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Vitz
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Lower published ownership cover
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Spec
S-Presso
Vitz
Engine Position
Transverse Front-Mounted
-
Gearbox
5-Speed Automated Manual (AMT)
CVT
Transmission Type
Automated Manual Transmission
Continuously Variable Transmission
Number of Gears
5
5
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
FF
Final Drive Ratio
4.529:1
Not Applicable
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
2.7
-
Clutch Type
Single Dry Plate Diaphragm
Not Applicable
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
5-Speed Automated Manual (AMT)
CVT
Gear Shift Type
5-Speed Automated Manual (AMT)
CVT
Transmission Speeds
5
5
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
FWD/
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
FWD
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
No
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
S-Presso
Vitz
Variable Valve Timing
VVT on Intake Camshaft
-
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km
115 g/km
Start Stop System
Not Available
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
Not Available
Noise Level
68 dB
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
93 RON Unleaded
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF)
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 4
Green NCAP Rating
Not Independently Rated
-
Idle CO2 Output
Within Euro 5 Limits
115
Fuel Evaporation Control
Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP)
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
114
115
Spec
S-Presso
Vitz
Engine Oil Capacity
2.9 l
-
Service Interval
15,000 km or 12 Months
-
Approx Service Cost
Approx R1,500–R2,000 per Service
-
Battery Warranty
12 Months
5 Years / 150,000 km
Maintenance Plan
Not Included
3 Years / 45,000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km or 6 Months
-
First Service At
1,000 km Inspection
-
Service Plan Duration
2 years / 30 000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Distance
2 years / 30 000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
Underbody Rust Protection
-
Service Plan
2 years / 30 000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Intervals
15,000 km or 12 Months
-
Spec
S-Presso
Vitz
Length
3565 mm
3785 mm
Width
1520 mm
1695 mm
Height
1565 mm
1530 mm
Wheelbase
2380 mm
2460 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
181 mm
145 mm
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1105 kg
1250 kg
Payload Capacity
350 kg
-
Minimum Turning Radius
4.5 m
4.7 m
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Boot/Cargo Space
239 l
230 l
Front Legroom
1000 mm
-
Rear Legroom
875 mm
-
Front Headroom
985 mm
-
Rear Headroom
975 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 l
40 l
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Kerb Weight
-
900 kg
Spec
S-Presso
Vitz
Front Track Width
1280 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
1280 mm
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Torsion Beam
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Electric
Steering Column
Tilt Adjustable
Tilt
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
Torsion Beam
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Standard
Front
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Standard
-
Shock Absorber Type
Telescopic Gas Dampers
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut
Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Torsion Beam
Rear Axle Type
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Torsion Beam
Shock Absorbers
Telescopic Gas Dampers
-
Chassis Material
Monocoque
-
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
S-Presso
Vitz
Boot Space Seats Folded
315 l
230 l
Climate Control
Manual air conditioning
Not Available
Power Windows
Front electric windows
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Wireless
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Halogen multireflector
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Dimming Mirror
Not Available
-
Rear Window Defroster
Standard
-
Electric Mirror Folding
Electrically Adjustable and Foldable
-
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Standard — Driver Height Adjustable
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Standard
-
12V Accessory Socket
1 x 12V Socket
-
Speed Limiter
Not Available
-
Trim Level
top
top
Variant Role
Core range derivative
Mid-to-high value derivative
Accelerator 0 100
14.5 sec
14.2 sec
Common Rail Injection
Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI)
Multi-Point EFI
Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Difflock
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel Consumption Combined
22.7
4.9
Vdc
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
TPMS
Standard
Not Available
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Sonar
Rear
Not Available
Seat Type
Vinyl and fabric
Fabric
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt Adjustable
Tilt
Tilt Steering
Tilt Adjustable
Tilt
Telescopic Steering
Tilt Adjustable
Tilt
Rear Seat Split
50:50 Split Fold
Standard
Front Armrest
Not Available
Not Available
Bottle Holders
