KIA Seltos vs Suzuki Super Carry

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.

KIA Seltos in South Africa

KIA Seltos

1.5D EX+ Auto Diesel 7-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 599,995 ex-showroom
⚡ 85 kW 🔧 260 Nm ⛽ 19.2 km/l
VS
Suzuki Super Carry in South Africa

Suzuki Super Carry

1.2 Flatdeck MT Petrol 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 209,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 59 kW 🔧 104 Nm ⛽ 13.7 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

KIA Seltos vs Suzuki Super Carry: the short answer

Seltos has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Super Carry.

Super Carry starts ZAR 192,095 cheaper Seltos from ZAR 389,995 · Super Carry from ZAR 197,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Seltos Super Carry
Maximum Power Seltos85 kW @ 4000 rpm Super Carry59 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque Seltos260 Nm @ 1500 rpm Super Carry104 Nm @ 2900 rpm
Engine Size Seltos1493 cc Super Carry1196 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Seltos19.2 km/l Super Carry13.7 km/l
Ground Clearance Seltos190 mm Super Carry175 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

Seltos

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Super Carry

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

Seltos

  • 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
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Super Carry

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Seltos Super Carry
Intercooler Yes -
Rev Matching No Not Available
Performance Data Logger No Not Available
Fuel Consumption Combined 5.2 7.3
Engine Start Stop Yes Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button Yes Not Available
Engine Start Button Illumination Yes Not Available
Engine Check Warning Yes -
Drag Coefficient 0.34 -
Roof Load 50 kg -
Boot Space Seats Folded 1385 l 1200 l
Stabilizer Bar Yes Standard
Steering Response Normal -
Skid Plates No -
Side Steps No -
Spare Wheel Temporary Spare Full Size Spare
Tyre Repair Kit No -
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner Yes Front Seats
Hill Start Assist Yes Not Available
Speed Limiter Yes Not Available
Speed Alert System Yes Not Available
Impact Sensing Door Unlock Yes -
Surround View Monitor Yes Not Available
Adaptive Dampers No Not Available
Wireless Charging Yes Not Available
Voice Command Yes Not Available
Voice Command Support Yes Not Available
Digital Speedometer Yes Basic Analogue Gauges
Driver Display Digital Cluster -
Heads Up Display Yes Not Available
Tachometer Yes -
Trip Computer Yes -
Multi Function Steering Yes -
Steering Mounted Controls Yes Not Available
Air Conditioning Yes Manual Air Conditioning (Optional Fitment)
AC Type Yes Manual Air Conditioning (Optional Fitment)
Climate Control Yes Manual Air Conditioning (Optional Fitment)
Climate Zones 2 1
Rear Air Conditioning No Not Available
Glovebox Cooling No Driver Door Pocket Only
Seat Type Leather Seats Vinyl
Driver Seat Height Adjustment Yes Not Available
Rear Seat Split Yes Rear Bench Folds Flat for Cargo
Headrest Adjustable Yes -
Front Armrest Yes Not Available
Vanity Mirror Yes -
12V Accessory Socket Yes 1 x 12V Socket
Front Power Outlet Yes 1 x 12V Socket
Rear Reading Lamps Yes -
Keyless Entry Yes Not Available
Push Button Start Yes Not Available
Push Button Start Yes Not Available
Remote Engine Start No -
Remote Start No -
Remote Central Locking Yes Standard
Door Ajar Warning Yes -
Fuel Lid Opener Remote -
Boot Opener Remote -
Power Windows Yes Not Available
Power Mirrors Yes Not Available
Heated Mirrors Yes -
Electric Folding Mirrors Yes Not Available
Electric Mirror Folding Yes Manual Fold
Remote Side Mirror Yes Manual Mirrors
Auto Dimming Irvm No Not Available
Auto Dimming Mirror No Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers Yes Not Available
Rear Window Defroster Yes Standard
Rear Defogger Yes Standard
Follow Me Home Headlamps Yes Not Available
Tail Lamps Yes Halogen
Automatic Headlamps Yes Not Available
Headlamp Height Adjust Yes -
Headlamp Washer No -
Sunroof Yes Not Available
Panoramic Roof Yes Not Available
Roof Antenna Yes -
Rear Wing Yes Not Available
Aero Kit No -
Chrome Grille Yes -
Chrome Exterior Highlights No -
Ride Mode Selection Yes -
Electric Tailgate No Not Available
