Suzuki Ignis vs Toyota Yaris

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.

Includes a historical vehicle

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.

Toyota Yaris Discontinued model
Suzuki Ignis in South Africa

Suzuki Ignis

1.2 GLX AMT Petrol 5-Speed AMT Current
ZAR 293,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 61 kW 🔧 113 Nm ⛽ 18.9 km/l
VS
Toyota Yaris in South Africa

Toyota Yaris

1.5 XR CVT Petrol CVT Discontinued model
ZAR 359,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 88 kW 🔧 145 Nm ⛽ 15.1 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Yaris
Fuel Economy Ignis
🛡 Safety Yaris
📦 Practicality Tie
🔑 Ownership Ignis
Recorded price context Ignis: current from ZAR 237,900 · Yaris: last listed from ZAR 289,900

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec Ignis Yaris
Maximum Power 61 kW @ 6000 rpm 88 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque 113 Nm @ 4200 rpm 145 Nm @ 4800 rpm
Engine Size 1197 cc 1496 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 18.9 km/l 15.1 km/l
Ground Clearance 180 mm 160 mm
Boot / Load Bay 260 l 286 l
Airbags 6 7
Kerb Weight 855 kg 1110 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Warranty 5 3

= leads in this spec

Archived vehicles remain available for comparison. Verified specs stay visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.

The Bottom Line

Ignis and Yaris are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Yaris +12 pts
Efficiency Ignis +10 pts
Safety Yaris +9 pts
Practicality Equal
Ownership Ignis +28 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Catalogue-index leader

Ignis

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Yaris

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: Published Performance

Which One's Right for You?

Ignis

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Yaris

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec Ignis Yaris
Model Introduced Year 2017 2020
Generation Second-generation Ignis on Suzuki's lightweight platform — 850kg kerb weight makes it one of the lightest five-seater crossovers available in any market. K12M engine retained for proven reliability track record. Not confirmed
Facelift History Original global Ignis launched in 2016; second generation arrived 2020 with updated styling and connectivity; current SA specification reflects 2023-2024 equipment update with GLX trim and active safety additions. Regular updates with improved safety and features
Facelift Launched Since 2024 Not confirmed
Facelift Version Ending Current Not confirmed
Body Style Hatchback Not confirmed
Color Note Silky Silver Metallic, Granite Grey Metallic, Pearl Snow White, Burning Red Pearl, Sphere Blue Metallic, Speedy Blue Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup Not confirmed
Model Year 2026 Not confirmed
Production Status published Not confirmed
Segment Hatchback Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg 855 kg 1110 kg
Vehicle Type Hatchback Not confirmed
Spec Ignis Yaris
Length 3700 mm 4180 mm
Width 1690 mm 1745 mm
Height 1595 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase 2435 mm 2550 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 180 mm 160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 32 l 42 l
Boot/Cargo Space 260 l 286 l
Kerb Weight 855 kg 1110 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows Not confirmed
Doors 5 doors Not confirmed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) - 1515 kg
Minimum Turning Radius - 5.1 m

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

Ignis leads by 1 points

Ignis and Yaris are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Index leader 61 /100
Lead 1 points
Data 86% source coverage
61
#1 Index leader

Ignis

86% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 88 Check Performance 25
Performance 25
Efficiency 71
Safety 88
Practicality 57
Ownership 71
Leads by 1 points
60
#2

Yaris

82% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 97 Check Performance 37
Performance 37
Efficiency 61
Safety 97
Practicality 57
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Yaris +12 Efficiency Ignis +10 Safety Yaris +9 Practicality Level Ownership Ignis +28

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

Ignis

Performance 25/100
Efficiency 71/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 57/100
Ownership 71/100

Yaris

Performance 37/100
Efficiency 61/100
Safety 97/100
Practicality 57/100
Ownership 43/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Suzuki Ignis leads the catalogue index with 61 pts vs 60 pts for Yaris

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Ignis leads. However, Yaris may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.

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 Ignis and Yaris 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: Ignis 25 vs Yaris 37.

Efficiency index: Ignis 71 vs Yaris 61.

Safety-equipment index: Ignis 88 vs Yaris 97.

Practicality index: Ignis 57 vs Yaris 57.

Ownership-cover index: Ignis 71 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.