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.
Fronx has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Tiago remains close.
Tiago starts ZAR 114,000 cheaperFronx from ZAR 303,900 · Tiago from ZAR 189,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Fronx
Tiago
Maximum Power
Fronx77 kW
Tiago63 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Fronx138 Nm
Tiago113 Nm @ 3300 rpm
Engine Size
Fronx1462 cc
Tiago1199 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Fronx16.1 km/l
Tiago20.00 km/l
Ground Clearance
Fronx0 mm
Tiago170 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Suzuki Fronx
1.5 GLX AT
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Fronx
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Tiago
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Fronx
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Tiago
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Fronx
Tiago
Model Introduced Year
2026
2025
Generation
Current market generation
First-generation South African-market Tata Tiago five-door hatchback
Facelift History
Current market specification
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
SUV
Compact hatchback
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger Car
Spec
Fronx
Tiago
Length
3995 mm
3767 mm
Width
1765 mm
1677 mm
Height
1550 mm
1535 mm
Wheelbase
2520 mm
2400 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
0 mm
170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
134 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
35 l
Boot/Cargo Space
308 l
242 l
Kerb Weight
1060 kg
982 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1540 kg
1382 kg
Payload Capacity
480 kg
400 kg
Towing Capacity
1000 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.2 m
5.0 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
990 mm
Rear Headroom
950 mm
920 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
820 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
860 mm
Spec
Fronx
Tiago
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
K15B/K15C
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
1199 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
12
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Multi-point fuel injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
10.7:1
Bore
73.0 mm
77 mm
Stroke
85.0 mm
85.8 mm
Maximum Power
77 kW
63 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
138 Nm
113 Nm @ 3300 rpm
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
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
170 km/h
160 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
72.6 kW/tonne
64.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
130.2 Nm/tonne
115.1 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
Fronx
Tiago
Gearbox
4-speed automatic
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
2WD
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
4.3
4.06
Number of Gears
4
5
Transmission Type
4-speed automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Torque converter / CVT
Dry single-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Manual gear lever
Drivetrain
2WD
FWD
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
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
4
5
Spec
Fronx
Tiago
Claimed Mileage
16.1 km/l
20.00 km/l
City Mileage
16.0 km/l
13.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.0 km/l
16.6 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
35 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6 equivalent
BS VI Phase 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
No
Real-world Mileage
16.1 km/l
20.00 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
37
35
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
Fronx
Tiago
Airbags
6
2
ABS
Not Applicable
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
No
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Applicable
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Not Applicable
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbag
No
Not Available
ABS EBD
Not Applicable
Standard
Spec
Fronx
Tiago
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Applicable
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
HD Reverse Parking Digital Camera
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Applicable
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
HD Reverse Parking Digital Camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Applicable
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Fronx
Tiago
Seat Material
Fabric upholstery
Melange Fabric Seats
Heated Seats
No
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
No
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Available
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Available
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
Manual adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
Manual slide and recline
Seat Trim
Fabric upholstery
Melange Fabric Seats
Spec
Fronx
Tiago
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Fully Automatic
Power Windows
Yes
Standard
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof
No
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Applicable
Standard
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Fully Automatic
Spec
Fronx
Tiago
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment system
10.25" Floating Touchscreen Infotainment System
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Connectivity
Android Auto
Android Auto
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument display
New Advanced Fully Digital Cluster
USB Ports
USB-A / USB-C
Standard
Infotainment Screen
9
10.25-inch
Touchscreen
9
10.25-inch
Spec
Fronx
Tiago
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
Standard
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
Pristine White, Ocean Blue, Daytona Grey, Arizona Blue
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not Available
Spec
Fronx
Tiago
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Fronx
Tiago
Tyre Size
195/60 R16
175/60 R15
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver spare wheel
Steel spare wheel, 155/80 R15, Steel
Wheel Rim Size
16
15-inch
Handbrake Type
Manual parking brake
Manual handbrake
Spec
Fronx
Tiago
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Independent, Lower wishbone, McPherson (Dual Path ) strut type
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Rear Twist Beam with coil spring mounted on Hydraulic shock absorbers
Spec
Fronx
Tiago
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km
119 g/km
Spec
Fronx
Tiago
Service Plan
5 Years / 90000 km
2 years / 30,000 km
Spec
Fronx
Tiago
Ownership Role
Suzuki ownership programme
New passenger vehicle
Price Zar
437500 ZAR
224900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
Recommended retail price
Starting Price
437500
224900
Starting Price Zar
437500
224900
Spec
Fronx
Tiago
Warranty
5 Years / 200000 km
5 years / 125,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Fronx and Tiago 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: Fronx 34 vs Tiago 30.
Efficiency index: Fronx 62 vs Tiago 75.
Safety-equipment index: Fronx 87 vs Tiago 44.
Practicality index: Fronx 48 vs Tiago 53.
Ownership-cover index: Fronx not separately scored vs Tiago 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
Fronx leads by 8 points
Fronx has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Tiago remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Fronx
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
48/100
Tiago
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
75/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
53/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexSuzuki Fronx
leads the specification evidence index with 57 pts
vs 49 pts for Tiago
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Fronx leads. However, Tiago 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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