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.
Toyota Corolla Cross vs Hyundai Grand i10: the short answer
Corolla Cross has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Grand i10 remains close.
Grand i10 starts ZAR 166,100 cheaperCorolla Cross from ZAR 385,000 · Grand i10 from ZAR 218,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Corolla Cross
Grand i10
Maximum Power
Corolla Cross72 kW @ 5200 rpm
Grand i1061 kW @ 6300 rpm
Maximum Torque
Corolla Cross142 Nm @ 3600 rpm
Grand i10114 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Engine Size
Corolla Cross1798 cc
Grand i101197 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Corolla Cross23.3 km/l
Grand i1016.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
Corolla Cross161 mm
Grand i10170 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Toyota Corolla Cross
1.8 HEV GR-S CVT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Corolla Cross
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 PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished 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?
Corolla Cross
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
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Spec
Corolla Cross
Grand i10
Model Introduced Year
2026
2014
Generation
Facelifted first-generation Corolla Cross built in South Africa
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
2026 range adds petrol and HEV GR-S derivatives alongside Xi, XS and XR grades
Second generation arrived in 2017; facelift with updated front styling and infotainment in 2023
Facelift Launched Since
2026 range adds petrol and HEV GR-S derivatives alongside Xi, XS and XR grades
2023
Facelift Version Ending
Current South African 2026 specification
Current
Body Style
SUV
Hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
1385-1430 kg
975 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Hatchback
Color Note
-
White, Silver, Red, Blue, Grey
Dealer Stock Note
-
Fluid grade in the South Africa lineup
Spec
Corolla Cross
Grand i10
Length
4460 mm
3665 mm
Width
1825 mm
1660 mm
Height
1620 mm
1520 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
2385 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
161 mm
170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 l
35 l
Boot/Cargo Space
434 l
235 l
Kerb Weight
1545 kg
975 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1850 kg
1410 kg
Payload Capacity
443 kg
435 kg
Towing Capacity
400 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.2 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
984 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
943 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1039 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
899 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Corolla Cross
Grand i10
Front Track Width
1559 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
1571 mm
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Tread (mm) 1559
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Tread (mm) 1571
Torsion Beam
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt
Front Spring Type
-
MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type
-
Torsion Beam
Chassis Material
-
Monocoque
Front Suspension Type
Tread (mm) 1559
MacPherson Strut
Rear Axle Type
-
Torsion Beam
Rear Suspension Type
Tread (mm) 1571
Torsion Beam
Suspension
-
MacPherson Strut
Spec
Corolla Cross
Grand i10
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Auto Dual zone Standard Cable
Manual AC
Power Windows
All All One Touch
All
Keyless Entry
Standard Smart Entry
Yes
Push Button Start
GR-S Push Start
No
Wireless Charging
Standard
No
Sunroof
Electric Sunroof
No
Electric Tailgate
Standard Power and Handsfree
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
No
AC Type
Auto Dual zone Standard Cable
Manual AC
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
No
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
235 l
Rear Window Defroster
-
Yes
Electric Mirror Folding
-
Power Adjustable
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Yes
12V Accessory Socket
-
12V
Auto Dimming Irvm
-
No
Boot Opener
-
Inside
Climate Zones
-
1
Door Ajar Warning
-
Yes
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
Yes
Engine Check Warning
-
Yes
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
No
Engine Start Stop
GR-S Push Start
No
Engine Start Stop Button
GR-S Push Start
No
Engine Warranty
-
4
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Front Power Outlet
-
Yes
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
5.9
Fuel Lid Opener
-
Inside
Glovebox Cooling
-
Yes
Headlamp Height Adjust
-
Manual
Headlamp Washer
-
No
Hill Start Assist
-
Yes
Panoramic Roof
Electric Sunroof
No
Power Mirrors
-
Yes
Push Button Start
GR-S Push Start
No
Rear Defogger
-
Yes
Rear Reading Lamps
-
Yes
Rear Seat Split
-
60/40 Split
Rear Wing
-
Yes
Seat Type
-
Fabric
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
-
Yes
Service Reminder
-
Yes
Skid Plates
-
Not Available
Spare Wheel
Space Saver T155-70D17 F:GR-S 225-50R18
Full Size
Steering Mounted Controls
-
Yes
Tachometer
-
Yes
Telescopic Steering
-
No
Tilt Steering
-
Yes
Trip Computer
-
Yes
Vanity Mirror
-
Yes
Voice Command
-
Yes
Voice Command Support
-
Yes
Accelerator 0 100
-
12.8 sec
Air Conditioning
Auto Dual zone Standard Cable
Manual AC
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Bottle Holders
-
4
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Centre Console
-
Yes
Common Rail Injection
-
Multi-Point Fuel Injection
Diff Lock
-
No
Difflock
-
No
Digital Speedometer
-
Analogue + MID
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Front Wiper
-
Yes
Front Wipers Type
-
Yes
Glove Box
-
Yes
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Yes
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Manual Aircon
-
Manual AC
Mirror
-
Power Adjustable
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
-
Yes
Power Socket 12v
-
12V
Reading Lights Rear
-
Yes
Rear Air Conditioning
-
No
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Rearview Mirror Inside
-
No
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
-
Yes
Remote Side Mirror
-
Power Adjustable
Rim Size
AL R:GR-S 225-50R18 AL
14
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
No
Sonar
-
Rear
Sound System
Standard 6 Standard Audio, Telephone, Info
6
Source Model Column
-
grand-i10
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt
Sub Frame
-
Monocoque
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
TPMS
Standard
Yes
Trim Level
-
fluid
Unlocking
Standard Smart Entry
Yes
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
-
Yes
Variant Role
-
