Source type: Suzuki Uganda local distributor/source record
Suzuki New Dzire 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 New Dzire
DZIRE GLX 4D 1197p CVT
Petrol
CVT
Current
UGX 70,000,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 77 kW
🔧 138 Nm
⛽ 20.5 km/l
VS
Decision summary
Suzuki New Dzire vs Toyota RAV4 HEV: the short answer
RAV4 HEV has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over New Dzire.
New Dzire starts UGX 175,000,000 cheaper
New Dzire from UGX 70,000,000 · RAV4 HEV from UGX 245,000,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | New Dzire | RAV4 HEV |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | New Dzire77 kW @ 6000 rpm | RAV4 HEVNot Officially Disclosed |
| Maximum Torque | New Dzire138 Nm @ 4400 rpm | RAV4 HEVNot Officially Disclosed |
| Engine Size | New Dzire1197 cc | RAV4 HEV2487 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | New Dzire20.5 km/l | RAV4 HEV12.5 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | New DzireNot Officially Disclosed | RAV4 HEV190 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
New Dzire
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?
New Dzire
- 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 | New Dzire | 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 | Sedan | SUV |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | active | active |
| Segment | Passenger vehicle | Family SUV |
| Vehicle Type | Passenger car | Passenger SUV |
| Spec | New Dzire | 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 | 378 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 | 400 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 New Dzire 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: New Dzire 32 vs RAV4 HEV 55.
Efficiency index: New Dzire 76 vs RAV4 HEV 57.
Safety-equipment index: New Dzire 36 vs RAV4 HEV 95.
Practicality index: New Dzire 34 vs RAV4 HEV 64.
Ownership-cover index: New Dzire 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
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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 26 points
RAV4 HEV has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over New Dzire.
Evidence leader
68
/100
Lead
26
points
Data
57%
source coverage
68
#1
Evidence leader
RAV4 HEV
Performance
55
Efficiency
57
Safety
95
Practicality
64
Leads by 26 points
42
#2
New Dzire
Performance
32
Efficiency
76
Safety
36
Practicality
34
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
RAV4 HEV +23
Efficiency
New Dzire +19
Safety
RAV4 HEV +59
Practicality
RAV4 HEV +30
Large 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
New Dzire
Performance
32/100
Efficiency
76/100
Safety
36/100
Practicality
34/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, RAV4 HEV leads. However, New Dzire may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Uganda.
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New Dzire 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.