Toyota C-HR vs Tata Harrier

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.

Toyota C-HR Discontinued model
Toyota C-HR in South Africa

Toyota C-HR

2.0 HEV GR Sport CVT Hybrid e-CVT Discontinued model
ZAR 499,000 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 134 kW 🔧 190 Nm ⛽ 19.2 km/l
VS
Tata Harrier in South Africa

Tata Harrier

Fearless+ DT AT Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 699,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 125 kW 🔧 350 Nm ⛽ 15.15 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Harrier
Fuel Economy C-HR
🛡 Safety Harrier
📦 Practicality Harrier
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
Recorded price context C-HR: last listed from ZAR 429,000 · Harrier: current from ZAR 549,900

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec C-HR Harrier
Maximum Power 134 kW 125 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque 190 Nm 350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Engine Size 1987 cc 1956 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 19.2 km/l 15.15 km/l
Ground Clearance 160 mm 205 mm
Boot / Load Bay 377 l 445 l
Airbags 7 7
Kerb Weight 1500 kg 1823 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 Harrier are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Harrier +7 pts
Efficiency C-HR +19 pts
Safety Harrier +1 pts
Practicality Harrier +5 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

C-HR

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency
Catalogue-index leader

Harrier

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

Which One's Right for You?

C-HR

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Harrier

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

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 Harrier
Model Introduced Year 2023 2025
Generation Second generation on TNGA-C platform – hybrid-only in SA Current-generation South African-market Tata Harrier five-seat 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 SUV
Model Year Not confirmed 2026
Production Status Not confirmed Active
Segment Not confirmed Mid-size SUV
Vehicle Type Not confirmed Passenger Car
Spec C-HR Harrier
Length 4390 mm 4605 mm
Width 1796 mm 1922 mm
Height 1550 mm 1718 mm
Wheelbase 2640 mm 2741 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 160 mm 205 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 43 l 50 l
Boot/Cargo Space 377 l 445 l
Kerb Weight 1500 kg 1823 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1930 kg 2298 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Minimum Turning Radius 5.4 m 5.8 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not confirmed 150 mm
Payload Capacity Not confirmed 475 kg
Towing Capacity Not confirmed 0 kg
Number of Rows Not confirmed 2 rows
Doors Not confirmed 5 doors
Front Headroom Not confirmed 1020 mm
Rear Headroom Not confirmed 950 mm
Front Legroom Not confirmed 840 mm
Rear Legroom Not confirmed 980 mm

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

Harrier leads by 4 points

C-HR and Harrier are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Index leader 72 /100
Lead 4 points
Data 75% source coverage
72
#1 Index leader

Harrier

75% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 99 Check Efficiency 59
Performance 60
Efficiency 59
Safety 99
Practicality 67
Leads by 4 points
68
#2

C-HR

83% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Ownership 43
Performance 53
Efficiency 78
Safety 98
Practicality 62
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Harrier +7 Efficiency C-HR +19 Safety Harrier +1 Practicality Harrier +5

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

Harrier

Performance 60/100
Efficiency 59/100
Safety 99/100
Practicality 67/100

C-HR

Performance 53/100
Efficiency 78/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 62/100
Ownership 43/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Tata Harrier leads the catalogue index with 72 pts vs 68 pts for C-HR

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Harrier leads. However, C-HR may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.

Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.

Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.

Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.

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 Harrier 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 Harrier 60.

Efficiency index: C-HR 78 vs Harrier 59.

Safety-equipment index: C-HR 98 vs Harrier 99.

Practicality index: C-HR 62 vs Harrier 67.

Ownership-cover index: C-HR 43 vs Harrier 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.