Source type: Official OEM South Africa
Suzuki Grand Vitara vs GWM H1
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.
Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.
Suzuki Grand Vitara
GWM H1
Decision summary
Suzuki Grand Vitara vs GWM H1: the short answer
Grand Vitara holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over H1.
Five key differences
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| Specification | Grand Vitara | H1 |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Grand Vitara76 kW @ 6000 rpm | H178 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | Grand Vitara137 Nm @ 4400 rpm | H1135 Nm @ 4000 rpm |
| Engine Size | Grand Vitara1462 cc | H11497 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Grand Vitara17.9 km/l | H17.0 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | Grand Vitara210 mm | H1160 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Hagalu catalogue record
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Grand Vitara
- More powerful engine output
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger listed safety equipment
- Stronger published ownership cover
- Lower published practicality figures
H1
- Stronger published practicality figures
- Less powerful engine setup
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Fewer listed safety features
- Lower published ownership cover
Which One's Right for You?
Grand Vitara
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover
H1
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.
| Spec | Grand Vitara | H1 |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2022 | 2015 |
| 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 | Single generation in South Africa from 2015-2019. The H1 was based on an older Great Wall platform and was discontinued without a direct successor. |
| 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 | H1 received a single mid-cycle update in 2017 that brought minor exterior styling refinements and an updated infotainment system. No significant mechanical changes through the model life. |
| Facelift Launched Since | 2022 | 2017 |
| Facelift Version Ending | Current | Not confirmed |
| Body Style | SUV | Not confirmed |
| Color Note | Pearl Arctic White, Metallic Grandeur Grey, Metallic Midnight Blue, Premium Silver, Pearl Burning Red | Not confirmed |
| Dealer Stock Note | Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup | Not confirmed |
| Drivetrain Note | Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5 Hybrid GLX AllGrip AT | Not confirmed |
| Model Year | 2026 | Not confirmed |
| Production Status | published | Not confirmed |
| Segment | SUV | Not confirmed |
| Tare Mass Kg | 1225 kg | Not confirmed |
| Vehicle Type | SUV | Not confirmed |
| Spec | Grand Vitara | H1 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4345 mm | 4002 mm |
| Width | 1795 mm | 1740 mm |
| Height | 1645 mm | 1567 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm | 2450 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 210 mm | 160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 l | 42 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 310 l | Not confirmed |
| Kerb Weight | 1225 kg | Not confirmed |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 1680 kg | 1770 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 530 kg | Not confirmed |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Rows | 2 rows | Not confirmed |
| Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5.4 m | 5.2 m |
| Front Headroom | 1010 mm | 975 mm |
| Rear Headroom | 970 mm | 950 mm |
| Front Legroom | 1060 mm | 1020 mm |
| Rear Legroom | 935 mm | 840 mm |
| Spec | Grand Vitara | H1 |
|---|---|---|
| Front Track Width | 1565 mm | 1490 mm |
| Rear Track Width | 1565 mm | 1480 mm |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link Independent with Coil Spring | Torsion Beam |
| Chassis Type | Monocoque | Monocoque |
| Power Steering | Electric Power Assisted (EPAS) | Electric Power Assisted (EPAS) |
| Steering Column | Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable | Tilt Adjustable |
| Front Spring Type | Coil Spring | Coil Spring |
| Rear Spring Type | Coil Spring | Torsion Bar |
| Front Anti-Roll Bar | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Anti-Roll Bar | Standard | Standard |
| Shock Absorber Type | Telescopic Gas Dampers | Telescopic Gas Dampers |
| Chassis Material | Monocoque | Not confirmed |
| Front Suspension Type | MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Axle Type | Multi-Link Independent with Coil Spring | Not confirmed |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-Link Independent with Coil Spring | Torsion Beam |
| Shock Absorbers | Telescopic Gas Dampers | Telescopic Gas Dampers |
