Suzuki Ertiga vs iCAUR V23

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
iCAUR V23 in South Africa

iCAUR V23

2WD Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 519,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 100 kW 🔧 180 Nm ⛽ Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
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Decision summary

Suzuki Ertiga vs iCAUR V23: the short answer

V23 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Ertiga.

Ertiga starts ZAR 215,000 cheaper Ertiga from ZAR 304,900 · V23 from ZAR 519,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Ertiga V23
Maximum Power Ertiga77 kW V23100 kW
Maximum Torque Ertiga138 Nm V23180 Nm
Engine Size Ertiga1462 cc V23Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy Ertiga16.1 km/l V23Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Ground Clearance Ertiga0 mm V23190 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

iCAUR V23

2WD

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)

Ertiga

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use
Specification evidence leader

V23

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Ertiga

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

V23

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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Ertiga V23
Model Introduced Year 2026 2026
Generation Current market generation South African May 2026 local specification sheet for the current V23 generation.
Facelift History Current market specification -
Facelift Launched Since 2026 -
Facelift Version Ending Current -
Body Style MPV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active Published
Segment MPV Electric SUV
Vehicle Type MPV Passenger vehicle
Spec Ertiga V23
Length 4395 mm 4220 mm
Width 1735 mm 1915 mm
Height 1690 mm 1845 mm
Wheelbase 2740 mm 2735 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 0 mm 190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 150 mm 165 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 l Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Boot/Cargo Space 209 l 372 L rear seats up; 994 L with rear seats folded
Kerb Weight 1180 kg 1550–1850 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1760 kg 2085 kg
Payload Capacity 580 kg 350–650 kg
Towing Capacity 500 kg -
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 3 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.2 m 5.9 m
Front Headroom 1000 mm 1020 mm
Rear Headroom 950 mm 990 mm
Front Legroom 1050 mm 1060 mm
Rear Legroom 900 mm 970 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Ertiga and V23 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 V23 42.

Efficiency index: Ertiga 62 vs V23 99.

Safety-equipment index: Ertiga 67 vs V23 93.

Practicality index: Ertiga 49 vs V23 60.

Ownership-cover index: Ertiga not separately scored vs V23 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.

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

V23 leads by 19 points

V23 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Ertiga.

Evidence leader 71 /100
Lead 19 points
Data 67% source coverage
71
#1 Evidence leader

V23

67% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 99 Check Performance 42
Performance 42
Efficiency 99
Safety 93
Practicality 60
Leads by 19 points
52
#2

Ertiga

74% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Safety 67 Check Performance 34
Performance 34
Efficiency 62
Safety 67
Practicality 49
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance V23 +8 Efficiency V23 +37 Safety V23 +26 Practicality V23 +11

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

V23

Performance 42/100
Efficiency 99/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 60/100

Ertiga

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index iCAUR V23 leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts vs 52 pts for Ertiga

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, V23 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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Ertiga vs V23 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.