Powered Tailgate No Not Available
Engine Warranty 7 Years / 150,000 km 2 Years
Service Reminder Yes -
Trim Level flagship mid
Variant Role Flagship / premium derivative Commercial utility derivative
Accelerator 0 100 10.5 sec 20.0 sec
Common Rail Injection Common Rail Direct Injection Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI)
Diff Lock No Not Available
Difflock No Not Available
Vdc Yes Not Available
TPMS Yes Not Available
Sonar Yes Not Available
Automatic High Beam Yes Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment Tilt and Telescopic Tilt Adjustable
Tilt Steering Tilt and Telescopic Tilt Adjustable
Telescopic Steering Tilt and Telescopic Tilt Adjustable
Bottle Holders 4 2
Glove Box Yes Driver Door Pocket Only
Manual Aircon Yes Manual Air Conditioning (Optional Fitment)
Intelligent Keyless Entry Yes Not Available
Passive Entry Start Yes Not Available
Wireless Charger Yes Not Available
Lift Gate No Not Available
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors Yes Manual Fold
Power Socket 12v Yes 1 x 12V Socket
Sound System 8 2
Roof Rack Compatibility Yes Not Available
Mirror Electric Manual Mirrors
Rim Size 235/50 R18 13 Inches
Stabilizer Bar Front Yes Standard
Stabilizer Bar Rear Yes Not Available
Sub Frame Unibody Monocoque
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
Source Model Column seltos super-carry
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
Sport Plus Mode Not Available Not Available
Unlocking Yes Not Available
Walk Away Lock Yes Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock Yes Not Available
Rear LED Combination Taillights Yes Halogen
Front Wiper Yes Not Available
Front Wipers Type Yes Not Available
Rearview Mirror Inside No Not Available
Vanity Mirror Illuminated Yes -
Reading Lights Rear Yes -
Centre Console Centre Armrest Not Available
Side Impact Bars Yes Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded 1385 l 1200 l
Load Bed Length Not Applicable 1750 mm
Load Bed Width Not Applicable 1250 mm
Loadbox Length Mm Not Applicable 1750 mm
Loadbox Width Mm Not Applicable 1250 mm
Spec Seltos Super Carry
Fuel Octane Requirement B7 Diesel 93 RON Unleaded
Variable Valve Timing No Not Available
Particulate Filter DPF Not Fitted
Fuel Evaporation Control No Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP)
Idle CO2 Output 143 Within Euro 5 Limits
CO2 Emissions 136 g/km 155 g/km
Green NCAP Rating 4 Not Rated — Commercial Vehicle
Start Stop System Yes Not Available
Euro Emission Standard Euro 6 Euro 5
Noise Level 67 dB 72 dB
CO2 Emissions G Km 136 155
Hybrid System Type Not Available Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This Seltos and Super Carry 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: Seltos 45 vs Super Carry 25.

Efficiency index: Seltos 73 vs Super Carry 54.

Safety-equipment index: Seltos 93 vs Super Carry 25.

Practicality index: Seltos 60 vs Super Carry 59.

Ownership-cover index: Seltos 71 vs Super Carry 60.

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

Seltos leads by 25 points

Seltos has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Super Carry.

Evidence leader 68 /100
Lead 25 points
Data 99% source coverage
68
#1 Evidence leader

Seltos

99% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Performance 45
Performance 45
Efficiency 73
Safety 93
Practicality 60
Ownership 71
Leads by 25 points
43
#2

Super Carry

79% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Ownership 60 Check Performance 25
Performance 25
Efficiency 54
Safety 25
Practicality 59
Ownership 60
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Seltos +20 Efficiency Seltos +19 Safety Seltos +68 Practicality Seltos +1 Ownership Seltos +11

Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Seltos

Performance 45/100
Efficiency 73/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 60/100
Ownership 71/100

Super Carry

Performance 25/100
Efficiency 54/100
Safety 25/100
Practicality 59/100
Ownership 60/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index KIA Seltos leads the specification evidence index with 68 pts vs 43 pts for Super Carry

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Seltos leads. However, Super Carry may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Seltos vs Super Carry questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.