Suzuki Ertiga vs Hyundai H1

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.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

Hyundai H1 Discontinued model
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 ⛽ 15.4 km/l
VS
Hyundai H1 in South Africa

Hyundai H1

2.5 CRDi Executive Diesel 5-Speed Automatic Discontinued model
ZAR 899,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 125 kW 🔧 441 Nm ⛽ 11.8 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance H1
Fuel Economy Ertiga
🛡 Safety Ertiga
📦 Practicality H1
🔑 Ownership Ertiga
Recorded price context Ertiga: current from ZAR 304,900 · H1: last listed from ZAR 899,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec Ertiga H1
Maximum Power 77 kW @ 6000 rpm 125 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque 138 Nm @ 4400 rpm 441 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Engine Size 1462 cc 2497 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 15.4 km/l 11.8 km/l
Ground Clearance 180 mm 185 mm
Boot / Load Bay 153 l 820 l
Airbags 6 6
Kerb Weight 1165 kg 2220 kg
Seating Capacity 7 seats 9 seats
Warranty 5 5

= leads in this spec

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The Bottom Line

Ertiga and H1 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance H1 +30 pts
Efficiency Ertiga +12 pts
Safety Ertiga +18 pts
Practicality H1 +31 pts
Ownership Ertiga +6 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Ertiga

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency
Catalogue-index leader

H1

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Ertiga

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

H1

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec Ertiga H1
Model Introduced Year 2019 2008
Generation Second generation on HEARTECT-derived extended platform with 2,740mm wheelbase specifically for 7-seat layout; K15B engine consistent across second-generation Ertiga globally Second generation H1 based on a proven commercial-derived platform; the architecture prioritises durability and packaging over dynamics
Facelift History Second-generation Ertiga launched in SA in 2019; updated specification in 2022 added improved infotainment with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay; GL AT variant added to expand automatic lineup Second generation H1 launched in SA in 2008; periodic infotainment and feature updates have been applied but the platform is long-standing
Facelift Launched Since 2022 2008
Facelift Version Ending Current Not confirmed
Body Style MPV Not confirmed
Color Note Pearl Arctic White, Premium Silver Metallic, Midnight Black Pearl, Oxford Blue Metallic Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup Not confirmed
Model Year 2026 Not confirmed
Production Status published Not confirmed
Segment MPV Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg 1165 kg 2220 kg
Vehicle Type MPV Not confirmed
Spec Ertiga H1
Length 4395 mm 5125 mm
Width 1735 mm 1920 mm
Height 1690 mm 1925 mm
Wheelbase 2740 mm 3200 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 180 mm 185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 l 75 l
Boot/Cargo Space 153 l 820 l
Kerb Weight 1165 kg 2220 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1680 kg 3030 kg
Payload Capacity 550 kg Not confirmed
Towing Capacity 1000 kg 2500 kg
Seating Capacity 7 seats 9 seats
Number of Rows 3 rows Not confirmed
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.2 m 5.6 m
Front Headroom 995 mm 1010 mm
Rear Headroom 990 mm 1000 mm
Front Legroom 1040 mm 1090 mm
Rear Legroom 935 mm 990 mm

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

H1 leads by 7 points

Ertiga and H1 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Index leader 66 /100
Lead 7 points
Data 94% source coverage
66
#1 Index leader

H1

94% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 86 Check Efficiency 47
Performance 59
Efficiency 47
Safety 68
Practicality 86
Ownership 65
Leads by 7 points
59
#2

Ertiga

92% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 86 Check Performance 29
Performance 29
Efficiency 59
Safety 86
Practicality 55
Ownership 71
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance H1 +30 Efficiency Ertiga +12 Safety Ertiga +18 Practicality H1 +31 Ownership Ertiga +6

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

H1

Performance 59/100
Efficiency 47/100
Safety 68/100
Practicality 86/100
Ownership 65/100

Ertiga

Performance 29/100
Efficiency 59/100
Safety 86/100
Practicality 55/100
Ownership 71/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Hyundai H1 leads the catalogue index with 66 pts vs 59 pts for Ertiga

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, H1 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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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.

Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.

Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.

Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.

It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

This Ertiga and H1 comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: Ertiga 29 vs H1 59.

Efficiency index: Ertiga 59 vs H1 47.

Safety-equipment index: Ertiga 86 vs H1 68.

Practicality index: Ertiga 55 vs H1 86.

Ownership-cover index: Ertiga 71 vs H1 65.

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.