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.
Ford Everest vs Hyundai Grand i10 Sedan: the short answer
Everest has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Grand i10 Sedan.
Grand i10 Sedan starts ZAR 545,100 cheaperEverest from ZAR 825,000 · Grand i10 Sedan from ZAR 279,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Everest
Grand i10 Sedan
Maximum Power
Everest184 kW @ 3250 rpm
Grand i10 Sedan61 kW
Maximum Torque
Everest600 Nm
Grand i10 Sedan114 Nm
Engine Size
Everest2993 cc
Grand i10 Sedan1197 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Everest11.8 km/l
Grand i10 Sedan16.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
Everest226 mm
Grand i10 Sedan165 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.
Ford Everest
3.0TD V6 Platinum 10AT 4WD
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.
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
Everest
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Grand i10 Sedan
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Everest
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Grand i10 Sedan
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Everest
Grand i10 Sedan
Model Introduced Year
2022
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Current-generation Ford Everest
Current South African Grand i10 Sedan listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Major generational update in 2022 with improved safety, technology, and design
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
2022
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Sedan
Color Note
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 3.0TD V6 Platinum 10AT 4WD
-
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Sedan
Tare Mass Kg
2450 kg
940-1037 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Sedan
Spec
Everest
Grand i10 Sedan
Length
4914 mm
3995 mm
Width
1923 mm
1680 mm
Height
1842 mm
1520 mm
Wheelbase
2900 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
226 mm
165 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
37 l
Boot/Cargo Space
259 l
402 l
Kerb Weight
2450 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3150 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
680 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.9 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
972 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
953 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1058 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
912 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Everest
Grand i10 Sedan
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Independent double wishbone
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Coil spring with Watts linkage
Not Available
Chassis Type
Ladder Frame
-
Chassis Material
Ladder Frame
-
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
Everest
Grand i10 Sedan
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Manual
Power Windows
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Yes
Wireless
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Manual
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Source Model Column
everest
grand-i10-sedan
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Sub Frame
Ladder Frame
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Trim Level
flagship
top
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Mid-to-high value derivative
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Climate Zones
-
Manual
Engine Warranty
-
4
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
5.9
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Air Conditioning
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Manual
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Manual Aircon
-
Manual
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rim Size
Not Available
15 Inches
Sonar
-
Rear
Spec
Everest
Grand i10 Sedan
Engine
3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
Ford 3.0 V6 turbo diesel
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2993 cc
1197 cc
Cylinders
6
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
24
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
16.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
184 kW @ 3250 rpm
61 kW
Maximum Torque
600 Nm
114 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
210 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
8.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
16.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
75.1 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
244.9 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Everest
Grand i10 Sedan
Engine Position
Front longitudinal
-
Gearbox
10-Speed Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4WD
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Two-speed electronic transfer case
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
10
4
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
Front-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Electronic shift-on-the-fly
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Yes
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Yes
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Electronic 4WD selector
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
-
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
2.7
Not Applicable
Low Range
Yes
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front and rear driven axles
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
10
4
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
Everest
Grand i10 Sedan
Claimed Mileage
11.8 km/l
16.9 km/l
City Mileage
9.9 km/l
13.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
13.7 km/l
19.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
37 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
11.8 km/l
16.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
37
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Everest
Grand i10 Sedan
Airbags
6
2 front airbags
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
2 front airbags
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
2 front airbags
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
2 front airbags
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
2 front airbags
Spec
Everest
Grand i10 Sedan
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Rear
Parking Sensor
-
Rear
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
-
Standard
Reversing Camera
-
Standard
Spec
Everest
Grand i10 Sedan
Seat Material
Leather-accented upholstery
Cloth
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
5
3
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power adjustment
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power adjustment
Not Applicable
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Premium interior design, large touchscreen, digital cluster, driver assistance features
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Grand i10 Sedan grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
5
3
Seat Trim
Leather-accented upholstery
Cloth
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Digital instrument cluster
Fabric Seats
-
Cloth
Spec
Everest
Grand i10 Sedan
Infotainment System
SYNC 4 infotainment system
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
10
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.4-inch digital instrument cluster
Digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
USB-A and USB-C
Not Available
Infotainment Screen Size
12
SYNC
Infotainment Screen
12
SYNC
Connected Services
SYNC
Standard
Touchscreen
12
SYNC
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Multi Information Display
-
Digital display
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Standard
Spec
Everest
Grand i10 Sedan
LED Headlamps
Yes
Halogen
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
LED
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple Ford South Africa factory exterior colours
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
Warranty Kilometers
4 years / 120 000 km
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
5 Years
Basic Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
5 Years
Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
Warranty Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
5 Years
Spec
Everest
Grand i10 Sedan
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Valve Timing
No
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Petrol
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Spec
Everest
Grand i10 Sedan
Service Plan
Not Available
1 year / 15 000 km
Service Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
Battery Warranty
-
4
Maintenance Plan
-
3 Years / 45000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
First Service At
-
15000
Service Plan Duration
Not Available
1 year / 15 000 km
Service Plan Distance
Not Available
1 year / 15 000 km
Alternator
-
120A
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
Everest
Grand i10 Sedan
Ownership Role
Flagship
Top
Price Zar
1340000 ZAR
309900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
1340000
309900
Starting Price Zar
1340000
309900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Everest and Grand i10 Sedan 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: Everest 88 vs Grand i10 Sedan 30.
Efficiency index: Everest 52 vs Grand i10 Sedan 66.
Safety-equipment index: Everest 92 vs Grand i10 Sedan 40.
Practicality index: Everest 77 vs Grand i10 Sedan 64.
Ownership-cover index: Everest not separately scored vs Grand i10 Sedan 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
Everest leads by 28 points
Everest has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Grand i10 Sedan.
Performance
Everest +58
Efficiency
Grand i10 Sedan +14
Safety
Everest +52
Practicality
Everest +13
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Everest
Performance
88/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
77/100
Grand i10 Sedan
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
66/100
Safety
40/100
Practicality
64/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFord Everest
leads the specification evidence index with 79 pts
vs 51 pts for Grand i10 Sedan
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Everest leads. However, Grand i10 Sedan may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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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.
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