Hyundai Grand i10 Cargo vs Nissan Qashqai

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.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

Nissan Qashqai Discontinued model
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 Qashqai in South Africa

Nissan Qashqai

1.3 Tekna CVT Petrol CVT Discontinued model
ZAR 545,000 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 270 Nm ⛽ 17 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Hyundai Grand i10 Cargo vs Nissan Qashqai: the short answer

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

Recorded price context Grand i10 Cargo: current from ZAR 260,500 · Qashqai: last listed from ZAR 495,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Grand i10 Cargo Qashqai
Maximum Power Grand i10 Cargo61 kW Qashqai110 kW
Maximum Torque Grand i10 Cargo114 Nm Qashqai270 Nm
Engine Size Grand i10 Cargo1197 cc Qashqai1332 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Grand i10 Cargo16.9 km/l Qashqai17 km/l
Ground Clearance Grand i10 Cargo165 mm Qashqai180 mm

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

Evidence for Nissan Qashqai 1.3 Tekna CVT

Source type: Hagalu catalogue record

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

Qashqai

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

Qashqai

  • 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

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec Grand i10 Cargo Qashqai
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2007
Generation Current South African Grand i10 Cargo listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. Not confirmed
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. Latest generation redesign improved styling and tech
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version Not confirmed
Facelift Version Ending Current Not confirmed
Body Style Panel van Not confirmed
Color Note Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup Not confirmed
Model Year 2026 Not confirmed
Production Status active Not confirmed
Segment Van Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg 900-950 kg 1450 kg
Vehicle Type Van Not confirmed
Spec Grand i10 Cargo Qashqai
Length 3815 mm 4425 mm
Width 1680 mm 1835 mm
Height 1520 mm 1625 mm
Wheelbase 2450 mm 2665 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 165 mm 180 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity 37 l 55 l
Boot/Cargo Space 1210 l 504 l
Kerb Weight Not Officially Disclosed 1450 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Not Officially Disclosed 1980 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed Not confirmed
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 1800 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 1 rows Not confirmed
Doors 5 doors Not confirmed
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed Not confirmed
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed Not confirmed
Rear Headroom Not Applicable Not confirmed
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed Not confirmed
Rear Legroom Not Applicable Not confirmed

In depth: how these cars differ

This Grand i10 Cargo and Qashqai 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 Qashqai 53.

Efficiency index: Grand i10 Cargo 66 vs Qashqai 65.

Safety-equipment index: Grand i10 Cargo 40 vs Qashqai 87.

Practicality index: Grand i10 Cargo 64 vs Qashqai 68.

Ownership-cover index: Grand i10 Cargo 65 vs Qashqai 42.

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

Qashqai leads by 13 points

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

Evidence leader 64 /100
Lead 13 points
Data 87% source coverage
64
#1 Evidence leader

Qashqai

87% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 87 Check Ownership 42
Performance 53
Efficiency 65
Safety 87
Practicality 68
Ownership 42
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 Qashqai +23 Efficiency Grand i10 Cargo +1 Safety Qashqai +47 Practicality Qashqai +4 Ownership Grand i10 Cargo +23

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Qashqai

Performance 53/100
Efficiency 65/100
Safety 87/100
Practicality 68/100
Ownership 42/100

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 Qashqai leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts vs 51 pts for Grand i10 Cargo

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Qashqai 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 Qashqai 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.