Hyundai Grand i10 Cargo vs Nissan Magnite

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
Nissan Magnite in South Africa

Nissan Magnite

1.0 Acenta Plus EZ-Shift Petrol Current
ZAR 323,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 53 kW 🔧 96 Nm ⛽ 16.9 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Hyundai Grand i10 Cargo vs Nissan Magnite: the short answer

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

Magnite starts ZAR 30,600 cheaper Grand i10 Cargo from ZAR 260,500 · Magnite from ZAR 229,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Grand i10 Cargo Magnite
Maximum Power Grand i10 Cargo61 kW Magnite53 kW @ 6250 rpm
Maximum Torque Grand i10 Cargo114 Nm Magnite96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Engine Size Grand i10 Cargo1197 cc Magnite999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Grand i10 Cargo16.9 km/l Magnite16.9 km/l
Ground Clearance Grand i10 Cargo165 mm Magnite205 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Grand i10 Cargo

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader

Magnite

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

Grand i10 Cargo

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Magnite

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Grand i10 Cargo Magnite
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2021
Generation Current South African Grand i10 Cargo listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. First generation Magnite arrived in SA in 2021 — Nissan's entry into the growing budget compact SUV segment
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. 2023 facelift refreshed the grille, interior trims, and added safety upgrades
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2023
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. Brick Red, Storm White, Pearl White, Onyx Black, Gun Grey, Blade Silver
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 Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg 900-950 kg 1007 kg
Vehicle Type Van SUV
Drivetrain Note - Front-wheel drive confirmed by Nissan South Africa derivative/specification data
Spec Grand i10 Cargo Magnite
Length 3815 mm 3995 mm
Width 1680 mm 1758 mm
Height 1520 mm 1571 mm
Wheelbase 2450 mm 2500 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 165 mm 205 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed -
Fuel Tank Capacity 37 l 40 l
Boot/Cargo Space 1210 l 336 l
Kerb Weight Not Officially Disclosed 1007 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Not Officially Disclosed 1399 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed -
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed -
Seating Capacity 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 1 rows -
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed 5 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed -
Rear Headroom Not Applicable -
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed -
Rear Legroom Not Applicable -

In depth: how these cars differ

This Grand i10 Cargo and Magnite 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 Magnite 16.

Efficiency index: Grand i10 Cargo 66 vs Magnite 65.

Safety-equipment index: Grand i10 Cargo 40 vs Magnite 86.

Practicality index: Grand i10 Cargo 64 vs Magnite 64.

Ownership-cover index: Grand i10 Cargo 65 vs Magnite not separately scored.

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

Magnite leads by 5 points

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

Evidence leader 56 /100
Lead 5 points
Data 67% source coverage
56
#1 Evidence leader

Magnite

67% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 86 Check Performance 16
Performance 16
Efficiency 65
Safety 86
Practicality 64
Leads by 5 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 i10 Cargo +14 Efficiency Grand i10 Cargo +1 Safety Magnite +46 Practicality Level

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Magnite

Performance 16/100
Efficiency 65/100
Safety 86/100
Practicality 64/100

Grand i10 Cargo

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index Nissan Magnite leads the specification evidence index with 56 pts vs 51 pts for Grand i10 Cargo

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Magnite 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 Magnite 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.