| Suspension | MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring | Not confirmed |
| Spec | Grand Vitara | H1 |
|---|---|---|
| Load Bed Length | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Load Bed Width | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Power Windows | All Four Windows | Front and Rear |
| Keyless Entry | Not Available | Not Available |
| Push Button Start | Not Available | Not Available |
| Wireless Charging | Standard 15W Wireless Charger | Not Available |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Not confirmed |
| Electric Tailgate | Not Available | Not Available |
| Automatic Headlamps | Standard | Not Available |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Standard | Not Available |
| Auto Dimming Mirror | Not Available | Not Available |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | 708 l | 1100 l |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | 708 l | 1100 l |
| Rear Window Defroster | Standard | Standard |
| Electric Mirror Folding | Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors | Manual Fold |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | Standard — Driver Height Adjustable | Standard Driver |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | Not Available | Not Available |
| 12V Accessory Socket | 1 x 12V Socket | 1 x 12V Socket |
| Speed Limiter | Standard | Not Available |
| AC Type | Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Auto Dimming Irvm | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Climate Zones | Automatic Climate Control | Not confirmed |
| Electric Folding Mirrors | All Four Windows | Not confirmed |
| Engine Start Button Illumination | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Engine Start Stop | Not Available | Not Available |
| Engine Start Stop Button | Not Available | Not Available |
| Engine Warranty | 4 Years | Not confirmed |
| Front Armrest | Standard Centre Armrest | Not confirmed |
| Front Power Outlet | 1 x 12V Socket | Not confirmed |
| Fuel Consumption Combined | 5.6 | Not confirmed |
| Glovebox Cooling | All Four Door Pockets | Not confirmed |
| Hill Start Assist | Standard | Not confirmed |
| Panoramic Roof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Not confirmed |
| Power Mirrors | All Four Windows | Not confirmed |
| Push Button Start | Not Available | Not Available |
| Rear Defogger | Standard | Not confirmed |
| Rear Seat Split | 60:40 Split Fold | Not confirmed |
| Rear Wing | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Seat Type | Leatherette Seat Trim | Not confirmed |
| Seatbelt Pre Tensioner | All Seats | Not confirmed |
| Spare Wheel | Space Saver Spare | Full Size Spare |
| Speed Alert System | Standard | Not confirmed |
| Stabilizer Bar | Standard | Not confirmed |
| Steering Mounted Controls | Standard | Not Available |
| Telescopic Steering | Tilt and Telescopic | Not confirmed |
| Tilt Steering | Tilt and Telescopic | Not confirmed |
| Voice Command | Via Smartphone | Not confirmed |
| Voice Command Support | Via Smartphone Mirroring | Not confirmed |
| Accelerator 0 100 | 13.5 sec | Not confirmed |
| Air Conditioning | Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Battery Preconditioning | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Bed Extender | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Bottle Holders | 4 | Not confirmed |
| Canopy Fitment | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Centre Console | Standard Centre Armrest | Not confirmed |
| Common Rail Injection | Multi-Point Fuel Injection with 12V ISG | Not confirmed |
| Diff Lock | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Difflock | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Digital Speedometer | Analogue with Digital Trip Display | Not confirmed |
| Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors | Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors | Not confirmed |
| Front Wiper | Standard | Not confirmed |
| Front Wipers Type | Standard | Not confirmed |
| Glove Box | All Four Door Pockets | Not confirmed |
| Intelligent Battery System | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Intelligent Keyless Entry | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Lift Gate | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Load Bed Cover | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Load Bed Light | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Load Bed Steps | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Loadbox Depth Mm | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Loadbox Length Mm | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Loadbox Rope Hooks | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Loadbox Tiedown Brackets | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Loadbox Width Mm | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Manual Aircon | Automatic Climate Control | Not confirmed |
