Suzuki Ertiga vs KIA K2700

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 Ertiga in South Africa

Suzuki Ertiga

1.5 GL AT Petrol 4-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 363,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 77 kW 🔧 138 Nm ⛽ 16.1 km/l
VS
KIA K2700 in South Africa

KIA K2700

2.7D Workhorse Tipper Diesel 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 404,995 ex-showroom
⚡ 56 kW 🔧 152 Nm ⛽ 10.5 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Suzuki Ertiga vs KIA K2700: the short answer

Ertiga holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over K2700.

Ertiga starts ZAR 47,095 cheaper Ertiga from ZAR 304,900 · K2700 from ZAR 351,995

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Ertiga K2700
Maximum Power Ertiga77 kW K270056 kW @ 3200 rpm
Maximum Torque Ertiga138 Nm K2700152 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Engine Size Ertiga1462 cc K27002665 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Ertiga16.1 km/l K270010.5 km/l
Ground Clearance Ertiga0 mm K2700195 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Suzuki Ertiga

1.5 GL AT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

KIA K2700

2.7D Workhorse Tipper

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

Ertiga

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

K2700

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Ertiga

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

K2700

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Ertiga K2700
Model Introduced Year 2026 1997
Generation Current market generation Long-running light commercial vehicle; established in SA commercial fleet market
Facelift History Current market specification Updated in 2005, 2012; current model ongoing production with specification updates
Facelift Launched Since 2026 2012
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style MPV Van
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment MPV Van
Vehicle Type MPV Van
Dealer Stock Note - Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Color Note - White (standard fleet specification)
Tare Mass Kg - 1880 kg
Spec Ertiga K2700
Length 4395 mm 4870 mm
Width 1735 mm 1840 mm
Height 1690 mm 2060 mm
Wheelbase 2740 mm 2685 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 0 mm 195 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 150 mm 145 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 l 70 l
Boot/Cargo Space 209 l 3000 l
Kerb Weight 1180 kg 1880 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1760 kg 2850 kg
Payload Capacity 580 kg 1300 kg
Towing Capacity 500 kg 1180 kg
Seating Capacity 7 seats 2 seats
Number of Rows 3 rows 1 rows
Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.2 m 11.4 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

In depth: how these cars differ

This Ertiga and K2700 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: Ertiga 34 vs K2700 32.

Efficiency index: Ertiga 62 vs K2700 43.

Safety-equipment index: Ertiga 67 vs K2700 0.

Practicality index: Ertiga 49 vs K2700 68.

Ownership-cover index: Ertiga not separately scored vs K2700 49.

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.

Specification Evidence Index

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

Ertiga leads by 15 points

Ertiga holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over K2700.

Evidence leader 52 /100
Lead 15 points
Data 74% source coverage
52
#1 Evidence leader

Ertiga

74% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Safety 67 Check Performance 34
Performance 34
Efficiency 62
Safety 67
Practicality 49
Leads by 15 points
37
#2

K2700

84% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Practicality 68 Check Safety 0
Performance 32
Efficiency 43
Safety 0
Practicality 68
Ownership 49
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Ertiga +2 Efficiency Ertiga +19 Safety Ertiga +67 Practicality K2700 +19

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Ertiga

Performance 34/100
Efficiency 62/100
Safety 67/100
Practicality 49/100

K2700

Performance 32/100
Efficiency 43/100
Safety 0/100
Practicality 68/100
Ownership 49/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Suzuki Ertiga leads the specification evidence index with 52 pts vs 37 pts for K2700

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Ertiga leads. However, K2700 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Ertiga vs K2700 questions

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.