Hyundai Grand i10 vs Suzuki Ignis

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 in South Africa

Hyundai Grand i10

1.2 Fluid Petrol 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 242,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 61 kW 🔧 114 Nm ⛽ 16.9 km/l
VS
Suzuki Ignis in South Africa

Suzuki Ignis

1.2 GLX AMT Petrol 5-Speed AMT Current
ZAR 293,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 61 kW 🔧 113 Nm ⛽ 18.9 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Hyundai Grand i10 vs Suzuki Ignis: the short answer

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

Grand i10 starts ZAR 19,000 cheaper Grand i10 from ZAR 218,900 · Ignis from ZAR 237,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Grand i10 Ignis
Maximum Power Grand i1061 kW @ 6300 rpm Ignis61 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque Grand i10114 Nm @ 4200 rpm Ignis113 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Engine Size Grand i101197 cc Ignis1197 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Grand i1016.9 km/l Ignis18.9 km/l
Ground Clearance Grand i10170 mm Ignis180 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Grand i10

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: Published Performance
Specification evidence leader

Ignis

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

Which One's Right for You?

Grand i10

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures

Ignis

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Grand i10 Ignis
Model Introduced Year 2014 2017
Generation Second generation Grand i10 sold in SA with a 2023 facelift; based on the global third-gen i10 platform adapted for emerging markets Second-generation Ignis on Suzuki's lightweight platform — 850kg kerb weight makes it one of the lightest five-seater crossovers available in any market. K12M engine retained for proven reliability track record.
Facelift History Second generation arrived in 2017; facelift with updated front styling and infotainment in 2023 Original global Ignis launched in 2016; second generation arrived 2020 with updated styling and connectivity; current SA specification reflects 2023-2024 equipment update with GLX trim and active safety additions.
Facelift Launched Since 2023 2024
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Hatchback Hatchback
Color Note White, Silver, Red, Blue, Grey Silky Silver Metallic, Granite Grey Metallic, Pearl Snow White, Burning Red Pearl, Sphere Blue Metallic, Speedy Blue
Dealer Stock Note Fluid grade in the South Africa lineup Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Hatchback Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg 975 kg 855 kg
Vehicle Type Hatchback Hatchback
Spec Grand i10 Ignis
Length 3665 mm 3700 mm
Width 1660 mm 1690 mm
Height 1520 mm 1595 mm
Wheelbase 2385 mm 2435 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 170 mm 180 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 35 l 32 l
Boot/Cargo Space 235 l 260 l
Kerb Weight 975 kg 855 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1410 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity 435 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This Grand i10 and Ignis 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 27 vs Ignis 25.

Efficiency index: Grand i10 66 vs Ignis 71.

Safety-equipment index: Grand i10 68 vs Ignis 88.

Practicality index: Grand i10 53 vs Ignis 57.

Ownership-cover index: Grand i10 65 vs Ignis 71.

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

Ignis leads by 7 points

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

Evidence leader 61 /100
Lead 7 points
Data 86% source coverage
61
#1 Evidence leader

Ignis

86% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 88 Check Performance 25
Performance 25
Efficiency 71
Safety 88
Practicality 57
Ownership 71
Leads by 7 points
54
#2

Grand i10

93% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Safety 68 Check Performance 27
Performance 27
Efficiency 66
Safety 68
Practicality 53
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Grand i10 +2 Efficiency Ignis +5 Safety Ignis +20 Practicality Ignis +4 Ownership Ignis +6

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Ignis

Performance 25/100
Efficiency 71/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 57/100
Ownership 71/100

Grand i10

Performance 27/100
Efficiency 66/100
Safety 68/100
Practicality 53/100
Ownership 65/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Suzuki Ignis leads the specification evidence index with 61 pts vs 54 pts for Grand i10

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

Grand i10 vs Ignis 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.