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
·
Grand Vitara:
current from
ZAR 359,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
C-HR
Grand Vitara
Maximum Power
134 kW
76 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
190 Nm
137 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Engine Size
1987 cc
1462 cc
Claimed Mileage
19.2 km/l
17.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
160 mm
210 mm
Boot / Load Bay
377 l
310 l
Airbags
7
6
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1225 kg
Seating Capacity
Not confirmed
-
Warranty
3
5
= leads in this spec
Archived models stay fully comparable. Verified specs remain visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.
The Bottom Line
C-HR and Grand Vitara are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
C-HR
+19 pts
Efficiency
C-HR
+5 pts
Safety
C-HR
+10 pts
Practicality
Equal
Ownership
Grand Vitara
+28 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
Weak Spots
Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Grand Vitara
Strengths
Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
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
Grand Vitara
Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover
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
Grand Vitara
Model Introduced Year
2023
2022
Generation
Second generation on TNGA-C platform – hybrid-only in SA
Third generation YHB-series Grand Vitara; shared platform with Toyota Urban Cruiser (a partnership-specific platform development); mild-hybrid system uses belt-integrated starter generator technology; all-new design and powertrain versus the previous generation
Facelift History
All-new second generation launched in SA in 2023
Third-generation Grand Vitara launched in SA in 2022; previous second-generation model discontinued in SA in 2015; current generation is a complete redesign on a new platform shared with the Toyota Urban Cruiser
Facelift Launched Since
2023
2022
Tare Mass Kg
1500 kg
1225 kg
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Current
Body Style
Not confirmed
SUV
Color Note
Not confirmed
Pearl Arctic White, Metallic Grandeur Grey, Metallic Midnight Blue, Premium Silver, Pearl Burning Red
Dealer Stock Note
Not confirmed
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
Not confirmed
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5 Hybrid GLX AllGrip AT
Model Year
Not confirmed
2026
Production Status
Not confirmed
published
Segment
Not confirmed
SUV
Vehicle Type
Not confirmed
SUV
Spec
C-HR
Grand Vitara
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard Sport Paddle Shifters
Gearbox
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Transmission Type
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
6-Speed Automatic
Gearbox Type
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Engine Position
Not confirmed
Transverse Front-Mounted
Final Drive Ratio
Not confirmed
4.388:1
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
Not confirmed
2.8
Number of Gears
Not confirmed
6
Clutch Type
Not confirmed
Single Dry Plate Diaphragm
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
Not confirmed
4WD / AWD
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 Sport Paddle Shifters
Front Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not confirmed
AWD — AllGrip Auto
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not confirmed
6
Gear Shift Type
Not confirmed
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Spec
C-HR
Grand Vitara
Claimed Mileage
19.2 km/l
17.9 km/l
City Mileage
17 km/l
14.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
21 km/l
20.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
45 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 5
Fuel Tank Litres
43
45
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Average Fuel Consumption
Not confirmed
5.6 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption
Not confirmed
5.6 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency
Not confirmed
5.6 l/100km
Real-world Mileage
19.2 km/l
17.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Combined Consumption
Not confirmed
5.6 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km
Not confirmed
5.6 l/100km
Fuel Economy Combined
Not confirmed
5.6 l/100km
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
Grand Vitara
Airbags
7
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
2 Rear ISOFIX Points
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
Standard
Central Locking
Standard
Remote Central Locking
TCS
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Side Impact Beams
Not confirmed
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not confirmed
All Seats
Speed Alert System
Not confirmed
Standard — Audible Warning at 120 km/h
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Not confirmed
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Not Available
Safety Rating
Not confirmed
Not Independently Rated
Whiplash Protection
Not confirmed
Active Head Restraints on Front Seats
Lane Change Warning
Not confirmed
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Not confirmed
Standard
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not confirmed
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Not confirmed
6
EBD
Not confirmed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not confirmed
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not confirmed
6
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not confirmed
All Seats
Side Airbags
Not confirmed
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not confirmed
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not confirmed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Not confirmed
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
Not confirmed
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
Not confirmed
6
ESC With Traction Control
Not confirmed
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not confirmed
All Seats
Spec
C-HR
Grand Vitara
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard Adaptive Cruise Control
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Rear View Camera
Standard
360-Degree Surround View
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
360-Degree Surround View Camera
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
Auto Lights
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Reverse Camera
Standard
360-Degree Surround View
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard Adaptive Cruise Control
Park Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Emergency Braking
Not confirmed
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Front Camera
Not confirmed
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Not confirmed
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Parking Sensor
Not confirmed
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Pre-Collision System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear View Camera
Not confirmed
360-Degree Surround View
Reverse Camera Type
Not confirmed
360-Degree Surround View
Reversing Camera
Not confirmed
360-Degree Surround View
Surround View Camera
Not Available
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Spec
C-HR
Grand Vitara
Seat Material
Synthetic Leather
Leatherette Seat Trim
Seat Adjustment
Power Driver
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
60:40 Split Fold
Front Armrest
Rear Centre Armrest
Standard Centre Armrest
Rear Armrest
Not confirmed
Integrated in Seat Back
Cup Holders
Not confirmed
4
Rear AC Vents
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear USB Ports
Not confirmed
0
Steering Wheel Material
Not confirmed
Urethane
Instrument Cluster Type
Not confirmed
Analogue with Digital Trip Display
Interior Colour Options
Not confirmed
2
Driver Lumbar Support
Not confirmed
Not Available
Door Map Pockets
Not confirmed
All Four Door Pockets
60 40 Split Seat
Not confirmed
60:40 Split Fold
Adjustable Driver Seat
Not confirmed
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Fabric Seats
Not confirmed
Leatherette Seat Trim
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Armrest Front
Not confirmed
Standard Centre Armrest
Armrest Rear
Not confirmed
Integrated in Seat Back
Boot Space Seats Down
Not confirmed
708
Driver Seat
Not confirmed
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Not confirmed
9-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, dual-zone climate control (GLX and Hybrid), 360-degree surround view camera (GLX AT and Hybrid), adaptive cruise control (GLX and Hybrid), blind-spot monitoring (GL
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
Grand Vitara
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
73/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
62/100
Ownership
71/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Toyota C-HR
leads the catalogue index with 68 pts
vs 64 pts for Grand Vitara
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, C-HR leads. However, Grand Vitara may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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 C-HR and Grand Vitara 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 Grand Vitara 34.
Efficiency index: C-HR 78 vs Grand Vitara 73.
Safety-equipment index: C-HR 98 vs Grand Vitara 88.
Practicality index: C-HR 62 vs Grand Vitara 62.
Ownership-cover index: C-HR 43 vs Grand Vitara 71.
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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