4
-
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
-
Digital Speedometer
Fuel consumption and driving-range display
Not Available
Glove Box
All Four Door Pockets
-
Glovebox Cooling
All Four Door Pockets
-
AC Type
Manual air conditioning
Not Available
Air Conditioning
Manual air conditioning
Not Available
Manual Aircon
Manual air conditioning
Not Available
Power Mirrors
Front electric windows
All Doors
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Remote Central Locking
Driver-side switch
Standard
Passive Entry Start
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Wireless
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Powered Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Lift Gate
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Folding Mirrors
Front electric windows
All Doors
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
Electrically Adjustable and Foldable
-
Rear Defogger
Standard
-
Front Power Outlet
1 x 12V Socket
-
Power Socket 12v
1 x 12V Socket
-
Speed Alert System
Not Available
-
Sound System
4
4
Voice Command Support
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Mounted Controls
Standard
-
Voice Command
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wing
Rear Roof Spoiler
Not Available
Mirror
Manual
All Doors
Remote Side Mirror
Manual
-
Spare Wheel
Full Size Spare
Compact
Rim Size
14 Inches
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar Front
Standard
Front
Stabilizer Bar
Standard
Front
Stabilizer Bar Rear
Standard
-
Sub Frame
Monocoque
-
Engine Warranty
2 Years
5 Years / 150,000 km
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates
Not Available
Not Available
Source Model Column
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vitz
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not Available
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Start Button Illumination
Not Available
Standard
Unlocking
Not Available
Standard
Walk Away Lock
Not Available
Standard
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Standard
Front Wiper
Standard
-
Front Wipers Type
Standard
-
Climate Zones
Manual air conditioning
Not Available
Auto Dimming Irvm
Not Available
-
Rearview Mirror Inside
Not Available
-
Centre Console
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Front Seats
-
Side Impact Bars
Standard
-
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
315 l
230 l
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
S-Presso
Vitz
Front Shoulder Room
1250 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
1205 mm
Not Applicable
Seat Material
Vinyl and fabric
Fabric
Seat Adjustment
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Manual
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Electric
Steering Adjustment
Tilt Adjustable
Tilt
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
50:50 Split Fold
Standard
Front Armrest
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Armrest
Not Available
-
Cup Holders
4
-
Rear AC Vents
Not Available
-
Rear USB Ports
0
1
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Fuel consumption and driving-range display
Not Available
Interior Colour Options
2
4
Driver Lumbar Support
Not Available
-
Door Map Pockets
All Four Door Pockets
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
7-inch touchscreen infotainment on GL+ with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, digital instrument cluster, manual air-conditioning, dual front airbags, rear parking sensors on GL+, fabric upholstery, height-adjustable drive
Touchscreen infotainment, rear camera, fabric seats, basic climate control
Boot Space Seats Down
315
-
Seat Belt Warning
Front Seats
-
Seat Trim
Vinyl and fabric
Fabric
Fabric Seats
Vinyl and fabric
Fabric
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Vinyl and fabric
Fabric
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Manual
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Manual
Driver Seat
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Manual
60 40 Split Seat
50:50 Split Fold
Standard
Seat Fold Type
50:50 Split Fold
Standard
Armrest Front
Not Available
Not Available
Armrest Rear
Not Available
-
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Not Available
-
Interior Colours
2
4
Interior Trim Colour
2
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
Not Available
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Manual
Spec
S-Presso
Vitz
Claimed Mileage
22.7 km/l
20.4 km/l
City Mileage
18.6 km/l
16.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
26.1 km/l
22.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 l
40 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
27
40
Real-world Mileage
22.7 km/l
20.4 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
S-Presso
Vitz
Airbags
2 front SRS airbags
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
2 rear ISOFIX anchors
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
Standard
Central Locking
Driver-side switch
Standard
Side Impact Beams
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front Seats
Not Available
Speed Alert System
Standard — Audible Warning at 120 km/h
-
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Not Available
-
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
