Suzuki Ertiga vs Toyota Rumion

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 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
Toyota Rumion in South Africa

Toyota Rumion

1.5 XS CVT Petrol CVT Current
ZAR 389,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 77 kW 🔧 140 Nm ⛽ 14.7 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Rumion
Fuel Economy Tie
🛡 Safety Rumion
📦 Practicality Rumion
🔑 Ownership Ertiga
Ertiga starts ZAR 35,000 cheaper Ertiga from ZAR 304,900 · Rumion from ZAR 339,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec Ertiga Rumion
Maximum Power 77 kW @ 6000 rpm 77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque 138 Nm @ 4400 rpm 140 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Engine Size 1462 cc 1496 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 15.4 km/l 14.7 km/l
Ground Clearance 180 mm 155 mm
Boot / Load Bay 153 l 300 l
Airbags 6 6
Kerb Weight 1165 kg 1185 kg
Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 seats
Warranty 5 3 years / 100 000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

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

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Rumion +3 pts
Efficiency Equal
Safety Rumion +1 pts
Practicality Rumion +11 pts
Ownership Ertiga +28 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Catalogue-index leader

Ertiga

Strengths
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use

Rumion

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

Which One's Right for You?

Ertiga

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Rumion

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Ertiga Rumion
Model Introduced Year 2019 2023
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 First generation Rumion in South Africa
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 New model, no facelift yet
Facelift Launched Since 2022 Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style MPV MPV
Color Note Pearl Arctic White, Premium Silver Metallic, Midnight Black Pearl, Oxford Blue Metallic White, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status published published
Segment MPV MPV
Tare Mass Kg 1165 kg 1185 kg
Vehicle Type MPV MPV
Spec Ertiga Rumion
Length 4395 mm 4475 mm
Width 1735 mm 1695 mm
Height 1690 mm 1620 mm
Wheelbase 2740 mm 2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 180 mm 155 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 l 43 l
Boot/Cargo Space 153 l 300 l
Kerb Weight 1165 kg 1185 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1680 kg 1660 kg
Payload Capacity 550 kg -
Towing Capacity 1000 kg -
Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 seats
Number of Rows 3 rows -
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.2 m 5.2 m
Front Headroom 995 mm -
Rear Headroom 990 mm -
Front Legroom 1040 mm -
Rear Legroom 935 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

Ertiga leads by 1 points

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

Index leader 59 /100
Lead 1 points
Data 92% source coverage
59
#1 Index leader

Ertiga

92% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 86 Check Performance 29
Performance 29
Efficiency 59
Safety 86
Practicality 55
Ownership 71
Leads by 1 points
58
#2

Rumion

79% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 87 Check Performance 32
Performance 32
Efficiency 59
Safety 87
Practicality 66
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Rumion +3 Efficiency Level Safety Rumion +1 Practicality Rumion +11 Ownership Ertiga +28

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

Ertiga

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

Rumion

Performance 32/100
Efficiency 59/100
Safety 87/100
Practicality 66/100
Ownership 43/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Suzuki Ertiga leads the catalogue index with 59 pts vs 58 pts for Rumion

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Ertiga leads. However, Rumion 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 Rumion 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 Rumion 32.

Efficiency index: Ertiga 59 vs Rumion 59.

Safety-equipment index: Ertiga 86 vs Rumion 87.

Practicality index: Ertiga 55 vs Rumion 66.

Ownership-cover index: Ertiga 71 vs Rumion 43.

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.