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Corolla Sedan
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Grand i10 Sedan
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover
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Spec
Corolla Sedan
Grand i10 Sedan
Model Introduced Year
2019
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
E210 twelfth generation on TNGA-C platform
Current South African Grand i10 Sedan listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
2022 mid-cycle refresh with updated infotainment and driver assistance features
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
2022
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
2024
Current
Body Style
4-door Sedan
Sedan
Model Year
2021
2026
Production Status
discontinued
active
Segment
Sedan
Sedan
Tare Mass Kg
1430 kg
940-1037 kg
Vehicle Type
4-door Sedan
Sedan
Color Note
Not confirmed
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
Not confirmed
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Spec
Corolla Sedan
Grand i10 Sedan
Length
4650 mm
3995 mm
Width
1780 mm
1680 mm
Height
1430 mm
1520 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
130 mm
165 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
37 l
Boot/Cargo Space
470 l
402 l
Kerb Weight
1430 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1855 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
425 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
1 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
991 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
955 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1036 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
891 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Corolla Sedan
Grand i10 Sedan
Engine
2.0L Petrol
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1987 cc
1197 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
125 kW
61 kW
Maximum Torque
200 Nm
114 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
CVT
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
200 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
8.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
87.4 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
139.9 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Corolla Sedan
Grand i10 Sedan
Gearbox
CVT Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
4
Transmission Type
CVT Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Yes
Automatic
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
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
CVT Automatic
Automatic
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
6
4
Differential Type Front
Not confirmed
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not confirmed
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Corolla Sedan
Grand i10 Sedan
Claimed Mileage
13.5 km/l
16.9 km/l
City Mileage
11 km/l
13.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
14 km/l
19.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
37 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
13.5 km/l
16.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
60
37
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
Spec
Corolla Sedan
Grand i10 Sedan
Airbags
7
2 front airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
2 front airbags
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
2 front airbags
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
Not confirmed
2 front airbags
Driver Passenger Airbags
Not confirmed
2 front airbags
Spec
Corolla Sedan
Grand i10 Sedan
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
EV Mode
Not confirmed
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Not confirmed
Rear
Parking Sensor
Not confirmed
Rear
Rear View Camera
Not confirmed
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
Not confirmed
Standard
Reversing Camera
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Corolla Sedan
Grand i10 Sedan
Seat Material
Fabric/Synthetic Leather
Cloth
Seat Adjustment
Manual
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Front Armrest
Rear Centre Armrest
-
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual multi-way
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual multi-way
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Yes
Cloth
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Not confirmed
Digital instrument cluster
Interior Colour Options
Not confirmed
3
Fabric Seats
Not confirmed
Cloth
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Not confirmed
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Grand i10 Sedan grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
Not confirmed
3
Spec
Corolla Sedan
Grand i10 Sedan
Climate Control
Single-zone Automatic
Manual
Power Windows
All Doors
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Smart Key
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Wireless
Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
AC Type
Single-zone Automatic
Manual
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
Not Available
Air Conditioning
Single-zone Automatic
Manual
Rim Size
18-inch GR Alloy
15 Inches
Sound System
8
Not Available
Unlocking
Smart Key
Not Available
Wireless Charger
Standard
Wireless
Load Bed Length
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Climate Zones
Not confirmed
Manual
Engine Warranty
Not confirmed
4
Fuel Consumption Combined
Not confirmed
5.9
Hill Start Assist
Not confirmed
Standard
Skid Plates
Not confirmed
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not confirmed
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not confirmed
Not Available
Diff Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Difflock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Not confirmed
Manual
One Pedal Driving
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not confirmed
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not confirmed
Not Available
Sonar
Not confirmed
Rear
Source Model Column
Not confirmed
grand-i10-sedan
Sports Bar
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not confirmed
Not Available
Trim Level
Not confirmed
top
Variant Role
Not confirmed
Mid-to-high value derivative
Vehicle To Grid
