Ford Tourneo Custom vs Suzuki XL6

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Ford Tourneo Custom in South Africa

Ford Tourneo Custom

2.0L SWB Titanium X 8AT Diesel Current
ZAR 1,278,500 ex-showroom
⚡ 125 kW 🔧 390 Nm ⛽ 13.5 km/l
VS
Suzuki XL6 in South Africa

Suzuki XL6

1.5 GL AT Petrol 4-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 384,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 77 kW 🔧 138 Nm ⛽ 15.4 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Tourneo Custom
Fuel Economy XL6
🛡 Safety Tourneo Custom
📦 Practicality Tourneo Custom
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
XL6 starts ZAR 717,600 cheaper Tourneo Custom from ZAR 1,075,500 · XL6 from ZAR 357,900

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec Tourneo Custom XL6
Maximum Power 125 kW 77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque 390 Nm 138 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Engine Size 1996 cc 1462 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 13.5 km/l 15.4 km/l
Ground Clearance 130 mm 180 mm
Boot / Load Bay - 209 l
Airbags Front, side and curtain airbags 6
Kerb Weight - 1175 kg
Seating Capacity 8 seats 6 seats
Warranty 4 years / 120 000 km 5

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Tourneo Custom has a modest catalogue-index lead, while XL6 remains close.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Tourneo Custom +34 pts
Efficiency XL6 +2 pts
Safety Tourneo Custom +4 pts
Practicality Tourneo Custom +17 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Catalogue-index leader

Tourneo Custom

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

XL6

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?

Tourneo Custom

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

XL6

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Tourneo Custom XL6
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2021
Generation Current South African Tourneo Custom listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. First generation XL6; shares wheelbase and drivetrain with second-generation Ertiga; unique 6-seat captain's chair configuration distinguishes it from the 7-seat Ertiga
Facelift History Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle. Launched in SA in 2021 as a new nameplate above the Ertiga; minor interior and specification updates in 2023; no mechanical changes since launch
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2023
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style People mover MPV
Color Note Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. Pearl Arctic White, Grandeur Grey, Midnight Black, Oxford Blue
Dealer Stock Note Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year 2026 2026
Wheelbase Type Short wheelbase -
Production Status published published
Segment MPV MPV
Tare Mass Kg Kerb not published; GVM 3200 kg 1200 kg
Vehicle Type MPV MPV
Spec Tourneo Custom XL6
Length 5050 mm 4445 mm
Width 2032 mm 1775 mm
Height 1979 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase 3100 mm 2740 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 130 mm 180 mm
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3200 kg 1715 kg
Towing Capacity 2500 kg 1200 kg
Seating Capacity 8 seats 6 seats
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity - 45 l
Boot/Cargo Space - 209 l
Kerb Weight - 1175 kg
Payload Capacity - 540 kg
Number of Rows - 3 rows
Minimum Turning Radius - 5.2 m
Front Headroom - 995 mm
Rear Headroom - 990 mm
Front Legroom - 1040 mm
Rear Legroom - 935 mm

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

Tourneo Custom leads by 12 points

Tourneo Custom has a modest catalogue-index lead, while XL6 remains close.

Index leader 71 /100
Lead 12 points
Data 53% source coverage
71
#1 Index leader

Tourneo Custom

53% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Efficiency 57
Performance 63
Efficiency 57
Safety 91
Practicality 72
Leads by 12 points
59
#2

XL6

93% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 87 Check Performance 29
Performance 29
Efficiency 59
Safety 87
Practicality 55
Ownership 71
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tourneo Custom +34 Efficiency XL6 +2 Safety Tourneo Custom +4 Practicality Tourneo Custom +17

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

Tourneo Custom

Performance 63/100
Efficiency 57/100
Safety 91/100
Practicality 72/100

XL6

Performance 29/100
Efficiency 59/100
Safety 87/100
Practicality 55/100
Ownership 71/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Ford Tourneo Custom leads the catalogue index with 71 pts vs 59 pts for XL6

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Tourneo Custom leads. However, XL6 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

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.

Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.

Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.

Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.

It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

This Tourneo Custom and XL6 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: Tourneo Custom 63 vs XL6 29.

Efficiency index: Tourneo Custom 57 vs XL6 59.

Safety-equipment index: Tourneo Custom 91 vs XL6 87.

Practicality index: Tourneo Custom 72 vs XL6 55.

Ownership-cover index: Tourneo Custom not separately scored vs XL6 71.

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.