Source type: Suzuki Uganda local distributor/source record
Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Hyundai Santa Fe
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
Hyundai Santa Fe
SANTA FE 2.5L Petrol 4x4 8AT GLS
Petrol
8-Speed Automatic
Current
UGX 210,000,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 143 kW
🔧 246 Nm
⛽ 11.76 km/l
Decision summary
Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Hyundai Santa Fe: the short answer
Grand Vitara and Santa Fe are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Grand Vitara starts UGX 55,000,000 cheaper
Grand Vitara from UGX 155,000,000 · Santa Fe from UGX 210,000,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | Grand Vitara | Santa Fe |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Grand Vitara77 kW @ 6000 rpm | Santa Fe142.7 kW @ 6100 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | Grand Vitara138 Nm @ 4400 rpm | Santa Fe246 Nm @ 4000 rpm |
| Engine Size | Grand Vitara1462 cc | Santa Fe2497 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Grand Vitara17.5 km/l | Santa Fe11.76 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | Grand VitaraNot Officially Disclosed | Santa Fe177 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Hyundai Uganda / Motorcare quotation catalogue and model specifications
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
Santa Fe
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
Santa Fe
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | Grand Vitara | Santa Fe |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Santa Fe |
|---|---|---|
| Length | Not Officially Disclosed | 4830 mm |
| Width | Not Officially Disclosed | 1900 mm |
| Height | Not Officially Disclosed | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase | Not Officially Disclosed | 2815 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | Not Officially Disclosed | 177 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 150 mm | 160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 l | 67 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 373 l | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Kerb Weight | 500 kg | 1970 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 500 kg | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Payload Capacity | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Towing Capacity | 1200 kg | 1500 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 | 5.5 m |
| Front Headroom | 1000 mm | 1020 mm |
| Rear Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | 1007 mm |
| Front Legroom | 1020 mm | 1052 mm |
| Rear Legroom | 860 mm | 1075 mm |
In depth: how these cars differ
This Grand Vitara and Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe 56.
Efficiency index: Grand Vitara 72 vs Santa Fe 46.
Safety-equipment index: Grand Vitara 65 vs Santa Fe 63.
Practicality index: Grand Vitara 40 vs Santa Fe 70.
Ownership-cover index: Grand Vitara not separately scored vs Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe image comparison
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Suzuki Grand Vitara
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Hyundai Santa Fe
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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
Santa Fe leads by 7 points
Grand Vitara and Santa Fe are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Evidence leader
59
/100
Lead
7
points
Data
71%
source coverage
59
#1
Evidence leader
Santa Fe
Performance
56
Efficiency
46
Safety
63
Practicality
70
Leads by 7 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
Santa Fe +20
Efficiency
Grand Vitara +26
Safety
Grand Vitara +2
Practicality
Santa Fe +30
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Santa Fe
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
63/100
Practicality
70/100
Grand Vitara
Performance
36/100
Efficiency
72/100
Safety
65/100
Practicality
40/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe 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.