| Mirror | Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors | Not confirmed |
| One Pedal Driving | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Passive Entry Start | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Power Socket 12v | 1 x 12V Socket | Not confirmed |
| Powered Tailgate | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Rear Air Conditioning | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Rear Electric Motor | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Rearview Mirror Inside | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Regenerative Braking Levels | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Remote Central Locking | Remote Central Locking | Not confirmed |
| Remote Side Mirror | Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors | Not confirmed |
| Rim Size | 17 Inches | 15 Inches |
| Roof Rack Compatibility | Standard Roof Rails | Not confirmed |
| Side Impact Bars | Standard | Not confirmed |
| Sonar | Rear Ultrasonic Sensors | Not confirmed |
| Sound System | 6 | 4 |
| Source Model Column | grand-vitara | Not confirmed |
| Sports Bar | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Stabilizer Bar Front | Standard | Not confirmed |
| Stabilizer Bar Rear | Standard | Not confirmed |
| Steering Column Adjustment | Tilt and Telescopic | Not confirmed |
| Sub Frame | Monocoque | Not confirmed |
| Surround View Monitor | 360-Degree Surround View Camera | Not Available |
| Tailgate Damper | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Tailgate Lock | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Tow Bar Type | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| TPMS | Standard | Not Available |
| Trim Level | flagship | Not confirmed |
| Unlocking | Not Available | Not Available |
| Variant Role | Performance-focused derivative | Not confirmed |
| Vdc | Standard | Not confirmed |
| Vehicle To Grid | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Vehicle To Load | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Walk Away Auto Door Lock | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Walk Away Lock | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Wireless Charger | Standard 15W Wireless Charger | Not Available |
| Spec | Grand Vitara | H1 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Mild Hybrid | 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol |
| Engine Code | K15C | GW4G15 |
| Fuel Type | Petrol Mild Hybrid | Petrol |
| Hybrid System | 12V Mild Hybrid | Not Applicable |
| Engine Displacement | 1462 cc | 1497 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Cylinder Layout | Inline | Inline |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated | Naturally Aspirated |
| Fuel System | Multi-Point Injection | Multi-Point Injection |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Bore | 74 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Stroke | 85.1 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Maximum Power | 76 kW @ 6000 rpm | 78 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 137 Nm @ 4400 rpm | 135 Nm @ 4000 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 | CVT |
| Top Speed | 175 km/h | 155 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h | 13.5 sec | 13.5 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 | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Torque-to-Weight Ratio | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| 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 | H1 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Position | Transverse Front-Mounted | Transverse Front-Mounted |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters | 6-Speed CVT |
| Drivetrain Layout | All Wheel Drive (AWD) | Not confirmed |
| LSD Available | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Transfer Case | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Differential Lock | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Paddle Shifters | Standard Sport Paddle Shifters | Not Applicable |
| Final Drive Ratio | 4.388:1 | 3.94:1 |
| Steering Turns Lock to Lock | 2.8 | 3.2 |
| Number of Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Type | 6-Speed Automatic | Automatic CVT |
| Clutch Type | Single Dry Plate Diaphragm | Torque Converter |
| Gear Shift Indicator | Not Applicable | Not confirmed |
| Gear Shift Type | 6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters | Not confirmed |
| Drivetrain | 4WD / AWD | Front Wheel Drive |
| 4WD Engagement | Not Applicable | Not confirmed |
| 4WD Hi Range | Not Applicable | Not confirmed |
| 4WD Lo Range | Not Applicable | Not confirmed |
| 4WD Selector | Not Applicable | Not confirmed |
