Mazda All-New CX-5 vs Hyundai Grand i10 Cargo

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Mazda All-New CX-5 in South Africa

Mazda All-New CX-5

2.5 Active Edition Auto FWD Petrol 6-Speed Automatic Upcoming
ZAR 570,000 last listed
Upcoming in South Africa Confirmed launch information and specifications remain visible while final availability is pending.
⚡ 132 kW 🔧 240 Nm ⛽ 13.2 km/l
VS
Hyundai Grand i10 Cargo in South Africa

Hyundai Grand i10 Cargo

1.2 Executive Cargo 4AT Petrol Current
ZAR 299,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 61 kW 🔧 114 Nm ⛽ 16.9 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mazda All-New CX-5 vs Hyundai Grand i10 Cargo: the short answer

All-New CX-5 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Grand i10 Cargo.

Recorded price context All-New CX-5: announced from ZAR 570,000 · Grand i10 Cargo: current from ZAR 260,500

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification All-New CX-5 Grand i10 Cargo
Maximum Power All-New CX-5132 kW @ 6000 rpm Grand i10 Cargo61 kW
Maximum Torque All-New CX-5240 Nm @ 4000 rpm Grand i10 Cargo114 Nm
Engine Size All-New CX-52488 cc Grand i10 Cargo1197 cc
Combined Fuel Economy All-New CX-513.2 km/l Grand i10 Cargo16.9 km/l
Ground Clearance All-New CX-5205 mm Grand i10 Cargo165 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

All-New CX-5

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Grand i10 Cargo

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

All-New CX-5

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Grand i10 Cargo

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec All-New CX-5 Grand i10 Cargo
Model Introduced Year 2026 Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation Third-generation Mazda CX-5 for South Africa Current South African Grand i10 Cargo listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History All-new third-generation model; no facelift applies Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since 2026 Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV Panel van
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status upcoming active
Segment Medium SUV Van
Vehicle Type Passenger Vehicle Van
Color Note - Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note - Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg - 900-950 kg
Spec All-New CX-5 Grand i10 Cargo
Length 4690 mm 3815 mm
Width 1860 mm 1680 mm
Height 1695 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase 2815 mm 2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 205 mm 165 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 200 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 56 l 37 l
Boot/Cargo Space 466 l 1210 l
Kerb Weight 1629 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2190 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity 561 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity 1500 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 1 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.0 m Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom 1007 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom 1020 mm Not Applicable
Front Legroom 1058 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom 1012 mm Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This All-New CX-5 and Grand i10 Cargo comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: All-New CX-5 52 vs Grand i10 Cargo 30.

Efficiency index: All-New CX-5 52 vs Grand i10 Cargo 66.

Safety-equipment index: All-New CX-5 98 vs Grand i10 Cargo 40.

Practicality index: All-New CX-5 66 vs Grand i10 Cargo 64.

Ownership-cover index: All-New CX-5 not separately scored vs Grand i10 Cargo 65.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

All-New CX-5 leads by 17 points

All-New CX-5 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Grand i10 Cargo.

Evidence leader 68 /100
Lead 17 points
Data 82% source coverage
68
#1 Evidence leader

All-New CX-5

82% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Performance 52
Performance 52
Efficiency 52
Safety 98
Practicality 66
Leads by 17 points
51
#2

Grand i10 Cargo

76% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 66 Check Performance 30
Performance 30
Efficiency 66
Safety 40
Practicality 64
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance All-New CX-5 +22 Efficiency Grand i10 Cargo +14 Safety All-New CX-5 +58 Practicality All-New CX-5 +2

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

All-New CX-5

Performance 52/100
Efficiency 52/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 66/100

Grand i10 Cargo

Performance 30/100
Efficiency 66/100
Safety 40/100
Practicality 64/100
Ownership 65/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Mazda All-New CX-5 leads the specification evidence index with 68 pts vs 51 pts for Grand i10 Cargo

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, All-New CX-5 leads. However, Grand i10 Cargo may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

All-New CX-5 vs Grand i10 Cargo questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.