BAIC B30 vs Suzuki Ertiga

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.

BAIC B30 in South Africa

BAIC B30

B30 Elite Adventure Petrol 7-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 519,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 138 kW 🔧 305 Nm ⛽ 12.41 km/l
VS
Suzuki Ertiga in South Africa

Suzuki Ertiga

1.5 GL AT Petrol 4-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 363,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 77 kW 🔧 138 Nm ⛽ 16.1 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

BAIC B30 vs Suzuki Ertiga: the short answer

B30 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Ertiga remains close.

Ertiga starts ZAR 215,000 cheaper B30 from ZAR 519,900 · Ertiga from ZAR 304,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification B30 Ertiga
Maximum Power B30138 kW Ertiga77 kW
Maximum Torque B30305 Nm Ertiga138 Nm
Engine Size B301498 cc Ertiga1462 cc
Combined Fuel Economy B3012.41 km/l Ertiga16.1 km/l
Ground Clearance B30215 mm Ertiga0 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

BAIC B30

B30 Elite Adventure

Hagalu editorial rating
4.1/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

Suzuki Ertiga

1.5 GL AT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

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 Performance Published Practicality

Ertiga

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

Ertiga

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec B30 Ertiga
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 MPV
Model Year 2025 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Mid-size SUV MPV
Vehicle Type SUV MPV
Spec B30 Ertiga
Length 4730 mm 4395 mm
Width 1910 mm 1735 mm
Height 1790 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase 2820 mm 2740 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 215 mm 0 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 l 45 l
Boot/Cargo Space Not Officially Disclosed 209 l
Kerb Weight 1575 kg 1180 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2034 kg 1760 kg
Payload Capacity 459 kg 580 kg
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 3 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

In depth: how these cars differ

This B30 and Ertiga 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 Ertiga 34.

Efficiency index: B30 51 vs Ertiga 62.

Safety-equipment index: B30 92 vs Ertiga 67.

Practicality index: B30 61 vs Ertiga 49.

Ownership-cover index: B30 not separately scored vs Ertiga 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

B30 leads by 14 points

B30 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Ertiga remains close.

Evidence leader 66 /100
Lead 14 points
Data 70% source coverage
66
#1 Evidence leader

B30

70% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 92 Check Efficiency 51
Performance 59
Efficiency 51
Safety 92
Practicality 61
Leads by 14 points
52
#2

Ertiga

74% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Safety 67 Check Performance 34
Performance 34
Efficiency 62
Safety 67
Practicality 49
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance B30 +25 Efficiency Ertiga +11 Safety B30 +25 Practicality B30 +12

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

B30

Performance 59/100
Efficiency 51/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 61/100

Ertiga

Performance 34/100
Efficiency 62/100
Safety 67/100
Practicality 49/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index BAIC B30 leads the specification evidence index with 66 pts vs 52 pts for Ertiga

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, B30 leads. However, Ertiga may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

B30 vs Ertiga questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.