Mazda CX-30 vs Hyundai Grand i10 Cargo

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.

Mazda CX-30 in South Africa

Mazda CX-30

2.0 Individual Edition Auto FWD Petrol 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 651,500 ex-showroom
⚡ 121 kW 🔧 213 Nm ⛽ 15.2 km/l
VS
Hyundai Grand i10 Cargo in South Africa

Hyundai Grand i10 Cargo

1.2 Executive Cargo 4AT Petrol Current
ZAR 299,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 61 kW 🔧 114 Nm ⛽ 16.9 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mazda CX-30 vs Hyundai Grand i10 Cargo: the short answer

CX-30 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Grand i10 Cargo remains close.

Grand i10 Cargo starts ZAR 279,300 cheaper CX-30 from ZAR 539,800 · Grand i10 Cargo from ZAR 260,500

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification CX-30 Grand i10 Cargo
Maximum Power CX-30121 kW @ 6000 rpm Grand i10 Cargo61 kW
Maximum Torque CX-30213 Nm @ 4000 rpm Grand i10 Cargo114 Nm
Engine Size CX-301998 cc Grand i10 Cargo1197 cc
Combined Fuel Economy CX-3015.2 km/l Grand i10 Cargo16.9 km/l
Ground Clearance CX-30175 mm Grand i10 Cargo165 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

CX-30

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance

Grand i10 Cargo

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

CX-30

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Grand i10 Cargo

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec CX-30 Grand i10 Cargo
Model Introduced Year 2021 Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation First-generation DM-series Mazda CX-30 using seventh-generation Mazda architecture Current South African Grand i10 Cargo listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History South African editions received a focused technology and equipment update in 2024, including the 10.25-inch display and revised connectivity. 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 2021 Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV Panel van
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active active
Segment Compact crossover Van
Tare Mass Kg 1340 kg 900-950 kg
Vehicle Type SUV Van
Color Note - Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note - Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Spec CX-30 Grand i10 Cargo
Length 4395 mm 3815 mm
Width 1795 mm 1680 mm
Height 1540 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase 2655 mm 2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 175 mm 165 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 51 l 37 l
Boot/Cargo Space 295 l 1210 l
Kerb Weight 1340 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1937 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity 597 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity 1200 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 seats
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.7 m Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom 1058 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom 921 mm Not Applicable
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows - 1 rows
Front Headroom - Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom - Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This CX-30 and Grand i10 Cargo 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: CX-30 49 vs Grand i10 Cargo 30.

Efficiency index: CX-30 59 vs Grand i10 Cargo 66.

Safety-equipment index: CX-30 96 vs Grand i10 Cargo 40.

Practicality index: CX-30 55 vs Grand i10 Cargo 64.

Ownership-cover index: CX-30 not separately scored vs Grand i10 Cargo 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

CX-30 leads by 14 points

CX-30 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Grand i10 Cargo remains close.

Evidence leader 65 /100
Lead 14 points
Data 78% source coverage
65
#1 Evidence leader

CX-30

78% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 96 Check Performance 49
Performance 49
Efficiency 59
Safety 96
Practicality 55
Leads by 14 points
51
#2

Grand i10 Cargo

76% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 66 Check Performance 30
Performance 30
Efficiency 66
Safety 40
Practicality 64
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance CX-30 +19 Efficiency Grand i10 Cargo +7 Safety CX-30 +56 Practicality Grand i10 Cargo +9

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

CX-30

Performance 49/100
Efficiency 59/100
Safety 96/100
Practicality 55/100

Grand i10 Cargo

Performance 30/100
Efficiency 66/100
Safety 40/100
Practicality 64/100
Ownership 65/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Mazda CX-30 leads the specification evidence index with 65 pts vs 51 pts for Grand i10 Cargo

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, CX-30 leads. However, Grand i10 Cargo may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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CX-30 vs Grand i10 Cargo 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.