Hyundai Grand i10 Cargo 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.

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
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

Hyundai Grand i10 Cargo vs Hyundai Grand i10 Sedan: the short answer

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

Grand i10 Cargo starts ZAR 19,400 cheaper Grand i10 Cargo from ZAR 260,500 · Grand i10 Sedan from ZAR 279,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Grand i10 Cargo Grand i10 Sedan
Maximum Power Grand i10 Cargo61 kW Grand i10 Sedan61 kW
Maximum Torque Grand i10 Cargo114 Nm Grand i10 Sedan114 Nm
Engine Size Grand i10 Cargo1197 cc Grand i10 Sedan1197 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Grand i10 Cargo16.9 km/l Grand i10 Sedan16.9 km/l
Ground Clearance Grand i10 Cargo165 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.

Hyundai Grand i10 Cargo

1.2 Executive Cargo 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

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

Grand i10 Cargo

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: General Use

Grand i10 Sedan

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

Grand i10 Cargo

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Grand i10 Sedan

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Grand i10 Cargo Grand i10 Sedan
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation Current South African Grand i10 Cargo listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. Current South African Grand i10 Sedan 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 Panel van Sedan
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 Top grade in the South Africa lineup Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Van Sedan
Tare Mass Kg 900-950 kg 940-1037 kg
Vehicle Type Van Sedan
Spec Grand i10 Cargo Grand i10 Sedan
Length 3815 mm 3995 mm
Width 1680 mm 1680 mm
Height 1520 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase 2450 mm 2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 165 mm 165 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 37 l 37 l
Boot/Cargo Space 1210 l 402 l
Kerb Weight Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 1 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom Not Applicable Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom Not Applicable Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This Grand i10 Cargo 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: Grand i10 Cargo 30 vs Grand i10 Sedan 30.

Efficiency index: Grand i10 Cargo 66 vs Grand i10 Sedan 66.

Safety-equipment index: Grand i10 Cargo 40 vs Grand i10 Sedan 40.

Practicality index: Grand i10 Cargo 64 vs Grand i10 Sedan 64.

Ownership-cover index: Grand i10 Cargo 65 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

Grand i10 Cargo leads by 0 points

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

Evidence leader 51 /100
Lead 0 points
Data 76% source coverage
51
#1 Evidence 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 0 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 Level Efficiency Level Safety Level Practicality Level Ownership Level

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Grand i10 Cargo

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

Grand i10 Sedan

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index Hyundai Grand i10 Cargo leads the specification evidence index with 51 pts vs 51 pts for Grand i10 Sedan

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

Grand i10 Cargo 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.