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.
Includes a historical vehicle
Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.
Recorded price context
C-HR:
last listed from
ZAR 429,000
·
Curvv:
current from
ZAR 349,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
C-HR
Curvv
Maximum Power
134 kW
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
190 Nm
170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
Engine Size
1987 cc
1199 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
19.2 km/l
16.39 km/l
Ground Clearance
160 mm
208 mm
Boot / Load Bay
377 l
500 l
Airbags
7
6
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1378 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Warranty
3
5 years / 125,000 km
= leads in this spec
Archived vehicles remain available for comparison. Verified specs stay visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.
The Bottom Line
C-HR and Curvv are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
C-HR
+14 pts
Efficiency
C-HR
+15 pts
Safety
C-HR
+12 pts
Practicality
C-HR
+1 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Catalogue-index leader
C-HR
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
Curvv
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
Which One's Right for You?
C-HR
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
Curvv
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Full Specs, Side by Side
Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.
Spec
C-HR
Curvv
Model Introduced Year
2023
2025
Generation
Second generation on TNGA-C platform – hybrid-only in SA
First-generation South African-market Tata Curvv coupé SUV
Facelift History
All-new second generation launched in SA in 2023
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Facelift Launched Since
2023
2025
Tare Mass Kg
1500 kg
-
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Current
Body Style
Not confirmed
Coupé SUV
Model Year
Not confirmed
2026
Production Status
Not confirmed
Active
Segment
Not confirmed
Mid-size coupé SUV
Vehicle Type
Not confirmed
Passenger Car
Spec
C-HR
Curvv
Length
4390 mm
4308 mm
Width
1796 mm
1810 mm
Height
1550 mm
1635 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
2560 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
208 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
44 l
Boot/Cargo Space
377 l
500 l
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1378 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1930 kg
1788 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
5.35 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not confirmed
180 mm
Payload Capacity
Not confirmed
410 kg
Towing Capacity
Not confirmed
750 kg
Number of Rows
Not confirmed
2 rows
Doors
Not confirmed
5 doors
Front Headroom
Not confirmed
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
Not confirmed
910 mm
Front Legroom
Not confirmed
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
Not confirmed
880 mm
Spec
C-HR
Curvv
Engine
2.0L Hybrid Petrol-Electric
1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1987 cc
1199 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Hybrid Synergy Drive
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
134 kW
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
190 Nm
170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
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
FWD
Transmission
e-CVT
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
180 km/h
160 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, City, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
63.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
123.4 Nm/tonne
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
C-HR
Curvv
Gearbox
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
7-Speed DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Transmission Type
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
Dual-clutch Automatic
Gearbox Type
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
DCT
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not confirmed
4.21
Number of Gears
Not confirmed
7
Clutch Type
Not confirmed
Wet dual-clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Not confirmed
Electronic DCA selector
Drivetrain
Not confirmed
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not confirmed
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not confirmed
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not confirmed
7
Spec
C-HR
Curvv
Claimed Mileage
19.2 km/l
16.39 km/l
City Mileage
17 km/l
11 km/l
Highway Mileage
21 km/l
14.29 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
44 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
BS VI Phase 2
Fuel Tank Litres
43
44
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not confirmed
No
Real-world Mileage
19.2 km/l
16.39 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
C-HR
Curvv
Airbags
7
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
iTPMS
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Standard
-
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not confirmed
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Standard
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Not confirmed
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not confirmed
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not confirmed
Standard
EBD
Not confirmed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not confirmed
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not confirmed
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not confirmed
Standard
Side Airbags
Not confirmed
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not confirmed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
C-HR
Curvv
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not confirmed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Not confirmed
Standard
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
C-HR
Curvv
Seat Material
Synthetic Leather
Leatherette Seats
Seat Adjustment
Power Driver
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard
Steering Type
Electric
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Standard
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Front Armrest
Rear Centre Armrest
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not confirmed
Leather-wrapped
60 40 Split Seat
Not confirmed
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
6 Way Powered Driver Seat
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Manual slide, recline and height adjustment
Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Leatherette Seats
Spec
C-HR
Curvv
Climate Control
Dual-zone Automatic
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Power Windows
All Doors
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Smart Key
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Voice Assisted Panoramic Sunroof with Moodlighting
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Dual-zone Automatic
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
Steel spare wheel, 215/65 R16
Air Conditioning
Dual-zone Automatic
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Rim Size
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
18-inch
Sound System
8
5
Unlocking
Smart Key
Standard
Wireless Charger
Standard
Standard
Spec
C-HR
Curvv
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
10.25" Touchscreen Infotainment by HARMANTM
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
5
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
10.25" digital Instrument Cluster
USB Ports
2
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Audio Speakers
8
5
Infotainment Screen
Not confirmed
10.25-inch
Touchscreen
Not confirmed
10.25-inch
Spec
C-HR
Curvv
LED Headlamps
LED Matrix
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Connected LED DRLs
Fog Lamps
LED
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
GR Sport Spoiler
-
DRL
LED
Connected LED DRLs
Led Headlights
LED Matrix
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Connected LED DRLs
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Standard
Headlamps
LED Matrix
Standard
Headlight Type
LED Matrix
Standard
Headlights
LED Matrix
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
Pristine White, Daytona Grey, Pure Grey, Gold Essence, Opera Blue, Nitro Crimson
Panoramic Sunroof
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
C-HR
Curvv
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
215/55 R18
Wheel Type
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Front Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver
Steel spare wheel, 215/65 R16
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
18-inch
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Disc
-
Spare Tyre
Space Saver
Steel spare wheel, 215/65 R16
Wheel Diameter
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
18-inch
Wheels
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
-
Handbrake Type
Not confirmed
Manual handbrake
Spec
C-HR
Curvv
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric
-
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
Rear Suspension Type
Double Wishbone
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Spec
C-HR
Curvv
Warranty Years
3
5 years / 125,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3
5 years / 125,000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3
5 years / 125,000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3
5 years / 125,000 km
Spec
C-HR
Curvv
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km
145 g/km
Spec
C-HR
Curvv
Real-world City Mileage Min
5.5 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
7 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
6 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
7 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
7
-
Spec
C-HR
Curvv
Ground Clearance Max
160 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
160 mm
-
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
25.4 deg
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
29.3 deg
Wading Depth
Not confirmed
450 mm
Terrain Modes
Not confirmed
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
25.8 deg
Spec
C-HR
Curvv
Service Plan
Not confirmed
3 years / 45,000 km
Spec
C-HR
Curvv
Ownership Role
Not confirmed
New passenger vehicle
Price Zar
Not confirmed
449900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Not confirmed
Recommended retail price
Starting Price
Not confirmed
449900
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
449900
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
C-HR leads by 6 points
C-HR and Curvv are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
C-HR
Performance
53/100
Efficiency
78/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
62/100
Ownership
43/100
Curvv
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
63/100
Safety
86/100
Practicality
61/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Toyota C-HR
leads the catalogue index with 68 pts
vs 62 pts for Curvv
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, C-HR leads. However, Curvv may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This C-HR and Curvv 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: C-HR 53 vs Curvv 39.
Efficiency index: C-HR 78 vs Curvv 63.
Safety-equipment index: C-HR 98 vs Curvv 86.
Practicality index: C-HR 62 vs Curvv 61.
Ownership-cover index: C-HR 43 vs Curvv not separately scored.
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