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fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Geely E5 EM-i vs Hyundai Grand i10: the short answer
E5 EM-i holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Grand i10.
Grand i10 starts ZAR 381,099 cheaperE5 EM-i from ZAR 599,999 · Grand i10 from ZAR 218,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
E5 EM-i
Grand i10
Maximum Power
E5 EM-i73 kW
Grand i1061 kW @ 6300 rpm
Maximum Torque
E5 EM-i125 Nm
Grand i10114 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Engine Size
E5 EM-i1499 cc
Grand i101197 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
E5 EM-iNot Officially Disclosed
Grand i1016.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
E5 EM-i172 mm
Grand i10170 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Geely E5 EM-i
Apex
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
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
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 PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Grand i10
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
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
E5 EM-i
Grand i10
Model Introduced Year
2025
2014
Generation
Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published
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
No applicable South African facelift history established
Second generation arrived in 2017; facelift with updated front styling and infotainment in 2023
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
2023
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
SUV
Hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Passenger vehicle
Hatchback
Vehicle Type
SUV
Hatchback
Color Note
-
White, Silver, Red, Blue, Grey
Dealer Stock Note
-
Fluid grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg
-
975 kg
Spec
E5 EM-i
Grand i10
Length
4740 mm
3665 mm
Width
1905 mm
1660 mm
Height
1685 mm
1520 mm
Wheelbase
2755 mm
2385 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
172 mm
170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
35 l
Boot/Cargo Space
528 l
235 l
Kerb Weight
1770 kg
975 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
1410 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
435 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
5 seats
Number of Rows
Not Officially Disclosed
2 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 Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
E5 EM-i
Grand i10
Engine
1.5L Naturally Aspirated Petrol + 160 kW Electric Drive
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1499 cc
1197 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
12
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
3
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
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
73 kW
61 kW @ 6300 rpm
Maximum Torque
125 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
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Front
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
170 km/h
171 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.1 sec
12.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Pure, Hybrid, Power
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
18.4 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
LFP
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
105 km (NEDC)
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
6.6 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
30 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
3 h
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
20 min (30-80%)
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
E5 EM-i
Grand i10
Gearbox
Not Officially Disclosed
5-speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
FWD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Officially Disclosed
5
Transmission Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
5-speed Manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Front-Wheel Drive
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Not Officially Disclosed
5-speed Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Front-Wheel Drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Officially Disclosed
5
Engine Position
-
Front
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
E5 EM-i
Grand i10
Claimed Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
16.9 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
13.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
19.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
35 l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Real-world Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
16.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
51
35
Combined Driving Range
943 km
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Distance To Empty
-
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
-
Yes
Spec
E5 EM-i
Grand i10
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Traction Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Rear seats
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
AEB
Yes
No
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
TCS
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Alarm System
-
Yes
Central Locking
-
Yes
Speed Alert System
-
Yes
Safety Rating
-
Not Rated (SA)
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
No
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Yes
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
6
ESC With Traction Control
-
Yes
Spec
E5 EM-i
Grand i10
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
No
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
No
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
No
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
No
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Rear
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
No
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Lights
-
Yes
Eco Mode
-
Yes
EV Mode
-
No
Sport Mode
-
No
Emergency Braking
-
No
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Rear
Parking Sensor
-
Rear
Pre-Collision System
-
No
Rain Sensor Wipers
-
No
Rear View Camera
-
Yes
Reverse Camera Type
-
Yes
Reversing Camera
-
Yes
Spec
E5 EM-i
Grand i10
Seat Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Fabric
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Manual
Seat Trim
Not Officially Disclosed
Fabric
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt
Folding Rear Seats
-
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Rear Armrest
-
No
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Cup Holders
-
4
Rear AC Vents
-
No
Rear USB Ports
-
2
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Analogue + MID
Interior Colour Options
-
5
Door Map Pockets
-
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual
Adjustable Front Seat
-
Manual
Cooled Seats
-
No
Fabric Seats
-
Yes
Front Headrest
-
Yes
Leather Seats
-
No
Memory Seats
-
No
Rear Headrest
-
Yes
Armrest Front
-
Yes
Armrest Rear
-
No
Driver Seat
-
Manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Touchscreen infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on upper trims, simple and practical cabin layout, adequate rear legroom for a sub-compact
Vehicle: 6 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
5
Warranty Years
Vehicle: 6 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
5
Warranty Kilometers
Vehicle: 6 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 Years
Basic Warranty
Vehicle: 6 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
In depth: how these cars differ
This E5 EM-i 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: E5 EM-i 39 vs Grand i10 27.
Efficiency index: E5 EM-i 79 vs Grand i10 66.
Safety-equipment index: E5 EM-i 91 vs Grand i10 68.
Practicality index: E5 EM-i 71 vs Grand i10 53.
Ownership-cover index: E5 EM-i not separately scored 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
E5 EM-i leads by 15 points
E5 EM-i 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
E5 EM-i
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
79/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
71/100
Grand i10
Performance
27/100
Efficiency
66/100
Safety
68/100
Practicality
53/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGeely E5 EM-i
leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts
vs 54 pts for Grand i10
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, E5 EM-i 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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