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Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Toyota Hiace GD
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 Grand Vitara
GRAND VITARA GLX 4WD 5D 1462p AT MILD HYBRID
Petrol Mild Hybrid
6-Speed Automatic
Current
UGX 155,000,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 77 kW
🔧 138 Nm
⛽ 17.5 km/l
VS
Toyota Hiace GD
2.8 GD 15-Seater 6MT
Diesel
6-Speed Manual
Current
UGX 225,000,000
ex-showroom
⛽ 12.5 km/l
Decision summary
Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Toyota Hiace GD: the short answer
Grand Vitara and Hiace GD are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Grand Vitara starts UGX 70,000,000 cheaper
Grand Vitara from UGX 155,000,000 · Hiace GD from UGX 225,000,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | Grand Vitara | Hiace GD |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Grand Vitara77 kW @ 6000 rpm | Hiace GDNot Officially Disclosed |
| Maximum Torque | Grand Vitara138 Nm @ 4400 rpm | Hiace GDNot Officially Disclosed |
| Engine Size | Grand Vitara1462 cc | Hiace GD2755 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Grand Vitara17.5 km/l | Hiace GD12.5 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | Grand VitaraNot Officially Disclosed | Hiace GD185 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Grand Vitara
Strengths
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Hiace GD
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Grand Vitara
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Hiace GD
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | Grand Vitara | Hiace GD |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Generation | Current Uganda-market generation | Uganda 2.8-litre GD passenger-van family, distinct from the separately listed 2.5-litre Hiace variants. Public 14-seat and supplied 15-seat identities require separate build matching. |
| Facelift History | Current-generation specification | No local facelift confirmed |
| Facelift Launched Since | 2023 | Original current-generation version |
| Facelift Version Ending | Current | Current |
| Body Style | Suv | Passenger van |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | active | active |
| Segment | Passenger vehicle | Light commercial passenger vehicle |
| Vehicle Type | Passenger SUV | Minibus |
| Spec | Grand Vitara | Hiace GD |
|---|---|---|
| Length | Not Officially Disclosed | 5915 mm |
| Width | Not Officially Disclosed | 1950 mm |
| Height | Not Officially Disclosed | 2280 mm |
| Wheelbase | Not Officially Disclosed | 3860 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | Not Officially Disclosed | 185 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 150 mm | 170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 l | 70 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 373 l | 1000 l |
| Kerb Weight | 500 kg | 2350 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 500 kg | 3500 kg |
| Payload Capacity | Not Officially Disclosed | 1150 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 1200 kg | 750 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 2 seats | 15 seats |
| Number of Rows | 2 rows | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Doors | 2 doors | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5.0 m | 7.9 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 Grand Vitara and Hiace GD 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: Grand Vitara 36 vs Hiace GD 43.
Efficiency index: Grand Vitara 72 vs Hiace GD 54.
Safety-equipment index: Grand Vitara 65 vs Hiace GD 44.
Practicality index: Grand Vitara 40 vs Hiace GD 81.
Ownership-cover index: Grand Vitara not separately scored vs Hiace GD 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
Grand Vitara and Hiace GD image comparison
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Suzuki Grand Vitara
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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
Hiace GD leads by 3 points
Grand Vitara and Hiace GD are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Evidence leader
55
/100
Lead
3
points
Data
57%
source coverage
55
#1
Evidence leader
Hiace GD
Performance
43
Efficiency
54
Safety
44
Practicality
81
Leads by 3 points
52
#2
Grand Vitara
Performance
36
Efficiency
72
Safety
65
Practicality
40
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Hiace GD +7
Efficiency
Grand Vitara +18
Safety
Grand Vitara +21
Practicality
Hiace GD +41
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Hiace GD
Performance
43/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
81/100
Grand Vitara
Performance
36/100
Efficiency
72/100
Safety
65/100
Practicality
40/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Hiace GD leads. However, Grand Vitara may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Uganda.
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Grand Vitara vs Hiace GD 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.