Kia Pegas vs Suzuki Dzire
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Suzuki Dzire wins on money kept: 72% retained after three years vs 62%, worth about R 13 381 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Pegas | Dzire | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 292 995 | R 232 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 5 121/m | R 4 071/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 85% |
| Retained after 3 years | 62% | 72% |
| Value after 3 years | R 181 085 | R 167 704 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 111 910 | R 65 196 |
| Value after 5 years | R 138 327 | R 138 945 |
| Our tier | Budget & entry level | Strong mainstream |
Kia Pegas →
A Chinese-built budget sedan sold here since 2018, offering more boot space per rand than most rivals. E-hailing drivers and fleet buyers make up a big slice of sales. Resale is average and the used market carries plenty of high-mileage examples.
Known for: big-boot budget sedan for e-hailing
Suzuki Dzire →
Essentially a Swift with a boot, sold here since 2014 as the Swift Dzire and from 2025 as a standalone nameplate. It is popular with e-hailing drivers and fleet buyers thanks to the roomy cabin and frugal 1.2 petrol. Ride-hailing demand supports used prices but also puts plenty of high-mileage cars into the market.
Known for: big boot on a small budget
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Kia Pegas or the Suzuki Dzire?
The Suzuki Dzire. It keeps about 72% of its price after three years against 62% for the Kia Pegas, a gap of 10 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Kia Pegas loses about R 111 910 over three years and the Suzuki Dzire loses about R 65 196. 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 Kia Pegas runs about R 5 121 per month and the Suzuki Dzire about R 4 071, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.