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Suzuki Ertiga vs Mahindra XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van: the short answer
Ertiga has a modest catalogue-index lead, while XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van remains close.
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van starts ZAR 7,901 cheaperErtiga from ZAR 304,900 · XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van from ZAR 296,999
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Ertiga
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Maximum Power
Ertiga77 kW
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van81 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Ertiga138 Nm
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van200 Nm
Engine Size
Ertiga1462 cc
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van1197 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Ertiga16.1 km/l
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van15.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
Ertiga0 mm
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van201 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Suzuki Ertiga
1.5 GL AT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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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
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished 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
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Ertiga
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Model Introduced Year
2026
Not Available
Generation
Current market generation
Current local listing
Facelift History
Current market specification
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
MPV
Van
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
MPV
Van
Vehicle Type
MPV
Van
Tare Mass Kg
-
1362 kg
Spec
Ertiga
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Length
4395 mm
-
Width
1735 mm
-
Height
1690 mm
-
Wheelbase
2740 mm
-
Ground Clearance (Default)
0 mm
201 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
-
Boot/Cargo Space
209 l
-
Kerb Weight
1180 kg
1362 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1760 kg
-
Payload Capacity
580 kg
-
Towing Capacity
500 kg
-
Seating Capacity
7 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
5.2 m
-
Front Headroom
1000 mm
-
Rear Headroom
950 mm
-
Front Legroom
1050 mm
-
Rear Legroom
900 mm
-
Spec
Ertiga
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Petrol
Engine Code
K15B/K15C
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
1197 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Not Officially Disclosed
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
81 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
138 Nm
200 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
4-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
170 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
9.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
16.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
65.3 kW/tonne
59.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
116.9 Nm/tonne
146.8 Nm/tonne
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
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Gearbox
4-speed automatic
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
2WD
Not Applicable
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
4.3
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
4
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
4-speed automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Torque converter / CVT
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
2WD
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
4-speed automatic
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front driven axle
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
4
Not Applicable
Spec
Ertiga
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Claimed Mileage
16.1 km/l
15.2 km/l
City Mileage
16.0 km/l
12.4 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.0 km/l
17.6 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 6 equivalent
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
16.1 km/l
15.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
700
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
650 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
600 km
Not Applicable
Spec
Ertiga
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Airbags
6
2
ABS
Not Applicable
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
No
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Applicable
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
No
Not Available
AEB
No
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
No
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
EBD
Not Applicable
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbags
No
Not Available
Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
TCS
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbag
No
Not Available
ABS EBD
Not Applicable
Not Available
Spec
Ertiga
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Cruise Control
Cruise control
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Applicable
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear sonar
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
No
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Applicable
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Rear sonar
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Park Assist
No
Not Available
Around View Monitor
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Applicable
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
No
Not Available
Spec
Ertiga
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Seat Material
Fabric upholstery
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
No
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Fabric upholstery
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Ertiga
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Climate Control
Manual air conditioning
Not Available
Power Windows
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charging
No
Not Available
Sunroof
No
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Applicable
Not Available
AC Type
Manual air conditioning
Not Available
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
6.6
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Ertiga
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment system
9-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Android Auto
Android Auto
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Number of Speakers
4
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
Analogue instrument cluster with multi-information display
Not Applicable
USB Ports
USB-A / USB-C
USB2 plus rear 15W charge
Infotainment Screen
7
Not Available
Touchscreen
7
Not Available
Spec
Ertiga
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
LED Headlamps
No
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Yes
Fog Lamps
No
Not Available
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
No
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not Available
Led Taillights
-
Yes
Spec
Ertiga
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Ertiga
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Tyre Size
195/60 R16
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver spare wheel
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
16
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Manual parking brake
Not Applicable
Spec
Ertiga
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Ertiga
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
Ertiga
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Service Plan
5 Years / 90000 km
3 years / 55 000 km
Spec
Ertiga
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Ownership Role
Suzuki ownership programme
South Africa market model
Price Zar
250000 ZAR
296999 ZAR
Pricing Role
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
base
Starting Price
250000
296999
Starting Price Zar
250000
296999
Spec
Ertiga
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Warranty
5 Years / 200000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 200000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Ertiga and XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van 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 XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van 35.
Efficiency index: Ertiga 62 vs XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van 60.
Safety-equipment index: Ertiga 67 vs XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van 27.
Practicality index: Ertiga 49 vs XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van 50.
Ownership-cover index: Ertiga not separately scored vs XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van 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
Ertiga leads by 10 points
Ertiga has a modest catalogue-index lead, while XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van remains close.
Performance
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van +1
Efficiency
Ertiga +2
Safety
Ertiga +40
Practicality
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van +1
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Ertiga
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
67/100
Practicality
49/100
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Performance
35/100
Efficiency
60/100
Safety
27/100
Practicality
50/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexSuzuki Ertiga
leads the specification evidence index with 52 pts
vs 42 pts for XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Ertiga leads. However, XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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