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.
Toyota Starlet Cross vs Toyota Vitz: the short answer
Starlet Cross has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Vitz remains close.
Vitz starts ZAR 94,910 cheaperStarlet Cross from ZAR 304,900 · Vitz from ZAR 209,990
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Specification
Starlet Cross
Vitz
Maximum Power
Starlet Cross77 kW
Vitz51 kW
Maximum Torque
Starlet Cross140 Nm
Vitz91 Nm
Engine Size
Starlet Cross1498 cc
Vitz998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Starlet Cross18.5 km/l
Vitz20.4 km/l
Ground Clearance
Starlet Cross185 mm
Vitz145 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Toyota Starlet Cross
1.5 XR CVT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
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)
Specification evidence leader
Starlet Cross
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Vitz
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Starlet Cross
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Vitz
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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Spec
Starlet Cross
Vitz
Model Introduced Year
2022
2019
Generation
First generation Starlet Cross for SA market
Third-generation Vitz adapted for SA market
Facelift History
Introduced to SA in 2022 as a Starlet-based crossover
Current generation introduced in SA in 2019
Facelift Launched Since
2022
2019
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Hatchback
Color Note
White Pearl, Silver Metallic, Black, Blue, Red
White Pearl, Silver, Black, Red
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
1080 kg
900 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Hatchback
Spec
Starlet Cross
Vitz
Length
4055 mm
3785 mm
Width
1740 mm
1695 mm
Height
1575 mm
1530 mm
Wheelbase
2520 mm
2460 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
185 mm
145 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 l
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
270 l
230 l
Kerb Weight
1080 kg
900 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1480 kg
1250 kg
Payload Capacity
400 kg
350 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.1 m
4.7 m
Front Headroom
991 mm
983 mm
Rear Headroom
940 mm
951 mm
Front Legroom
1039 mm
1048 mm
Rear Legroom
881 mm
899 mm
Spec
Starlet Cross
Vitz
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam
Power Steering
Electric
Electric
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt
Front Spring Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type
Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Front
Front
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Spec
Starlet Cross
Vitz
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Manual AC
Not Available
Power Windows
All Doors
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Wireless
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
270 l
230 l
AC Type
Manual AC
Not Available
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not Available
Climate Zones
Manual AC
Not Available
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Doors
All Doors
Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Standard
Engine Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
5 Years / 150,000 km
Front Armrest
Standard
Not Available
Fuel Consumption Combined
5.4
4.9
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirrors
All Doors
All Doors
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Rear Seat Split
Standard
Standard
Rear Wing
Not Available
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Type
Fabric
Fabric
Spare Wheel
Compact
Compact
Stabilizer Bar
Front
Front
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt
Voice Command
Not Available
Not Available
Voice Command Support
Not Available
Not Available
Accelerator 0 100
11.8 sec
14.2 sec
Air Conditioning
Manual AC
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Centre Console
Standard
Not Available
Common Rail Injection
Multi-Point EFI
Multi-Point EFI
Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Difflock
Not Available
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
Not Available
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Lift Gate
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Manual AC
Not Available
Mirror
All Doors
All Doors
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
Standard
Standard
Powered Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
Standard
Standard
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not Available
Not Available
Sonar
Rear
Not Available
Sound System
4
4
Source Model Column
starlet-cross
vitz
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar Front
Front
Front
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
TPMS
Standard
Not Available
Trim Level
top
top
Unlocking
Standard
Standard
Variant Role
Mid-to-high value derivative
Mid-to-high value derivative
Vdc
Standard
Standard
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Standard
Standard
Walk Away Lock
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charger
Standard
Wireless
Skid Plates
-
Not Available
Spec
Starlet Cross
Vitz
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
998 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
12
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.5:1
Bore
82.0 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
77 kW
51 kW
Maximum Torque
140 Nm
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
CVT
CVT
Top Speed
175 km/h
155 km/h
0-100 km/h
11.8 sec
14.2 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
71.3 kW/tonne
56.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
129.6 Nm/tonne
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
Spec
Starlet Cross
Vitz
Gearbox
CVT
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
FF
FF
LSD Available
No
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
5
5
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable Transmission
Continuously Variable Transmission
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
CVT
CVT
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD/
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
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
No
No
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
CVT
CVT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
5
5
Spec
Starlet Cross
Vitz
Claimed Mileage
18.5 km/l
20.4 km/l
City Mileage
14.0 km/l
16.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
18.5 km/l
22.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 l
40 l
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
18.5 km/l
20.4 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
42
40
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Starlet Cross
