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.
UNI-S holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Ertiga.
Ertiga starts ZAR 85,000 cheaperErtiga from ZAR 304,900 · UNI-S from ZAR 389,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Ertiga
UNI-S
Maximum Power
Ertiga77 kW
UNI-S138 kW
Maximum Torque
Ertiga138 Nm
UNI-S300 Nm
Engine Size
Ertiga1462 cc
UNI-S1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Ertiga16.1 km/l
UNI-S14.49 km/l
Ground Clearance
Ertiga0 mm
UNI-SNot Officially Disclosed
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Suzuki Ertiga
1.5 GL AT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Ertiga
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
UNI-S
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Ertiga
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
UNI-S
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
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Spec
Ertiga
UNI-S
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current market generation
First current South African UNI-S retail generation, offered in CS, CL and CE grades.
Facelift History
Current market specification
No South African facelift has been announced since the UNI-S entered local retail sale in 2026.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
MPV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
MPV
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
MPV
Passenger car
Spec
Ertiga
UNI-S
Length
4395 mm
4539 mm
Width
1735 mm
1865 mm
Height
1690 mm
1680 mm
Wheelbase
2740 mm
2656 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
167 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
209 l
475 l
Kerb Weight
1180 kg
1505 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1760 kg
1825 kg
Payload Capacity
580 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
500 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.2 m
5.66 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
950 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1050 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
900 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Ertiga
UNI-S
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
K15B/K15C
NE15TG-AC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
1500 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-point fuel injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
73.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
85.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
77 kW
138 kW
Maximum Torque
138 Nm
300 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
4-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
170 km/h
190 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
16.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
3 selectable modes
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
65.3 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
116.9 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
Ertiga
UNI-S
Gearbox
4-speed automatic
7-Speed DCT
Drivetrain Layout
2WD
Not Officially Disclosed
LSD Available
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
4.3
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
4
7
Transmission Type
4-speed automatic
DCT
Clutch Type
Torque converter / CVT
Dual-clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Automatic
Drivetrain
2WD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
4-speed automatic
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
Front driven axle
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
4
7
Spec
Ertiga
UNI-S
Claimed Mileage
16.1 km/l
14.49 km/l
City Mileage
16.0 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
19.0 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
51 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6 equivalent
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
16.1 km/l
14.49 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
45
51
Combined Driving Range
700
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
650 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
600 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Ertiga
UNI-S
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Not Applicable
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
No
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Driver and front passenger
Front Parking Sensors
No
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
No
Yes
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
No
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Not Applicable
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Driver and front passenger
Side Airbags
No
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
No
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
Ertiga
UNI-S
Cruise Control
Cruise control
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
No
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
No
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Applicable
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear (6 sensors)
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
No
540-degree HD panoramic view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Applicable
Yes
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Yes
Park Assist
No
Straight-in/straight-out automatic parking
Around View Monitor
No
540-degree HD panoramic view
Blind Spot Warning
Not Applicable
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
No
Yes
Spec
Ertiga
UNI-S
Seat Material
Fabric upholstery
Microfiber leather
Heated Seats
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
No
Front seat cushions
Ambient Lighting
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Microfiber leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Fabric upholstery
Microfiber leather
Spec
Ertiga
UNI-S
Climate Control
Manual air conditioning
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Yes
All four windows; one-touch up/down
Keyless Entry
Yes
Passive entry
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
No
Electric panoramic sunroof
Electric Tailgate
No
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Applicable
Yes
AC Type
Manual air conditioning
Automatic climate control
Spec
Ertiga
UNI-S
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment system
12.8-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Android Auto
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
4
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Analogue instrument cluster with multi-information display
10.25-inch instrument display
USB Ports
USB-A / USB-C
1 USB-A and 1 USB-C in front
Infotainment Screen
7
12.8-inch
Touchscreen
7
12.8-inch
Spec
Ertiga
UNI-S
LED Headlamps
No
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
No
Rear fog lamp
Roof Rails
No
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
Black, Putty Grey, Shadow Grey, Fluorite Grey, Moon White
Headlights
No
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Yes
Spec
Ertiga
UNI-S
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
No
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Ertiga
UNI-S
Tyre Size
195/60 R16
225/55 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Solid disc
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver spare wheel
Temporary-use spare
Wheel Rim Size
16
19-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Manual parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Ertiga
UNI-S
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Multi-link independent
Spec
Ertiga
UNI-S
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km
179 g/km
Spec
Ertiga
UNI-S
Service Plan
5 Years / 90000 km
5 years / 90,000 km
Spec
Ertiga
UNI-S
Ownership Role
Suzuki ownership programme
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
250000 ZAR
469900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
250000
469900
Starting Price Zar
250000
469900
Spec
Ertiga
UNI-S
Warranty
5 Years / 200000 km
5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
In depth: how these cars differ
This Ertiga and UNI-S 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 UNI-S 59.
Efficiency index: Ertiga 62 vs UNI-S 55.
Safety-equipment index: Ertiga 67 vs UNI-S 92.
Practicality index: Ertiga 49 vs UNI-S 68.
Ownership-cover index: Ertiga not separately scored vs UNI-S 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
UNI-S leads by 17 points
UNI-S holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Ertiga.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
UNI-S
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
68/100
Ertiga
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
67/100
Practicality
49/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChangan UNI-S
leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts
vs 52 pts for Ertiga
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, UNI-S 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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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.
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