Geely E5 EM-i 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.

Geely E5 EM-i in South Africa

Geely E5 EM-i

Apex Plug-in Hybrid Current
ZAR 679,999 ex-showroom
⚡ 73 kW 🔧 125 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

Geely E5 EM-i vs Hyundai Grand i10 Cargo: the short answer

E5 EM-i holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Grand i10 Cargo.

Grand i10 Cargo starts ZAR 339,499 cheaper E5 EM-i from ZAR 599,999 · Grand i10 Cargo from ZAR 260,500

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification E5 EM-i Grand i10 Cargo
Maximum Power E5 EM-i73 kW Grand i10 Cargo61 kW
Maximum Torque E5 EM-i125 Nm Grand i10 Cargo114 Nm
Engine Size E5 EM-i1499 cc Grand i10 Cargo1197 cc
Combined Fuel Economy E5 EM-iNot Officially Disclosed Grand i10 Cargo16.9 km/l
Ground Clearance E5 EM-i172 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

E5 EM-i

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 Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Grand i10 Cargo

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?

E5 EM-i

  • 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 Cargo

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec E5 EM-i Grand i10 Cargo
Model Introduced Year 2025 Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published 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 applicable South African facelift history established 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 Not Applicable Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Current
Body Style SUV Panel van
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Passenger vehicle Van
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
Tare Mass Kg - 900-950 kg
Spec E5 EM-i Grand i10 Cargo
Length 4740 mm 3815 mm
Width 1905 mm 1680 mm
Height 1685 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase 2755 mm 2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 172 mm 165 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 51 l 37 l
Boot/Cargo Space 528 l 1210 l
Kerb Weight 1770 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 2 seats
Number of Rows Not Officially Disclosed 1 rows
Doors Not Officially Disclosed 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Applicable
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This E5 EM-i 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: E5 EM-i 39 vs Grand i10 Cargo 30.

Efficiency index: E5 EM-i 79 vs Grand i10 Cargo 66.

Safety-equipment index: E5 EM-i 91 vs Grand i10 Cargo 40.

Practicality index: E5 EM-i 71 vs Grand i10 Cargo 64.

Ownership-cover index: E5 EM-i 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

E5 EM-i leads by 18 points

E5 EM-i holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Grand i10 Cargo.

Evidence leader 69 /100
Lead 18 points
Data 55% source coverage
69
#1 Evidence leader

E5 EM-i

55% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Performance 39
Performance 39
Efficiency 79
Safety 91
Practicality 71
Leads by 18 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 E5 EM-i +9 Efficiency E5 EM-i +13 Safety E5 EM-i +51 Practicality E5 EM-i +7

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

E5 EM-i

Performance 39/100
Efficiency 79/100
Safety 91/100
Practicality 71/100

Grand i10 Cargo

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index Geely E5 EM-i leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts vs 51 pts for Grand i10 Cargo

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, E5 EM-i 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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E5 EM-i 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.