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.
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
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Starlet
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Vitz
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Spec
Starlet
Vitz
Model Introduced Year
2020
2019
Generation
First generation Starlet in South Africa on B-segment platform
Third-generation Vitz adapted for SA market
Facelift History
Minor updates since launch
Current generation introduced in SA in 2019
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2019
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Hatchback
Hatchback
Color Note
White, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red, Orange
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
Hatchback
Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
1005 kg
900 kg
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
Hatchback
Spec
Starlet
Vitz
Length
3995 mm
3785 mm
Width
1695 mm
1695 mm
Height
1520 mm
1530 mm
Wheelbase
2520 mm
2460 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
162 mm
145 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
265 l
230 l
Kerb Weight
1005 kg
900 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1420 kg
1250 kg
Payload Capacity
415 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
4.9 m
4.7 m
Front Headroom
982 mm
983 mm
Rear Headroom
955 mm
951 mm
Front Legroom
1030 mm
1048 mm
Rear Legroom
885 mm
899 mm
Spec
Starlet
Vitz
Front Track Width
1470 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
1455 mm
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric
Electric
Steering Column
Tilt Adjustable
Tilt
Front Spring Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type
Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam
Chassis Material
Monocoque
-
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
Front Anti-Roll Bar
-
Front
Spec
Starlet
Vitz
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic AC
Not Available
Power Windows
All Doors
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Optional
Wireless
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Auto Dimming Mirror
Standard
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
265 l
230 l
AC Type
Automatic AC
Not Available
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Dimming Irvm
Standard
-
Climate Zones
Automatic 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
Not Applicable
5 Years / 150,000 km
Front Armrest
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel Consumption Combined
6
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
60/40 Split
Standard
Rear Wing
Not Available
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Type
Fabric
Fabric
Skid Plates
Not Available
Not Available
Spare Wheel
Full Size Steel
Compact
Telescopic Steering
Height Adjustable
Tilt
Tilt Steering
Height Adjustable
Tilt
Voice Command
Standard
Not Available
Voice Command Support
Standard
Not Available
Accelerator 0 100
12.0 sec
14.2 sec
Air Conditioning
Automatic AC
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Centre Console
Not Available
Not Available
Common Rail Injection
Direct Injection
Multi-Point EFI
Diff Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Difflock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
Full Digital
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
Automatic 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
Rearview Mirror Inside
Standard
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
Standard
Standard
Rim Size
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not Available
Not Available
Side Impact Bars
Standard
-
Sonar
Rear
Not Available
Sound System
4
4
Source Model Column
starlet
vitz
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
Height Adjustable
Tilt
Sub Frame
Monocoque
-
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
Optional
Wireless
Stabilizer Bar
-
Front
Stabilizer Bar Front
-
Front
Spec
Starlet
Vitz
Engine
1-litre Turbocharged 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
996 cc
998 cc
Cylinders
3
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
12
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
10.5:1
Bore
82.0 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
72 kW @ 5500 rpm
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
12.0 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
71.6 kW/tonne
56.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
139.3 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
Vitz
Engine Position
Front Transverse
-
Gearbox
CVT Automatic
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
FF
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
4
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 Automatic
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
Not Applicable
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 Automatic
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
4
5
Spec
Starlet
Vitz
Claimed Mileage
16.7 km/l
20.4 km/l
City Mileage
13 km/l
16.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
18 km/l
22.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
40 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
16.7 km/l
20.4 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
40
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
Vitz
Airbags
7
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
Side Impact Beams
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
7
2
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
7
2
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
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
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
7
2
Driver Passenger Airbags
7
2
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Spec
Starlet
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
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Lights
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
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
Standard
Not Available
Emergency Braking
Standard
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
Standard
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
Vitz
Seat Material
