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.
Grand i10 Cargo starts ZAR 656500 cheaperEX-8 Dropside from ZAR 656,500 · Grand i10 Cargo from ZAR 260,500
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
Grand i10 Cargo
Engine Power
103
61
Torque
Not Applicable
114
Engine Size
3907
1197
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
5.9
Ground Clearance
200 mm
165 mm
Boot Space
Not Applicable
1210
Airbags
Not Available
2 front airbags
Kerb Weight
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Seating Capacity
3
2
Warranty
5
5
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
EX-8 Dropside has a slight advantage, but Grand i10 Cargo remains highly competitive.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
EX-8 Dropside
+20 pts
Efficiency
EX-8 Dropside
+34 pts
Safety
Grand i10 Cargo
+1 pts
Practicality
Grand i10 Cargo
+8 pts
Ownership
Equal
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
🏆 Overall Winner
EX-8 Dropside
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less comprehensive safety features
Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to:Highway DrivingFuel Efficiency
Grand i10 Cargo
Strengths
Stronger safety package
More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Family Usage
Which One's Right for You?
EX-8 Dropside
Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Grand i10 Cargo
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Large families needing more practicality and usability
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
Grand i10 Cargo
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Current South African EX-8 Dropside listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Current South African Grand i10 Cargo listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
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
Dropside truck
Panel van
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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
Vehicle Type
Van
Van
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
Grand i10 Cargo
Ground Clearance
200 mm
165 mm
Wheelbase
3850 mm
2450 mm
Length
6620 mm
3815 mm
Width
2100 mm
1680 mm
Height
2355 mm
1520 mm
Kerb Weight
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gross Vehicle Weight
7800 kg
Not Applicable
Seating Capacity
3
2
Boot Space
Not Applicable
1210 l
Towing Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Turning Radius
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Headroom
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
1210 l
Number of Doors
2
5
Max Payload
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Boot Volume
Not Applicable
1210 l
Doors
2
5
Seats
3
2
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 l
37 l
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg
7800 kg
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
200 mm
165 mm
Ground Clearance Min
200 mm
165 mm
Ground Clearance Mm
200 mm
165 mm
Height Mm
2355 mm
1520 mm
Length Mm
6620 mm
3815 mm
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Payload Kg
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Cargo Volume
Not Applicable
1210 l
Tare Mass Kg
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Turning Circle
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Turning Circle M
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Width Mm
2100 mm
1680 mm
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
Grand i10 Cargo
Engine
3.9-litre turbo diesel
Not Applicable
Engine Type
3.9-litre turbo diesel
Not Applicable
Displacement
3907 cc
1197 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Power
103 kW
61 kW
Power @ RPM
2800
Not Applicable
Torque
Not Applicable
114 Nm
Torque @ RPM
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Turbocharger
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Top Speed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
0-100 km/h
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Cylinder Bore
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Piston Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Power
138 bhp
82 bhp
Fuel Grade Required
Diesel
Petrol
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Aspiration
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Type Config
3.9-litre turbo diesel
Not Applicable
0–100 km/h
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Capacity
Not Available
Not Available
Charging Port
Not Available
Not Available
AC Charging Time
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Displacement
3907 cc
1197 cc
Engine Displacement Litres
3.91 l
1.2 l
EV Range
Not Available
Not Available
Acceleration 0 100
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined System Power
Not Available
Not Available
Combined System Torque
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Config
3.9-litre turbo diesel
Not Applicable
Engine Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement Cc
3907 cc
1197 cc
Engine Power kW
103 kW
61 kW
Engine Torque Nm
Not Applicable
114 Nm
Engine Valves
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Induction
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Max Power kW
103 kW
61 kW
Max Torque Nm
Not Applicable
114 Nm
Maximum Power
103 kW
61 kW
Maximum Torque
Not Applicable
114 Nm
Motor Position
Not Available
Not Available
Motor Power
Not Available
Not Available
Motor Torque
Not Available
Not Available
Motor Type
Not Available
Not Available
Power kW Rpm
2800
Not Applicable
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
System Output
Not Available
Not Available
Torque Nm Rpm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Turbo Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
Grand i10 Cargo
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain Layout
Rear-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
5 km/h
4 km/h
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Manual
Automatic
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Rear-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
5 km/h
4 km/h
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
Grand i10 Cargo
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
5.9 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
4.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
6.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 l
37 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Average Fuel Consumption
Not Applicable
16.9 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption
Not Applicable
16.9 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency
Not Applicable
16.9 l/100km
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
5.9 km/l
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Time AC Full
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Time DC Fast 80pct
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Consumption
Not Applicable
16.9 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km
Not Applicable
16.9 l/100km
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Economy Combined
Not Applicable
16.9 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres
100 l
37 l
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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
Range Wltp
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
Grand i10 Cargo
Airbags
Not Available
2 front airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Not Available
2 front airbags
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
2 front airbags
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
2 front airbags
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
2 front airbags
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
Grand i10 Cargo
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Rear
Parking Sensor
-
Rear
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
-
Standard
Reversing Camera
-
Standard
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
Grand i10 Cargo
Seat Material
Cloth
Cloth
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital instrument cluster
Digital instrument cluster
Interior Colour Options
3
3
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fabric Seats
Cloth
Cloth
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen EX-8 Dropside grade before assuming a feature is included.
