Source type: Suzuki Uganda / CFAO Mobility
Suzuki Ertiga vs Ford Territory
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
Ford Territory
Ambiente 1.8 EcoBoost 7DCT
Petrol
7-Speed DCT
Current
UGX 260,000,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 138 kW
🔧 318 Nm
Decision summary
Suzuki Ertiga vs Ford Territory: the short answer
Territory has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Ertiga remains close.
Ertiga starts UGX 172,000,000 cheaper
Ertiga from UGX 88,000,000 · Territory from UGX 260,000,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | Ertiga | Territory |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Ertiga77 kW @ 6000 rpm | Territory138 kW @ 5200 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | Ertiga138 Nm @ 4400 rpm | Territory318 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm |
| Engine Size | Ertiga1462 cc | Territory1799 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Ertiga16.5 km/l | TerritoryNot Officially Disclosed |
| Ground Clearance | Ertiga180 mm | Territory190 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Ford Uganda / Motorcare exact grade specifications
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Ertiga
Strengths
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:
Published Efficiency
Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Territory
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
Ertiga
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Territory
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | Ertiga | Territory |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Generation | Current Uganda-market generation | Current market generation |
| Facelift History | Current-generation specification | Current-generation specification |
| Facelift Launched Since | 2023 | 2023 |
| Facelift Version Ending | Current | Current |
| Body Style | MPV | SUV |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | active | active |
| Segment | MPV | Compact SUV |
| Vehicle Type | Passenger car | Passenger SUV |
| Spec | Ertiga | Territory |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4395 mm | 4630 mm |
| Width | 1735 mm | 1935 mm |
| Height | 1690 mm | 1706 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2740 mm | 2726 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 180 mm | 190 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 150 mm | 160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 l | 60 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 209 l | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Kerb Weight | 1165 kg | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 1735 kg | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Payload Capacity | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Towing Capacity | 750 kg | 750 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Rows | 3 rows | 2 rows |
| Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5.2 m | 5.5 m |
| Front Headroom | 1000 mm | 1000 mm |
| Rear Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Front Legroom | 1020 mm | 1030 mm |
| Rear Legroom | 860 mm | 880 mm |
In depth: how these cars differ
This Ertiga and Territory 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 Territory 54.
Efficiency index: Ertiga 64 vs Territory 52.
Safety-equipment index: Ertiga 36 vs Territory 81.
Practicality index: Ertiga 56 vs Territory 40.
Ownership-cover index: Ertiga not separately scored vs Territory 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 Territory 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
Territory leads by 11 points
Territory has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Ertiga remains close.
Evidence leader
57
/100
Lead
11
points
Data
69%
source coverage
57
#1
Evidence leader
Territory
Performance
54
Efficiency
52
Safety
81
Practicality
40
Leads by 11 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
Territory +22
Efficiency
Ertiga +12
Safety
Territory +45
Practicality
Ertiga +16
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Territory
Performance
54/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
81/100
Practicality
40/100
Ertiga
Performance
32/100
Efficiency
64/100
Safety
36/100
Practicality
56/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Territory 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 Territory 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.