Changan Alsvin vs Hyundai Grand i10

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.

Changan Alsvin in South Africa

Changan Alsvin

1.5 AT CE Petrol 5-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 289,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 78 kW 🔧 145 Nm ⛽ 14.49 km/l
VS
Hyundai Grand i10 in South Africa

Hyundai Grand i10

1.2 Fluid Petrol 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 242,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 61 kW 🔧 114 Nm ⛽ 16.9 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Changan Alsvin vs Hyundai Grand i10: the short answer

Grand i10 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Alsvin remains close.

Grand i10 starts ZAR 31,000 cheaper Alsvin from ZAR 249,900 · Grand i10 from ZAR 218,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Alsvin Grand i10
Maximum Power Alsvin78 kW Grand i1061 kW @ 6300 rpm
Maximum Torque Alsvin145 Nm Grand i10114 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Engine Size Alsvin1500 cc Grand i101197 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Alsvin14.49 km/l Grand i1016.9 km/l
Ground Clearance Alsvin150 mm Grand i10170 mm

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

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Changan Alsvin

1.5 AT CE

Hagalu editorial rating
3.9/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

Hyundai Grand i10

1.2 Fluid

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Alsvin

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

Grand i10

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

Which One's Right for You?

Alsvin

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Grand i10

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Alsvin Grand i10
Model Introduced Year 2025 2014
Generation Current South African Alsvin generation launched with two locally named derivatives in 2025. Second generation Grand i10 sold in SA with a 2023 facelift; based on the global third-gen i10 platform adapted for emerging markets
Facelift History No South African facelift has been announced since the current range entered local retail sale. Second generation arrived in 2017; facelift with updated front styling and infotainment in 2023
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable 2023
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Current
Body Style Sedan Hatchback
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Compact sedan Hatchback
Vehicle Type Passenger car Hatchback
Color Note - White, Silver, Red, Blue, Grey
Dealer Stock Note - Fluid grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg - 975 kg
Spec Alsvin Grand i10
Length 4390 mm 3665 mm
Width 1725 mm 1660 mm
Height 1490 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase 2535 mm 2385 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 150 mm 170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 l 35 l
Boot/Cargo Space 390 l 235 l
Kerb Weight 1069 kg 975 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1470 kg 1410 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 435 kg
Towing Capacity 705 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.5 m Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This Alsvin and Grand i10 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: Alsvin 35 vs Grand i10 27.

Efficiency index: Alsvin 56 vs Grand i10 66.

Safety-equipment index: Alsvin 32 vs Grand i10 68.

Practicality index: Alsvin 54 vs Grand i10 53.

Ownership-cover index: Alsvin not separately scored vs Grand i10 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

Grand i10 leads by 11 points

Grand i10 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Alsvin remains close.

Evidence leader 54 /100
Lead 11 points
Data 93% source coverage
54
#1 Evidence leader

Grand i10

93% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Safety 68 Check Performance 27
Performance 27
Efficiency 66
Safety 68
Practicality 53
Ownership 65
Leads by 11 points
43
#2

Alsvin

66% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 56 Check Safety 32
Performance 35
Efficiency 56
Safety 32
Practicality 54
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Alsvin +8 Efficiency Grand i10 +10 Safety Grand i10 +36 Practicality Alsvin +1

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Grand i10

Performance 27/100
Efficiency 66/100
Safety 68/100
Practicality 53/100
Ownership 65/100

Alsvin

Performance 35/100
Efficiency 56/100
Safety 32/100
Practicality 54/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Hyundai Grand i10 leads the specification evidence index with 54 pts vs 43 pts for Alsvin

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

Alsvin vs Grand i10 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.