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.
Fit has a modest catalogue-index lead, while EXTER remains close.
EXTER starts ZAR 110,600 cheaperEXTER from ZAR 269,900 · Fit from ZAR 380,500
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
EXTER
Fit
Maximum Power
EXTER5 kW
Fit109 kW
Maximum Torque
EXTER114 Nm
Fit253 Nm
Engine Size
EXTER1197 cc
Fit1498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
EXTER16.9 km/l
Fit26.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
EXTER185 mm
Fit141 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.
Hyundai EXTER
1.2 Elite AMT Two Tone
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
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)
EXTER
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Fit
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
EXTER
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover
Fit
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
EXTER
Fit
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2022
Generation
Current South African EXTER listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Based on Honda’s global small car platform with focus on efficiency and space utilization
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Latest generation introduced with hybrid technology and updated design
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Compact SUV
Hatchback
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
White, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
999 kg
1209 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Hatchback
Spec
EXTER
Fit
Length
3815 mm
3995 mm
Width
1710 mm
1695 mm
Height
1631 mm
1515 mm
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2530 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
185 mm
141 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
141 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
391 l
304 l
Kerb Weight
999 kg
1209 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
1680 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
471 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
800 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.0 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
960 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
950 mm
Spec
EXTER
Fit
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Torsion Beam
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric Power Steering
Steering Column
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Spring Type
-
MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type
-
Torsion Beam
Chassis Material
-
Monocoque
Front Suspension Type
Not Available
MacPherson Strut
Rear Axle Type
-
Torsion Beam
Rear Suspension Type
Not Available
Torsion Beam
Suspension
-
MacPherson Strut
Spec
EXTER
Fit
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Power Windows
Not Available
All Doors Auto
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Smart Key
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Optional
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Halogen with automatic function
LED Projector
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
304 l
AC Type
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Warranty
4
8 Years
Hill Start Assist
Standard
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Type
Cloth
Premium Fabric
Steering Mounted Controls
Multifunction
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Difflock
Not Available
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Source Model Column
exter
fit
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
Trim Level
flagship
top
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Core range derivative
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Climate Zones
-
Automatic Climate Control
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
All Doors Auto
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Standard
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
3.8
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirrors
-
All Doors Auto
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Skid Plates
-
Not Available
Telescopic Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Voice Command
-
Built-in
Voice Command Support
-
Built-in
Accelerator 0 100
-
10.5 sec
Air Conditioning
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Common Rail Injection
-
Direct Injection + Electric Motor Assist
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Smart Key
Lift Gate
-
Not Available
Manual Aircon
-
Automatic Climate Control
Mirror
-
All Doors Auto
Passive Entry Start
-
Smart Key
Powered Tailgate
-
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
-
Smart Key
Rim Size
Not Available
16-inch Alloy
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
Not Available
Sonar
-
Front and Rear
Sound System
Not Available
6
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Sub Frame
-
Monocoque
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Optional
TPMS
Not Available
Standard
Unlocking
Not Available
Smart Key
Vdc
-
Standard
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Smart Key
Walk Away Lock
-
Smart Key
Wireless Charger
Wireless
Optional
Spec
EXTER
Fit
Engine
Not Officially Disclosed
1.5L Hybrid Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1197 cc
1498 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct Injection + Electric Motor Assist
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
5 kW
109 kW
Maximum Torque
114 Nm
253 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
e-CVT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
5 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
114.1 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Spec
EXTER
Fit
Gearbox
AMT
eCVT Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
Front Wheel Drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
5
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automated Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
AMT
eCVT Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4x2
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
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
AMT
eCVT Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
5
Not Applicable
Spec
EXTER
Fit
Claimed Mileage
16.9 km/l
26.3 km/l
City Mileage
13.6 km/l
24 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.9 km/l
27 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
40 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
16.9 km/l
26.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
37 l
40
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
EXTER
Fit
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and Rear
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
6
6
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
6
6
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
6
Alarm System
-
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
ESC With Traction Control
-
Standard
Spec
EXTER
Fit
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Optional
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Lights
Halogen with automatic function
LED Projector
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and Rear
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Optional
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Braking
-
Standard
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Front and Rear
Parking Sensor
-
Front and Rear
Pre-Collision System
-
Standard
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
-
Standard
Reversing Camera
-
Standard
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Optional
Spec
EXTER
Fit
Seat Material
Cloth
Premium Fabric
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Optional
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear USB Ports
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital instrument cluster
-
Interior Colour Options
3
5
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual
Fabric Seats
Cloth
Premium Fabric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen EXTER grade before assuming a feature is included.
