Hyundai Grand i10 vs Mazda Mazda2

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Hyundai Grand i10

1.2 Fluid Petrol Manual

ZAR 242,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 61 kW 🔧 114 Nm ⛽ 16.9 km/l

Mazda Mazda2

1.5 Individual Edition Auto FWD Petrol Automatic

ZAR 417,300 ex-showroom

⚡ 85 kW 🔧 148 Nm ⛽ 16.7 km/l

＋ Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance Mazda2

⛽ Fuel Economy Grand i10

🛡 Safety Grand i10

📦 Practicality Grand i10

🔑 Ownership Grand i10

Grand i10 starts ZAR 336000 cheaper Grand i10 from ZAR 218,900 · Mazda2 from ZAR 336,000

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec	Grand i10	Mazda2
Engine Power	61 kW	85 kW
Torque	114 Nm	148 Nm
Engine Size	1197 cc	1496 cc
Claimed Mileage	16.9 km/l	16.7 km/l
Ground Clearance	170 mm	152 mm
Boot / Load Bay	235 l	250 l
Airbags	6	6
Kerb Weight	975 kg	1070 kg
Seating Capacity	5	5
Warranty	5	5 Years/Unlimited km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Both Grand i10 and Mazda2 are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Mazda2 +11 pts

Efficiency Grand i10 +2 pts

Safety Grand i10 +15 pts

Practicality Grand i10 +10 pts

Ownership Grand i10 +18 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

Grand i10

Strengths

Better fuel efficiency
Stronger safety package
More practical for daily use
Better long-term ownership value

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup

Best suited to: Fuel Efficiency Family Usage

Mazda2

Strengths

More powerful engine output

Weak Spots

Lower fuel efficiency
Less comprehensive safety features
Less practical in daily usage
Shorter warranty coverage

Best suited to: Highway Driving

Which One's Right for You?

Grand i10

Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Large families needing more practicality and usability
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Mazda2

Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	Grand i10	Mazda2
Model Introduced Year	2014	2015
Generation	Second generation Grand i10 sold in SA with a 2023 facelift; based on the global third-gen i10 platform adapted for emerging markets	Current DJ-generation Mazda2, updated for South Africa in 2026
Facelift History	Second generation arrived in 2017; facelift with updated front styling and infotainment in 2023	The South African range received a feature and styling update for the 2026 model year.
Facelift Launched Since	2023	2015
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current
Body Style	Hatchback	Hatchback
Color Note	White, Silver, Red, Blue, Grey	-
Dealer Stock Note	Fluid grade in the South Africa lineup	-
Model Year	2026	2026
Production Status	published	Active
Segment	Hatchback	B-segment hatchback
Vehicle Type	Hatchback	Hatchback

Spec	Grand i10	Mazda2
Ground Clearance	170 mm	152 mm
Wheelbase	2385 mm	2570 mm
Length	3665 mm	4085 mm
Width	1660 mm	1695 mm
Height	1520 mm	1504 mm
Kerb Weight	975 kg	1070 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight	1410 kg	1527 kg
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space	235 l	250 l
Towing Capacity	-	250 kg
Front Track Width	-	-
Rear Track Width	-	-
Turning Radius	-	4.7 m
Load Bed Length	235 l	250 l
Load Bed Width	-	-
Front Legroom	-	1063 mm
Rear Legroom	-	881 mm
Front Headroom	-	-
Rear Headroom	-	-
Front Shoulder Room	-	1352 mm
Rear Shoulder Room	-	1273 mm
Boot Space Seats Folded	235 l	-
Number of Doors	5	5
Max Payload	-	457 kg
Boot Volume	235 l	250 l
Doors	5	5
Seats	5	5
Fuel Tank Capacity	35 l	44 l
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg	1410 kg	1527 kg
Ground Clearance Max	170 mm	152 mm
Ground Clearance Min	170 mm	152 mm
Ground Clearance Mm	170 mm	152 mm
Height Mm	1520 mm	1504 mm
Length Mm	3665 mm	4085 mm
Loadbox Length Mm	235 l	250 l
Loadbox Width Mm	-	-
Payload Kg	-	457 kg
Cargo Volume	235 l	250 l
Tare Mass Kg	975 kg	1070 kg
Turning Circle	-	4.7 m
Turning Circle M	-	4.7 m
Width Mm	1660 mm	1695 mm

