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.
CR-V holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Grand i10.
Grand i10 starts ZAR 471,000 cheaperCR-V from ZAR 689,900 · Grand i10 from ZAR 218,900
Five key differences
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Specification
CR-V
Grand i10
Maximum Power
CR-V204 kW
Grand i1061 kW @ 6300 rpm
Maximum Torque
CR-V335 Nm
Grand i10114 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Engine Size
CR-V1993 cc
Grand i101197 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
CR-V20 km/l
Grand i1016.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
CR-V198 mm
Grand i10170 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Honda CR-V
2.0 Hybrid e:HEV
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
CR-V
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Grand i10
Strengths
Stronger published ownership cover
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?
CR-V
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 prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
CR-V
Grand i10
Wheelbase
2700 mm
2385 mm
Length
4690 mm
3665 mm
Width
1860 mm
1660 mm
Height
1690 mm
1520 mm
Kerb Weight
1750 kg
975 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2250 kg
1410 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Boot/Cargo Space
497 l
235 l
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
35 l
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
198 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
500 kg
435 kg
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Minimum Turning Radius
5.7 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
970 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
970 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1049 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
1041 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (Default)
198 mm
170 mm
Spec
CR-V
Grand i10
Gearbox
eCVT Automatic
5-speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
All Wheel Drive
FWD
LSD Available
Electronic AWD Control
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox Type
eCVT Automatic
5-speed Manual
Gear Shift Type
eCVT Automatic
5-speed Manual
Drivetrain
AWD
Front-Wheel Drive
Axle Layout
AWD
Front-Wheel Drive
Differential Lock
Electronic AWD Lock
No
4WD Engagement
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Available
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
5
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
5
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Engine Position
-
Front
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
CR-V
Grand i10
Claimed Mileage
20 km/l
16.9 km/l
City Mileage
17 km/l
13.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
19 km/l
19.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
35 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 6
Fuel Tank Litres
57
35
Real-world Mileage
20 km/l
16.9 km/l
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
No
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
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
CR-V
Grand i10
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
6
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
No
AEB
Standard
No
Alarm System
Standard
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
6
Yes
Passenger Airbag
6
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Central Locking
-
Yes
Speed Alert System
-
Yes
Safety Rating
-
Not Rated (SA)
Spec
CR-V
Grand i10
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
No
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
No
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
No
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
No
Emergency Braking
Standard
No
Pre-Collision System
Standard
No
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
Reversing Camera
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
Yes
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Surround View Camera
Standard
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Front and Rear
Rear
Parking Sensor
Front and Rear
Rear
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
No
Auto Lights
LED Matrix
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Rear
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
No
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Eco Mode
-
Yes
EV Mode
-
No
Sport Mode
-
No
Rain Sensor Wipers
-
No
Spec
CR-V
Grand i10
Seat Material
Premium Leather
Fabric
Seat Adjustment
Driver and Passenger Electric
Manual
Heated Seats
Front and Rear
No
Ventilated Seats
Front
No
Steering Type
Electric Power Steering
Electric
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt
Ambient Lighting
Multi-Color Ambient
No
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Premium interior with large touchscreen, digital cluster, leather seats, and advanced driver assistance features
Touchscreen infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on upper trims, simple and practical cabin layout, adequate rear legroom for a sub-compact
Seat Trim
Premium Leather
Fabric
Fabric Seats
Premium Leather
Yes
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Premium Leather
Fabric
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver and Passenger Electric
Manual
Adjustable Driver Seat
Driver and Passenger Electric
Manual
Driver Seat
Driver and Passenger Electric
Manual
Interior Colour Options
6
5
Interior Colours
6
5
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver and Passenger Electric
Manual
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Folding Rear Seats
-
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Rear Armrest
-
No
Cup Holders
-
4
Rear AC Vents
-
No
Rear USB Ports
-
2
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Analogue + MID
Door Map Pockets
-
Yes
Adjustable Front Seat
-
Manual
Cooled Seats
-
No
Front Headrest
-
Yes
Leather Seats
-
No
Memory Seats
-
No
Rear Headrest
-
Yes
Armrest Front
-
Yes
Armrest Rear
-
No
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
-
No
Seat Belt Warning
-
Yes
Seat Fold Type
-
60/40 Split
Spec
CR-V
Grand i10
Climate Control
Tri-Zone Climate Control
Manual AC
Power Windows
All Doors Auto
All
Keyless Entry
Smart Key
