Source type: Suzuki Uganda / CFAO Mobility
Suzuki Ertiga vs Toyota Fortuner
A proper head-to-head in Uganda — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Suzuki Ertiga
ERTIGA GA 5D 1462p 5MT
Petrol
5-Speed Manual
Current
UGX 88,000,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 77 kW
🔧 138 Nm
⛽ 16.5 km/l
VS
Toyota Fortuner
2.8L Executive 6-AT 4x4
Diesel
6-Speed Automatic
Current
UGX 285,000,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW
🔧 500 Nm
⛽ 12.5 km/l
Decision summary
Suzuki Ertiga vs Toyota Fortuner: the short answer
Fortuner has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Ertiga.
Ertiga starts UGX 197,000,000 cheaper
Ertiga from UGX 88,000,000 · Fortuner from UGX 285,000,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | Ertiga | Fortuner |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Ertiga77 kW @ 6000 rpm | Fortuner150 kW @ 3000-3400 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | Ertiga138 Nm @ 4400 rpm | Fortuner500 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm |
| Engine Size | Ertiga1462 cc | Fortuner2755 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Ertiga16.5 km/l | Fortuner12.5 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | Ertiga180 mm | Fortuner279 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Toyota Uganda/CFAO specifications; user-supplied estimates for remaining fields
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Ertiga
Strengths
- Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Fewer listed safety features
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Fortuner
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
Which One's Right for You?
Ertiga
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Fortuner
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | Ertiga | Fortuner |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Generation | Current Uganda-market generation | Ladder-frame, three-row Fortuner in the current Uganda Executive 4x4 specification. |
| Facelift History | Current-generation specification | No local facelift confirmed |
| Facelift Launched Since | 2023 | Original current-generation version |
| Facelift Version Ending | Current | Current |
| Body Style | MPV | SUV |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | active | active |
| Segment | MPV | Seven-seat ladder-frame SUV |
| Vehicle Type | Passenger car | Passenger SUV |
| Spec | Ertiga | Fortuner |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4395 mm | 4795 mm |
| Width | 1735 mm | 1855 mm |
| Height | 1690 mm | 1835 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2740 mm | 2745 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 180 mm | 279 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 150 mm | 210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 l | 80 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 209 l | 253 l |
| Kerb Weight | 1165 kg | 2185 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 1735 kg | 2740 kg |
| Payload Capacity | Not Officially Disclosed | 570 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 750 kg | 1500 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Rows | 3 rows | 3 rows |
| Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5.2 m | 5.8 m |
| Front Headroom | 1000 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Front Legroom | 1020 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Legroom | 860 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
In depth: how these cars differ
This Ertiga and Fortuner comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for Uganda. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Ertiga 32 vs Fortuner 73.
Efficiency index: Ertiga 64 vs Fortuner 54.
Safety-equipment index: Ertiga 36 vs Fortuner 96.
Practicality index: Ertiga 56 vs Fortuner 67.
Ownership-cover index: Ertiga not separately scored vs Fortuner not separately scored.
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.
Model imagery
Ertiga and Fortuner image comparison
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Suzuki Ertiga
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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-index readout
Fortuner leads by 28 points
Fortuner has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Ertiga.
Evidence leader
74
/100
Lead
28
points
Data
76%
source coverage
74
#1
Evidence leader
Fortuner
Performance
73
Efficiency
54
Safety
96
Practicality
67
Leads by 28 points
46
#2
Ertiga
Performance
32
Efficiency
64
Safety
36
Practicality
56
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Fortuner +41
Efficiency
Ertiga +10
Safety
Fortuner +60
Practicality
Fortuner +11
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Fortuner
Performance
73/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
96/100
Practicality
67/100
Ertiga
Performance
32/100
Efficiency
64/100
Safety
36/100
Practicality
56/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Fortuner leads. However, Ertiga may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Uganda.
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Ertiga vs Fortuner questions
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in Uganda 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.