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Creta
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Fortuner
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Spec
Creta
Fortuner
Model Introduced Year
2016
2006
Generation
Second generation Creta built on Hyundai's i-GMP platform; the SA model is a popular variant shared with several emerging markets
Currently sold Fortuner belongs to the second generation with periodic feature and safety upgrades
Facelift History
Second generation arrived in SA in 2021 with significant upgrades to interior quality, safety tech, and engine options; notably improved over the first-gen car
Major updates in 2016 (new generation) and feature refreshes in 2021 with improved infotainment, safety tech, and design tweaks
Facelift Launched Since
2021
2021
Tare Mass Kg
1365 kg
GVM 2735 kg; Toyota SA does not publish tare mass
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Current
Body Style
Not confirmed
SUV
Color Note
Not confirmed
White, Black, Silver, Dark Green, Grey
Dealer Stock Note
Not confirmed
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
Not confirmed
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.8 GD-6 4X4 GR-Sport 6AT
Model Year
Not confirmed
Current
Production Status
Not confirmed
published
Segment
Not confirmed
SUV
Vehicle Type
Not confirmed
SUV
Spec
Creta
Fortuner
Length
4330 mm
4795 mm
Width
1790 mm
1855 mm
Height
1635 mm
1835 mm
Wheelbase
2610 mm
2745 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
279 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
433 l
-
Kerb Weight
1365 kg
-
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1860 kg
2735 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.3 m
-
Towing Capacity
Not confirmed
2800 kg
Spec
Creta
Fortuner
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Not Available
Power Windows
All
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Not Available
Auto Dimming Mirror
No
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
1396 l
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
1396 l
Not Applicable
Rear Window Defroster
Yes
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
-
12V Accessory Socket
12V
-
AC Type
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Not Available
Boot Opener
Inside
-
Climate Zones
1
-
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
-
Engine Check Warning
Yes
-
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Front Armrest
Yes
-
Front Power Outlet
Yes
-
Fuel Lid Opener
Inside
-
Headlamp Height Adjust
Manual
-
Headlamp Washer
No
-
Panoramic Roof
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Power Mirrors
Yes
-
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Yes
-
Service Reminder
Yes
-
Spare Wheel
Steel
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
-
Telescopic Steering
No
-
Tilt Steering
Yes
-
Trip Computer
Yes
-
Vanity Mirror
Yes
-
Air Conditioning
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rim Size
17
Not Available
Sound System
8
Not Available
Unlocking
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charger
Yes
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not confirmed
Not Available
Side Steps
Not confirmed
Standard/available
Skid Plates
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Battery Preconditioning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not confirmed
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not confirmed
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not confirmed
Not Available
One Pedal Driving
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not confirmed
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not confirmed
Not Available
Side Step
Not confirmed
Standard/available
Source Model Column
Not confirmed
fortuner
Sports Bar
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not confirmed
Not Available
Trailer Stability Assist
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level
Not confirmed
flagship
Variant Role
Not confirmed
Performance-focused derivative
Vehicle To Grid
Not confirmed
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Creta
Fortuner
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2.8-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
G4FJ
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
2755 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
85 kW @ 6300 rpm
150 kW
Maximum Torque
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
500 Nm
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
FWD
4WD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
175 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
11.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
62.3 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
105.5 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Creta
Fortuner
Engine Position
Front
-
Gearbox
IVT Intelligent Variable Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Ladder frame
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
7
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Transmission Speeds
7
6
Transfer Case
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not confirmed
Automatic
Drivetrain
Not confirmed
4WD / AWD
4WD Engagement
Not confirmed
Available
4WD Hi Range
Not confirmed
Available
4WD Lo Range
Not confirmed
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
4WD Selector
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Drive Mode Selector
Not confirmed
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Front Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not confirmed
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Axle Layout
Not confirmed
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Creta
Fortuner
Claimed Mileage
16.8 km/l
13.2 km/l
City Mileage
13.5 km/l
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
20.0 km/l
15.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Not Applicable
Distance To Empty
Yes
-
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
-
Fuel Tank Litres
50
80
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
16.8 km/l
13.2 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
Creta
Fortuner
Airbags
6
Side, curtain, driver, passenger and driver knee airbags
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Central Locking
Yes
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Available
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Safety Rating
Not Rated (SA)
-
BA
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
TCS
Yes
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Not Available
AEB
No
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not confirmed
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not confirmed
Driver knee airbag
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Creta
Fortuner
Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Auto Lights
Yes
-
Auto Wipers
No
