Suzuki Eeco vs Mahindra S4 Refrigeration

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Suzuki Eeco in South Africa

Suzuki Eeco

1.2 Passenger Van MT Petrol 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 219,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 61 kW 🔧 103 Nm ⛽ 16.9 km/l
VS
Mahindra S4 Refrigeration in South Africa

Mahindra S4 Refrigeration

Ice-cream Van Diesel Current
ZAR 500,749 ex-showroom
⚡ 103 kW 🔧 320 Nm ⛽ 13 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Not enough comparable data
Fuel Economy Not enough comparable data
🛡 Safety Not enough comparable data
📦 Practicality Not enough comparable data
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
Eeco starts ZAR 260,249 cheaper Eeco from ZAR 196,900 · S4 Refrigeration from ZAR 457,149

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec Eeco S4 Refrigeration
Maximum Power 61 kW @ 6000 rpm 103 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque 103 Nm @ 3000 rpm 320 Nm
Engine Size 1197 cc 2179 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 16.9 km/l 13 km/l
Ground Clearance 170 mm 210 mm
Boot / Load Bay 120 l -
Airbags 2 Driver and passenger airbags
Kerb Weight 905 kg -
Seating Capacity 7 seats 2 seats
Warranty 5 4 years / 120 000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

The verified specification tables are ready to compare, but Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Eeco S4 Refrigeration
Model Introduced Year 2017 Not Available
Generation Second-generation Eeco on dedicated commercial platform with purpose-built high-roof body; G12B engine consistent across the Eeco's SA lifespan; commercial application specific, not shared with passenger vehicle range Current local listing
Facelift History Second-generation Eeco in SA since 2017; minor exterior and interior updates in 2021; specification has remained stable — the buyer segment does not require frequent feature updates Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since 2021 Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Van Van
Color Note Solid White, Metallic Silver -
Dealer Stock Note Mid grade in the South Africa lineup -
Model Year 2026 Current
Production Status published Active
Segment Van Van
Tare Mass Kg 905 kg 1955-2055 kg
Vehicle Type Van Van
Spec Eeco S4 Refrigeration
Length 3675 mm -
Width 1475 mm -
Height 1700 mm -
Wheelbase 2350 mm -
Ground Clearance (Default) 170 mm 210 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 35 l 80 l
Boot/Cargo Space 120 l -
Kerb Weight 905 kg -
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1280 kg 3150 kg
Payload Capacity 390 kg -
Seating Capacity 7 seats 2 seats
Doors 4 doors -
Minimum Turning Radius 4.5 m -
Front Headroom 1020 mm -
Rear Headroom 1000 mm -
Front Legroom 930 mm -
Rear Legroom 750 mm -

Catalogue Score Withheld

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Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

How to Read This Comparison

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In Depth — Breaking It All Down

This Eeco and S4 Refrigeration comparison keeps the exact South African derivatives, lifecycle states, available prices and verified specifications side by side.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

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