Source type: Suzuki Uganda local distributor/source record
Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Toyota RAV4 HEV
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
Decision summary
Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Toyota RAV4 HEV: the short answer
RAV4 HEV holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Grand Vitara.
Grand Vitara starts UGX 90,000,000 cheaper
Grand Vitara from UGX 155,000,000 · RAV4 HEV from UGX 245,000,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | Grand Vitara | RAV4 HEV |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Grand Vitara77 kW @ 6000 rpm | RAV4 HEVNot Officially Disclosed |
| Maximum Torque | Grand Vitara138 Nm @ 4400 rpm | RAV4 HEVNot Officially Disclosed |
| Engine Size | Grand Vitara1462 cc | RAV4 HEV2487 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Grand Vitara17.5 km/l | RAV4 HEV12.5 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | Grand VitaraNot Officially Disclosed | RAV4 HEV190 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
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Fewer listed safety features
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
RAV4 HEV
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Stronger listed safety equipment
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Grand Vitara
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
RAV4 HEV
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | Grand Vitara | RAV4 HEV |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Generation | Current Uganda-market generation | Uganda RAV4 Hybrid Electric listing. Match the supplied model year, drivetrain and grade before applying generation-specific equipment or performance figures. |
| 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 | SUV |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | active | active |
| Segment | Passenger vehicle | Family SUV |
| Vehicle Type | Passenger SUV | Passenger SUV |
| Spec | Grand Vitara | RAV4 HEV |
|---|---|---|
| Length | Not Officially Disclosed | 4600 mm |
| Width | Not Officially Disclosed | 1855 mm |
| Height | Not Officially Disclosed | 1685 mm |
| Wheelbase | Not Officially Disclosed | 2690 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | Not Officially Disclosed | 190 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 150 mm | 175 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 l | 55 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 373 l | 580 l |
| Kerb Weight | 500 kg | 1755 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 500 kg | 2230 kg |
| Payload Capacity | Not Officially Disclosed | 475 kg |
| 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 | 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 RAV4 HEV 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 RAV4 HEV 55.
Efficiency index: Grand Vitara 72 vs RAV4 HEV 57.
Safety-equipment index: Grand Vitara 65 vs RAV4 HEV 95.
Practicality index: Grand Vitara 40 vs RAV4 HEV 64.
Ownership-cover index: Grand Vitara not separately scored vs RAV4 HEV 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 RAV4 HEV 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
RAV4 HEV leads by 16 points
RAV4 HEV holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Grand Vitara.
Evidence leader
68
/100
Lead
16
points
Data
57%
source coverage
68
#1
Evidence leader
RAV4 HEV
Performance
55
Efficiency
57
Safety
95
Practicality
64
Leads by 16 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
RAV4 HEV +19
Efficiency
Grand Vitara +15
Safety
RAV4 HEV +30
Practicality
RAV4 HEV +24
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
RAV4 HEV
Performance
55/100
Efficiency
57/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
64/100
Grand Vitara
Performance
36/100
Efficiency
72/100
Safety
65/100
Practicality
40/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, RAV4 HEV 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 RAV4 HEV 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.