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
No
Wireless Charging
Standard
No
Sunroof
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Electric Tailgate
Hands-free Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Trim Level
top
fluid
Variant Role
Core range derivative
Mid-to-high value derivative
Accelerator 0 100
8.5 sec
12.8 sec
Common Rail Injection
Direct Injection + Electric Motor Assist
Multi-Point Fuel Injection
Diff Lock
Electronic AWD Lock
No
Difflock
Electronic AWD Lock
No
Fuel Consumption Combined
5
5.9
Vdc
Standard
Yes
TPMS
Standard
Yes
Surround View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Sonar
Front and Rear
Rear
Seat Type
Premium Leather
Fabric
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Yes
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
No
AC Type
Tri-Zone Climate Control
Manual AC
Air Conditioning
Tri-Zone Climate Control
Manual AC
Manual Aircon
Tri-Zone Climate Control
Manual AC
Power Mirrors
All Doors Auto
Yes
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Smart Key
Yes
Remote Central Locking
Smart Key
Yes
Passive Entry Start
Smart Key
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
No
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
No
Wireless Charger
Standard
No
Panoramic Roof
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Powered Tailgate
Hands-free Electric Tailgate
-
Lift Gate
Hands-free Electric Tailgate
-
Sound System
12 Premium
6
Voice Command Support
Built-in
Yes
Roof Rack Compatibility
Standard
No
Sub Frame
Monocoque
Monocoque
Engine Warranty
8 Years
4
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
LED Matrix
Yes
Source Model Column
cr-v
grand-i10
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
No
Unlocking
Smart Key
Yes
Walk Away Lock
Smart Key
Yes
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Smart Key
Yes
Voice Command
Built-in
Yes
Climate Zones
Tri-Zone Climate Control
1
Mirror
All Doors Auto
Power Adjustable
Engine Start Stop
Standard
No
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Doors Auto
Yes
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
497 l
235 l
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Rim Size
19-inch Premium Alloy
14
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
No
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
Door Ajar Warning
-
Yes
Engine Check Warning
-
Yes
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Front Power Outlet
-
Yes
Fuel Lid Opener
-
Inside
Glovebox Cooling
-
Yes
Headlamp Height Adjust
-
Manual
Headlamp Washer
-
No
Hill Start Assist
-
Yes
Rear Defogger
-
Yes
Rear Reading Lamps
-
Yes
Rear Seat Split
-
60/40 Split
Rear Wing
-
Yes
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
-
Yes
Service Reminder
-
Yes
Skid Plates
-
Not Available
Spare Wheel
Not Available
Full Size
Steering Mounted Controls
-
Yes
Tachometer
-
Yes
Trip Computer
-
Yes
Vanity Mirror
-
Yes
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bottle Holders
-
4
Centre Console
-
Yes
Digital Speedometer
-
Analogue + MID
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Front Wiper
-
Yes
Front Wipers Type
-
Yes
Glove Box
-
Yes
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
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 Side Mirror
-
Power Adjustable
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
-
Yes
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
CR-V
Grand i10
Infotainment System
10.25-inch Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Yes
Android Auto
Wireless
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
12 Premium
6
Navigation System
Built-in
Yes
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen
Display Audio
10.25-inch Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless
Yes
Connected Services
Standard
Yes
Audio Speakers
12 Premium
6
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25-inch Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
Audio System
12 Premium
Yes
Voice Control
Built-in
Yes
Voice Recognition
Built-in
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Yes
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
No
USB Ports
Not Available
2
FM Radio
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Yes
AUX Input
-
Yes
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Yes
Rear Usb
-
Yes
Audio
-
Yes
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
2
Multi Information Display
-
Analogue + MID
Radio
-
Yes
Spec
CR-V
Grand i10
LED Headlamps
LED Matrix
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
LED
Yes
Roof Rails
Standard
No
Alloy Wheel Design
19-inch Premium Alloy
14-inch Alloy
Body Type
SUV
Hatchback
Exterior Colour Options
6
5
Exterior Colour Options
6
5
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Doors Auto
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Roof Type
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Led Headlights
LED Matrix
Yes
Headlights
LED Matrix
Yes
Headlamp Levelling
LED Matrix
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
DRL
LED
LED
Fog Lights
LED
Yes
Front Fog Lights
LED
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Headlights
LED Matrix
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
LED Matrix
Yes
Headlamps
LED Matrix
Yes
Headlight Type
LED Matrix
Yes
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Electric Blind Sunroof
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Rear Spoiler
-
Yes
Wing Mirror Type
-
Power Adjustable
Rear Wiper
-
Yes
Door Handle Finish
-
Body Coloured
Exterior Door Handle Colour
-
Body Coloured
Exterior Mirror Folding
-
Power Adjustable
Rear Spoiler
-
Yes
Spec
CR-V
Grand i10
Approach Angle
20 deg
-
Departure Angle
22 deg
-
Wading Depth
450 mm
-
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Electronic AWD Lock
No
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle Deg
20 deg
-
Departure Angle Deg
22 deg
-
Wading Depth Mm
450 mm
-
Breakover Angle
Not Available
20 deg
Ground Clearance Min
198 mm
170 mm
Ground Clearance Max
198 mm
170 mm
Underbody Protection
-
Not Available
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
20 deg
Ramp-over Angle
-
20 deg
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
CR-V
Grand i10
Tyre Size
235/55 R19
175/65 R14
Wheel Type
