BYD DOLPHIN 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.

BYD DOLPHIN in South Africa

BYD DOLPHIN

Premium Extended Range EV Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 602,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 310 Nm
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

BYD DOLPHIN vs Hyundai Grand i10 Cargo: the short answer

DOLPHIN has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Grand i10 Cargo.

Grand i10 Cargo starts ZAR 279,400 cheaper DOLPHIN from ZAR 539,900 · Grand i10 Cargo from ZAR 260,500

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification DOLPHIN Grand i10 Cargo
Maximum Power DOLPHIN150 kW Grand i10 Cargo61 kW
Maximum Torque DOLPHIN310 Nm Grand i10 Cargo114 Nm
Engine Size DOLPHINNot Applicable Grand i10 Cargo1197 cc
Combined Fuel Economy DOLPHINNot Applicable Grand i10 Cargo16.9 km/l
Ground Clearance DOLPHIN155 mm Grand i10 Cargo165 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.

BYD DOLPHIN

Premium Extended Range EV

Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Hagalu Editorial Team ·

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

Hyundai Grand i10 Cargo

1.2 Executive Cargo 4AT

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

DOLPHIN

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

Grand i10 Cargo

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

Which One's Right for You?

DOLPHIN

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

Grand i10 Cargo

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec DOLPHIN Grand i10 Cargo
Model Introduced Year 2024 Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation First South African DOLPHIN generation Current South African Grand i10 Cargo listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026 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 Original current-generation version Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Hatchback Panel van
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active active
Segment Compact Hatchback Van
Vehicle Type Passenger vehicle 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
Tare Mass Kg - 900-950 kg
Spec DOLPHIN Grand i10 Cargo
Length 4290 mm 3815 mm
Width 1770 mm 1680 mm
Height 1570 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase 2700 mm 2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 155 mm 165 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 130 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 37 l
Boot/Cargo Space 345 l 1210 l
Kerb Weight 1658 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2068 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity 410 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity 0 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 1 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.25 m Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom 1000 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom 900 mm Not Applicable
Front Legroom 1130 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom 740 mm Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This DOLPHIN 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: DOLPHIN 66 vs Grand i10 Cargo 30.

Efficiency index: DOLPHIN 90 vs Grand i10 Cargo 66.

Safety-equipment index: DOLPHIN 98 vs Grand i10 Cargo 40.

Practicality index: DOLPHIN 56 vs Grand i10 Cargo 64.

Ownership-cover index: DOLPHIN 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

DOLPHIN leads by 25 points

DOLPHIN has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Grand i10 Cargo.

Evidence leader 76 /100
Lead 25 points
Data 64% source coverage
76
#1 Evidence leader

DOLPHIN

64% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Practicality 56
Performance 66
Efficiency 90
Safety 98
Practicality 56
Leads by 25 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 DOLPHIN +36 Efficiency DOLPHIN +24 Safety DOLPHIN +58 Practicality Grand i10 Cargo +8

Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

DOLPHIN

Performance 66/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 56/100

Grand i10 Cargo

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index BYD DOLPHIN leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts vs 51 pts for Grand i10 Cargo

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, DOLPHIN 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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DOLPHIN 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.