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.
i5 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Grand Vitara.
Grand Vitara starts ZAR 1,452,100 cheaperGrand Vitara from ZAR 359,900 · i5 from ZAR 1,812,000
Five key differences
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Specification
Grand Vitara
i5
Maximum Power
Grand Vitara77 kW
i5442 kW
Maximum Torque
Grand Vitara138 Nm
i5795 Nm
Engine Size
Grand Vitara1462 cc
i5Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Grand Vitara16.1 km/l
i5Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
Grand Vitara0 mm
i5140 mm
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Suzuki Grand Vitara
1.5 Hybrid GLX AllGrip AT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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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)
Grand Vitara
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Specification evidence leader
i5
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Grand Vitara
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
i5
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 space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Grand Vitara
i5
Model Introduced Year
2026
2023
Generation
Current market generation
G60 executive electric sedan sharing the 5 Series body architecture with dedicated electric propulsion.
Facelift History
Current market specification
Current G60-generation battery-electric i5 Sedan in South African specification.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Sedan
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Premium Sedan
Vehicle Type
SUV
Car
Spec
Grand Vitara
i5
Length
4345 mm
5060 mm
Width
1795 mm
1900 mm
Height
1645 mm
1505 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2995 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
0 mm
140 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
373 l
490 l
Kerb Weight
1210 kg
2370 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1720 kg
2895 kg
Payload Capacity
510 kg
600 kg
Towing Capacity
1000 kg
2000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.2 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
985 mm
Rear Headroom
950 mm
940 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1047 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
890 mm
Spec
Grand Vitara
i5
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Hybrid
BMW eDrive electric drive
Engine Code
K15B/K15C
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Electric
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
16
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Multi-point fuel injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Not Applicable
Bore
73.0 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
85.0 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
77 kW
442 kW
Maximum Torque
138 Nm
795 Nm
Combined Power
77 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
138 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Permanent-magnet synchronous motor
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
2
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Front and rear axles
Drive Type
4WD
AWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
170 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.5 sec
3.8 sec
Quarter Mile
16.5 sec
12.2 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
63.6 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
114.0 Nm/tonne
220 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
0.2 kWh
1 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
64.8 kWh
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
12 V
400 V
Electric Range
Not Applicable
469 km (BMW stated)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
11 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
130 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
6 h 30 min
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
30 min
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Yes
Spec
Grand Vitara
i5
Gearbox
4-speed automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
4WD
All-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
4.3
Yes
Number of Gears
4
1
Transmission Type
4-speed automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter / CVT
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
4WD
AWD
4WD Engagement
Selectable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Transfer selector
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Yes
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
4-speed automatic
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front and rear driven axles
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
4
1
Spec
Grand Vitara
i5
Claimed Mileage
16.1 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
16.0 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
19.0 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
0 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6 equivalent
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
16.1 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
CCS Combo
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
45
0
Combined Driving Range
700
469-524 km (BMW stated)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
16.6–18.5
Range Real World Highway
650 km
360 km
Range Real World Mixed
600 km
420 km
Spec
Grand Vitara
i5
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Not Applicable
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
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
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
AEB
Yes
Yes
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Not Applicable
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
No
Yes
ABS EBD
Not Applicable
Standard
Spec
Grand Vitara
i5
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Applicable
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Yes
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Applicable
Yes
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Yes
Parking Assist Professional
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Applicable
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Spec
Grand Vitara
i5
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
BMW Individual leather 'Merino' - Black/Atlas Grey
Heated Seats
No
Front and rear
Ventilated Seats
No
Front
Ambient Lighting
No
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Steering wheel M Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
Electric multi-way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
Electric multi-way
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather
Yes
Spec
Grand Vitara
i5
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Standard
Power Windows
Yes
Standard
Keyless Entry
Yes
Comfort Access
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes
Standard
Sunroof
No
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
No
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Applicable
Yes
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Standard
Spec
Grand Vitara
i5
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment system
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Android Auto
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument display
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
USB Ports
USB-A / USB-C
2
Infotainment Screen
9
14.9
Touchscreen
9
14.9
Spec
Grand Vitara
i5
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
Multiple manufacturer colours
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Yes
Spec
Grand Vitara
i5
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Snow | Sport
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
ALLGRIP / selectable 4WD
All-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Grand Vitara
i5
Tyre Size
195/60 R16
225/50 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
M Sport brakes, red high gloss
Rear Brake Type
Disc
M Sport brakes, red high gloss
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver spare wheel
Emergency spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
16
19" M Lt/Aly wheels Double-spoke style 935 M Bicolour Black Grey / MT
Handbrake Type
Manual parking brake
Electronic
Spec
Grand Vitara
i5
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Adaptive suspension Professional
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Adaptive suspension Professional
Spec
Grand Vitara
i5
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km
0 g/km
Spec
Grand Vitara
i5
Service Plan
5 Years / 90000 km
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Spec
Grand Vitara
i5
Ownership Role
Suzuki ownership programme
Private, business and fleet
Price Zar
437500 ZAR
2080000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
Current recommended retail price
Starting Price
437500
2080000
Starting Price Zar
437500
2080000
Spec
Grand Vitara
i5
Warranty
5 Years / 200000 km
Yes
In depth: how these cars differ
This Grand Vitara and i5 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: Grand Vitara 42 vs i5 100.
Efficiency index: Grand Vitara 67 vs i5 90.
Safety-equipment index: Grand Vitara 91 vs i5 92.
Practicality index: Grand Vitara 52 vs i5 64.
Ownership-cover index: Grand Vitara not separately scored vs i5 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
i5 leads by 25 points
i5 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Grand Vitara.
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
i5
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
64/100
Grand Vitara
Performance
42/100
Efficiency
67/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
52/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW i5
leads the specification evidence index with 87 pts
vs 62 pts for Grand Vitara
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, i5 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.
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