A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
Grand Vitara starts ZAR 190,000 cheaperGrand Vitara from ZAR 359,900 · Harrier from ZAR 549,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Grand Vitara
Harrier
Maximum Power
76 kW @ 6000 rpm
125 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque
137 Nm @ 4400 rpm
350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Engine Size
1462 cc
1956 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
17.9 km/l
15.15 km/l
Ground Clearance
210 mm
205 mm
Boot / Load Bay
310 l
445 l
Airbags
6
7
Kerb Weight
1225 kg
1823 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Warranty
5
5 years / 125,000 km
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
Harrier has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Grand Vitara remains close.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Harrier
+26 pts
Efficiency
Grand Vitara
+14 pts
Safety
Harrier
+11 pts
Practicality
Harrier
+5 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Grand Vitara
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Catalogue-index leader
Harrier
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?
Grand Vitara
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Harrier
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
Spec
Grand Vitara
Harrier
Model Introduced Year
2022
2025
Generation
Third generation YHB-series Grand Vitara; shared platform with Toyota Urban Cruiser (a partnership-specific platform development); mild-hybrid system uses belt-integrated starter generator technology; all-new design and powertrain versus the previous generation
Current-generation South African-market Tata Harrier five-seat SUV
Facelift History
Third-generation Grand Vitara launched in SA in 2022; previous second-generation model discontinued in SA in 2015; current generation is a complete redesign on a new platform shared with the Toyota Urban Cruiser
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Facelift Launched Since
2022
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Color Note
Pearl Arctic White, Metallic Grandeur Grey, Metallic Midnight Blue, Premium Silver, Pearl Burning Red
-
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
-
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5 Hybrid GLX AllGrip AT
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
Active
Segment
SUV
Mid-size SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1225 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger Car
Spec
Grand Vitara
Harrier
Length
4345 mm
4605 mm
Width
1795 mm
1922 mm
Height
1645 mm
1718 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2741 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
205 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
50 l
Boot/Cargo Space
310 l
445 l
Kerb Weight
1225 kg
1823 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1680 kg
2298 kg
Payload Capacity
530 kg
475 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
5.8 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
1020 mm
Rear Headroom
970 mm
950 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
840 mm
Rear Legroom
935 mm
980 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
150 mm
Towing Capacity
-
0 kg
Spec
Grand Vitara
Harrier
Front Track Width
1565 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1565 mm
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link Independent with Coil Spring
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
-
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable
-
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Standard
-
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Standard
-
Shock Absorber Type
Telescopic Gas Dampers
-
Chassis Material
Monocoque
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
Rear Axle Type
Multi-Link Independent with Coil Spring
-
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link Independent with Coil Spring
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Shock Absorbers
Telescopic Gas Dampers
-
Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
-
Spec
Grand Vitara
Harrier
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control
Voice Enabled Dual Zone Automatic Air Conditioning
Power Windows
All Four Windows
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard 15W Wireless Charger
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic Glass Roof
Panoramic Sunroof with Mood Light
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Gesture Controlled Power tailgate
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
Not Available
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
708 l
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
708 l
-
Rear Window Defroster
Standard
-
Electric Mirror Folding
Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors
-
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Standard — Driver Height Adjustable
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Not Available
-
12V Accessory Socket
1 x 12V Socket
-
Speed Limiter
Standard
-
AC Type
Automatic Climate Control
Voice Enabled Dual Zone Automatic Air Conditioning
Auto Dimming Irvm
Not Available
-
Climate Zones
Automatic Climate Control
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Four Windows
-
Engine Start Button Illumination
Not Available
-
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Standard
Engine Warranty
4 Years
-
Front Armrest
Standard Centre Armrest
-
Front Power Outlet
1 x 12V Socket
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
5.6
-
Glovebox Cooling
All Four Door Pockets
-
Hill Start Assist
Standard
-
Panoramic Roof
Panoramic Glass Roof
Panoramic Sunroof with Mood Light
Power Mirrors
All Four Windows
-
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Rear Defogger
Standard
-
Rear Seat Split