| Automatic Shift Paddles | Standard Sport Paddle Shifters | Not confirmed |
| Front Differential Lock | Not Applicable | Not confirmed |
| Gearbox Type | 6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters | Automatic |
| Low Range Ratio | Not Applicable | Not confirmed |
| Low Range | Not Applicable | Not confirmed |
| Axle Layout | AWD — AllGrip Auto | Not confirmed |
| Rear Differential Lock | Not Applicable | Not confirmed |
| Transmission Speeds | 6 | 6 |
| Spec | Grand Vitara | H1 |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed Mileage | 17.9 km/l | 7.0 km/l |
| City Mileage | 14.5 km/l | 6.8 km/l |
| Highway Mileage | 20.8 km/l | 8.2 km/l |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 l | 42 l |
| Emission Standard | Euro 5 | Euro 5 |
| AdBlue Tank Capacity | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Auto Start Stop | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Real-world Mileage | 17.9 km/l | 7.0 km/l |
| Charging Port Type | Not Applicable | Not confirmed |
| Charging Type | Not Applicable | Not confirmed |
| Fuel Tank Litres | 45 | 42 |
| Combined Driving Range | Not Applicable | Not confirmed |
| Electric Consumption | Not Applicable | Not confirmed |
| Range Real World Highway | Not Applicable | Not confirmed |
| Range Real World Mixed | Not Applicable | Not confirmed |
| Spec | Grand Vitara | H1 |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 6 | 4 |
| ABS | Standard | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard | Yes |
| Traction Control | Standard | Standard |
| Hill Descent Control | Not Available | Not Available |
| Hill Start Assist | Standard | Not Available |
| Child Safety Lock | Standard | Standard |
| ISOFIX Mounts | 2 Rear ISOFIX Points | 2 Rear ISOFIX Points |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard |
| Tyre Pressure Monitor | Standard | Not Available |
| Engine Immobiliser | Standard | Standard |
| Alarm System | Standard | Not Available |
| Central Locking | Remote Central Locking | Remote Central Locking |
| Side Impact Beams | Standard | Standard |
| Seatbelt Warning All Seats | All Seats | Front Seats |
| Speed Alert System | Standard — Audible Warning at 120 km/h | Standard |
| Pedestrian Detection AEB | Not Available | Not Available |
| Front Parking Sensors | Not Available | Not Available |
| Safety Rating | Not Independently Rated | 4 |
| Whiplash Protection | Active Head Restraints on Front Seats | Active Head Restraints |
| Lane Change Warning | Not Available | Not Available |
| AEB | Not Available | Not Available |
| BA | Standard | Not confirmed |
| Brake Override System | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Curtain Airbags | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Driver Airbag | 6 | Not confirmed |
| EBD | Standard | Not confirmed |
| Engine Immobiliser | Standard | Not confirmed |
| Hill Hold | Standard | Not Available |
| Passenger Airbag | 6 | Not confirmed |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Not Available | Not Available |
| Seatbelt Pretensioners | All Seats | Not confirmed |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Not confirmed |
| Side Airbags | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Stability Control | Standard | Yes |
| TCS | Standard | Standard |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Knee Airbag | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| ABS EBD | Standard | Yes |
| Anti Theft Alarm | Standard | Not confirmed |
| Driver Front Passenger Airbags | 6 | Not confirmed |
| Driver Passenger Airbags | 6 | Not confirmed |
| ESC With Traction Control | Standard | Not confirmed |
| Spec | Grand Vitara | H1 |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Control | Standard | Not Available |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Standard Adaptive Cruise Control | Not Available |
| Lane Keep Assist | Not Available | Not Available |
| Lane Departure Warning | Not Available | Not Available |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Not Available | Not Available |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Not Available | Not Available |
| Parking Sensors | Rear Ultrasonic Sensors | Not Available |
| Rear View Camera | 360-Degree Surround View | Yes |
| 360 Degree Camera | 360-Degree Surround View Camera | Not Available |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking | Not Available | Not Available |
| Driver Fatigue Alert | Not Available | Not Available |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | Not Available | Not Available |
| Auto Highbeam | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Auto Lights | Standard | Not confirmed |
| Auto Wipers | Standard | Not confirmed |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Rear Ultrasonic Sensors | Not confirmed |
