Suzuki Ertiga vs Toyota Rumion
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 69%, worth about R 11 700 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Ertiga | Rumion | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 307 900 | R 314 100 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 5 382/m | R 5 490/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 86% | 83% |
| Retained after 3 years | 74% | 69% |
| Value after 3 years | R 227 779 | R 216 080 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 80 121 | R 98 020 |
| Value after 5 years | R 191 621 | R 174 558 |
| Our tier | Strong mainstream | Mainstream |
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
Toyota Rumion →
Toyota's version of the Suzuki Ertiga took over the Avanza's role in late 2021. A 1.5-litre petrol engine and seven seats make it the default choice for shuttle operators and big families on a budget. The Toyota badge adds resale strength over its Suzuki twin despite the shared underpinnings.
Known for: ertiga twin serving the shuttle market
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Suzuki Ertiga or the Toyota Rumion?
The Suzuki Ertiga. It keeps about 74% of its price after three years against 69% for the Toyota Rumion, a gap of 5 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Suzuki Ertiga loses about R 80 121 over three years and the Toyota Rumion loses about R 98 020. 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 Suzuki Ertiga runs about R 5 382 per month and the Toyota Rumion about R 5 490, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.