Source type: Suzuki Uganda / CFAO Mobility
Suzuki Ertiga vs Toyota RAV4
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
Decision summary
Suzuki Ertiga vs Toyota RAV4: the short answer
RAV4 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Ertiga.
Ertiga starts UGX 122,000,000 cheaper
Ertiga from UGX 88,000,000 · RAV4 from UGX 210,000,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | Ertiga | RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Ertiga77 kW @ 6000 rpm | RAV4Not Officially Disclosed |
| Maximum Torque | Ertiga138 Nm @ 4400 rpm | RAV4Not Officially Disclosed |
| Engine Size | Ertiga1462 cc | RAV41987 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Ertiga16.5 km/l | RAV412.5 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | Ertiga180 mm | RAV4190 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Toyota Uganda/CFAO model information; user-supplied AWD configuration and estimates require exact-grade confirmation
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
RAV4
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
RAV4
- 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 | RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Generation | Current Uganda-market generation | Uganda petrol RAV4 listing, kept separate from RAV4 HEV and used-import specifications. Exact supplied model year and equipment grade remain important. |
| 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 | Family SUV |
| Vehicle Type | Passenger car | Passenger SUV |
| Spec | Ertiga | RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4395 mm | 4600 mm |
| Width | 1735 mm | 1855 mm |
| Height | 1690 mm | 1685 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2740 mm | 2690 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 180 mm | 190 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 150 mm | 175 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 l | 55 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 209 l | 580 l |
| Kerb Weight | 1165 kg | 1570 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 1735 kg | 2150 kg |
| Payload Capacity | Not Officially Disclosed | 580 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 750 kg | 750 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Rows | 3 rows | 2 rows |
| Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5.2 m | 5.5 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 RAV4 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 RAV4 55.
Efficiency index: Ertiga 64 vs RAV4 52.
Safety-equipment index: Ertiga 36 vs RAV4 95.
Practicality index: Ertiga 56 vs RAV4 65.
Ownership-cover index: Ertiga not separately scored vs RAV4 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 RAV4 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
RAV4 leads by 21 points
RAV4 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Ertiga.
Evidence leader
67
/100
Lead
21
points
Data
57%
source coverage
67
#1
Evidence leader
RAV4
Performance
55
Efficiency
52
Safety
95
Practicality
65
Leads by 21 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
RAV4 +23
Efficiency
Ertiga +12
Safety
RAV4 +59
Practicality
RAV4 +9
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
RAV4
Performance
55/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
65/100
Ertiga
Performance
32/100
Efficiency
64/100
Safety
36/100
Practicality
56/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, RAV4 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 RAV4 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.