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.
Suzuki Eeco vs Suzuki Super Carry: the short answer
Eeco and Super Carry are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Eeco starts ZAR 1,000 cheaperEeco from ZAR 196,900 · Super Carry from ZAR 197,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Eeco
Super Carry
Maximum Power
Eeco60 kW
Super Carry60 kW
Maximum Torque
Eeco113 Nm
Super Carry113 Nm
Engine Size
Eeco1197 cc
Super Carry1197 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Eeco18.2 km/l
Super Carry18.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
Eeco0 mm
Super Carry0 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Suzuki Eeco
1.2 Passenger Van MT
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Eeco
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Super Carry
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
Eeco
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Super Carry
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Eeco
Super Carry
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current market generation
Current market generation
Facelift History
Current market specification
Current market specification
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Van
Van
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Van
Pickup
Vehicle Type
Van
Pickup
Spec
Eeco
Super Carry
Length
3675 mm
3800 mm
Width
1475 mm
1562 mm
Height
1825 mm
1883 mm
Wheelbase
2350 mm
2110 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
0 mm
0 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
32 l
30 l
Boot/Cargo Space
540 l
0 l
Kerb Weight
940 kg
865 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1540 kg
1600 kg
Payload Capacity
600 kg
735 kg
Towing Capacity
500 kg
500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.2 m
5.2 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
950 mm
950 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
900 mm
Spec
Eeco
Super Carry
Engine
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Z12E/K12
Z12E/K12
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1197 cc
1197 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Multi-point fuel injection
Multi-point fuel injection
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
12.0:1
Bore
73.0 mm
73.0 mm
Stroke
85.0 mm
85.0 mm
Maximum Power
60 kW
60 kW
Maximum Torque
113 Nm
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
170 km/h
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
12.0 sec
12.0 sec
Quarter Mile
18.0 sec
18.0 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
63.8 kW/tonne
69.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
120.2 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
Eeco
Super Carry
Gearbox
5-speed manual
5-speed manual
Drivetrain Layout
2WD
2WD
LSD Available
No
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
No
Paddle Shifters
No
No
Final Drive Ratio
4.3
4.3
Number of Gears
5
5
Transmission Type
5-speed manual
5-speed manual
Clutch Type
Dry single-plate clutch
Dry single-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
2WD
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
No
No
Front Differential Lock
No
No
Gearbox Type
5-speed manual
5-speed manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front driven axle
Front driven axle
Rear Differential Lock
No
No
Transmission Speeds
5
5
Spec
Eeco
Super Carry
Claimed Mileage
18.2 km/l
18.2 km/l
City Mileage
16.0 km/l
16.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.0 km/l
19.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
32 l
30 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6 equivalent
Euro 6 equivalent
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Yes
Real-world Mileage
18.2 km/l
18.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
32
30
Combined Driving Range
700
700
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
650 km
650 km
Range Real World Mixed
600 km
600 km
Spec
Eeco
Super Carry
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
No
No
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
No
No
AEB
No
No
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
No
No
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Yes
Side Airbags
No
No
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
No
No
ABS EBD
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Eeco
Super Carry
Cruise Control
Cruise control
Cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
No
Lane Keep Assist
No
No
Lane Departure Warning
No
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
No
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
No
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
No
Park Assist
No
No
Around View Monitor
No
No
Blind Spot Warning
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Forward Collision Warning
No
No
Spec
Eeco
Super Carry
Seat Material
Fabric upholstery
Fabric upholstery
Heated Seats
No
No
Ventilated Seats
No
No
Ambient Lighting
No
No
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Urethane
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
Manual adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
Manual adjustment
Seat Trim
Fabric upholstery
Fabric upholstery
Spec
Eeco
Super Carry
Climate Control
Manual air conditioning
Manual air conditioning
Power Windows
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
No
No
Sunroof
No
No
Electric Tailgate
No
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Type
Manual air conditioning
Manual air conditioning
Spec
Eeco
Super Carry
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment system
Touchscreen infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Android Auto
Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
4
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Analogue instrument cluster with multi-information display
Analogue instrument cluster with multi-information display
USB Ports
USB-A / USB-C
USB-A / USB-C
Infotainment Screen
7
7
Touchscreen
7
7
Spec
Eeco
Super Carry
LED Headlamps
No
No
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
No
No
Roof Rails
No
No
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
Headlights
No
No
Panoramic Sunroof
No
No
Spec
Eeco
Super Carry
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
No
No
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Eeco
Super Carry
Tyre Size
195/60 R16
195/60 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver spare wheel
Space-saver spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
16
16
Handbrake Type
Manual parking brake
Manual parking brake
Spec
Eeco
Super Carry
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Torsion beam
Spec
Eeco
Super Carry
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km
125 g/km
Spec
Eeco
Super Carry
Service Plan
5 Years / 90000 km
5 Years / 90000 km
Spec
Eeco
Super Carry
Ownership Role
Suzuki ownership programme
Suzuki ownership programme
Price Zar
250000 ZAR
250000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
Starting Price
250000
250000
Starting Price Zar
250000
250000
Spec
Eeco
Super Carry
Warranty
5 Years / 200000 km
5 Years / 200000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Eeco and Super Carry 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: Eeco 23 vs Super Carry 23.
Efficiency index: Eeco 69 vs Super Carry 69.
Safety-equipment index: Eeco 67 vs Super Carry 67.
Practicality index: Eeco 58 vs Super Carry 32.
Ownership-cover index: Eeco not separately scored vs Super Carry 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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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
Eeco leads by 7 points
Eeco and Super Carry are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Eeco
Performance
23/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
67/100
Practicality
58/100
Super Carry
Performance
23/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
67/100
Practicality
32/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexSuzuki Eeco
leads the specification evidence index with 53 pts
vs 46 pts for Super Carry
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Eeco leads. However, Super Carry 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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