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G10+ Van 2.0D 8-Speed AutomaticDiesel8-Speed AutomaticCurrent
ZAR 565,200ex-showroom
⚡ 118 kW🔧 375 Nm⛽ 11.49 km/l
+Add a 3rd car
Decision summary
Suzuki Dzire vs LDV G10+ Van: the short answer
Dzire and G10+ Van are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Dzire starts ZAR 335,300 cheaperDzire from ZAR 229,900 · G10+ Van from ZAR 565,200
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Dzire
G10+ Van
Maximum Power
Dzire60 kW
G10+ Van118 kW
Maximum Torque
Dzire113 Nm
G10+ Van375 Nm
Engine Size
Dzire1197 cc
G10+ Van1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Dzire18.2 km/l
G10+ Van11.49 km/l
Ground Clearance
Dzire0 mm
G10+ VanNot Officially Disclosed
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Suzuki Dzire
1.2 GL+ CVT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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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)
Dzire
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
G10+ Van
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Dzire
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
G10+ Van
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Dzire
G10+ Van
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current market generation
Current South African G10+ Van generation.
Facelift History
Current market specification
No later South African facelift is published.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Sedan
Two-seat medium panel van
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Sedan
Van
Vehicle Type
Sedan
Van
Spec
Dzire
G10+ Van
Length
3995 mm
5168 mm
Width
1735 mm
1980 mm
Height
1525 mm
1928 mm
Wheelbase
2450 mm
3198 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
378 l
5200 l
Kerb Weight
960 kg
2085 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1450 kg
3000 kg
Payload Capacity
490 kg
915 kg
Towing Capacity
500 kg
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.2 m
5.9 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
950 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1050 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
900 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
Dzire
G10+ Van
Engine
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
2.0L turbo diesel
Engine Code
Z12E/K12
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1197 cc
1996 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-point fuel injection
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
73.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
85.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
60 kW
118 kW
Maximum Torque
113 Nm
375 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
Not Officially Disclosed
RWD
Transmission
CVT
8-Speed Automatic
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
62.5 kW/tonne
56.59 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
117.7 Nm/tonne
179.86 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
Dzire
G10+ Van
Gearbox
CVT automatic
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
2WD
Front-engine rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
4.3
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
8
Transmission Type
CVT automatic
Torque-converter automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter / CVT
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
2WD
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Available
Gearbox Type
CVT automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front driven axle
Rear-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
8
Spec
Dzire
G10+ Van
Claimed Mileage
18.2 km/l
11.49 km/l
City Mileage
16.0 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
19.0 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
75 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6 equivalent
Not Officially Disclosed
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
18.2 km/l
11.49 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
37
75
Combined Driving Range
700
862.07
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
650 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
600 km
789.47 km
Spec
Dzire
G10+ Van
Airbags
6
2
ABS
Not Applicable
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
No
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Applicable
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Applicable
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Not Applicable
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
No
Not Available
ABS EBD
Not Applicable
Standard
Spec
Dzire
G10+ Van
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Applicable
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Applicable
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Not Applicable
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Dzire
G10+ Van
Seat Material
Fabric upholstery
Fabric
Heated Seats
No
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
No
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Polyurethane
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
Manual
Seat Trim
Fabric upholstery
Fabric
Spec
Dzire
G10+ Van
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Not Available
Power Windows
Yes
Standard
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof
No
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Applicable
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Applicable
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Not Available
Spec
Dzire
G10+ Van
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment system
Touchscreen multimedia system
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Android Auto
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument display
Not Available
USB Ports
USB-A / USB-C
Standard
Infotainment Screen
9
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen
9
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Dzire
G10+ Van
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not Available
Spec
Dzire
G10+ Van
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
No
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Dzire
G10+ Van
Tyre Size
195/60 R16
215/70 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver spare wheel
Full-size spare
Wheel Rim Size
16
16
Handbrake Type
Manual parking brake
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Dzire
G10+ Van
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Five-link coil spring
Spec
Dzire
G10+ Van
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km
228 g/km
Spec
Dzire
G10+ Van
Service Plan
5 Years / 90000 km
5 years / 100000 km
Spec
Dzire
G10+ Van
Ownership Role
Suzuki ownership programme
Commercial vehicle
Price Zar
312500 ZAR
565200 ZAR
Pricing Role
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
Current go-live price
Starting Price
312500
565200
Starting Price Zar
312500
565200
Spec
Dzire
G10+ Van
Warranty
5 Years / 200000 km
5 years / 200000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Dzire and G10+ Van 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: Dzire 23 vs G10+ Van 61.
Efficiency index: Dzire 69 vs G10+ Van 46.
Safety-equipment index: Dzire 87 vs G10+ Van 50.
Practicality index: Dzire 48 vs G10+ Van 63.
Ownership-cover index: Dzire not separately scored vs G10+ Van 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
G10+ Van leads by 1 points
Dzire and G10+ Van are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
G10+ Van +38
Efficiency
Dzire +23
Safety
Dzire +37
Practicality
G10+ Van +15
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
G10+ Van
Performance
61/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
63/100
Dzire
Performance
23/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
48/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLDV G10+ Van
leads the specification evidence index with 56 pts
vs 55 pts for Dzire
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, G10+ Van leads. However, Dzire may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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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.
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