| Reverse Camera | 360-Degree Surround View | Yes |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Standard Adaptive Cruise Control | Not Available |
| Park Assist | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Around View Monitor | 360-Degree Surround View Camera | Not Available |
| Blind Spot Warning | Not Available | Not Available |
| Emergency Braking | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Forward Collision Warning | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Front Camera | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Parking Distance Sensors | Rear Ultrasonic Sensors | Not confirmed |
| Parking Sensor | Rear Ultrasonic Sensors | Not confirmed |
| Pre-Collision System | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Rain Sensor Wipers | Standard | Not confirmed |
| Rear View Camera | 360-Degree Surround View | Not confirmed |
| Reverse Camera Type | 360-Degree Surround View | Not confirmed |
| Reversing Camera | 360-Degree Surround View | Not confirmed |
| Surround View Camera | 360-Degree Surround View Camera | Not Available |
| Spec | Grand Vitara | H1 |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Material | Leatherette Seat Trim | Fabric |
| Seat Adjustment | Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment | Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment |
| Heated Seats | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Ventilated Seats | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Steering Type | Electric Power Assisted (EPAS) | Electric Power Assisted (EPAS) |
| Steering Adjustment | Tilt and Telescopic | Tilt Adjustable |
| Ambient Lighting | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Folding Rear Seats | 60:40 Split Fold | 60:40 Split Fold |
| Front Armrest | Standard Centre Armrest | Front Centre Armrest |
| Rear Armrest | Integrated in Seat Back | Not Available |
| Front Shoulder Room | 1455 mm | 1190 mm |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 1430 mm | 1150 mm |
| Cup Holders | 4 | 4 |
| Rear AC Vents | Not Available | Not Available |
| Rear USB Ports | 0 | 0 |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Polyurethane |
| Instrument Cluster Type | Analogue with Digital Trip Display | Analogue Speedometer |
| Interior Colour Options | 2 | 2 |
| Driver Lumbar Support | Not Available | Not Available |
| Door Map Pockets | All Four Door Pockets | All Four Door Pockets |
| 60 40 Split Seat | 60:40 Split Fold | Not confirmed |
| Adjustable Driver Seat | Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment | Not confirmed |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment | Not confirmed |
| Fabric Seats | Leatherette Seat Trim | Not confirmed |
| Passenger Seat Adjustment | Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment | Not confirmed |
| Armrest Front | Standard Centre Armrest | Not confirmed |
| Armrest Rear | Integrated in Seat Back | Not confirmed |
| Boot Space Seats Down | 708 | Not confirmed |
| Driver Seat | Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment | Not confirmed |
| 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 | Not confirmed |
| Interior Trim Colour | 2 | Not confirmed |
| Leather Accented Seat Trim | Leatherette Seat Trim | Not confirmed |
| Interior Colours | 2 | Not confirmed |
| Rear Seat Centre Armrest | Integrated in Seat Back | Not confirmed |
| Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Seat Belt Warning | All Seats | Not confirmed |
| Seat Fold Type | 60:40 Split Fold | Not confirmed |
| Seat Trim | Leatherette Seat Trim | Not confirmed |
| Spec | Grand Vitara | H1 |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment System | 9-inch Touchscreen | Not confirmed |
| Apple CarPlay | Wireless Apple CarPlay | No |
| Android Auto | Wired Android Auto | No |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Standard | Yes |
| Number of Speakers | 6 | 4 |
| Navigation System | Via Smartphone Mirroring | No |
| Digital Instrument Cluster | 9-inch Digital Cluster | Partial Digital |
| USB Ports | 2 | 1 |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | Wireless Apple CarPlay | No |
| Wireless Android Auto | Wired Android Auto | No |
| FM Radio | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Not Available |
| Voice Recognition | Via Smartphone | Not Available |
| AUX Input | Not Available | Not Available |
| Infotainment Screen Size | 9-inch Touchscreen | 7 |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | Not Available | Not Available |
| Audio Controls On Steering | Standard | Not Available |
| Infotainment Display | 9-inch Touchscreen | Not confirmed |
| Rear Usb | 2 | Not confirmed |
| Audio | Standard | Not confirmed |
| Audio Speakers | 6 | 4 |
| Audio System | Standard | Not confirmed |
| Display Audio | 9-inch Touchscreen | Not confirmed |
| Front Rear USB Charge Ports | 2 | Not confirmed |
