Volkswagen Caddy 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.

Volkswagen Caddy in South Africa

Volkswagen Caddy

Caddy Maxi 2.0 TDI Manual Diesel 6-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 722,650 ex-showroom
⚡ 81 kW 🔧 300 Nm ⛽ 18.2 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

Volkswagen Caddy vs Hyundai Grand i10: the short answer

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

Grand i10 starts ZAR 354,300 cheaper Caddy from ZAR 573,200 · Grand i10 from ZAR 218,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Caddy Grand i10
Maximum Power Caddy81 kW Grand i1061 kW @ 6300 rpm
Maximum Torque Caddy300 Nm Grand i10114 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Engine Size Caddy1968 cc Grand i101197 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Caddy18.2 km/l Grand i1016.9 km/l
Ground Clearance Caddy144 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.

Volkswagen Caddy

Caddy Maxi 2.0 TDI Manual

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

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)

Specification evidence leader

Caddy

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Grand i10

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

Caddy

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Grand i10

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Caddy Grand i10
Model Introduced Year 2021 2014
Generation SA5 fifth generation on MQB platform – major improvement over previous generation 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 Fifth generation launched in SA in 2021 – completely new platform and design Second generation arrived in 2017; facelift with updated front styling and infotainment in 2023
Facelift Launched Since 2021 2023
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Van Hatchback
Color Note White, Silver, Black White, Silver, Red, Blue, Grey
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup Fluid grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note 4x2 configuration for the local line-up -
Model Year Current 2026
Production Status published active
Segment Van Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg 1707 kg 975 kg
Vehicle Type Van Hatchback
Spec Caddy Grand i10
Length 4853 mm 3665 mm
Width 1855 mm 1660 mm
Height 1823 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase 2970 mm 2385 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 144 mm 170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 l 35 l
Boot/Cargo Space 446 l 235 l
Kerb Weight 1707 kg 975 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2250 kg 1410 kg
Payload Capacity 543 kg 435 kg
Towing Capacity 1500 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 12.1 m Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows - 2 rows
Front Headroom - Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom - Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom - Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom - Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This Caddy 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: Caddy 44 vs Grand i10 27.

Efficiency index: Caddy 72 vs Grand i10 66.

Safety-equipment index: Caddy 88 vs Grand i10 68.

Practicality index: Caddy 66 vs Grand i10 53.

Ownership-cover index: Caddy 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

Caddy leads by 13 points

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

Evidence leader 67 /100
Lead 13 points
Data 55% source coverage
67
#1 Evidence leader

Caddy

55% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 88 Check Performance 44
Performance 44
Efficiency 72
Safety 88
Practicality 66
Leads by 13 points
54
#2

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
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Caddy +17 Efficiency Caddy +6 Safety Caddy +20 Practicality Caddy +13

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Caddy

Performance 44/100
Efficiency 72/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 66/100

Grand i10

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index Volkswagen Caddy leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts vs 54 pts for Grand i10

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

Caddy 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.