Geely E5 EM-i vs Suzuki Ertiga

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.

Geely E5 EM-i in South Africa

Geely E5 EM-i

Apex Plug-in Hybrid Current
ZAR 679,999 ex-showroom
⚡ 73 kW 🔧 125 Nm
VS
Suzuki Ertiga in South Africa

Suzuki Ertiga

1.5 GL AT Petrol 4-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 363,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 77 kW 🔧 138 Nm ⛽ 16.1 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Geely E5 EM-i vs Suzuki Ertiga: the short answer

E5 EM-i holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Ertiga.

Ertiga starts ZAR 295,099 cheaper E5 EM-i from ZAR 599,999 · Ertiga from ZAR 304,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification E5 EM-i Ertiga
Maximum Power E5 EM-i73 kW Ertiga77 kW
Maximum Torque E5 EM-i125 Nm Ertiga138 Nm
Engine Size E5 EM-i1499 cc Ertiga1462 cc
Combined Fuel Economy E5 EM-iNot Officially Disclosed Ertiga16.1 km/l
Ground Clearance E5 EM-i172 mm Ertiga0 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.

Geely E5 EM-i

Apex

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Suzuki Ertiga

1.5 GL AT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

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)

Specification evidence leader

E5 EM-i

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Ertiga

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

E5 EM-i

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Ertiga

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec E5 EM-i Ertiga
Model Introduced Year 2025 2026
Generation Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published Current market generation
Facelift History No applicable South African facelift history established Current market specification
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable 2026
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Current
Body Style SUV MPV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Passenger vehicle MPV
Vehicle Type SUV MPV
Spec E5 EM-i Ertiga
Length 4740 mm 4395 mm
Width 1905 mm 1735 mm
Height 1685 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase 2755 mm 2740 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 172 mm 0 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 51 l 45 l
Boot/Cargo Space 528 l 209 l
Kerb Weight 1770 kg 1180 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Not Officially Disclosed 1760 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 580 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 500 kg
Seating Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 7 seats
Number of Rows Not Officially Disclosed 3 rows
Doors Not Officially Disclosed 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed 5.2 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 1000 mm
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 950 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1050 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 900 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This E5 EM-i and Ertiga 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: E5 EM-i 39 vs Ertiga 34.

Efficiency index: E5 EM-i 79 vs Ertiga 62.

Safety-equipment index: E5 EM-i 91 vs Ertiga 67.

Practicality index: E5 EM-i 71 vs Ertiga 49.

Ownership-cover index: E5 EM-i not separately scored vs Ertiga 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.

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

E5 EM-i leads by 17 points

E5 EM-i holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Ertiga.

Evidence leader 69 /100
Lead 17 points
Data 55% source coverage
69
#1 Evidence leader

E5 EM-i

55% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Performance 39
Performance 39
Efficiency 79
Safety 91
Practicality 71
Leads by 17 points
52
#2

Ertiga

74% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Safety 67 Check Performance 34
Performance 34
Efficiency 62
Safety 67
Practicality 49
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance E5 EM-i +5 Efficiency E5 EM-i +17 Safety E5 EM-i +24 Practicality E5 EM-i +22

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

E5 EM-i

Performance 39/100
Efficiency 79/100
Safety 91/100
Practicality 71/100

Ertiga

Performance 34/100
Efficiency 62/100
Safety 67/100
Practicality 49/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Geely E5 EM-i leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts vs 52 pts for Ertiga

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, E5 EM-i leads. However, Ertiga may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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E5 EM-i vs Ertiga 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.