Not confirmed
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Corolla Sedan
Grand i10 Sedan
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
Not Available
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
2
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Audio Speakers
8
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
10.1
SYNC
Touchscreen
10.1
SYNC
Infotainment Screen Size
10.1
SYNC
Multi Information Display
Not confirmed
Digital display
Connected Services
Not confirmed
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Corolla Sedan
Grand i10 Sedan
LED Headlamps
LED
Halogen
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
18-inch GR Alloy
15 Inches
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
GR Sport Spoiler
-
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
3
DRL
LED
LED
Led Headlights
LED
Halogen
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Front Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Headlamps
LED
Halogen
Headlight Type
LED
Halogen
Headlights
LED
Halogen
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Body Type
Not confirmed
Sedan
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
3
Load Bed Liner
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Corolla Sedan
Grand i10 Sedan
Approach Angle
25 deg
-
Departure Angle
23 deg
-
Wading Depth
500 mm
-
Terrain Modes
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
130 mm
165 mm
Ground Clearance Min
130 mm
165 mm
Underbody Protection
Not confirmed
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
Not confirmed
-
Departure Angle Deg
Not confirmed
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not confirmed
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not confirmed
Not Available
Off Road Descent Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not confirmed
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not confirmed
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not confirmed
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
Not confirmed
-
Spec
Corolla Sedan
Grand i10 Sedan
Tyre Size
225/40 R18
Not Available
Wheel Type
18-inch GR Alloy
15 Inches
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch GR Alloy
15 Inches
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Disc
-
Spare Tyre
Space Saver
Not Available
Wheel Diameter
18-inch GR Alloy
15 Inches
Handbrake Type
Yes
Not Applicable
Wheels
18-inch GR Alloy
15 Inches
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not confirmed
Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not confirmed
Not Available
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Not confirmed
Standard
Wheel Size Type
Not confirmed
15 Inches
Spec
Corolla Sedan
Grand i10 Sedan
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Not Available
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric
-
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam
Not Available
Front Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Corolla Sedan
Grand i10 Sedan
Warranty Years
3
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
Warranty Kilometers
3
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
5 Years
Basic Warranty
3
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
5 Years
Warranty
3
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
Not confirmed
5 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
5 Years
Spec
Corolla Sedan
Grand i10 Sedan
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
Not confirmed
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
Not confirmed
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Corolla Sedan
Grand i10 Sedan
Real-world City Mileage Min
7.5 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
9 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
6 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
7 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
7
-
Spec
Corolla Sedan
Grand i10 Sedan
Service Plan
Yes
1 year / 15 000 km
Service Interval
Not confirmed
15000 km / 12 months
Battery Warranty
Not confirmed
4
Maintenance Plan
Not confirmed
3 Years / 45000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
Not confirmed
15000 km / 12 months
First Service At
Not confirmed
15000
Service Plan Duration
Yes
1 year / 15 000 km
Service Plan Distance
Yes
1 year / 15 000 km
Alternator
Not confirmed
120A
Service Intervals
Not confirmed
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
Not confirmed
Lead-acid
Spec
Corolla Sedan
Grand i10 Sedan
Ownership Role
Private and family
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Price Zar
615000 ZAR
309900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Historical listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
615000
309900
Starting Price Zar
615000
309900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Corolla Sedan and Grand i10 Sedan 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 Sedan 52 vs Grand i10 Sedan 30.
Efficiency index: Corolla Sedan 54 vs Grand i10 Sedan 66.
Safety-equipment index: Corolla Sedan 98 vs Grand i10 Sedan 40.
Practicality index: Corolla Sedan 59 vs Grand i10 Sedan 64.
Ownership-cover index: Corolla Sedan 43 vs Grand i10 Sedan 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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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
Corolla Sedan leads by 12 points
Corolla Sedan has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Grand i10 Sedan remains close.
Performance
Corolla Sedan +22
Efficiency
Grand i10 Sedan +12
Safety
Corolla Sedan +58
Practicality
Grand i10 Sedan +5
Ownership
Grand i10 Sedan +22
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Corolla Sedan
Performance
52/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
59/100
Ownership
43/100
Grand i10 Sedan
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
66/100
Safety
40/100
Practicality
64/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Corolla Sedan
leads the specification evidence index with 63 pts
vs 51 pts for Grand i10 Sedan
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Corolla Sedan leads. However, Grand i10 Sedan may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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