60:40 Split Fold
-
Rear Wing
Not Available
-
Seat Type
Leatherette Seat Trim
-
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
All Seats
-
Spare Wheel
Space Saver Spare
Steel spare wheel, 235/70 R16
Speed Alert System
Standard
-
Stabilizer Bar
Standard
-
Steering Mounted Controls
Standard
-
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Voice Command
Via Smartphone
-
Voice Command Support
Via Smartphone Mirroring
-
Accelerator 0 100
13.5 sec
-
Air Conditioning
Automatic Climate Control
Voice Enabled Dual Zone Automatic Air Conditioning
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Bottle Holders
4
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Centre Console
Standard Centre Armrest
-
Common Rail Injection
Multi-Point Fuel Injection with 12V ISG
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Digital Speedometer
Analogue with Digital Trip Display
-
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors
-
Front Wiper
Standard
-
Front Wipers Type
Standard
-
Glove Box
All Four Door Pockets
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Not Available
-
Lift Gate
Not Available
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Manual Aircon
Automatic Climate Control
-
Mirror
Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Passive Entry Start
Not Available
-
Power Socket 12v
1 x 12V Socket
-
Powered Tailgate
Not Available
-
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Rearview Mirror Inside
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Remote Central Locking
Remote Central Locking
-
Remote Side Mirror
Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors
-
Rim Size
17 Inches
19-inch
Roof Rack Compatibility
Standard Roof Rails
-
Side Impact Bars
Standard
-
Sonar
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
-
Sound System
6
10
Source Model Column
grand-vitara
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Stabilizer Bar Front
Standard
-
Stabilizer Bar Rear
Standard
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Sub Frame
Monocoque
-
Surround View Monitor
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Standard
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
TPMS
Standard
Standard
Trim Level
flagship
-
Unlocking
Not Available
Standard
Variant Role
Performance-focused derivative
-
Vdc
Standard
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Not Available
-
Walk Away Lock
Not Available
-
Wireless Charger
Standard 15W Wireless Charger
Standard
Spec
Grand Vitara
Harrier
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Mild Hybrid
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
K15C
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
12V Mild Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
1956 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
74 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
85.1 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
76 kW @ 6000 rpm
125 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque
137 Nm @ 4400 rpm
350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
175 km/h
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
13.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, City, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
68.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
192.0 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Grand Vitara
Harrier
Engine Position
Transverse Front-Mounted
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Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard Sport Paddle Shifters
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
4.388:1
3.22
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
2.8
-
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
6-Speed Automatic
Torque-converter Automatic
Clutch Type
Single Dry Plate Diaphragm
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Automatic gear selector
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
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
Standard Sport Paddle Shifters
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
AWD — AllGrip Auto
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Spec
Grand Vitara
Harrier
Claimed Mileage
17.9 km/l
15.15 km/l
City Mileage
14.5 km/l
9.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
20.8 km/l
14.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
50 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
BS VI Phase 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
15 l
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
17.9 km/l
15.15 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
50
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
Grand Vitara
Harrier
Airbags
6
7
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
2 Rear ISOFIX Points
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Remote Central Locking
-
Side Impact Beams
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
All Seats
3 Point Seatbelt with ELR for All Passengers
Speed Alert System
Standard — Audible Warning at 120 km/h
-
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Not Available
-
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Safety Rating
Not Independently Rated
-
Whiplash Protection
Active Head Restraints on Front Seats
-
Lane Change Warning
Not Available
-
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
6
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
6
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
All Seats
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
All Seats
3 Point Seatbelt with ELR for All Passengers
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
-
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
-
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
-
Spec
Grand Vitara
Harrier
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive Cruise Control