Safety Rating
Not Independently Rated
-
Whiplash Protection
Active Head Restraints on Front Seats
-
Lane Change Warning
Not Available
-
EBD
Standard
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
2 front SRS airbags
2
Driver Passenger Airbags
2 front SRS airbags
2
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Front Seats
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front Seats
Not Available
Driver Airbag
2 front SRS airbags
2
Passenger Airbag
2 front SRS airbags
2
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
S-Presso
Vitz
Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
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
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Pre-Collision System
Not Available
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
Reversing Camera
Standard
Not Available
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Rear
Not Available
Parking Sensor
Rear
Not Available
Front Camera
Not Available
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Lights
Halogen multireflector
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
S-Presso
Vitz
Infotainment System
9-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
8-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen Size
9-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
8-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wired Apple CarPlay
Standard
Android Auto
Wired Android Auto
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
4
4
Navigation System
Not Available
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
9-inch Digital Cluster
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Front centre console
1
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wired Apple CarPlay
Standard
FM Radio
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
-
Voice Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
AUX Input
Not Available
-
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Not Available
-
Multi Information Display
Fuel consumption and driving-range display
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
9-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
8-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
9-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
8-inch Touchscreen
Display Audio
9-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
8-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen
9-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
8-inch Touchscreen
Smartphone Connectivity
Wired Apple CarPlay
Standard
Connected Services
Standard
Standard
Audio Speakers
4
4
Rear Usb
Front centre console
1
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Front centre console
1
Audio Controls On Steering
Standard
-
Voice Control
Not Available
Not Available
Radio
Standard
-
Audio
Standard
-
Audio System
Standard
4
Wireless Android Auto
Wired Android Auto
Standard
Spec
S-Presso
Vitz
LED Headlamps
Halogen multireflector
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
14-inch Dual-Tone Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
Not Available
Body Cladding
Plastic Body Cladding — All Models
-
Rear Spoiler
Rear Roof Spoiler
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
5
4
Roof Type
Standard Fixed Roof
Not Available
Wing Mirror Type
Manual
-
Rear Wiper
Standard
-
Door Handle Finish
Body-Coloured Door Handles
-
Body Type
Hatchback
Hatchback
Exterior Colour Options
8
6
Exterior Mirror Electric
Front electric windows
All Doors
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Headlights
Halogen multireflector
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Halogen multireflector
Not Available
Headlamps
Halogen multireflector
Not Available
Headlights
Halogen multireflector
Not Available
Headlight Type
Halogen multireflector
Not Available
Exterior Mirror Folding
Electrically Adjustable and Foldable
-
Led Headlights
Halogen multireflector
Not Available
Headlamp Levelling
Halogen multireflector
Not Available
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Standard
DRL
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lights
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Front Fog Lights
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Front Fog Lamps
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Rear Roof Spoiler
Not Available
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Body-Coloured Door Handles
-
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof Slide
Not Available
-
Sunroof Tilt
Not Available
-
Spec
S-Presso
Vitz
Approach Angle
24 deg
-
Departure Angle
44 deg
-
Wading Depth
0 mm
-
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not Available
Not Available
Ramp Breakover Angle
0 deg
-
Recovery Hooks
1 Rear Tow Hook
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
181 mm
145 mm
Ground Clearance Max
181 mm
145 mm
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
24 deg
-
Departure Angle Deg
44 deg
-
Ramp-over Angle
0 deg
-
Wading Depth Mm
0 mm
-
Breakover Angle
0 deg
Not Available
Spec
S-Presso
Vitz
Tyre Size
165/70 R14
185/60 R15
Wheel Type
14-inch Dual-Tone Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
14 Inches
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Front Brake Disc Diameter
