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.
Suzuki Baleno vs Chery Tiggo 4 Cross HEV: the short answer
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Baleno remains close.
Baleno starts ZAR 170,000 cheaperBaleno from ZAR 269,900 · Tiggo 4 Cross HEV from ZAR 439,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Baleno
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Maximum Power
Baleno77 kW
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Baleno138 Nm
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV310 Nm
Engine Size
Baleno1462 cc
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Baleno16.1 km/l
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV18.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
Baleno0 mm
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV180 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Suzuki Baleno
1.5 GLX AT
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Baleno
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Specification evidence leader
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Baleno
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Baleno
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current market generation
Current South Africa Tiggo 4 Cross HEV range
Facelift History
Current market specification
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Hatchback
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Hatchback
SUV
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1387 kg
Spec
Baleno
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Length
3990 mm
4351 mm
Width
1745 mm
1831 mm
Height
1500 mm
1662 mm
Wheelbase
2520 mm
2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
0 mm
180 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
318 l
340 l
Kerb Weight
940 kg
1387 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1700 kg
1905 kg
Payload Capacity
760 kg
518 kg
Towing Capacity
500 kg
1300 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.2 m
5.5 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
950 mm
975 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
930 mm
Spec
Baleno
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Hybrid
Engine Code
K15B/K15C
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
1500 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Multi-point fuel injection
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
73.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
85.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
77 kW
150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
138 Nm
310 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
Not Officially Disclosed
FWD
Transmission
4-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
170 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
9.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
16.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
81.9 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
146.8 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Spec
Baleno
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Gearbox
4-speed automatic
1 DHT
Drivetrain Layout
2WD
FWD
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
4.3
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
4
Hybrid DHT
Transmission Type
4-speed automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter / CVT
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Electric
Drivetrain
2WD
FWD
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
No
Standard
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
4-speed automatic
1 DHT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front driven axle
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
4
Hybrid DHT
Spec
Baleno
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Claimed Mileage
16.1 km/l
18.5 km/l
City Mileage
16.0 km/l
14.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.0 km/l
21.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
51 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6 equivalent
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Standard
Real-world Mileage
16.1 km/l
18.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
37
51
Combined Driving Range
700
Not Available
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Available
Range Real World Highway
650 km
Not Available
Range Real World Mixed
600 km
Not Available
Spec
Baleno
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Airbags
6
Multiple airbags
ABS
Not Applicable
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
No
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Applicable
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Not Applicable
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
No
Not Available
ABS EBD
Not Applicable
Standard
Spec
Baleno
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Applicable
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Applicable
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Applicable
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Baleno
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Seat Material
Fabric upholstery
Fabric or cloth trim
Heated Seats
No
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
No
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Polyurethane / synthetic
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
Manual
Seat Trim
Fabric upholstery
Fabric
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Spec
Baleno
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows
Yes
Standard
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof
No
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Applicable
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Manual / automatic by trim
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Baleno
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment system
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Android Auto
Android Auto
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
4-6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument display
Standard
USB Ports
USB-A / USB-C
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
9
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
9
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
Baleno
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Roof Rails
No
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not Available
Spec
Baleno
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
180 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
180 mm
Spec
Baleno
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Tyre Size
195/60 R16
215/60 R17
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver spare wheel
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
16
215/60 R17
Handbrake Type
Manual parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Baleno
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Torsion beam
Front Track Width
-
Not Available
Rear Track Width
-
Not Available
Spec
Baleno
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km
123 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
Baleno
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Service Plan
5 Years / 90000 km
5 Years / 60 000 km
Spec
Baleno
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Ownership Role
Suzuki ownership programme
mid-to-high value
Price Zar
312500 ZAR
439900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
mid-to-high value
Starting Price
312500
439900
Starting Price Zar
312500
439900
Spec
Baleno
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Warranty
5 Years / 200000 km
5 Years / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Baleno and Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 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: Baleno 34 vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 62.
Efficiency index: Baleno 62 vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 75.
Safety-equipment index: Baleno 87 vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 91.
Practicality index: Baleno 50 vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 57.
Ownership-cover index: Baleno not separately scored vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 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
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV leads by 14 points
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Baleno remains close.
Performance
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV +28
Efficiency
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV +13
Safety
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV +4
Practicality
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV +7
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
75/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
57/100
Baleno
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
50/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChery Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 57 pts for Baleno
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 4 Cross HEV leads. However, Baleno may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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