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
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Standard
Rear View Camera
360-Degree Surround View
Standard
360 Degree Camera
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Lights
Standard
-
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Standard
Reverse Camera
360-Degree Surround View
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Emergency Braking
Not Available
-
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Front Camera
Not Available
-
Parking Distance Sensors
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
-
Parking Sensor
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
-
Pre-Collision System
Not Available
-
Rain Sensor Wipers
Standard
-
Rear View Camera
360-Degree Surround View
-
Reverse Camera Type
360-Degree Surround View
-
Reversing Camera
360-Degree Surround View
-
Surround View Camera
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Standard
Spec
Grand Vitara
Harrier
Seat Material
Leatherette Seat Trim
Leatherette
Seat Adjustment
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard
Steering Type
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Multi Mood lights on Sunroof & Dashboard
Folding Rear Seats
60:40 Split Fold
-
Front Armrest
Standard Centre Armrest
-
Rear Armrest
Integrated in Seat Back
-
Front Shoulder Room
1455 mm
-
Rear Shoulder Room
1430 mm
-
Cup Holders
4
-
Rear AC Vents
Not Available
-
Rear USB Ports
0
-
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Leather-wrapped
Instrument Cluster Type
Analogue with Digital Trip Display
-
Interior Colour Options
2
-
Driver Lumbar Support
Not Available
-
Door Map Pockets
All Four Door Pockets
-
60 40 Split Seat
60:40 Split Fold
Standard
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
6-way powered with memory
Fabric Seats
Leatherette Seat Trim
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Manual slide and recline
Armrest Front
Standard Centre Armrest
-
Armrest Rear
Integrated in Seat Back
-
Boot Space Seats Down
708
-
Driver Seat
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
9-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, dual-zone climate control (GLX and Hybrid), 360-degree surround view camera (GLX AT and Hybrid), adaptive cruise control (GLX and Hybrid), blind-spot monitoring (GL
-
Interior Trim Colour
2
-
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Leatherette Seat Trim
-
Interior Colours
2
-
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Integrated in Seat Back
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
Not Available
-
Seat Belt Warning
All Seats
-
Seat Fold Type
60:40 Split Fold
-
Seat Trim
Leatherette Seat Trim
Leatherette
Spec
Grand Vitara
Harrier
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
12.3" Harman Touch Screen Infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Android Auto
Wired Android Auto
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
10
Navigation System
Via Smartphone Mirroring
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
9-inch Digital Cluster
10.25" TFT Instrument Cluster
USB Ports
2
Smart USB Chargers (A & C Type) in front & Rear
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Wired Android Auto
Wireless
FM Radio
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
-
Voice Recognition
Via Smartphone
-
AUX Input
Not Available
-
Infotainment Screen Size
9-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Not Available
-
Audio Controls On Steering
Standard
-
Infotainment Display
9-inch Touchscreen
-
Rear Usb
2
-
Audio
Standard
-
Audio Speakers
6
10
Audio System
Standard
-
Display Audio
9-inch Touchscreen
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2
-
Infotainment Screen
9-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch
Multi Information Display
Analogue with Digital Trip Display
-
Connected Services
Standard
-
Voice Control
Via Smartphone
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless Apple CarPlay
-
Radio
Standard
-
Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch
Spec
Grand Vitara
Harrier
LED Headlamps
LED Projector Headlamps
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED DRLs
Front LED DRLs with Turn Indicators
Fog Lamps
Front Fog Lamps
Front LED Fog Lamps with Cornering Function
Roof Rails
Standard Roof Rails
Standard
Alloy Wheel Design
17-inch Polished Two-Tone Alloy Wheels
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Body Cladding
Black Plastic Side Body Cladding
-
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
6
Lunar White, Ash Grey, Pebble Grey, Coral Red, Seaweed Green
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
Harrier
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
59/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
67/100
Grand Vitara
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
73/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
62/100
Ownership
71/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Tata Harrier
leads the catalogue index with 72 pts
vs 64 pts for Grand Vitara
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Harrier leads. However, Grand Vitara may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.
Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.
Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.
It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This Grand Vitara and Harrier comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Grand Vitara 34 vs Harrier 60.
Efficiency index: Grand Vitara 73 vs Harrier 59.
Safety-equipment index: Grand Vitara 88 vs Harrier 99.
Practicality index: Grand Vitara 62 vs Harrier 67.
Ownership-cover index: Grand Vitara 71 vs Harrier 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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