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 Ignis remains close.
Ignis starts ZAR 112,000 cheaperCurvv from ZAR 349,900 · Ignis from ZAR 237,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Curvv
Ignis
Maximum Power
Curvv88 kW @ 5500 rpm
Ignis60 kW
Maximum Torque
Curvv170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
Ignis113 Nm
Engine Size
Curvv1199 cc
Ignis1197 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Curvv16.39 km/l
Ignis18.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
Curvv208 mm
Ignis0 mm
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Tata Curvv
1.2T Accomplished S DCA
Hagalu editorial rating
4.4/5★★★★★★★★★★
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Hagalu Editorial Team ·
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Curvv
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Ignis
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Curvv
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Ignis
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Curvv
Ignis
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
First-generation South African-market Tata Curvv coupé SUV
Current market generation
Facelift History
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Current market specification
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Coupé SUV
Hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Mid-size coupé SUV
Hatchback
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
Hatchback
Spec
Curvv
Ignis
Length
4308 mm
3700 mm
Width
1810 mm
1690 mm
Height
1635 mm
1595 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm
2435 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
208 mm
0 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
180 mm
150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
32 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
260 l
Kerb Weight
1378 kg
865 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1788 kg
1330 kg
Payload Capacity
410 kg
465 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.35 m
5.2 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
910 mm
950 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
880 mm
900 mm
Spec
Curvv
Ignis
Engine
1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Z12E/K12
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
1197 cc
Cylinders
3
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-point fuel injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
12.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
73.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
85.0 mm
Maximum Power
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
60 kW
Maximum Torque
170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
113 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
5-Speed AMT
Top Speed
160 km/h
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
12.0 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
18.0 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, City, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
63.9 kW/tonne
69.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
123.4 Nm/tonne
130.6 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
Curvv
Ignis
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
5-speed automated manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
2WD
LSD Available
No
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Paddle Shifters
Standard
No
Final Drive Ratio
4.21
4.3
Number of Gears
7
5
Transmission Type
Dual-clutch Automatic
5-speed automated manual
Clutch Type
Wet dual-clutch
Dry single-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Electronic DCA selector
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
FWD
2WD
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
Standard
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
DCT
5-speed automated manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Front driven axle
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transmission Speeds
7
5
Spec
Curvv
Ignis
Claimed Mileage
16.39 km/l
18.2 km/l
City Mileage
11 km/l
16.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.29 km/l
19.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
32 l
Emission Standard
BS VI Phase 2
Euro 6 equivalent
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
Yes
Real-world Mileage
16.39 km/l
18.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
44
32
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
700
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
650 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
600 km
Spec
Curvv
Ignis
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Not Applicable
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
No
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
iTPMS
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Applicable
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Not Applicable
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
No
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Applicable
Spec
Curvv
Ignis
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Applicable
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Applicable
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Standard
Yes
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Applicable
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Curvv
Ignis
Seat Material
Leatherette Seats
Fabric upholstery
Heated Seats
Not Available
No
Ventilated Seats
Standard
No
Ambient Lighting
Standard
No
Steering Wheel Material
Leather-wrapped
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6 Way Powered Driver Seat
Manual adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual slide, recline and height adjustment
Manual adjustment
Seat Trim
Leatherette Seats
Fabric upholstery
Spec
Curvv
Ignis
Climate Control
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
All Doors
Yes
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Voice Assisted Panoramic Sunroof with Moodlighting
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Applicable
AC Type
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Automatic climate control
Spec
Curvv
Ignis
Infotainment System
10.25" Touchscreen Infotainment by HARMANTM
Touchscreen infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wireless
Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
5
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25" digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument display
USB Ports
Standard
USB-A / USB-C
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
9
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
9
Spec
Curvv
Ignis
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Connected LED DRLs
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
No
Exterior Colour Options
Pristine White, Daytona Grey, Pure Grey, Gold Essence, Opera Blue, Nitro Crimson
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
No
Spec
Curvv
Ignis
Approach Angle
25.4 deg
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
29.3 deg
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
450 mm
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
25.8 deg
Not Applicable
Spec
Curvv
Ignis
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
195/60 R16
Front Brake Type
Front Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Rear Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Steel spare wheel, 215/65 R16
Space-saver spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch
16
Handbrake Type
Manual handbrake
Manual parking brake
Spec
Curvv
Ignis
Front Suspension
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Torsion beam
Spec
Curvv
Ignis
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km
125 g/km
Spec
Curvv
Ignis
Service Plan
3 years / 45,000 km
5 Years / 90000 km
Spec
Curvv
Ignis
Ownership Role
New passenger vehicle
Suzuki ownership programme
Price Zar
449900 ZAR
312500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Recommended retail price
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
Starting Price
449900
312500
Starting Price Zar
449900
312500
Spec
Curvv
Ignis
Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
5 Years / 200000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Curvv and Ignis 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: Curvv 39 vs Ignis 23.
Efficiency index: Curvv 63 vs Ignis 69.
Safety-equipment index: Curvv 86 vs Ignis 87.
Practicality index: Curvv 61 vs Ignis 42.
Ownership-cover index: Curvv not separately scored vs Ignis 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Curvv leads by 8 points
Curvv has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Ignis remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Curvv
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
63/100
Safety
86/100
Practicality
61/100
Ignis
Performance
23/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
42/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexTata Curvv
leads the specification evidence index with 62 pts
vs 54 pts for Ignis
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Curvv leads. However, Ignis may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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