228 mm
-
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
180 mm
-
Parking Brake Type
Conventional Handbrake
-
Tyre Load Index
79
-
Tyre Speed Rating
T
-
Spare Wheel Type
Full Size Spare
Compact
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
Not Available
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
-
Wheel Material
14-inch Dual-Tone Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Wheels
14-inch Dual-Tone Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brake Type Rear
Drum
Drum
Spare Tyre
Full Size Spare
Compact
Spare Wheel Size Type
Full Size Spare
Compact
Handbrake Type
Conventional Handbrake
Not Applicable
Electric Park Brake
Conventional Handbrake
-
Tyre Type
165/70 R14
185/60 R15
Wheel Size Type
14 Inches
-
Wheel Diameter
14 Inches
Not Available
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Standard
-
Leather Steering Wheel
Urethane
-
Steering Wheel Trim
Urethane
-
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Standard
-
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
Standard
Auto Brake Hold
Conventional Handbrake
-
Spec
S-Presso
Vitz
Warranty Years
5 years / 200 000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 200 000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
3 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
3 Years Anti-Corrosion
-
Warranty
5 years / 200 000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Basic Warranty
5 years / 200 000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
3 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
3 Years
Spec
S-Presso
Vitz
Real-world City Mileage Min
4.8 l/100km
6.5 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
6.2 l/100km
8 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
3.5 l/100km
5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
4.5 l/100km
6 l/100km
Owner Review Count
0
4
Spec
S-Presso
Vitz
Model Year
2026
2026
Body Style
Hatchback
Hatchback
Production Status
published
published
Segment
Hatchback
Hatchback
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
Hatchback
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Color Note
Sizzling Red, Speedy Blue, Solid White, Metallic Silky Silver, Pearl Midnight Black, Turquoise Blue Pearl (S-Edition), Sizzling Red with Pearl Midnight Black roof (S-Edition two-tone), Speedy Blue with Pearl Midnight Black roof (S-Edition two-tone)
White Pearl, Silver, Black, Red
Tare Mass Kg
750-770 kg
900 kg
Model Introduced Year
2021
2019
Generation
First generation S-Presso on HEARTECT lightweight platform, shared across Suzuki's entry-level range globally; developed specifically for emerging market buyers prioritising fuel economy and low running costs
Third-generation Vitz adapted for SA market
Facelift History
Launched in SA in 2021 as a new nameplate; S-Edition trim added in 2023 with two-tone colour options and additional colour variants; no significant mechanical updates since launch
Current generation introduced in SA in 2019
Facelift Launched Since
2023
2019
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Spec
S-Presso
Vitz
Price Zar
219900 ZAR
229900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
219900
229900
Starting Price Zar
219900
229900
Ownership Role
Top
Top
Spec
S-Presso
Vitz
Engine
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
K10C Dualjet
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
998 cc
998 cc
Cylinders
3
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
12
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
73 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
79.4 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
49 kW @ 5500 rpm
51 kW
Maximum Torque
89 Nm @ 3500 rpm
91 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
5-Speed AMT
CVT
Top Speed
145 km/h
155 km/h
0-100 km/h
14.5 sec
14.2 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
56.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
101.1 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
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 Applicable
Not Applicable
In depth: how these cars differ
This S-Presso and Vitz 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: S-Presso 21 vs Vitz 22.
Efficiency index: S-Presso 83 vs Vitz 76.
Safety-equipment index: S-Presso 52 vs Vitz 47.
Practicality index: S-Presso 53 vs Vitz 52.
Ownership-cover index: S-Presso 60 vs Vitz 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.
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.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
S-Presso leads by 5 points
S-Presso and Vitz are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
S-Presso
Performance
21/100
Efficiency
83/100
Safety
52/100
Practicality
53/100
Ownership
60/100
Vitz
Performance
22/100
Efficiency
76/100
Safety
47/100
Practicality
52/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexSuzuki S-Presso
leads the specification evidence index with 51 pts
vs 46 pts for Vitz
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, S-Presso leads. However, Vitz may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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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.
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