Mid-to-high value derivative
Vdc
-
Yes
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Yes
Walk Away Lock
-
Yes
Wireless Charger
Standard
No
Spec
Corolla Cross
Grand i10
Engine
1.8-litre Petrol Hybrid SFI
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1798 cc
1197 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
12
Valves per Cylinder
4
3
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Petrol Hybrid SFI
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
80.5 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
88.3 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
72 kW @ 5200 rpm
61 kW @ 6300 rpm
Maximum Torque
142 Nm @ 3600 rpm
114 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Combined Power
1 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
1 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Integrated transmission electric motor
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
CVT
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
170 km/h
171 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
12.8 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Normal
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
62.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
116.9 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
1 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
64.8 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
400 V
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
Corolla Cross
Grand i10
Gearbox
CVT
5-speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
5
Transmission Type
CVT
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
5-speed Manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Front-Wheel Drive
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Available
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
CVT
5-speed Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
Front-Wheel Drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
5
Engine Position
-
Front
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
Corolla Cross
Grand i10
Claimed Mileage
23.3 km/l
16.9 km/l
City Mileage
18.8 km/l
13.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
27.1 km/l
19.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 l
35 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
No
Real-world Mileage
23.3 km/l
16.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
36
35
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Distance To Empty
-
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
-
Yes
Spec
Corolla Cross
Grand i10
Airbags
Passenger, Driver Knee
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard Rear door
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard 2 Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front + Rear
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear
Not Available
AEB
Standard
No
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
ELR, Pretensioner, Force Limiter Front and Rear
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Front + Rear
Yes
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Alarm System
-
Yes
Central Locking
-
Yes
Speed Alert System
-
Yes
Safety Rating
-
Not Rated (SA)
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
No
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Yes
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
6
ESC With Traction Control
-
Yes
Spec
Corolla Cross
Grand i10
Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
No
Lane Keep Assist
Standard Lane Trace Assist
No
Lane Departure Warning
Standard Lane Trace Assist
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
No
Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Panoramic View Monitor
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
No
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Auto, Rainsensing
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear
Rear
Reverse Camera
Panoramic View Monitor
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
No
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
Auto Lights
-
Yes
Eco Mode
-
Yes
EV Mode
-
No
Sport Mode
-
No
Emergency Braking
-
No
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Rear
Parking Sensor
-
Rear
Pre-Collision System
-
No
Rain Sensor Wipers
-
No
Rear View Camera
-
Yes
Reverse Camera Type
-
Yes
Reversing Camera
-
Yes
Spec
Corolla Cross
Grand i10
Seat Material
GR-S Leather
Fabric
Heated Seats
Front Seats
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Ambient Lighting
Standard
No
Steering Wheel Material
3 Spoke GR-S Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
60:40 - Reclining
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver Power & Passenger Manual
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver Power & Passenger Manual
Manual
Seat Trim
GR-S Leather
Fabric
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt
Folding Rear Seats
-
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Rear Armrest
-
No
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Cup Holders
-
4
Rear AC Vents
-
No
Rear USB Ports
-
2
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Analogue + MID
Interior Colour Options
-
5
Door Map Pockets
-
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual
Adjustable Front Seat
-
Manual
Cooled Seats
-
No
Fabric Seats
-
Yes
Front Headrest
-
Yes
Leather Seats
-
No
Memory Seats
-
No
Rear Headrest
-
Yes
Armrest Front
-
Yes
Armrest Rear
-
No
Driver Seat
-
Manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Touchscreen infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on upper trims, simple and practical cabin layout, adequate rear legroom for a sub-compact
This Corolla Cross 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: Corolla Cross 41 vs Grand i10 27.
Efficiency index: Corolla Cross 90 vs Grand i10 66.
Safety-equipment index: Corolla Cross 94 vs Grand i10 68.
Practicality index: Corolla Cross 54 vs Grand i10 53.
Ownership-cover index: Corolla Cross 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Corolla Cross leads by 14 points
Corolla Cross has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Grand i10 remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Corolla Cross
Performance
41/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
54/100
Grand i10
Performance
27/100
Efficiency
66/100
Safety
68/100
Practicality
53/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Corolla Cross
leads the specification evidence index with 68 pts
vs 54 pts for Grand i10
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Corolla Cross leads. However, Grand i10 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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