| Infotainment Screen | 9-inch Touchscreen | 7 |
| Multi Information Display | Analogue with Digital Trip Display | Not confirmed |
| Connected Services | Standard | Not confirmed |
| Voice Control | Via Smartphone | Not confirmed |
| Smartphone Connectivity | Wireless Apple CarPlay | Not confirmed |
| Radio | Standard | Not confirmed |
| Touchscreen | 9-inch Touchscreen | 7 |
| Spec | Grand Vitara | H1 |
|---|---|---|
| LED Headlamps | LED Projector Headlamps | Halogen Headlamps |
| Daytime Running Lamps | LED DRLs | Not Available |
| Fog Lamps | Front Fog Lamps | Not Available |
| Roof Rails | Standard Roof Rails | Not Available |
| Alloy Wheel Design | 17-inch Polished Two-Tone Alloy Wheels | Steel Wheels with Hub Caps |
| Chrome Exterior Finish | Not Available | Not Available |
| Body Cladding | Black Plastic Side Body Cladding | Plastic Body Cladding |
| Rear Spoiler | Not Available | Not Available |
| Exterior Colour Options | 6 | 6 |
| Roof Type | Standard Fixed Roof | Standard Fixed Roof |
| Wing Mirror Type | Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors | Manual Black Mirrors |
| Rear Wiper | Standard | Standard |
| Door Handle Finish | Body-Coloured Door Handles | Body-Coloured |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| DRL | LED DRLs | Not Available |
| Fog Lights | Front Fog Lamps | Not confirmed |
| Front Fog Lights | Front Fog Lamps | Not confirmed |
| Led Headlights | LED Projector Headlamps | Halogen Headlamps |
| Auto Headlights | Standard | Not confirmed |
| Automatic Headlamps | Standard | Not confirmed |
| Daytime Running Lights | LED DRLs | Not Available |
| Electric Blind Sunroof | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Exterior Colour Options | 5 | Not confirmed |
| Exterior Door Handle Colour | Body-Coloured Door Handles | Not confirmed |
| Exterior Mirror Electric | All Four Windows | Not confirmed |
| Exterior Mirror Folding | Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors | Not confirmed |
| Front Fog Lamps | Front Fog Lamps | Not Available |
| Headlamp Levelling | LED Projector Headlamps | Not confirmed |
| Headlamps | LED Projector Headlamps | Halogen Headlamps |
| Headlight Type | LED Projector Headlamps | Halogen Headlamps |
| Headlights | LED Projector Headlamps | Halogen Headlamps |
| Load Bed Liner | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Not confirmed |
| Rear Spoiler | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Sunroof Slide | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Sunroof Tilt | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Spec | Grand Vitara | H1 |
|---|---|---|
| Approach Angle | 19 deg | 23 deg |
| Departure Angle | 21 deg | 27 deg |
| Wading Depth | 0 mm | 0 mm |
| Terrain Modes | Not Available | Not Available |
| Locking Differential | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Underbody Protection | Skid Plate Under Engine | Not Available |
| Ramp Breakover Angle | 18 deg | 0 deg |
| Recovery Hooks | Front and Rear Tow Hooks | 1 Rear Tow Hook |
| 4WD System Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Hill Descent Control | Not Available | Not Available |
| Ramp-over Angle | 18 deg | Not confirmed |
| Approach Angle Deg | 19 deg | Not confirmed |
| Breakover Angle | 18 deg | Not confirmed |
| Departure Angle Deg | 21 deg | Not confirmed |
| Energy Recovery Display | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Ground Clearance Max | 210 mm | 160 mm |
| Ground Clearance Min | 210 mm | 160 mm |
| Off Road Descent Control | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Wading Depth Mm | 0 mm | Not confirmed |
| Spec | Grand Vitara | H1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 | 195/65R15 |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Polished Two-Tone Alloy Wheels | Steel Wheels with Hub Caps |
| Front Brake Type | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Ventilated Disc | Drum |
| Spare Wheel Type | Space Saver Spare | Full Size Spare |
| Front Brake Disc Diameter | 296 mm | 254 mm |
| Rear Brake Drum Diameter | 259 mm | 200 mm |
| Parking Brake Type | Conventional Handbrake | Drum Rear |
| Tyre Load Index | 96 | 89 |
| Tyre Speed Rating | H | T |
| Wheel Rim Size | 17 Inches | 15 Inches |
| Brake Type Front | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Brake Type Rear | Ventilated Disc | Drum |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver Spare | Full Size Spare |
| Tyre Type | 215/60 R17 | Not confirmed |
| Wheel Diameter | 17 Inches | 15 Inches |
| Auto Brake Hold | Conventional Handbrake | Not confirmed |
| Autonomous Emergency Brake | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Not confirmed |
| Cornering Brake Control | Standard | Not confirmed |
| Electric Park Brake | Conventional Handbrake | Not confirmed |
