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 Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van: the short answer
Eeco and Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Eeco starts ZAR 113,000 cheaperEeco from ZAR 196,900 · Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van from ZAR 309,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Eeco
Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van
Maximum Power
Eeco60 kW
Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van83 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Eeco113 Nm
Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van138 Nm
Engine Size
Eeco1197 cc
Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Eeco18.2 km/l
Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van14.7 km/l
Ground Clearance
Eeco0 mm
Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van180 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)
Eeco
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
Eeco
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Eeco
Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current market generation
Current South Africa Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van range
Facelift History
Current market specification
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Van
Panel Van
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Van
Panel Van
Vehicle Type
Van
Panel Van
Tare Mass Kg
-
1324 kg
Spec
Eeco
Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van
Length
3675 mm
4318 mm
Width
1475 mm
1831 mm
Height
1825 mm
1662 mm
Wheelbase
2350 mm
2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
0 mm
180 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
32 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
540 l
1500 l
Kerb Weight
940 kg
1324 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1540 kg
1684 kg
Payload Capacity
600 kg
360 kg
Towing Capacity
500 kg
1300 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
5.5 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
950 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
Eeco
Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van
Engine
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Z12E/K12
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1197 cc
1500 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
Petrol 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
83 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
113 Nm
138 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
FWD
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
CVT
Top Speed
170 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
12.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
18.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
63.8 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
120.2 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van
Gearbox
5-speed manual
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
2WD
FWD
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
4.3
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
5
CVT
Transmission Type
5-speed manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Dry single-plate clutch
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Electric
Drivetrain
2WD
FWD
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
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
5-speed manual
CVT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front driven axle
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
5
CVT
Spec
Eeco
Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van
Claimed Mileage
18.2 km/l
14.7 km/l
City Mileage
16.0 km/l
11.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.0 km/l
17.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
32 l
51 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6 equivalent
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
18.2 km/l
14.7 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
32
51
Combined Driving Range
700
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
650 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
600 km
Not Applicable
Spec
Eeco
Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van
Airbags
6
Multiple airbags
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
No
Not Available
AEB
No
Not Available
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Standard
Curtain Airbags
No
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Not Applicable
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Standard
Side Airbags
No
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
No
Not Available
ABS EBD
Not Applicable
Standard
Spec
Eeco
Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van
Cruise Control
Cruise control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Applicable
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
No
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
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
No
Not Available
Park Assist
No
Not Available
Around View Monitor
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Applicable
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
No
Not Available
Spec
Eeco
Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van
Seat Material
Fabric upholstery
Fabric or cloth trim
Heated Seats
No
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
No
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Polyurethane / synthetic
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
Manual
Seat Trim
Fabric upholstery
Fabric
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Spec
Eeco
Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van
Climate Control
Manual air conditioning
Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows
Yes
Standard
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
No
Not Available
Sunroof
No
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Applicable
Not Available
AC Type
Manual air conditioning
Manual / automatic by trim
Load Bed Length
-
Not Available
Load Bed Width
-
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1500 l
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Available
Spec
Eeco
Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment system
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Android Auto
Android Auto
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
4
4-6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Analogue instrument cluster with multi-information display
Standard
USB Ports
USB-A / USB-C
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
7
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
7
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
Eeco
Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van
LED Headlamps
No
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
No
Not Available
Roof Rails
No
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Headlights
No
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not Available
Spec
Eeco
Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
180 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
180 mm
Spec
Eeco
Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van
Tyre Size
195/60 R16
215/65 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver spare wheel
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
16
215/65 R16
Handbrake Type
Manual parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Eeco
Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Available
Rear Track Width
-
Not Available
Spec
Eeco
Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
Eeco
Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van
Service Plan
5 Years / 90000 km
3 Year / 30 000 km
Spec
Eeco
Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van
Ownership Role
Suzuki ownership programme
commercial utility
Price Zar
250000 ZAR
339900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
commercial utility
Starting Price
250000
339900
Starting Price Zar
250000
339900
Spec
Eeco
Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van
Warranty
5 Years / 200000 km
5 Year / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Eeco and Tiggo 4 Pro Panel 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: Eeco 23 vs Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van 36.
Efficiency index: Eeco 69 vs Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van 59.
Safety-equipment index: Eeco 67 vs Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van 90.
Practicality index: Eeco 58 vs Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van 58.
Ownership-cover index: Eeco not separately scored vs Tiggo 4 Pro Panel 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
Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van leads by 7 points
Eeco and Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van +13
Efficiency
Eeco +10
Safety
Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van +23
Practicality
Level
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van
Performance
36/100
Efficiency
59/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
58/100
Eeco
Performance
23/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
67/100
Practicality
58/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChery Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van
leads the specification evidence index with 60 pts
vs 53 pts for Eeco
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van leads. However, Eeco may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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