Source type: Toyota Uganda/CFAO specifications; user-supplied estimates for remaining fields
Toyota Hiace/Commuter vs Suzuki Super Carry
A proper head-to-head in Uganda — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Toyota Hiace/Commuter
Hiace Bus 2.5L 15-Seats MT DLX
Diesel
5-Speed Manual
Current
UGX 189,600,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 75 kW
🔧 260 Nm
⛽ 12.5 km/l
VS
Suzuki Super Carry
SUPER CARRY 2D 2WD 1197p 5MT
Petrol
5-Speed Manual
Current
UGX 68,000,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 77 kW
🔧 138 Nm
⛽ 14.5 km/l
Decision summary
Toyota Hiace/Commuter vs Suzuki Super Carry: the short answer
Hiace/Commuter holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Super Carry.
Super Carry starts UGX 121,600,000 cheaper
Hiace/Commuter from UGX 189,600,000 · Super Carry from UGX 68,000,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | Hiace/Commuter | Super Carry |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Hiace/Commuter75 kW @ 3600 rpm | Super Carry77 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | Hiace/Commuter260 Nm @ 1600-2400 rpm | Super Carry138 Nm @ 4400 rpm |
| Engine Size | Hiace/Commuter2494 cc | Super Carry1197 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Hiace/Commuter12.5 km/l | Super Carry14.5 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | Hiace/Commuter195 mm | Super CarryNot Officially Disclosed |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Suzuki Uganda local distributor/source record
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Hiace/Commuter
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
Super Carry
Strengths
- Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Fewer listed safety features
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Hiace/Commuter
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Super Carry
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | Hiace/Commuter | Super Carry |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Generation | Current Uganda-market Hiace passenger-bus generation | Current Uganda-market generation |
| Facelift History | No local facelift confirmed | Current-generation specification |
| Facelift Launched Since | Original current-generation version | 2023 |
| Facelift Version Ending | Current | Current |
| Body Style | Small bus | Pickup |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | active | active |
| Segment | Passenger transport minibus | Light commercial vehicle |
| Vehicle Type | Passenger minibus | Pickup |
| Spec | Hiace/Commuter | Super Carry |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4700 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Width | 1780 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Height | 1980 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Wheelbase | 2570 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 195 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 170 mm | 150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 l | 40 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 1000 l | Not Applicable |
| Kerb Weight | 1833.88 kg | 500 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 3050 kg | 500 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 1110 kg | 750 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 750 kg | 750 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 15 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Rows | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5 m | 5.0 m |
| Front Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | 1000 mm |
| Rear Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Front Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | 1020 mm |
| Rear Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
In depth: how these cars differ
This Hiace/Commuter and Super Carry 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: Hiace/Commuter 43 vs Super Carry 33.
Efficiency index: Hiace/Commuter 54 vs Super Carry 59.
Safety-equipment index: Hiace/Commuter 44 vs Super Carry 36.
Practicality index: Hiace/Commuter 81 vs Super Carry 34.
Ownership-cover index: Hiace/Commuter not separately scored vs Super Carry 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
Hiace/Commuter and Super Carry image comparison
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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
Hiace/Commuter leads by 16 points
Hiace/Commuter holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Super Carry.
Evidence leader
55
/100
Lead
16
points
Data
74%
source coverage
55
#1
Evidence leader
Hiace/Commuter
Performance
43
Efficiency
54
Safety
44
Practicality
81
Leads by 16 points
39
#2
Super Carry
Performance
33
Efficiency
59
Safety
36
Practicality
34
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Hiace/Commuter +10
Efficiency
Super Carry +5
Safety
Hiace/Commuter +8
Practicality
Hiace/Commuter +47
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Hiace/Commuter
Performance
43/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
81/100
Super Carry
Performance
33/100
Efficiency
59/100
Safety
36/100
Practicality
34/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Hiace/Commuter leads. However, Super Carry may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Uganda.
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Hiace/Commuter vs Super Carry 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.