Source type: Suzuki Uganda local distributor/source record
Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Toyota Hilux
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 Hilux
2.8GD Active Double Cab 6-AT 4x4
Diesel
6-Speed Automatic
Current
UGX 272,000,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW
🔧 500 Nm
⛽ 12.5 km/l
Decision summary
Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Toyota Hilux: the short answer
Hilux holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Grand Vitara.
Grand Vitara starts UGX 49,600,000 cheaper
Grand Vitara from UGX 155,000,000 · Hilux from UGX 204,600,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | Grand Vitara | Hilux |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Grand Vitara77 kW @ 6000 rpm | Hilux150 kW @ 3000-3400 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | Grand Vitara138 Nm @ 4400 rpm | Hilux500 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm |
| Engine Size | Grand Vitara1462 cc | Hilux2755 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Grand Vitara17.5 km/l | Hilux12.5 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | Grand VitaraNot Officially Disclosed | Hilux286 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)
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
Hilux
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
Hilux
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | Grand Vitara | Hilux |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Generation | Current Uganda-market generation | Uganda-listed Hilux Active double cab with the 2.8-litre diesel and six-speed automatic. |
| 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 | Pick-up double cab |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | active | active |
| Segment | Passenger vehicle | Double-cab pickup |
| Vehicle Type | Passenger SUV | Pickup |
| Spec | Grand Vitara | Hilux |
|---|---|---|
| Length | Not Officially Disclosed | 5325 mm |
| Width | Not Officially Disclosed | 1855 mm |
| Height | Not Officially Disclosed | 1815 mm |
| Wheelbase | Not Officially Disclosed | 3085 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | Not Officially Disclosed | 286 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 150 mm | 271 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 l | 80 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 373 l | 1000 l |
| Kerb Weight | 500 kg | 2085 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 500 kg | 2910 kg |
| Payload Capacity | Not Officially Disclosed | 825 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 1200 kg | 1500 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Rows | 2 rows | 2 rows |
| Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5.0 m | 6.4 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 Hilux 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 Hilux 73.
Efficiency index: Grand Vitara 72 vs Hilux 54.
Safety-equipment index: Grand Vitara 65 vs Hilux 59.
Practicality index: Grand Vitara 40 vs Hilux 80.
Ownership-cover index: Grand Vitara not separately scored vs Hilux 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 Hilux 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
Hilux leads by 15 points
Hilux holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Grand Vitara.
Evidence leader
67
/100
Lead
15
points
Data
75%
source coverage
67
#1
Evidence leader
Hilux
Performance
73
Efficiency
54
Safety
59
Practicality
80
Leads by 15 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
Hilux +37
Efficiency
Grand Vitara +18
Safety
Grand Vitara +6
Practicality
Hilux +40
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Hilux
Performance
73/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
59/100
Practicality
80/100
Grand Vitara
Performance
36/100
Efficiency
72/100
Safety
65/100
Practicality
40/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Hilux 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 Hilux 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.