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.
Curvv has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Celerio remains close.
Celerio starts ZAR 161,000 cheaperCelerio from ZAR 188,900 · Curvv from ZAR 349,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
Swipe sideways to compare every column
Specification
Celerio
Curvv
Maximum Power
Celerio49 kW
Curvv88 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Celerio89 Nm
Curvv170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
Engine Size
Celerio998 cc
Curvv1199 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Celerio18.2 km/l
Curvv16.39 km/l
Ground Clearance
Celerio0 mm
Curvv208 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.
Suzuki Celerio
1.0 GL AMT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
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)
Celerio
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Curvv
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Celerio
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Curvv
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
Open a category, then swipe sideways to compare every column
Spec
Celerio
Curvv
Model Introduced Year
2026
2025
Generation
Current market generation
First-generation South African-market Tata Curvv coupé SUV
Facelift History
Current market specification
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Hatchback
Coupé SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Hatchback
Mid-size coupé SUV
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
Passenger Car
Spec
Celerio
Curvv
Length
3695 mm
4308 mm
Width
1655 mm
1810 mm
Height
1555 mm
1635 mm
Wheelbase
2435 mm
2560 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
0 mm
208 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
32 l
44 l
Boot/Cargo Space
295 l
500 l
Kerb Weight
825 kg
1378 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1260 kg
1788 kg
Payload Capacity
435 kg
410 kg
Towing Capacity
500 kg
750 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
5.35 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
950 mm
910 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
880 mm
Spec
Celerio
Curvv
Engine
1.0-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
K10C
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
998 cc
1199 cc
Cylinders
3
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
12
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-point fuel injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
73.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
85.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
49 kW
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
89 Nm
170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
Not Officially Disclosed
FWD
Transmission
5-Speed AMT
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
170 km/h
160 km/h
0-100 km/h
12.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
18.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, City, Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
59.4 kW/tonne
63.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
107.9 Nm/tonne
123.4 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
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 Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Celerio
Curvv
Gearbox
5-speed automated manual
7-Speed DCT
Drivetrain Layout
2WD
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
4.3
4.21
Number of Gears
5
7
Transmission Type
5-speed automated manual
Dual-clutch Automatic
Clutch Type
Dry single-plate clutch
Wet dual-clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Electronic DCA selector
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
5-speed automated manual
DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front driven axle
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
5
7
Spec
Celerio
Curvv
Claimed Mileage
18.2 km/l
16.39 km/l
City Mileage
16.0 km/l
11 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.0 km/l
14.29 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
32 l
44 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6 equivalent
BS VI Phase 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
No
Real-world Mileage
18.2 km/l
16.39 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
32
44
Combined Driving Range
700
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
650 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
600 km
Not Applicable
Spec
Celerio
Curvv
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Not Applicable
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
No
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
iTPMS
Engine Immobiliser
Not Applicable
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
No
Standard
AEB
No
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
No
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
No
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Standard
Side Airbags
No
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbag
No
Not Available
ABS EBD
Not Applicable
Standard
Spec
Celerio
Curvv
Cruise Control
Cruise control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Applicable
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
No
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Applicable
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Park Assist
No
Standard
Around View Monitor
No
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Applicable
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
No
Not Available
Spec
Celerio
Curvv
Seat Material
Fabric upholstery
Leatherette Seats
Heated Seats
No
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
No
Standard
Ambient Lighting
No
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Leather-wrapped
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
6 Way Powered Driver Seat
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
Manual slide, recline and height adjustment
Seat Trim
Fabric upholstery
Leatherette Seats
Spec
Celerio
Curvv
Climate Control
Manual air conditioning
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Power Windows
Yes
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
No
Standard
Sunroof
No
Voice Assisted Panoramic Sunroof with Moodlighting
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Applicable
Standard
AC Type
Manual air conditioning
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Spec
Celerio
Curvv
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment system
10.25" Touchscreen Infotainment by HARMANTM
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Android Auto
Android Auto
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
4
5
Digital Instrument Cluster
Analogue instrument cluster with multi-information display
10.25" digital Instrument Cluster
USB Ports
USB-A / USB-C
Standard
Infotainment Screen
7
10.25-inch
Touchscreen
7
10.25-inch
Spec
Celerio
Curvv
LED Headlamps
No
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Connected LED DRLs
Fog Lamps
No
Standard
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
Pristine White, Daytona Grey, Pure Grey, Gold Essence, Opera Blue, Nitro Crimson
Headlights
No
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Standard
Spec
Celerio
Curvv
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
25.4 deg
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
29.3 deg
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
450 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
25.8 deg
Spec
Celerio
Curvv
Tyre Size
195/60 R16
215/55 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Front Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Rear Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver spare wheel
Steel spare wheel, 215/65 R16
Wheel Rim Size
16
18-inch
Handbrake Type
Manual parking brake
Manual handbrake
Spec
Celerio
Curvv
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Spec
Celerio
Curvv
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km
145 g/km
Spec
Celerio
Curvv
Service Plan
5 Years / 90000 km
3 years / 45,000 km
Spec
Celerio
Curvv
Ownership Role
Suzuki ownership programme
New passenger vehicle
Price Zar
250000 ZAR
449900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
Recommended retail price
Starting Price
250000
449900
Starting Price Zar
250000
449900
Spec
Celerio
Curvv
Warranty
5 Years / 200000 km
5 years / 125,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Celerio and Curvv 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: Celerio 20 vs Curvv 39.
Efficiency index: Celerio 69 vs Curvv 63.
Safety-equipment index: Celerio 67 vs Curvv 86.
Practicality index: Celerio 43 vs Curvv 61.
Ownership-cover index: Celerio not separately scored vs Curvv 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.
Model imagery
Celerio and Curvv image comparison
Open an image for its full canonical file or visit the model page for the complete vehicle record.
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
Curvv leads by 14 points
Curvv has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Celerio remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Curvv
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
63/100
Safety
86/100
Practicality
61/100
Celerio
Performance
20/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
67/100
Practicality
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexTata Curvv
leads the specification evidence index with 62 pts
vs 48 pts for Celerio
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Curvv leads. However, Celerio may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
Continue with closely related South Africa models and comparable body styles.
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.
Compare
Request dealer offers
Let's discuss your next car
Share your interest so Hagalu can follow up about quotations and available discounts. The dealer confirms stock, price and terms.
✓
We've Got Your Details!
Your enquiry has reached Hagalu for follow-up. Any dealer offer will be confirmed separately by the seller.