Fabric
Fabric
Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Steering Adjustment
Height Adjustable
Tilt
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
Standard
Front Armrest
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Armrest
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
Full Digital
Not Available
Interior Colour Options
6
4
60 40 Split Seat
60/40 Split
Standard
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
Manual
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual
Fabric Seats
Fabric
Fabric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual
Armrest Front
Not Available
Not Available
Armrest Rear
Not Available
-
Driver Seat
Manual
Manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Touchscreen infotainment, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Touchscreen infotainment, rear camera, fabric seats, basic climate control
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Fabric
Fabric
Interior Colours
6
4
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Not Available
-
Seat Fold Type
60/40 Split
Standard
Seat Trim
Fabric
Fabric
Spec
Starlet
Vitz
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
4
4
Navigation System
Standard
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
Full Digital
Not Applicable
USB Ports
2
1
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Voice Recognition
Standard
Not Available
Infotainment Screen Size
9-inch Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
9-inch Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
Rear Usb
2
1
Audio Speakers
4
4
Audio System
4
4
Display Audio
9-inch Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2
1
Infotainment Screen
9-inch Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
Multi Information Display
Full Digital
Not Available
Connected Services
Standard
Standard
Voice Control
Standard
Not Available
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
Spec
Starlet
Vitz
LED Headlamps
Full LED
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
Not Available
Body Cladding
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
6
4
Roof Type
Not Available
Not Available
Body Type
Hatchback
Hatchback
DRL
LED
Standard
Fog Lights
Standard
Not Available
Front Fog Lights
Standard
Not Available
Led Headlights
Full LED
Not Available
Auto Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Standard
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
7
6
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Doors
All Doors
Front Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Headlamp Levelling
Full LED
Not Available
Headlamps
Full LED
Not Available
Headlight Type
Full LED
Not Available
Headlights
Full LED
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
Vitz
Approach Angle
-
-
Departure Angle
-
-
Wading Depth
-
-
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not Available
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
162 mm
145 mm
Ground Clearance Min
162 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
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Spec
Starlet
Vitz
Tyre Size
195/55 R16
185/60 R15
Wheel Type
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Full Size Steel
Compact
Wheel Rim Size
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brake Type Rear
Drum
Drum
Spare Tyre
Full Size Steel
Compact
Tyre Type
195/55 R16
185/60 R15
Wheel Diameter
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Standard
Not Available
Brakes
Ventilated 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
Full Size Steel
Compact
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Wheel Material
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Wheels
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Spec
Starlet
Vitz
Service Interval
15,000 km or 1 Year
-
Approx Service Cost
Approx R3,200
-
Battery Warranty
Not Applicable
5 Years / 150,000 km
Maintenance Plan
Optional
3 Years / 45,000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
15,000 km or 1 Year
-
Service Plan Duration
Optional
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Distance
Optional
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan
Optional
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Intervals
15,000 km or 1 Year
-
Spec
Starlet
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
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 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
Vitz
CO2 Emissions
107 g/km
115 g/km
Start Stop System
Standard
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
Not Available
Noise Level
67 dB
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Not Available
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 4
Idle CO2 Output
107
115
CO2 Emissions G Km
107
115
Spec
Starlet
Vitz
Real-world City Mileage Min
14 l/100km
6.5 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
17 l/100km
8 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
17 l/100km
5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
20 l/100km
6 l/100km
Owner Review Count
31
4
Spec
Starlet
Vitz
Ownership Role
Top
Top
Price Zar
319900 ZAR
229900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
319900
229900
Starting Price Zar
319900
229900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Starlet 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 32 vs Vitz 22.
Efficiency index: Starlet 66 vs Vitz 76.
Safety-equipment index: Starlet 98 vs Vitz 47.
Practicality index: Starlet 53 vs Vitz 49.
Ownership-cover index: Starlet 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 leads by 13 points
Starlet has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Vitz remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Starlet
Performance
32/100
Efficiency
66/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
53/100
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
leads the specification evidence index with 59 pts
vs 46 pts for Vitz
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Starlet 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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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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