Hyundai Grand i10 Cargo vs Toyota Land Cruiser Prado

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 Land Cruiser Prado in South Africa

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado

2.8 VX 4x4 Automatic Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,150,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 500 Nm ⛽ 12.3 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Hyundai Grand i10 Cargo vs Toyota Land Cruiser Prado: the short answer

Land Cruiser Prado holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Grand i10 Cargo.

Grand i10 Cargo starts ZAR 719,500 cheaper Grand i10 Cargo from ZAR 260,500 · Land Cruiser Prado from ZAR 980,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Grand i10 Cargo Land Cruiser Prado
Maximum Power Grand i10 Cargo61 kW Land Cruiser Prado150 kW
Maximum Torque Grand i10 Cargo114 Nm Land Cruiser Prado500 Nm
Engine Size Grand i10 Cargo1197 cc Land Cruiser Prado2755 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Grand i10 Cargo16.9 km/l Land Cruiser Prado12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance Grand i10 Cargo165 mm Land Cruiser Prado220 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

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
Specification evidence leader

Land Cruiser Prado

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

Land Cruiser Prado

  • 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 Land Cruiser Prado
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 1996
Generation Current South African Grand i10 Cargo listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. Current Prado represents the latest evolution of Toyota’s global Land Cruiser platform with modern safety and comfort upgrades
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. Major redesigns in 2009, 2017 and latest generation updates improving technology and safety
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2017
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. White, Black, Silver, Grey, Dark Blue
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 2250 kg
Vehicle Type Van SUV
Drivetrain Note - Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.8 VX 4x4 Automatic
Spec Grand i10 Cargo Land Cruiser Prado
Length 3815 mm 4840 mm
Width 1680 mm 1885 mm
Height 1520 mm 1890 mm
Wheelbase 2450 mm 2790 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 165 mm 220 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 37 l 87 l
Boot/Cargo Space 1210 l 120 l
Kerb Weight Not Officially Disclosed 2250 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Not Officially Disclosed 2990 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 740 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 3000 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 7 seats
Number of Rows 1 rows 3 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed 5.6 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 995 mm
Rear Headroom Not Applicable 957 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1042 mm
Rear Legroom Not Applicable 882 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Grand i10 Cargo and Land Cruiser Prado 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 Land Cruiser Prado 76.

Efficiency index: Grand i10 Cargo 66 vs Land Cruiser Prado 49.

Safety-equipment index: Grand i10 Cargo 40 vs Land Cruiser Prado 98.

Practicality index: Grand i10 Cargo 64 vs Land Cruiser Prado 69.

Ownership-cover index: Grand i10 Cargo 65 vs Land Cruiser Prado 40.

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

Land Cruiser Prado leads by 18 points

Land Cruiser Prado holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Grand i10 Cargo.

Evidence leader 69 /100
Lead 18 points
Data 95% source coverage
69
#1 Evidence leader

Land Cruiser Prado

95% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Ownership 40
Performance 76
Efficiency 49
Safety 98
Practicality 69
Ownership 40
Leads by 18 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 Land Cruiser Prado +46 Efficiency Grand i10 Cargo +17 Safety Land Cruiser Prado +58 Practicality Land Cruiser Prado +5 Ownership Grand i10 Cargo +25

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Land Cruiser Prado

Performance 76/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 69/100
Ownership 40/100

Grand i10 Cargo

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index Toyota Land Cruiser Prado leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts vs 51 pts for Grand i10 Cargo

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Land Cruiser Prado 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 Land Cruiser Prado 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.