Modern cabin with digital display, touchscreen infotainment, flexible seating layout, and high practicality
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Cloth
Premium Fabric
Interior Colours
3
5
Seat Trim
Cloth
Premium Fabric
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual
Steering Type
-
Electric Power Steering
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual
Driver Seat
-
Manual
Spec
EXTER
Fit
Infotainment System
SYNC
9-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Multifunction
-
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
9-inch Touchscreen
Audio Controls On Steering
Multifunction
-
Rear Usb
Standard
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
9-inch Touchscreen
Multi Information Display
Digital display
-
Connected Services
Standard
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
Wireless
Touchscreen
SYNC
9-inch Touchscreen
Navigation System
-
Built-in
Voice Recognition
-
Built-in
Infotainment Display
-
9-inch Touchscreen
Audio Speakers
Not Available
6
Audio System
-
6
Display Audio
-
9-inch Touchscreen
Voice Control
-
Built-in
Spec
EXTER
Fit
LED Headlamps
Halogen with automatic function
LED Projector
Daytime Running Lamps
H-signature LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
3
5
Body Type
SUV
Hatchback
DRL
H-signature LED
LED
Led Headlights
Halogen with automatic function
LED Projector
Auto Headlights
Halogen with automatic function
LED Projector
Automatic Headlamps
Halogen with automatic function
LED Projector
Daytime Running Lights
H-signature LED
LED
Exterior Colour Options
3
5
Headlamp Levelling
Halogen with automatic function
LED Projector
Headlamps
Halogen with automatic function
LED Projector
Headlight Type
Halogen with automatic function
LED Projector
Headlights
Halogen with automatic function
LED Projector
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
-
16-inch Alloy
Roof Type
-
Not Available
Fog Lights
-
LED
Front Fog Lights
-
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
Not Available
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
All Doors Auto
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
LED
Spec
EXTER
Fit
Approach Angle
Not Available
14 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
16 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
250 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
EV Eco Normal
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
185 mm
141 mm
Ground Clearance Min
185 mm
141 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Protection
-
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
-
14 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
16 deg
Wading Depth Mm
-
250 mm
Spec
EXTER
Fit
Tyre Size
Not Available
185/55 R16
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
16-inch Alloy
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Multifunction
-
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Multifunction
-
Wheel Type
-
16-inch Alloy
Brake Type Front
-
Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Drum
Tyre Type
-
185/55 R16
Wheel Diameter
Not Available
16-inch Alloy
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
Standard
Brakes
-
Disc
Cornering Brake Control
-
Standard
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Adaptive
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Wheel Material
-
16-inch Alloy
Wheels
-
16-inch Alloy
Spec
EXTER
Fit
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
10000 km / 12 months
Battery Warranty
4
8 Years
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
8 Years
Engine Oil Change Interval
15000 km / 12 months
10000 km / 12 months
First Service At
15000
-
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45000 km
8 Years
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45000 km
8 Years
Alternator
120A
-
Service Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
8 Years
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
10000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
-
Approx Service Cost
-
Low
Spec
EXTER
Fit
Warranty Years
5
3
Warranty Kilometers
5
3
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
3 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5
3
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
3 Years
Warranty
5
3
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
3 Years
Spec
EXTER
Fit
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
90 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Self-Charging Hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Hybrid
Particulate Filter
Not Available
Not Available
Start Stop System
-
Standard
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 6
Idle CO2 Output
-
90
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
90
Spec
EXTER
Fit
Ownership Role
Flagship
Top
Price Zar
334900 ZAR
380500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
334900
380500
Starting Price Zar
334900
380500
Spec
EXTER
Fit
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
22 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
26 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
24 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
28 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
25
In depth: how these cars differ
This EXTER and Fit 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: EXTER 19 vs Fit 48.
Efficiency index: EXTER 66 vs Fit 95.
Safety-equipment index: EXTER 84 vs Fit 91.
Practicality index: EXTER 65 vs Fit 49.
Ownership-cover index: EXTER 65 vs Fit 60.
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
Fit leads by 9 points
Fit has a modest catalogue-index lead, while EXTER remains close.
Performance
Fit +29
Efficiency
Fit +29
Safety
Fit +7
Practicality
EXTER +16
Ownership
EXTER +5
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Fit
Performance
48/100
Efficiency
95/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
49/100
Ownership
60/100
EXTER
Performance
19/100
Efficiency
66/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
65/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHonda Fit
leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts
vs 58 pts for EXTER
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Fit leads. However, EXTER may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
Continue with closely related South Africa models and comparable body styles.
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.
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