 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
B30 leads by 11 points
B30 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Dzire remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
B30
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
61/100
Dzire
Performance
23/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
48/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBAIC B30
leads the specification evidence index with 66 pts
vs 55 pts for Dzire
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, B30 leads. However, Dzire may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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