Source type: Suzuki Uganda local distributor/source record
Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Toyota Hiace Van
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 Van
HIACE PANEL VAN 2.5L DSL
Diesel
5-Speed Manual
Current
UGX 175,000,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 75 kW
🔧 260 Nm
⛽ 12.5 km/l
Decision summary
Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Toyota Hiace Van: the short answer
Grand Vitara and Hiace Van are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Grand Vitara starts UGX 20,000,000 cheaper
Grand Vitara from UGX 155,000,000 · Hiace Van from UGX 175,000,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | Grand Vitara | Hiace Van |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Grand Vitara77 kW @ 6000 rpm | Hiace Van75 kW @ 3600 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | Grand Vitara138 Nm @ 4400 rpm | Hiace Van260 Nm @ 1600-2400 rpm |
| Engine Size | Grand Vitara1462 cc | Hiace Van2494 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Grand Vitara17.5 km/l | Hiace Van12.5 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | Grand VitaraNot Officially Disclosed | Hiace Van195 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)
Specification evidence leader
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
Hiace Van
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 Van
- 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 Van |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Generation | Current Uganda-market generation | Current Uganda-market Hiace panel-van generation |
| 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 | Van |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | active | active |
| Segment | Passenger vehicle | Panel van |
| Vehicle Type | Passenger SUV | Light commercial van |
| Spec | Grand Vitara | Hiace Van |
|---|---|---|
| Length | Not Officially Disclosed | 4695 mm |
| Width | Not Officially Disclosed | 1695 mm |
| Height | Not Officially Disclosed | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase | Not Officially Disclosed | 2570 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | Not Officially Disclosed | 195 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 | 1790 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 500 kg | 2800 kg |
| Payload Capacity | Not Officially Disclosed | 1010 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 1200 kg | 750 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Rows | 2 rows | 1 rows |
| Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5.0 m | 5 m |
| Front Headroom | 1000 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Front Legroom | 1020 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Legroom | 860 mm | Not Applicable |
In depth: how these cars differ
This Grand Vitara and Hiace Van 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 Van 43.
Efficiency index: Grand Vitara 72 vs Hiace Van 54.
Safety-equipment index: Grand Vitara 65 vs Hiace Van 44.
Practicality index: Grand Vitara 40 vs Hiace Van 68.
Ownership-cover index: Grand Vitara not separately scored vs Hiace Van 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 Van 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
Grand Vitara leads by 0 points
Grand Vitara and Hiace Van are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Evidence leader
52
/100
Lead
0
points
Data
73%
source coverage
52
#1
Evidence leader
Grand Vitara
Performance
36
Efficiency
72
Safety
65
Practicality
40
Leads by 0 points
52
#2
Hiace Van
Performance
43
Efficiency
54
Safety
44
Practicality
68
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Hiace Van +7
Efficiency
Grand Vitara +18
Safety
Grand Vitara +21
Practicality
Hiace Van +28
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Grand Vitara
Performance
36/100
Efficiency
72/100
Safety
65/100
Practicality
40/100
Hiace Van
Performance
43/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
68/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Grand Vitara leads. However, Hiace Van 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 Van 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.