Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Hyundai Kona EV

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 in Uganda

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
Hyundai Kona EV in Uganda

Hyundai Kona EV

KONA EV 64.0 kWh Battery Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
UGX 195,000,000 ex-showroom
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Hyundai Kona EV: the short answer

Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.

Grand Vitara starts UGX 40,000,000 cheaper Grand Vitara from UGX 155,000,000 · Kona EV from UGX 195,000,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Grand Vitara Kona EV
Maximum Power Grand Vitara77 kW @ 6000 rpm Kona EVNot Officially Disclosed
Maximum Torque Grand Vitara138 Nm @ 4400 rpm Kona EVNot Officially Disclosed
Engine Size Grand Vitara1462 cc Kona EVNot Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy Grand Vitara17.5 km/l Kona EVNot Applicable
Ground Clearance Grand VitaraNot Officially Disclosed Kona EVNot Officially Disclosed

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Grand Vitara Kona EV
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 Suv SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Passenger vehicle SUV
Vehicle Type Passenger SUV Passenger SUV
Spec Grand Vitara Kona EV
Length Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Width Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Height Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Wheelbase Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (Default) Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 150 mm 160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 40 l 0 l
Boot/Cargo Space 373 l Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight 500 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 500 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity 1200 kg 750 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.0 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 Grand Vitara and Kona EV comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for Uganda. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.

Specification Score Withheld

Hagalu does not turn missing specifications into neutral scores or guessed values.

Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

What the evidence means

No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.

Grand Vitara vs Kona EV 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.