Hyundai Grand i10 Cargo vs Suzuki Grand Vitara

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
Suzuki Grand Vitara in South Africa

Suzuki Grand Vitara

1.5 Hybrid GLX AllGrip AT Petrol Mild Hybrid 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 542,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 76 kW 🔧 137 Nm ⛽ 17.9 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Hyundai Grand i10 Cargo vs Suzuki Grand Vitara: the short answer

Grand Vitara has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Grand i10 Cargo remains close.

Grand i10 Cargo starts ZAR 99,400 cheaper Grand i10 Cargo from ZAR 260,500 · Grand Vitara from ZAR 359,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Grand i10 Cargo Grand Vitara
Maximum Power Grand i10 Cargo61 kW Grand Vitara76 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque Grand i10 Cargo114 Nm Grand Vitara137 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Engine Size Grand i10 Cargo1197 cc Grand Vitara1462 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Grand i10 Cargo16.9 km/l Grand Vitara17.9 km/l
Ground Clearance Grand i10 Cargo165 mm Grand Vitara210 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Grand i10 Cargo

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

Grand Vitara

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

Which One's Right for You?

Grand i10 Cargo

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Grand Vitara

  • 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 warranty or service cover

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Grand i10 Cargo Grand Vitara
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2022
Generation Current South African Grand i10 Cargo listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. Third generation YHB-series Grand Vitara; shared platform with Toyota Urban Cruiser (a partnership-specific platform development); mild-hybrid system uses belt-integrated starter generator technology; all-new design and powertrain versus the previous generation
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. Third-generation Grand Vitara launched in SA in 2022; previous second-generation model discontinued in SA in 2015; current generation is a complete redesign on a new platform shared with the Toyota Urban Cruiser
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2022
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Panel van SUV
Color Note Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. Pearl Arctic White, Metallic Grandeur Grey, Metallic Midnight Blue, Premium Silver, Pearl Burning Red
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Van SUV
Tare Mass Kg 900-950 kg 1225 kg
Vehicle Type Van SUV
Drivetrain Note - Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5 Hybrid GLX AllGrip AT
Spec Grand i10 Cargo Grand Vitara
Length 3815 mm 4345 mm
Width 1680 mm 1795 mm
Height 1520 mm 1645 mm
Wheelbase 2450 mm 2600 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 165 mm 210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 37 l 45 l
Boot/Cargo Space 1210 l 310 l
Kerb Weight Not Officially Disclosed 1225 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Not Officially Disclosed 1680 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 530 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 1 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed 5.4 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 1010 mm
Rear Headroom Not Applicable 970 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1060 mm
Rear Legroom Not Applicable 935 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Grand i10 Cargo and Grand Vitara 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 Vitara 34.

Efficiency index: Grand i10 Cargo 66 vs Grand Vitara 73.

Safety-equipment index: Grand i10 Cargo 40 vs Grand Vitara 88.

Practicality index: Grand i10 Cargo 64 vs Grand Vitara 62.

Ownership-cover index: Grand i10 Cargo 65 vs Grand Vitara 71.

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 Vitara leads by 13 points

Grand Vitara has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Grand i10 Cargo remains close.

Evidence leader 64 /100
Lead 13 points
Data 89% source coverage
64
#1 Evidence leader

Grand Vitara

89% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 88 Check Performance 34
Performance 34
Efficiency 73
Safety 88
Practicality 62
Ownership 71
Leads by 13 points
51
#2

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
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Grand Vitara +4 Efficiency Grand Vitara +7 Safety Grand Vitara +48 Practicality Grand i10 Cargo +2 Ownership Grand Vitara +6

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Grand Vitara

Performance 34/100
Efficiency 73/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 62/100
Ownership 71/100

Grand i10 Cargo

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index Suzuki Grand Vitara leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts vs 51 pts for Grand i10 Cargo

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

Grand i10 Cargo vs Grand Vitara 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.