| Fifth Wheel Prep | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Handbrake Type | Conventional Handbrake | Not confirmed |
| Hydraulic Brake Assist | Standard | Not confirmed |
| Leather Steering Wheel | Urethane | Not confirmed |
| Spare Wheel Size Type | Space Saver Spare | Not confirmed |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Not confirmed |
| Steering Wheel Cruise Controls | Standard | Not confirmed |
| Steering Wheel Phone Controls | Standard | Not confirmed |
| Steering Wheel Trim | Urethane | Not confirmed |
| Tyre Pressure Display | Standard | Not confirmed |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring | Standard | Not Available |
| Wheel Material | 17-inch Polished Two-Tone Alloy Wheels | Steel Wheels with Hub Caps |
| Wheel Size Type | 17 Inches | Not confirmed |
| Wheels | 17-inch Polished Two-Tone Alloy Wheels | Steel Wheels with Hub Caps |
| Spec | Grand Vitara | H1 |
|---|---|---|
| Service Interval | 15,000 km or 12 Months | 15000 |
| Approx Service Cost | Approx R2,000–R2,500 per Service | 1500 |
| Battery Warranty | 12 Months | 12 Months |
| Maintenance Plan | Not Included | Not Included |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 3.7 l | 3.6 l |
| Engine Oil Change Interval | 10,000 km or 6 Months | 10000 |
| First Service At | 1,000 km Inspection | 1000 |
| Service Plan Duration | Not Included | 3 Years / 45,000 km |
| Service Plan Distance | Not Included | 3 Years / 45,000 km |
| Anti-Rust Treatment | Underbody Rust Protection | Underbody Rust Protection |
| Service Plan | Not Included | 3 Years / 45,000 km |
| Service Intervals | 15,000 km or 12 Months | 15000 |
| Spec | Grand Vitara | H1 |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty Years | 5 | 3 Years / 100,000 km |
| Warranty Kilometers | 5 | 3 Years / 100,000 km |
| Roadside Assistance | 5 Years Roadside Assistance | Not confirmed |
| Anti-Corrosion Warranty | 3 Years Anti-Corrosion | Not confirmed |
| Basic Warranty | 5 | 3 Years / 100,000 km |
| Roadside Assistance | 5 Years Roadside Assistance | Not confirmed |
| Warranty | 5 | 3 Years / 100,000 km |
| Warranty Roadside Assistance | 5 Years Roadside Assistance | Not confirmed |
| Spec | Grand Vitara | H1 |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions | 131 g/km | 165 g/km |
| Start Stop System | Automatic Start-Stop via ISG | Not Available |
| Hybrid System Type | 12V SHVS Mild Hybrid — Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) | Not Applicable |
| Noise Level | 68 dB | 71 dB |
| Variable Valve Timing | Dual VVT — Intake and Exhaust | Dual Variable Valve Timing (DVVT) |
| Fuel Octane Requirement | 93 RON Unleaded | 95 Octane Unleaded |
| Particulate Filter | Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF) | Not Applicable |
| Euro Emission Standard | Euro 5 | Euro 5 |
| Green NCAP Rating | Improved — Mild Hybrid Reduces City Fuel Use | Not Independently Rated |
| Idle CO2 Output | Within Euro 5 Limits | Within Euro 5 Limits |
| Fuel Evaporation Control | Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) | Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) |
| CO2 Emissions G Km | 131 | Not confirmed |
| Spec | Grand Vitara | H1 |
|---|---|---|
| Real-world City Mileage Min | 6.0 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km |
| Real-world City Mileage Max | 8.5 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Min | 4.8 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Max | 6.5 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km |
| Owner Review Count | 0 | 0 |
| Spec | Grand Vitara | H1 |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership Role | Flagship | Not confirmed |
| Price Zar | 542900 ZAR | Not confirmed |
| Pricing Role | Current listed price | Not confirmed |
| Starting Price | 542900 | Not confirmed |
| Starting Price Zar | 542900 | Not confirmed |
In depth: how these cars differ
This Grand Vitara and H1 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 H1 30.
Efficiency index: Grand Vitara 73 vs H1 35.
Safety-equipment index: Grand Vitara 88 vs H1 68.
Practicality index: Grand Vitara 62 vs H1 63.
Ownership-cover index: Grand Vitara 71 vs H1 44.
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.
Specification Evidence Index
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.
Grand Vitara leads by 15 points
Grand Vitara holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over H1.
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Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score View full breakdown
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What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Grand Vitara leads. However, H1 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Grand Vitara vs H1 questions
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