Kia Seltos vs Suzuki Grand Vitara
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Suzuki Grand Vitara wins on money kept: 73% retained after three years vs 67%, worth about R 5 906 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Seltos | Grand Vitara | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 379 995 | R 359 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 6 642/m | R 6 290/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 83% | 85% |
| Retained after 3 years | 67% | 73% |
| Value after 3 years | R 255 751 | R 261 657 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 124 244 | R 98 243 |
| Value after 5 years | R 204 086 | R 217 966 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Strong mainstream |
Kia Seltos →
Slotting between the Sonet and Sportage, the Seltos has taken on the Creta class since late 2019. South Africa gets both petrol and turbodiesel engines, and the diesel remains unusual among compact SUVs. It sells steadily rather than spectacularly, which gives used buyers room to negotiate.
Known for: rare diesel option in its class
Suzuki Grand Vitara →
Two distinct eras share this badge in SA: the rugged Japanese-built 4x4 sold from 2008, and the Indian-built family crossover that arrived in 2023. The current car is twinned with the latest Toyota Urban Cruiser and majors on space and economy, and a full hybrid was offered until 2026. It sells steadily against the Creta and Seltos rather than spectacularly.
Known for: roomy family suv value
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Kia Seltos or the Suzuki Grand Vitara?
The Suzuki Grand Vitara. It keeps about 73% of its price after three years against 67% for the Kia Seltos, a gap of 5 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Kia Seltos loses about R 124 244 over three years and the Suzuki Grand Vitara loses about R 98 243. 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 Seltos runs about R 6 642 per month and the Suzuki Grand Vitara about R 6 290, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.