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 Sedan vs Toyota Rumion: the short answer
Grand i10 Sedan and Rumion are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Grand i10 Sedan starts ZAR 60,000 cheaperGrand i10 Sedan from ZAR 279,900 · Rumion from ZAR 339,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Grand i10 Sedan
Rumion
Maximum Power
Grand i10 Sedan61 kW
Rumion77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Grand i10 Sedan114 Nm
Rumion140 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Engine Size
Grand i10 Sedan1197 cc
Rumion1496 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Grand i10 Sedan16.9 km/l
Rumion14.7 km/l
Ground Clearance
Grand i10 Sedan165 mm
Rumion155 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Hyundai Grand i10 Sedan
1.2 Executive Sedan 4AT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Grand i10 Sedan
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Rumion
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
Grand i10 Sedan
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover
Rumion
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Grand i10 Sedan
Rumion
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2023
Generation
Current South African Grand i10 Sedan listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
First generation Rumion in South Africa
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.
New model, no facelift yet
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Sedan
MPV
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
White, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red
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
Sedan
MPV
Tare Mass Kg
940-1037 kg
1185 kg
Vehicle Type
Sedan
MPV
Spec
Grand i10 Sedan
Rumion
Length
3995 mm
4475 mm
Width
1680 mm
1695 mm
Height
1520 mm
1620 mm
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
165 mm
155 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
43 l
Boot/Cargo Space
402 l
300 l
Kerb Weight
Not Officially Disclosed
1185 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
1660 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
475 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.2 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
993 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
946 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1049 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
891 mm
Spec
Grand i10 Sedan
Rumion
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1490 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1485 mm
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Torsion Beam
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Spring Type
-
MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type
-
Torsion Beam
Chassis Material
-
Monocoque
Front Suspension Type
Not Available
MacPherson Strut
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
-
Torsion Beam
Rear Suspension Type
Not Available
Torsion Beam
Suspension
-
MacPherson Strut
Spec
Grand i10 Sedan
Rumion
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Manual
Automatic AC
Power Windows
Not Available
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Optional
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
300 l
AC Type
Manual
Automatic AC
Climate Zones
Manual
Automatic AC
Engine Warranty
4
Not Applicable
Fuel Consumption Combined
5.9
6.8
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Skid Plates
Not Available
-
Air Conditioning
Manual
Automatic AC
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Difflock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Manual
Automatic AC
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Rim Size
15 Inches
16-inch Alloy Wheels
Sonar
Rear
Rear
Source Model Column
grand-i10-sedan
rumion
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
Trim Level
top
top
Variant Role
Mid-to-high value derivative
Mid-to-high value derivative
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
-
Not Available
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
Not Available
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Auto Dimming Irvm
-
Not Available
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
All Doors
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Standard
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Power Mirrors
-
All Doors
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Rear Seat Split
-
60/40 Split
Rear Wing
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Seat Type
-
Fabric
Spare Wheel
Not Available
Full Size Steel
Telescopic Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Voice Command
-
Optional
Voice Command Support
-
Optional
Accelerator 0 100
-
12.5 sec
Bottle Holders
-
Standard
Centre Console
-
Standard
Common Rail Injection
-
Multi-Point Injection
Digital Speedometer
-
Partial Digital
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Standard
Lift Gate
-
Not Available
Mirror
-
All Doors
Passive Entry Start
-
Standard
Powered Tailgate
-
Not Available
Rearview Mirror Inside
-
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
-
Standard
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
Standard
Side Impact Bars
-
Standard
Sound System
Not Available
6
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Sub Frame
-
Monocoque
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
TPMS
Not Available
Standard
Unlocking
Not Available
Standard
Vdc
-
Standard
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Standard
Walk Away Lock
-
Standard
Wireless Charger
Wireless
Optional
Spec
Grand i10 Sedan
Rumion
Engine
Not Officially Disclosed
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1197 cc
1496 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
12.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
61 kW
77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
114 Nm
140 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
CVT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
12.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
65 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
118.1 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Grand i10 Sedan
Rumion
Gearbox
Automatic
CVT Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
Front Wheel Drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
4
5
Transmission Type
Automatic
Continuously Variable Transmission
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
CVT Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
FWD/
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
CVT Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
4
5
Engine Position
-
Front Transverse
Spec
Grand i10 Sedan
Rumion
Claimed Mileage
16.9 km/l
14.7 km/l
City Mileage
13.6 km/l
11 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.9 km/l
16 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
43 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
16.9 km/l
14.7 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
37
43
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Grand i10 Sedan
Rumion
Airbags
2 front airbags
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
2 front airbags
6
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
2 front airbags
6
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
2 front airbags
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
2 front airbags
6
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Side Impact Beams
-
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
ESC With Traction Control
-
Standard
Spec
Grand i10 Sedan
Rumion
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Rear
Rear
Parking Sensor
Rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
Standard
Reversing Camera
Standard
Standard
Auto Lights
-
Not Available
Emergency Braking
-
Not Available
Pre-Collision System
-
Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers
-
Not Available
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Grand i10 Sedan
Rumion
Seat Material
Cloth
Fabric
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital instrument cluster
Partial Digital
Interior Colour Options
3
5
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
60/40 Split
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual
Fabric Seats
Cloth
Fabric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Grand i10 Sedan grade before assuming a feature is included.
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
3 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
6 Years
Basic Warranty
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
3 Years
Warranty
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
3 Years
Spec
Grand i10 Sedan
Rumion
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
120 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Not Available
Not Available
Start Stop System
-
Not Available
Noise Level
-
69 dB
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 5
Idle CO2 Output
-
120
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
120
Spec
Grand i10 Sedan
Rumion
Ownership Role
Top
Top
Price Zar
309900 ZAR
389900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
309900
389900
Starting Price Zar
309900
389900
Spec
Grand i10 Sedan
Rumion
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
11 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
14 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
14 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
17 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
14
In depth: how these cars differ
This Grand i10 Sedan and Rumion 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 Sedan 30 vs Rumion 32.
Efficiency index: Grand i10 Sedan 66 vs Rumion 59.
Safety-equipment index: Grand i10 Sedan 40 vs Rumion 87.
Practicality index: Grand i10 Sedan 64 vs Rumion 61.
Ownership-cover index: Grand i10 Sedan 65 vs Rumion 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.
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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
Rumion leads by 6 points
Grand i10 Sedan and Rumion are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Rumion +2
Efficiency
Grand i10 Sedan +7
Safety
Rumion +47
Practicality
Grand i10 Sedan +3
Ownership
Grand i10 Sedan +22
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Rumion
Performance
32/100
Efficiency
59/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
61/100
Ownership
43/100
Grand i10 Sedan
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
66/100
Safety
40/100
Practicality
64/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Rumion
leads the specification evidence index with 57 pts
vs 51 pts for Grand i10 Sedan
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Rumion leads. However, Grand i10 Sedan may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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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.
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