Suzuki Eeco vs Hyundai Grand i10 Cargo

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Suzuki Eeco in South Africa

Suzuki Eeco

1.2 Passenger Van MT Petrol 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 219,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 61 kW 🔧 103 Nm ⛽ 16.9 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

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Grand i10 Cargo
Fuel Economy Grand i10 Cargo
🛡 Safety Grand i10 Cargo
📦 Practicality Grand i10 Cargo
🔑 Ownership Grand i10 Cargo
Eeco starts ZAR 63,600 cheaper Eeco from ZAR 196,900 · Grand i10 Cargo from ZAR 260,500

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec Eeco Grand i10 Cargo
Maximum Power 61 kW @ 6000 rpm 61 kW
Maximum Torque 103 Nm @ 3000 rpm 114 Nm
Engine Size 1197 cc 1197 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 16.9 km/l 16.9 km/l
Ground Clearance 170 mm 165 mm
Boot / Load Bay 120 l 1210 l
Airbags 2 2 front airbags
Kerb Weight 905 kg -
Seating Capacity 7 seats 2 seats
Warranty 5 5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Eeco and Grand i10 Cargo are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Grand i10 Cargo +6 pts
Efficiency Grand i10 Cargo +1 pts
Safety Grand i10 Cargo +4 pts
Practicality Grand i10 Cargo +10 pts
Ownership Grand i10 Cargo +5 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Eeco

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: General Use
Catalogue-index leader

Grand i10 Cargo

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Eeco

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Grand i10 Cargo

  • 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
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Eeco Grand i10 Cargo
Model Introduced Year 2017 Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation Second-generation Eeco on dedicated commercial platform with purpose-built high-roof body; G12B engine consistent across the Eeco's SA lifespan; commercial application specific, not shared with passenger vehicle range Current South African Grand i10 Cargo listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History Second-generation Eeco in SA since 2017; minor exterior and interior updates in 2021; specification has remained stable — the buyer segment does not require frequent feature updates 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 Van Panel van
Color Note Solid White, Metallic Silver Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note Mid grade in the South Africa lineup Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status published published
Segment Van Van
Tare Mass Kg 905 kg 900-950 kg
Vehicle Type Van Van
Spec Eeco Grand i10 Cargo
Length 3675 mm 3815 mm
Width 1475 mm 1680 mm
Height 1700 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase 2350 mm 2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 170 mm 165 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 35 l 37 l
Boot/Cargo Space 120 l 1210 l
Kerb Weight 905 kg -
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1280 kg -
Payload Capacity 390 kg -
Seating Capacity 7 seats 2 seats
Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 4.5 m -
Front Headroom 1020 mm -
Rear Headroom 1000 mm -
Front Legroom 930 mm -
Rear Legroom 750 mm -

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

Grand i10 Cargo leads by 5 points

Eeco and Grand i10 Cargo are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Index leader 51 /100
Lead 5 points
Data 76% source coverage
51
#1 Index leader

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
Leads by 5 points
46
#2

Eeco

85% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 65 Check Performance 24
Performance 24
Efficiency 65
Safety 36
Practicality 54
Ownership 60
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Grand i10 Cargo +6 Efficiency Grand i10 Cargo +1 Safety Grand i10 Cargo +4 Practicality Grand i10 Cargo +10 Ownership Grand i10 Cargo +5

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

Grand i10 Cargo

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

Eeco

Performance 24/100
Efficiency 65/100
Safety 36/100
Practicality 54/100
Ownership 60/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Hyundai Grand i10 Cargo leads the catalogue index with 51 pts vs 46 pts for Eeco

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

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.

Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.

Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.

Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.

It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

This Eeco and Grand i10 Cargo comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: Eeco 24 vs Grand i10 Cargo 30.

Efficiency index: Eeco 65 vs Grand i10 Cargo 66.

Safety-equipment index: Eeco 36 vs Grand i10 Cargo 40.

Practicality index: Eeco 54 vs Grand i10 Cargo 64.

Ownership-cover index: Eeco 60 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.