Hyundai Grand i10 Cargo vs Toyota Hiace

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
Toyota Hiace in South Africa

Toyota Hiace

2.5D Panel Van MT Diesel 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 680,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 75 kW 🔧 260 Nm ⛽ 11.8 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Hyundai Grand i10 Cargo vs Toyota Hiace: the short answer

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

Grand i10 Cargo starts ZAR 420,400 cheaper Grand i10 Cargo from ZAR 260,500 · Hiace from ZAR 680,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Grand i10 Cargo Hiace
Maximum Power Grand i10 Cargo61 kW Hiace75 kW
Maximum Torque Grand i10 Cargo114 Nm Hiace260 Nm
Engine Size Grand i10 Cargo1197 cc Hiace2494 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Grand i10 Cargo16.9 km/l Hiace11.8 km/l
Ground Clearance Grand i10 Cargo165 mm Hiace175 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

Grand i10 Cargo

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

Hiace

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

Which One's Right for You?

Grand i10 Cargo

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Hiace

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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Grand i10 Cargo Hiace
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2019
Generation Current South African Grand i10 Cargo listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. H300 generation – front-engine layout replacing the previous cab-over design
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. Current H300 generation launched in SA in 2019 – major redesign from rear-engine layout
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2019
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Panel van Van
Color Note Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. White, Silver
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup Base grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Van Van
Tare Mass Kg 900-950 kg 2080 kg
Vehicle Type Van Van
Spec Grand i10 Cargo Hiace
Length 3815 mm 5380 mm
Width 1680 mm 1880 mm
Height 1520 mm 2285 mm
Wheelbase 2450 mm 2985 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 165 mm 175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 37 l 70 l
Boot/Cargo Space 1210 l 5200 l
Kerb Weight Not Officially Disclosed 2080 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Not Officially Disclosed 3500 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 1420 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 2000 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Rows 1 rows 1 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed 6.5 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 992 mm
Rear Headroom Not Applicable Not Applicable
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1032 mm
Rear Legroom Not Applicable Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This Grand i10 Cargo and Hiace 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 Hiace 37.

Efficiency index: Grand i10 Cargo 66 vs Hiace 48.

Safety-equipment index: Grand i10 Cargo 40 vs Hiace 44.

Practicality index: Grand i10 Cargo 64 vs Hiace 71.

Ownership-cover index: Grand i10 Cargo 65 vs Hiace 43.

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 2 points

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

Evidence leader 51 /100
Lead 2 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 2 points
49
#2

Hiace

84% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 71 Check Performance 37
Performance 37
Efficiency 48
Safety 44
Practicality 71
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Hiace +7 Efficiency Grand i10 Cargo +18 Safety Hiace +4 Practicality Hiace +7 Ownership Grand i10 Cargo +22

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

Hiace

Performance 37/100
Efficiency 48/100
Safety 44/100
Practicality 71/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Hyundai Grand i10 Cargo leads the specification evidence index with 51 pts vs 49 pts for Hiace

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

Grand i10 Cargo vs Hiace 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.