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EcoSport
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Grand Vitara
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Spec
EcoSport
Grand Vitara
Model Introduced Year
2013
2022
Generation
Single generation on Ford B2E platform. Produced in India for global markets. SA received the facelift model with improved interior quality and revised safety kit.
Third generation YHB-series Grand Vitara; shared platform with Toyota Urban Cruiser (a partnership-specific platform development); mild-hybrid system uses belt-integrated starter generator technology; all-new design and powertrain versus the previous generation
Facelift History
Facelift in 2017 — revised front fascia and SYNC 3 infotainment introduced
Third-generation Grand Vitara launched in SA in 2022; previous second-generation model discontinued in SA in 2015; current generation is a complete redesign on a new platform shared with the Toyota Urban Cruiser
Facelift Launched Since
2017
2022
Facelift Version Ending
2024
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2021
2026
Production Status
discontinued
active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1290 kg
1225 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Color Note
Not confirmed
Pearl Arctic White, Metallic Grandeur Grey, Metallic Midnight Blue, Premium Silver, Pearl Burning Red
Dealer Stock Note
Not confirmed
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
Not confirmed
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5 Hybrid GLX AllGrip AT
Spec
EcoSport
Grand Vitara
Length
4325 mm
4345 mm
Width
1765 mm
1795 mm
Height
1653 mm
1645 mm
Wheelbase
2519 mm
2600 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 l
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
352 l
310 l
Kerb Weight
1290 kg
1225 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1740 kg
1680 kg
Payload Capacity
450 kg
530 kg
Towing Capacity
950 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.4 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
953 mm
970 mm
Front Legroom
1032 mm
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
890 mm
935 mm
Spec
EcoSport
Grand Vitara
Engine
1-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Mild Hybrid
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
K15C
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
12V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
998 cc
1462 cc
Cylinders
3
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
4
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.5:1
Bore
82.0 mm
74 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
85.1 mm
Maximum Power
92 kW
76 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
170 Nm
137 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
FWD
4WD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
185 km/h
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.5 sec
13.5 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
71.3 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
131.8 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Spec
EcoSport
Grand Vitara
Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
LSD Available
Yes
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Standard Sport Paddle Shifters
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
4.388:1
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Clutch Type
Yes
Single Dry Plate Diaphragm
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Yes
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Drivetrain
FWD
4WD / AWD
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
Yes
Standard Sport Paddle Shifters
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
AWD — AllGrip Auto
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Engine Position
Not confirmed
Transverse Front-Mounted
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
Not confirmed
2.8
Spec
EcoSport
Grand Vitara
Claimed Mileage
17.2 km/l
17.9 km/l
City Mileage
12 km/l
14.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
17 km/l
20.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 l
45 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
17.2 km/l
17.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
52
45
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
EcoSport
Grand Vitara
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
2 Rear ISOFIX Points
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
All Seats
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
6
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
6
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
All Seats
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
All Seats
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Not confirmed
Standard
Central Locking
Not confirmed
Remote Central Locking
Side Impact Beams
Not confirmed
Standard
Speed Alert System
Not confirmed
Standard — Audible Warning at 120 km/h
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Not confirmed
Not Available
Safety Rating
Not confirmed
Not Independently Rated
Whiplash Protection
Not confirmed
Active Head Restraints on Front Seats
Lane Change Warning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not confirmed
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Not confirmed
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
Not confirmed
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
Not confirmed
6
ESC With Traction Control
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
EcoSport
Grand Vitara
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard Adaptive Cruise Control
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
Rear
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Rear View Camera
Standard
360-Degree Surround View
360 Degree Camera
Yes
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Reverse Camera
Standard
360-Degree Surround View
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard Adaptive Cruise Control
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Auto Lights
Not confirmed
Standard
Emergency Braking
Not confirmed
Not Available
Front Camera
Not confirmed
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Not confirmed
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Parking Sensor
Not confirmed
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Pre-Collision System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear View Camera
Not confirmed
360-Degree Surround View
Reverse Camera Type
Not confirmed
360-Degree Surround View
Reversing Camera
Not confirmed
360-Degree Surround View
Surround View Camera
Yes
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Spec
EcoSport
Grand Vitara
Seat Material
Premium Leatherette
Leatherette Seat Trim
Seat Adjustment
Manual Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric Power Steering
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Ambient Lighting
Ambient Footwell Lighting
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Urethane
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
60:40 Split Fold
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual multi-way
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual multi-way
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Seat Trim
Yes
Leatherette Seat Trim
Folding Rear Seats
Not confirmed
60:40 Split Fold
Front Armrest
Not confirmed
Standard Centre Armrest
Rear Armrest
Not confirmed
Integrated in Seat Back
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
1455 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
1430 mm
Cup Holders
Not confirmed
4
Rear AC Vents
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear USB Ports
Not confirmed
0
Instrument Cluster Type
Not confirmed
Analogue with Digital Trip Display
Interior Colour Options
Not confirmed
2
Driver Lumbar Support
Not confirmed
Not Available
Door Map Pockets
Not confirmed
All Four Door Pockets
Adjustable Driver Seat
Not confirmed
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Fabric Seats
Not confirmed
Leatherette Seat Trim
Armrest Front
Not confirmed
Standard Centre Armrest
Armrest Rear
Not confirmed
Integrated in Seat Back
Boot Space Seats Down
Not confirmed
708
Driver Seat
Not confirmed
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Not confirmed
9-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, dual-zone climate control (GLX and Hybrid), 360-degree surround view camera (GLX AT and Hybrid), adaptive cruise control (GLX and Hybrid), blind-spot monitoring (GL
This EcoSport and Grand Vitara 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: EcoSport 40 vs Grand Vitara 34.
Efficiency index: EcoSport 65 vs Grand Vitara 73.
Safety-equipment index: EcoSport 92 vs Grand Vitara 88.
Practicality index: EcoSport 56 vs Grand Vitara 62.
Ownership-cover index: EcoSport 55 vs Grand Vitara 71.
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
Grand Vitara leads by 3 points
EcoSport and Grand Vitara are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
EcoSport +6
Efficiency
Grand Vitara +8
Safety
EcoSport +4
Practicality
Grand Vitara +6
Ownership
Grand Vitara +16
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Grand Vitara
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
73/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
62/100
Ownership
71/100
EcoSport
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
65/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
56/100
Ownership
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexSuzuki Grand Vitara
leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts
vs 61 pts for EcoSport
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Grand Vitara leads. However, EcoSport may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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