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Grand i10 Cargo grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
3
3
Seat Capacity
3
2
Seat Count
3
2
Seat Trim
Cloth
Cloth
Boot Space Seats Up
-
1210
Cargo Space
-
1210
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
Grand i10 Cargo
Climate Control
Not Available
Manual
Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Wireless
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
AC Type
Not Available
Manual
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Engine Warranty
4
4
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Automatic
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Launch Control
Not Available
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Service Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
1 year / 15 000 km
Stability Control
Not Available
Not Available
Valves Per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Battery Voltage
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Difflock
Not Available
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
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 Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Source Model Column
ex-8-dropside
grand-i10-cargo
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
Trim Level
mid
top
Variant Role
Core range derivative
Commercial utility derivative
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Climate Zones
-
Manual
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
16.9
Air Conditioning
Not Available
Manual
Manual Aircon
-
Manual
Rim Size
Not Available
14 Inches
Sonar
-
Rear
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
Grand i10 Cargo
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
Digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
SYNC
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
SYNC
Multi Information Display
Digital display
Digital display
Connected Services
SYNC
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
Standard
Touchscreen
SYNC
SYNC
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
Grand i10 Cargo
LED Headlamps
Halogen
Halogen
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
3
3
Body Type
Van
Van
Led Headlights
Halogen
Halogen
Exterior Colour Options
3
3
Headlamps
Halogen
Halogen
Headlight Type
Halogen
Halogen
Headlights
Halogen
Halogen
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
Grand i10 Cargo
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Rear-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
Grand i10 Cargo
Tyre Size
Not Available
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
14 Inches
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Wheelbase Mm
3850 mm
2450 mm
Wheel Diameter
Not Available
14 Inches
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
-
Standard
Wheel Size Type
-
14 Inches
Wheels
-
14 Inches
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
Grand i10 Cargo
Front Suspension
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Not Available
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
Grand i10 Cargo
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
15000 km / 12 months
Battery Warranty
4
4
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
15000 km / 12 months
15000 km / 12 months
First Service At
15000
15000
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45000 km
1 year / 15 000 km
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45000 km
1 year / 15 000 km
Alternator
120A
120A
Battery Type
Lead-acid
Lead-acid
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
15000 km / 12 months
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
Grand i10 Cargo
Warranty Years
5
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
Warranty Kilometers
5
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
5 Years
Basic Warranty
5
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
5 Years
Warranty
5
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
5 Years
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
Grand i10 Cargo
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Petrol
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
Grand i10 Cargo
Ownership Role
Mid
Top
Price Source
South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
Price Zar
656500 ZAR
299900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
656500
299900
Starting Price Zar
656500
299900
Overall Verdict Score
Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.
Weighted / 100
Verdict readout
EX-8 Dropside leads by 8 points
EX-8 Dropside has a slight advantage, but Grand i10 Cargo remains highly competitive.
Performance
EX-8 Dropside +20
Efficiency
EX-8 Dropside +34
Safety
Grand i10 Cargo +1
Practicality
Grand i10 Cargo +8
Ownership
Level
Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Overall Winner
EX-8 Dropside
Performance
50/100
Efficiency
65/100
Safety
28/100
Practicality
56/100
Ownership
65/100
Grand i10 Cargo
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
29/100
Practicality
64/100
Ownership
65/100
So, Which One Should You Buy?
🏆Hyundai EX-8 Dropside
wins with 51 pts
vs 43 pts for Grand i10 Cargo
In structured scoring, EX-8 Dropside emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Grand i10 Cargo may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
On our scoring the EX-8 Dropside edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.
Efficiency scores: EX-8 Dropside 65 vs Grand i10 Cargo 31. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.
Safety scores: EX-8 Dropside 28, Grand i10 Cargo 29. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.
Long-term ownership scores: EX-8 Dropside 65, Grand i10 Cargo 65. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.
Practicality scores: EX-8 Dropside 56, Grand i10 Cargo 64. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: EX-8 Dropside 50, Grand i10 Cargo 30. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.
Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.
Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.
Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The EX-8 Dropside edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.
The EX-8 Dropside scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
The comparison between EX-8 Dropside and Grand i10 Cargo in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: EX-8 Dropside scores 50 vs 30.
Efficiency: EX-8 Dropside scores 65 vs 31.
Safety: EX-8 Dropside scores 28 vs 29.
Practicality: EX-8 Dropside scores 56 vs 64.
Ownership: EX-8 Dropside scores 65 vs 65.
Final structured scoring gives EX-8 Dropside
the advantage in this comparison.
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