19-inch Premium Alloy
14-inch Alloy
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
Yes
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Standard
No
Wheel Material
19-inch Premium Alloy
14-inch Alloy
Wheels
19-inch Premium Alloy
14-inch Alloy
Brake Type Front
Disc
Disc (Ventilated)
Brake Type Rear
Disc
Disc
Tyre Type
235/55 R19
Tubeless Radial
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Adaptive
Yes
Brakes
Disc
Disc
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
Yes
Wheel Rim Size
19-inch Premium Alloy
14
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Manual
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Full Size
Wheel Diameter
19-inch Premium Alloy
14
Parking Brake Type
-
Manual
Tyre Load Index
-
91
Tyre Speed Rating
-
H
Spare Tyre
Not Available
Full Size
Auto Brake Hold
-
Manual
Electric Park Brake
-
Manual
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
-
Yes
Leather Steering Wheel
-
Leather
Spare Wheel Size Type
-
Full Size
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Trim
-
Leather
Wheel Size Type
-
14
Spec
CR-V
Grand i10
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Torsion Beam
Chassis Type
Monocoque
Monocoque
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt
Power Steering
Electric Power Steering
Electric
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link
Torsion Beam
Rear Axle Type
Multi-Link
Torsion Beam
Chassis Material
Monocoque
Monocoque
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Front Spring Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type
Multi-Link
Torsion Beam
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
CR-V
Grand i10
Service Interval
10000 km / 12 months
15000 km / 12 months
Approx Service Cost
Moderate
-
Battery Warranty
8 Years
4
Service Intervals
10000 km / 12 months
15000 km / 12 months
Engine Oil Change Interval
10000 km / 12 months
15000 km / 12 months
Service Plan Duration
8 Years
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan
8 Years
3 Years / 45000 km
Maintenance Plan
8 Years
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Distance
8 Years
3 Years / 45000 km
First Service At
-
15000
Alternator
-
120A
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
CR-V
Grand i10
Warranty Years
3
5
Warranty Kilometers
3
5
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
5 Years
Basic Warranty
3
5
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
5 Years
Warranty
3
5
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 Years
Spec
CR-V
Grand i10
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km
123 g/km
Start Stop System
Standard
No
Hybrid System Type
Self-Charging Hybrid
Not Available
CO2 Emissions G Km
110
123
Idle CO2 Output
110
123
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 6
Particulate Filter
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
Hybrid
Unleaded 95
Variable Valve Timing
-
Yes
Fuel Evaporation Control
-
Yes
Spec
CR-V
Grand i10
Real-world City Mileage Min
10 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
12 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
13 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
16 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
16
-
Spec
CR-V
Grand i10
Body Style
SUV
Hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Segment
SUV
Hatchback
Vehicle Type
SUV
Hatchback
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Fluid grade in the South Africa lineup
Color Note
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red
White, Silver, Red, Blue, Grey
Tare Mass Kg
1750 kg
975 kg
Model Introduced Year
2023
2014
Generation
Built on Honda’s global SUV platform with focus on comfort and safety
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
Latest generation introduced with improved design, features, and safety technology
Second generation arrived in 2017; facelift with updated front styling and infotainment in 2023
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2023
Production Status
active
active
Spec
CR-V
Grand i10
Price Zar
819900 ZAR
242900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
819900
242900
Starting Price Zar
819900
242900
Ownership Role
Top
Fluid
Spec
CR-V
Grand i10
Engine
2.0L Hybrid Petrol
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1993 cc
1197 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
16
12
Valves per Cylinder
4
3
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Direct Injection + Electric Motor Assist
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
204 kW
61 kW @ 6300 rpm
Maximum Torque
335 Nm
114 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Transmission
e-CVT
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
195 km/h
171 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.5 sec
12.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
62.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
116.9 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
In depth: how these cars differ
This CR-V 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: CR-V 77 vs Grand i10 27.
Efficiency index: CR-V 80 vs Grand i10 66.
Safety-equipment index: CR-V 91 vs Grand i10 68.
Practicality index: CR-V 66 vs Grand i10 53.
Ownership-cover index: CR-V 60 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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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
CR-V leads by 22 points
CR-V holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Grand i10.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
CR-V
Performance
77/100
Efficiency
80/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
66/100
Ownership
60/100
Grand i10
Performance
27/100
Efficiency
66/100
Safety
68/100
Practicality
53/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHonda CR-V
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 54 pts for Grand i10
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, CR-V 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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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.
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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.
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