Not Available
Eco Mode
Yes
-
EV Mode
No
Not Available
Sport Mode
No
-
360 Degree Camera
Not confirmed
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not confirmed
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Creta
Fortuner
Seat Material
Leather-Look
Not Applicable
Seat Adjustment
Power Driver
-
Heated Seats
Front
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Front Armrest
Yes
-
Rear Armrest
No
-
Cup Holders
4
-
Rear AC Vents
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Analogue + MID
-
Interior Colour Options
Black
5
Door Map Pockets
Yes
-
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
-
Adjustable Front Seat
Manual
-
Cooled Seats
No
-
Fabric Seats
Yes
-
Front Headrest
Yes
-
Leather Seats
No
-
Memory Seats
No
-
Rear Headrest
Yes
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Not confirmed
Premium dashboard layout, touchscreen infotainment, Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, comfortable seating, climate control
Interior Colours
Not confirmed
5
Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Creta
Fortuner
Infotainment System
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
Not Available
Navigation System
Yes
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch Digital Cluster
Not Applicable
USB Ports
2 USB-A + 1 USB-C
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
FM Radio
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Voice Recognition
Yes
-
AUX Input
Yes
-
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25 inch
Not Available
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
-
Infotainment Display
Touchscreen
-
Rear Usb
Yes
-
Audio Speakers
8
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
10.25 inch
Not Available
Touchscreen
10.25 inch
Not Available
Smartphone Connectivity
Not confirmed
Bluetooth
Spec
Creta
Fortuner
LED Headlamps
Full LED
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Not Available
Fog Lamps
LED
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
17-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy
-
Rear Spoiler
Yes
-
Exterior Colour Options
Atlas White, Titan Grey, Phantom Black, Fiery Red, Galaxy Blue
5
Wing Mirror Type
Power Adjustable
-
Rear Wiper
Yes
-
Door Handle Finish
Body Coloured
-
Body Type
SUV
SUV
DRL
LED
Not Available
Fog Lights
Yes
-
Front Fog Lights
Yes
-
Led Headlights
Full LED
Not Available
Led Taillights
Yes
-
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Not Available
Exterior Mirror Electric
Yes
-
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Not Available
Headlamps
Full LED
Not Available
Headlight Type
Full LED
Not Available
Headlights
Full LED
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
2
Load Bed Liner
Not confirmed
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Creta
Fortuner
Terrain Modes
Not Available
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
Ramp Breakover Angle
20 deg
-
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Ground Clearance Max
200 mm
279 mm
Ground Clearance Min
200 mm
279 mm
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not confirmed
Not Available
Underbody Protection
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
4WD System Type
Not confirmed
Four-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not confirmed
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Mud
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Sand
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Snow
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Spec
Creta
Fortuner
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
Not Available
Wheel Type
17-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Steel
Not Available
Parking Brake Type
Manual
-
Tyre Load Index
91
-
Tyre Speed Rating
H
-
Wheel Rim Size
17
Not Available
Brake Type Front
Disc (Ventilated)
-
Brake Type Rear
Disc
-
Spare Tyre
Steel
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
-
Wheel Diameter
17
Not Available
Wheels
17-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not confirmed
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Creta
Fortuner
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Not Available
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric
-
Steering Column
Tilt
-
Front Spring Type
Coil
-
Rear Spring Type
Coil
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link
Not Available
Front Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Creta
Fortuner
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
-
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
9 services / 90 000 km
First Service At
15000
-
Service Plan Duration
4
9 services / 90 000 km
Service Plan Distance
4
9 services / 90 000 km
Alternator
120A
-
Service Plan
4
9 services / 90 000 km
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
-
Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
-
Spec
Creta
Fortuner
Warranty Years
5
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
3 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
3 Years
Warranty
5
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
3 Years
Spec
Creta
Fortuner
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km
Not Applicable
Start Stop System
No
-
Variable Valve Timing
Yes
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Unleaded 95
Diesel
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 6
-
Fuel Evaporation Control
Yes
-
Hybrid System Type
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Creta
Fortuner
Ownership Role
Not confirmed
South Africa market model
Price Zar
Not confirmed
999000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Not confirmed
Current Toyota South Africa lineup
Starting Price
Not confirmed
999000
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
999000
In depth: how these cars differ
This Creta and Fortuner 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: Creta 36 vs Fortuner 80.
Efficiency index: Creta 65 vs Fortuner 56.
Safety-equipment index: Creta 87 vs Fortuner 89.
Practicality index: Creta 69 vs Fortuner 89.
Ownership-cover index: Creta 65 vs Fortuner 43.
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.
Specification Evidence Index
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
Fortuner leads by 10 points
Fortuner has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Creta remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Fortuner
Performance
80/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
89/100
Ownership
43/100
Creta
Performance
36/100
Efficiency
65/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
69/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Fortuner
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 64 pts for Creta
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Fortuner leads. However, Creta may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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