Vitz
Airbags
4
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
Standard
Central Locking
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
4
2
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
4
2
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
4
2
Driver Passenger Airbags
4
2
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Spec
Starlet Cross
Vitz
Cruise Control
Standard
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
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Rear
Not Available
Parking Sensor
Rear
Not Available
Pre-Collision System
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
Not Available
Reversing Camera
Standard
Not Available
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Starlet Cross
Vitz
Seat Material
Fabric
Fabric
Seat Adjustment
Manual 6-Way
Manual
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Armrest
Standard
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear USB Ports
2
1
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Not Available
Not Available
Interior Colour Options
5
4
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Standard
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual 6-Way
Manual
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual 6-Way
Manual
Fabric Seats
Fabric
Fabric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual
Armrest Front
Standard
Not Available
Driver Seat
Manual 6-Way
Manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
7-inch touchscreen, reversing camera, air conditioning, 5-seat layout
Touchscreen infotainment, rear camera, fabric seats, basic climate control
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Fabric
Fabric
Interior Colours
5
4
Seat Fold Type
Standard
Standard
Seat Trim
Fabric
Fabric
Spec
Starlet Cross
Vitz
Infotainment System
8-inch Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
4
4
Navigation System
Not Available
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
USB Ports
2
1
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Voice Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Infotainment Screen Size
8-inch Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
8-inch Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
Rear Usb
2
1
Audio Speakers
4
4
Audio System
4
4
Display Audio
8-inch Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2
1
Infotainment Screen
8-inch Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
Multi Information Display
Not Available
Not Available
Connected Services
Standard
Standard
Voice Control
Not Available
Not Available
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
Spec
Starlet Cross
Vitz
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
Standard
Not Available
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
5
4
Roof Type
Not Available
Not Available
Body Type
SUV
Hatchback
DRL
Standard
Standard
Fog Lights
Standard
Not Available
Front Fog Lights
Standard
Not Available
Led Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Auto Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
5
6
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Doors
All Doors
Front Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Headlamp Levelling
Standard
Not Available
Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Headlight Type
Standard
Not Available
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Starlet Cross
Vitz
Approach Angle
Not Available
-
Departure Angle
Not Available
-
Wading Depth
Not Available
-
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
185 mm
145 mm
Ground Clearance Min
185 mm
145 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
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
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Protection
-
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Spec
Starlet Cross
Vitz
Tyre Size
195/55 R16
185/60 R15
Wheel Type
Standard
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Compact
Compact
Wheel Rim Size
Standard
Not Available
Brake Type Front
Disc
Disc
Brake Type Rear
Drum
Drum
Spare Tyre
Compact
Compact
Tyre Type
195/55 R16
185/60 R15
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not Available
Not Available
Brakes
Disc
Disc
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Spare Wheel Size Type
Compact
Compact
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Wheel Material
Standard
Not Available
Wheels
Standard
Not Available
Spec
Starlet Cross
Vitz
Battery Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
5 Years / 150,000 km
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45,000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45,000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Spec
Starlet Cross
Vitz
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Spec
Starlet Cross
Vitz
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km
115 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Not Available
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 4
Idle CO2 Output
128
115
CO2 Emissions G Km
128
115
Spec
Starlet Cross
Vitz
Real-world City Mileage Min
6.5 l/100km
6.5 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
8 l/100km
8 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
5.5 l/100km
5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
6.5 l/100km
6 l/100km
Owner Review Count
8
4
Spec
Starlet Cross
Vitz
Ownership Role
Top
Top
Price Zar
375900 ZAR
229900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
375900
229900
Starting Price Zar
375900
229900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Starlet Cross and Vitz 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: Starlet Cross 34 vs Vitz 22.
Efficiency index: Starlet Cross 70 vs Vitz 76.
Safety-equipment index: Starlet Cross 70 vs Vitz 47.
Practicality index: Starlet Cross 55 vs Vitz 49.
Ownership-cover index: Starlet Cross 43 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.
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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
Starlet Cross leads by 8 points
Starlet Cross has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Vitz remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Starlet Cross
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
70/100
Safety
70/100
Practicality
55/100
Ownership
43/100
Vitz
Performance
22/100
Efficiency
76/100
Safety
47/100
Practicality
49/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Starlet Cross
leads the specification evidence index with 54 pts
vs 46 pts for Vitz
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Starlet Cross 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 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.
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