Honda Amaze vs Hyundai Grand i10

In-depth comparison in South Africa covering price, performance, fuel efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership costs.

Honda Amaze in South Africa

Honda Amaze

1.2 Comfort CVT Petrol Automatic
ZAR 289,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 66 kW (89 hp)
🔧 110 Nm
⛽ 18.2 km/l
VS
Hyundai Grand i10 in South Africa

Hyundai Grand i10

1.2 Fluid Petrol manual
242,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 61 kW (82 hp)
🔧 114 Nm
⛽ 16.5 km/l
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Quick Winners

Performance Tie
Mileage Amaze
🔑 Ownership Grand i10

Overall Comparison Score

🏆 Winner
#1

Grand i10

52
/ 100
+6
pts
#2

Amaze

46
/ 100

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

Executive Summary

Both Amaze and Grand i10 are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Key Differences At A Glance

Performance Equal
Efficiency Amaze +11 pts
Safety Grand i10 +12 pts
Practicality Amaze +3 pts
Ownership Grand i10 +8 pts

Category Score Breakdown

🏆 Overall Winner

Grand i10

Performance 5/20
Efficiency 0/20
Safety 18/20
Practicality 9/20
Ownership 20/20

Amaze

Performance 5/20
Efficiency 11/20
Safety 6/20
Practicality 12/20
Ownership 12/20

Pros & Cons

Amaze

Pros
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • More practical for daily use
Cons
  • Less comprehensive safety features
  • Shorter warranty coverage
Best For: Fuel Efficiency Family Usage
🏆 Overall Winner

Grand i10

Pros
  • Stronger safety package
  • Better long-term ownership value
Cons
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Less practical in daily usage
Best For: General Use

Who Should Buy Which?

Amaze

  • Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
  • Large families needing more practicality and usability

Grand i10

  • Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
  • Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Full Specification Comparison

Specification Amaze Grand i10
Ground Clearance 170 170
Wheelbase 2470 2385
Length 3995 3665
Width 1695 1660
Height 1498 1520
Kerb Weight 980 975
Gross Vehicle Weight 1420 -
Seating Capacity 5 5
Boot Space 420 235
Towing Capacity 900 -
Specification Amaze Grand i10
Engine 1.2L i-VTEC Petrol 1.2 MPI DOHC
Engine Type Inline 4 Cylinder Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Displacement 1199 1197
Cylinders 4 4
Valves per Cylinder 4 -
Power 66 61
Torque 110 114
Fuel System Multi-Point Fuel Injection Multi-Point Fuel Injection
Top Speed 170 171
0-100 km/h 14.5 12.8
Turbocharger - No
Power @ RPM - @ 6300 rpm
Torque @ RPM - @ 4200 rpm

Final Verdict

🏆 Hyundai Grand i10 wins with 52 pts vs 46 pts for Amaze

In structured scoring, Grand i10 emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Amaze may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on structured category scoring, Grand i10 performs better overall in South Africa. However, final choice depends on driving priorities.

Amaze scores 11 while Grand i10 scores 0 in efficiency. Real-world mileage may vary based on driving conditions.

In safety scoring, Amaze scores 6 and Grand i10 scores 18. Both offer competitive safety packages in this segment.

Amaze scores 12 versus Grand i10 scoring 20. Warranty coverage and ownership value influence this result.

Practicality scoring gives Amaze 12 and Grand i10 9, reflecting cabin space and usability.

Performance category shows Amaze scoring 5 compared to Grand i10 scoring 5, indicating stronger overtaking capability.

While resale depends on market demand, ownership and brand positioning suggest Grand i10 may hold stronger long-term value.

Off-road suitability depends on drivetrain and ground clearance. Refer to the full specification comparison for detailed technical differences.

Efficiency and ownership categories influence running costs. Grand i10 performs slightly stronger overall in structured scoring.

Value depends on feature set, performance and ownership coverage. Structured comparison gives Grand i10 the overall advantage.

Detailed Comparison Analysis

The comparison between Amaze and Grand i10 in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: Amaze scores 5 vs 5.

Efficiency: Amaze scores 11 vs 0.

Safety: Amaze scores 6 vs 18.

Practicality: Amaze scores 12 vs 9.

Ownership: Amaze scores 12 vs 20.

Final structured scoring gives Grand i10 the advantage in this comparison.