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Decision summary
Suzuki Fronx vs Toyota Yaris: the short answer
Fronx and Yaris are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Recorded price context
Fronx:
current from
ZAR 303,900
·
Yaris:
last listed from
ZAR 289,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Fronx
Yaris
Maximum Power
Fronx77 kW
Yaris88 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Fronx138 Nm
Yaris145 Nm @ 4800 rpm
Engine Size
Fronx1462 cc
Yaris1496 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Fronx16.1 km/l
Yaris15.1 km/l
Ground Clearance
Fronx0 mm
Yaris160 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 Fronx
1.5 GLX AT
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)
Fronx
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
Yaris
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?
Fronx
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Yaris
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
Fronx
Yaris
Model Introduced Year
2026
2020
Generation
Current market generation
Current generation on Toyota's TNGA-B platform
Facelift History
Current market specification
Regular updates with improved safety and features
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2021
Facelift Version Ending
Current
2024
Body Style
SUV
Hatchback
Model Year
2026
2021
Production Status
active
discontinued
Segment
SUV
Hatchback
Vehicle Type
SUV
Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
-
1110 kg
Spec
Fronx
Yaris
Length
3995 mm
4180 mm
Width
1765 mm
1745 mm
Height
1550 mm
1500 mm
Wheelbase
2520 mm
2550 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
0 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
42 l
Boot/Cargo Space
308 l
286 l
Kerb Weight
1060 kg
1110 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1540 kg
1515 kg
Payload Capacity
480 kg
405 kg
Towing Capacity
1000 kg
1600 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
5.1 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
991 mm
Rear Headroom
950 mm
940 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1039 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
881 mm
Spec
Fronx
Yaris
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
K15B/K15C
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
1496 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
4
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Multi-point fuel injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
13.0:1
Bore
73.0 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
85.0 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
77 kW
88 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
138 Nm
145 Nm @ 4800 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
CVT
Top Speed
170 km/h
182 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.5 sec
11.2 sec
Quarter Mile
16.5 sec
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
72.6 kW/tonne
79.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
130.2 Nm/tonne
130.6 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
Yaris
Gearbox
4-speed automatic
CVT Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
2WD
Front Wheel Drive
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
Yes
Number of Gears
4
6
Transmission Type
4-speed automatic
CVT Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter / CVT
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Yes
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
Yes
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
4-speed automatic
CVT Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front driven axle
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
4
6
Engine Position
-
Front Transverse
Spec
Fronx
Yaris
Claimed Mileage
16.1 km/l
15.1 km/l
City Mileage
16.0 km/l
11 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.0 km/l
17 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
42 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6 equivalent
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
16.1 km/l
15.1 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
37
42
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
Yaris
Airbags
6
7
ABS
Not Applicable
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
No
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Applicable
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
AEB
Yes
Standard
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Not Applicable
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Yes
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
No
Yes
ABS EBD
Not Applicable
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Side Impact Beams
-
Standard
Spec
Fronx
Yaris
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
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Applicable
Yes
Auto Wipers
Yes
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
Yes
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Applicable
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Spec
Fronx
Yaris
Seat Material
Fabric upholstery
Fabric
Heated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
No
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Yes
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
Manual multi-way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
Manual multi-way
Seat Trim
Fabric upholstery
Yes
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Rear Armrest
-
Not Available
Spec
Fronx
Yaris
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Automatic AC
Power Windows
Yes
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Yes
Optional
Sunroof
No
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Applicable
Standard
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Automatic AC
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Spare Wheel
Space-saver spare wheel
Full Size Steel
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control
Automatic AC
Rim Size
16
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Sound System
6
6
Unlocking
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charger
Yes
Optional
Spec
Fronx
Yaris
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment system
9-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Android Auto
Android Auto
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument display
Full Digital
USB Ports
USB-A / USB-C
2
Infotainment Screen
9
10.1
Touchscreen
9
10.1
Navigation System
-
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Android Auto
Standard
Audio Speakers
6
6
Spec
Fronx
Yaris
LED Headlamps
Yes
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Yes
Standard
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
Multiple manufacturer colours
Headlights
Yes
Full LED
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Yes
Alloy Wheel Design
-
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Not Available
Body Cladding
-
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
DRL
LED
LED
Led Headlights
Yes
Full LED
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Front Fog Lamps
Yes
Standard
Headlamps
Yes
Full LED
Headlight Type
Yes
Full LED
Spec
Fronx
Yaris
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
25 deg
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
23 deg
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
20 deg
Ground Clearance Max
-
160 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
160 mm
Spec
Fronx
Yaris
Tyre Size
195/60 R16
195/55 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver spare wheel
Full Size Steel
Wheel Rim Size
16
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Handbrake Type
Manual parking brake
Yes
Wheel Type
-
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Drum
Spare Tyre
Space-saver spare wheel
Full Size Steel
Wheel Diameter
16
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Wheels
-
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Spec
Fronx
Yaris
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Torsion Beam
Front Track Width
-
1490 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1490 mm
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion beam
Torsion Beam
Spec
Fronx
Yaris
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km
116 g/km
Start Stop System
-
Not Available
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Applicable
Noise Level
-
68 dB
Spec
Fronx
Yaris
Service Plan
5 Years / 90000 km
Yes
Service Interval
-
15,000 km or 1 Year
Approx Service Cost
-
Approx R3,800
Battery Warranty
-
Not Applicable
Maintenance Plan
-
Optional
Service Intervals
-
15,000 km or 1 Year
Spec
Fronx
Yaris
Ownership Role
Suzuki ownership programme
Private and family
Price Zar
437500 ZAR
359900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
Historical listed price
Starting Price
437500
359900
Starting Price Zar
437500
359900
Spec
Fronx
Yaris
Warranty
5 Years / 200000 km
3
Warranty Years
5 Years / 200000 km
3
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 200000 km
3
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
6 Years
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 200000 km
3
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Spec
Fronx
Yaris
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
12 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
15 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
16 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
19 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
28
In depth: how these cars differ
This Fronx and Yaris 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 Yaris 37.
Efficiency index: Fronx 62 vs Yaris 61.
Safety-equipment index: Fronx 87 vs Yaris 98.
Practicality index: Fronx 48 vs Yaris 53.
Ownership-cover index: Fronx not separately scored vs Yaris 43.
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
Yaris leads by 2 points
Fronx and Yaris are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Yaris
Performance
37/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
53/100
Ownership
43/100
Fronx
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
48/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Yaris
leads the specification evidence index with 59 pts
vs 57 pts for Fronx
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Yaris leads. However, Fronx may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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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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