Suzuki Celerio vs Mahindra S6 Mining

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 Celerio in South Africa

Suzuki Celerio

1.0 GL AMT Petrol 5-Speed AMT Current
ZAR 225,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 49 kW 🔧 89 Nm ⛽ 18.2 km/l
VS
Mahindra S6 Mining in South Africa

Mahindra S6 Mining

S6 Mining DC 4WD Diesel Current
ZAR 571,249 ex-showroom
⚡ 103 kW 🔧 320 Nm ⛽ 12.7 km/l
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Decision summary

Suzuki Celerio vs Mahindra S6 Mining: the short answer

Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.

Celerio starts ZAR 289,749 cheaper Celerio from ZAR 188,900 · S6 Mining from ZAR 478,649

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Celerio S6 Mining
Maximum Power Celerio49 kW S6 Mining103 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque Celerio89 Nm S6 Mining320 Nm
Engine Size Celerio998 cc S6 Mining2179 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Celerio18.2 km/l S6 Mining12.7 km/l
Ground Clearance Celerio0 mm S6 Mining210 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

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Suzuki Celerio

1.0 GL AMT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

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Mahindra S6 Mining

S6 Mining DC 4WD

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Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Celerio S6 Mining
Model Introduced Year 2026 Not Available
Generation Current market generation Current local listing
Facelift History Current market specification Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since 2026 Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Hatchback Pickup
Model Year 2026 Current
Production Status active Active
Segment Hatchback Pickup
Vehicle Type Hatchback Pickup
Tare Mass Kg - 2155 kg
Spec Celerio S6 Mining
Length 3695 mm -
Width 1655 mm -
Height 1555 mm -
Wheelbase 2435 mm -
Ground Clearance (Default) 0 mm 210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 150 mm -
Fuel Tank Capacity 32 l 80 l
Boot/Cargo Space 295 l -
Kerb Weight 825 kg 2155 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1260 kg 3150 kg
Payload Capacity 435 kg -
Towing Capacity 500 kg -
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows -
Doors 5 doors -
Minimum Turning Radius 5.2 m -
Front Headroom 1000 mm -
Rear Headroom 950 mm -
Front Legroom 1050 mm -
Rear Legroom 900 mm -

In depth: how these cars differ

This Celerio and S6 Mining comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.

Specification Score Withheld

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Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

What the evidence means

No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.

Celerio vs S6 Mining questions

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.