Source type: Suzuki Uganda local distributor/source record
Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Toyota Rumion
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 Rumion
Rumion 1.5L Petrol 4AT DELUXE
Petrol
4-Speed Automatic
Current
UGX 118,000,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 77 kW
🔧 138 Nm
⛽ 12.5 km/l
Decision summary
Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Toyota Rumion: the short answer
Grand Vitara and Rumion are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Rumion starts UGX 37,000,000 cheaper
Grand Vitara from UGX 155,000,000 · Rumion from UGX 118,000,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | Grand Vitara | Rumion |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Grand Vitara77 kW @ 6000 rpm | Rumion77 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | Grand Vitara138 Nm @ 4400 rpm | Rumion138 Nm @ 4400 rpm |
| Engine Size | Grand Vitara1462 cc | Rumion1462 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Grand Vitara17.5 km/l | Rumion12.5 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | Grand VitaraNot Officially Disclosed | Rumion180 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
- More powerful engine output
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Efficiency
Rumion
Strengths
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:
Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Grand Vitara
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Rumion
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | Grand Vitara | Rumion |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2023 | 2022 |
| Generation | Current Uganda-market generation | Seven-seat Rumion MPV introduced in Uganda in November 2022 |
| 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 | MPV |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | active | active |
| Segment | Passenger vehicle | Seven-seat compact MPV |
| Vehicle Type | Passenger SUV | Passenger MPV |
| Spec | Grand Vitara | Rumion |
|---|---|---|
| Length | Not Officially Disclosed | 4395 mm |
| Width | Not Officially Disclosed | 1735 mm |
| Height | Not Officially Disclosed | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase | Not Officially Disclosed | 2740 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | Not Officially Disclosed | 180 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 150 mm | 170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 l | 45 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 373 l | 153 l |
| Kerb Weight | 500 kg | 1160 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 500 kg | 1730 kg |
| Payload Capacity | Not Officially Disclosed | 580 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 1200 kg | 750 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Rows | 2 rows | 3 rows |
| Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5.0 m | 5.2 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 Rumion 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 Rumion 35.
Efficiency index: Grand Vitara 72 vs Rumion 52.
Safety-equipment index: Grand Vitara 65 vs Rumion 50.
Practicality index: Grand Vitara 40 vs Rumion 54.
Ownership-cover index: Grand Vitara not separately scored vs Rumion 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 Rumion 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 5 points
Grand Vitara and Rumion are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Evidence leader
52
/100
Lead
5
points
Data
73%
source coverage
52
#1
Evidence leader
Grand Vitara
Performance
36
Efficiency
72
Safety
65
Practicality
40
Leads by 5 points
47
#2
Rumion
Performance
35
Efficiency
52
Safety
50
Practicality
54
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Grand Vitara +1
Efficiency
Grand Vitara +20
Safety
Grand Vitara +15
Practicality
Rumion +14
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
Rumion
Performance
35/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
54/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Grand Vitara leads. However, Rumion 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 Rumion 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.