Hyundai Creta vs Suzuki Across
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Suzuki Across wins on money kept: 73% retained after three years vs 67%, worth about R 31 824 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Creta | Across | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 428 900 | R 349 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 7 496/m | R 6 116/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 82% | 85% |
| Retained after 3 years | 67% | 73% |
| Value after 3 years | R 286 211 | R 254 387 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 142 689 | R 95 513 |
| Value after 5 years | R 227 302 | R 211 910 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Strong mainstream |
Hyundai Creta →
A consistent top seller for Hyundai SA since 2017, imported from India. Buyers value the space, light controls and warranty more than outright polish. Second-generation cars from 2021 sell strongly used and the nameplate holds value well for its segment.
Known for: family suv space and comfort at a fair price
Suzuki Across →
Suzuki's newest SA model arrived in 2026 as a mild-hybrid crossover slotting between the Fronx and Grand Vitara. It is built in India, where it is sold as the Victoris, and shares the Grand Vitara's platform and 1.5 petrol engine. The nameplate is too new here for any resale track record.
Known for: mild-hybrid crossover value
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Hyundai Creta or the Suzuki Across?
The Suzuki Across. It keeps about 73% of its price after three years against 67% for the Hyundai Creta, a gap of 6 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Hyundai Creta loses about R 142 689 over three years and the Suzuki Across loses about R 95 513. 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 Hyundai Creta runs about R 7 496 per month and the Suzuki Across about R 6 116, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.