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.
RAV4 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over S-Presso.
S-Presso starts ZAR 431,100 cheaperRAV4 from ZAR 610,000 · S-Presso from ZAR 178,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
RAV4
S-Presso
Maximum Power
RAV4137 kW @ 6000 rpm
S-Presso49 kW
Maximum Torque
RAV4221 Nm
S-Presso89 Nm
Engine Size
RAV42500 cc
S-Presso998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
RAV421.3 km/l
S-Presso18.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
RAV4186 mm
S-Presso0 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Toyota RAV4
2.5 HEV GR-S CVT
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
RAV4
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
S-Presso
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
Which One's Right for You?
RAV4
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
S-Presso
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
RAV4
S-Presso
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
All-new sixth-generation RAV4 introduced in South Africa in July 2026
Current market generation
Facelift History
Full model change for 2026 with HEV, PHEV and GR-Sport derivatives
Current market specification
Facelift Launched Since
Full model change for 2026 with HEV, PHEV and GR-Sport derivatives
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current South African 2026 specification
Current
Body Style
SUV
Hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
1725-1740 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Hatchback
Spec
RAV4
S-Presso
Length
4645 mm
3565 mm
Width
1880 mm
1520 mm
Height
1680 mm
1567 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
2380 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
186 mm
0 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
27 l
Boot/Cargo Space
732 l
239 l
Kerb Weight
1560 kg
770 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2230 kg
1170 kg
Payload Capacity
460 kg
400 kg
Towing Capacity
1000 kg
500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.2 m
Front Headroom
991 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
947 mm
950 mm
Front Legroom
1031 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
882 mm
900 mm
Spec
RAV4
S-Presso
Front Track Width
1620 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1650 mm
-
Front Suspension
Tread (mm) 1620
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Tread (mm) 1650
Torsion beam
Spec
RAV4
S-Presso
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Auto Dual zone
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
All All One Touch
Yes
Keyless Entry
Standard Smart Entry
Yes
Push Button Start
Push Start
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard Front x1
Yes
Sunroof
Moon roof
No
Electric Tailgate
Standard Power
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Applicable
AC Type
Auto Dual zone
Automatic climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
RAV4
S-Presso
Engine
2.5-litre Petrol Hybrid
1.0-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
K10C
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2500 cc
998 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
12
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Petrol Hybrid
Multi-point fuel injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
12.0:1
Bore
87.5 mm
73.0 mm
Stroke
103.48 mm
85.0 mm
Maximum Power
137 kW @ 6000 rpm
49 kW
Maximum Torque
221 Nm
89 Nm
Combined Power
1 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
1 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Integrated transmission electric motor
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
CVT
5-Speed AMT
Top Speed
180 km/h
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
12.0 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
18.0 sec
Drive Modes
Sport, Trail, Snow
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
63.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
115.6 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
1 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
64.8 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
400 V
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
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
RAV4
S-Presso
Gearbox
CVT
5-speed automated manual
Drivetrain Layout
AWD E-FOUR
2WD
LSD Available
Standard Front + Rear,
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Electronic AWD Control
No
Paddle Shifters
Standard
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
4.3
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
5
Transmission Type
CVT
5-speed automated manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Dry single-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
AWD E-FOUR
2WD
4WD Engagement
Permanent electric all-wheel drive
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
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
CVT
5-speed automated manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
AWD E-FOUR
Front driven axle
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
5
Spec
RAV4
S-Presso
Claimed Mileage
21.3 km/l
18.2 km/l
City Mileage
17.2 km/l
16.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
24.8 km/l
19.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
27 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 6 equivalent
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Yes
Real-world Mileage
21.3 km/l
18.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
55
27
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
700
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
650 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
600 km
Spec
RAV4
S-Presso
Airbags
Driver Knee, Front Side, Rear Curtain, Front Curtain
6
ABS
Standard
Not Applicable
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
No
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard 2
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard Standard Eco / Normal /
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Applicable
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front + Rear
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Yes
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard Standard Eco / Normal /
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Not Applicable
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Front + Rear
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Standard
No
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Applicable
Spec
RAV4
S-Presso
Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Adaptive cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard Lane Trace Assist
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard Lane Trace Assist
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Not Applicable
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Applicable
Auto Wipers
Auto, Rainsensing
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Yes
Reverse Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Yes
Around View Monitor
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Not Applicable
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Yes
Spec
RAV4
S-Presso
Seat Material
GR Sport Leather Sporty
Fabric upholstery
Heated Seats
Standard Front
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Ambient Lighting
Standard
No
Steering Wheel Material
3 Spoke Heated, GR-S Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver & Passenger Power
Manual adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver & Passenger Power
Manual adjustment
Seat Trim
GR Sport Leather Sporty
Fabric upholstery
Spec
RAV4
S-Presso
Infotainment System
JBL Display Audio, 12.9-inch
Touchscreen infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Standard
Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
Standard 9 Standard Audio, Info Display, Voice
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard 12.3-inch
Digital instrument display
USB Ports
Standard 5PCs
USB-A / USB-C
Infotainment Screen
12.9-inch
9
Touchscreen
12.9-inch
9
Spec
RAV4
S-Presso
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard LED
Yes
Roof Rails
Standard
No
Exterior Colour Options
Platinum White Pearl, Attitude Black, Smokey Blue, Urban Khaki, Fierce Red and selected bi-tone finishes
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
No
Spec
RAV4
S-Presso
Approach Angle
25 deg
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
23 deg
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
500 mm
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Yes
No
4WD System Type
Permanent electric all-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
186 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
186 mm
-
Spec
RAV4
S-Presso
Tyre Size
R:235-50R20 Alloy
195/60 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver 165-90D18 Steel F:235-50R20 Alloy-
Space-saver spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
R:235-50R20 Alloy
16
Handbrake Type
Electric
Manual parking brake
Spec
RAV4
S-Presso
Service Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
-
Battery Warranty
8 years 160 000 km
-
Service Plan
6 Services / 90 000 km
5 Years / 90000 km
Spec
RAV4
S-Presso
CO2 Emissions
107 g/km
125 g/km
Spec
RAV4
S-Presso
Ownership Role
Private and family
Suzuki ownership programme
Price Zar
941800 ZAR
312500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
Starting Price
941800
312500
Starting Price Zar
941800
312500
Spec
RAV4
S-Presso
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 Years / 200000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This RAV4 and S-Presso 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: RAV4 56 vs S-Presso 20.
Efficiency index: RAV4 84 vs S-Presso 69.
Safety-equipment index: RAV4 94 vs S-Presso 87.
Practicality index: RAV4 68 vs S-Presso 40.
Ownership-cover index: RAV4 not separately scored vs S-Presso 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
RAV4 leads by 23 points
RAV4 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over S-Presso.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
RAV4
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
84/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
68/100
S-Presso
Performance
20/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
40/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota RAV4
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 52 pts for S-Presso
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, RAV4 leads. However, S-Presso may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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