Honda Mobilio vs Suzuki Ertiga
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Suzuki Ertiga wins on money kept: 74% retained after three years vs 70%, worth about R 101 522 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Mobilio | Ertiga | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 179 900 | R 307 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 3 144/m | R 5 382/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 84% | 86% |
| Retained after 3 years | 70% | 74% |
| Value after 3 years | R 126 257 | R 227 779 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 53 643 | R 80 121 |
| Value after 5 years | R 103 147 | R 191 621 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Strong mainstream |
Honda Mobilio →
Honda's budget seven-seater ran in SA from late 2014 until the BR-V replaced it in 2016. It shared the Brio's underpinnings with a 1.5 engine and manual or CVT gearboxes. The short lifespan means used examples are scarce, mostly bought as low-cost family or shuttle vehicles.
Known for: cheap seven-seat practicality
Suzuki Ertiga →
Suzuki's budget seven-seater has been on sale since June 2014 and is a favourite of e-hailing operators and larger families. Toyota sells the same vehicle as the Rumion. Wide fleet use puts plenty of high-mileage stock into the used market, but private demand for affordable seven-seaters keeps values steady.
Known for: cheap seven-seat family transport
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Honda Mobilio or the Suzuki Ertiga?
The Suzuki Ertiga. It keeps about 74% of its price after three years against 70% for the Honda Mobilio, a gap of 4 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Honda Mobilio loses about R 53 643 over three years and the Suzuki Ertiga loses about R 80 121. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Honda Mobilio runs about R 3 144 per month and the Suzuki Ertiga about R 5 382, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.