Toyota GR Supra vs Hyundai Grand i10 Sedan

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.

Toyota GR Supra in South Africa

Toyota GR Supra

3.0T Manual Petrol 6-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 1,561,600 ex-showroom
⚡ 285 kW 🔧 500 Nm ⛽ 12 km/l
VS
Hyundai Grand i10 Sedan in South Africa

Hyundai Grand i10 Sedan

1.2 Executive Sedan 4AT Petrol Current
ZAR 309,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 61 kW 🔧 114 Nm ⛽ 16.9 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Toyota GR Supra vs Hyundai Grand i10 Sedan: the short answer

GR Supra holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Grand i10 Sedan.

Grand i10 Sedan starts ZAR 1,244,900 cheaper GR Supra from ZAR 1,524,800 · Grand i10 Sedan from ZAR 279,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification GR Supra Grand i10 Sedan
Maximum Power GR Supra285 kW Grand i10 Sedan61 kW
Maximum Torque GR Supra500 Nm Grand i10 Sedan114 Nm
Engine Size GR Supra2998 cc Grand i10 Sedan1197 cc
Combined Fuel Economy GR Supra12 km/l Grand i10 Sedan16.9 km/l
Ground Clearance GR Supra117 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.

Toyota GR Supra

3.0T Manual

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Hyundai Grand i10 Sedan

1.2 Executive Sedan 4AT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

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

GR Supra

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: Published Performance

Grand i10 Sedan

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

GR Supra

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Grand i10 Sedan

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec GR Supra Grand i10 Sedan
Model Introduced Year 2021 Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation A90 fifth generation – co-developed with BMW on the CLAR platform Current South African Grand i10 Sedan listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History Manual gearbox and power upgrade (280 kW→285 kW) in 2023 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 2023 Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Sedan Sedan
Color Note Matte White, Nitro Yellow, Renaissance Red, Gravure Grey, Tungsten Silver, Black 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
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Sedan Sedan
Tare Mass Kg 1545 kg 940-1037 kg
Vehicle Type Sedan Sedan
Spec GR Supra Grand i10 Sedan
Length 4380 mm 3995 mm
Width 1865 mm 1680 mm
Height 1294 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase 2470 mm 2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 117 mm 165 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 125 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 52 l 37 l
Boot/Cargo Space 290 l 402 l
Kerb Weight 1545 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1870 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity 325 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity 1600 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 1 rows 2 rows
Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.3 m Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom 995 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom Not Applicable Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom 1040 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom Not Applicable Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This GR Supra 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: GR Supra 94 vs Grand i10 Sedan 30.

Efficiency index: GR Supra 47 vs Grand i10 Sedan 66.

Safety-equipment index: GR Supra 98 vs Grand i10 Sedan 40.

Practicality index: GR Supra 40 vs Grand i10 Sedan 64.

Ownership-cover index: GR Supra 43 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.

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

GR Supra leads by 16 points

GR Supra holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Grand i10 Sedan.

Evidence leader 67 /100
Lead 16 points
Data 90% source coverage
67
#1 Evidence leader

GR Supra

90% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Practicality 40
Performance 94
Efficiency 47
Safety 98
Practicality 40
Ownership 43
Leads by 16 points
51
#2

Grand i10 Sedan

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 GR Supra +64 Efficiency Grand i10 Sedan +19 Safety GR Supra +58 Practicality Grand i10 Sedan +24 Ownership Grand i10 Sedan +22

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

GR Supra

Performance 94/100
Efficiency 47/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 40/100
Ownership 43/100

Grand i10 Sedan

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index Toyota GR Supra leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts vs 51 pts for Grand i10 Sedan

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, GR Supra leads. However, Grand i10 Sedan may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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GR Supra vs Grand i10 Sedan 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.