Spec	Grand i10	Mazda2
Engine	1.2 MPI DOHC	1.5 litre in-line 4 cylinder SKYACTIV-G
Engine Type	Petrol	1.5 litre in-line 4 cylinder SKYACTIV-G
Displacement	1197 cc	1496 cc
Cylinders	4	4
Valves per Cylinder	12	-
Power	61 kW	85 kW
Power @ RPM	6300	6000
Torque	114 Nm	148 Nm
Torque @ RPM	4200	4000
Fuel System	Multi-Point Fuel Injection	-
Turbocharger	No	Naturally Aspirated
Top Speed	171 km/h	184 km/h
0-100 km/h	12.8 sec	10.5 sec
Compression Ratio	-	13.0:1
Engine Position	Front	-
Cylinder Bore	-	74.5 mm
Piston Stroke	-	85.8 mm
Engine Code	-	-
Power	82 bhp	114 bhp
Fuel Grade Required	Petrol	-
Cylinder Layout	-	Inline
Engine Aspiration	Naturally Aspirated	Naturally Aspirated
Variable Valve Timing	Yes	-
Engine Type Config	Inline	1.5 litre in-line 4 cylinder SKYACTIV-G
0–100 km/h	12.8 sec	10.5 sec
Battery Capacity	-	-
Charging Port	-	-
AC Charging Time	-	-
Engine Displacement	1197 cc	1496 cc
Engine Displacement Litres	1197 cc	1496 cc
EV Range	-	-
Acceleration 0 100	12.8 sec	10.5 sec
Combined System Power	-	-
Combined System Torque	-	-
Engine Config	1.2 MPI DOHC	1.5 litre in-line 4 cylinder SKYACTIV-G
Engine Cylinders	4	4
Engine Displacement Cc	1197 cc	1496 cc
Engine Power kW	61 kW	85 kW
Engine Torque Nm	114 Nm	148 Nm
Engine Valves	12	-
Induction	Naturally Aspirated	Naturally Aspirated
Max Power kW	61 kW	85 kW
Max Torque Nm	114 Nm	148 Nm
Maximum Power	61 kW	85 kW
Maximum Torque	114 Nm	148 Nm
Motor Position	-	-
Motor Power	-	-
Motor Torque	-	-
Motor Type	-	-
Power Assisted Steering	MDPS Electric	-
Power kW Rpm	6300	6000
System Output	-	-
Torque Nm Rpm	4200	4000
Turbo Type	Naturally Aspirated	-

Spec	Grand i10	Mazda2
Transmission	Manual	6-Speed Auto
Drive Type	Front-Wheel Drive	FWD
Drivetrain Layout	FWD	Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available	No	-
Transfer Case	-	-
Differential Lock	No	-
Paddle Shifters	No	Standard
Final Drive Ratio	-	4.319
Number of Gears	5 km/h	6 km/h
Transmission Type	Manual	6-Speed Auto
Clutch Type	-	-
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive	FWD
Transmission	Manual	6-Speed Auto
4WD Engagement	-	-
4WD Hi Range	-	-
4WD Lo Range	-	-
4WD Selector	-	-
Automatic Shift Paddles	No	Standard
Differential Type Front	-	-
Differential Type Rear	-	-
Front Differential Lock	-	-
Gearbox Type	Manual	6-Speed Auto
Low Range	-	-
Axle Layout	Front-Wheel Drive	FWD
Rear Differential Lock	-	-
Transfer Case Guard	-	-
Transmission Speeds	5 km/h	6 km/h

Spec	Grand i10	Mazda2
Claimed Mileage	16.9 km/l	16.7 km/l
City Mileage	13.9 km/l	-
Highway Mileage	19.6 km/l	-
Fuel Tank Capacity	35 l	44 l
Emission Standard	Euro 6	Euro stage IV
AdBlue Tank Capacity	-	-
Auto Start Stop	No	-
Average Fuel Consumption	5.9 l/100km	6 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption	5.9 l/100km	6 l/100km
Distance To Empty	Yes	-
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	-
Fuel Efficiency	5.9 l/100km	6 l/100km
Real-world Mileage	16.9 km/l	16.7 km/l
AC Charging Power	-	-
Charging Port Type	-	-
Charging Time AC Full	-	-
Charging Time DC Fast 80pct	-	-
Charging Type	-	-
Combined Consumption	5.9 l/100km	6 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km	5.9 l/100km	6 l/100km
DC Charging Power	-	-
Fuel Economy Combined	5.9 l/100km	6 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres	35 l	44 l
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Low Range Ratio	-	-
Combined Driving Range	-	-
Electric Consumption	-	-
Range Real World Highway	-	-
Range Real World Mixed	-	-
Range Wltp	-	-

Spec	Grand i10	Mazda2
Airbags	6	6
ABS	Yes	Standard
Electronic Stability Control	Yes	Standard
Traction Control	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	No	-
Hill Start Assist	Yes	-
Child Safety Lock	Yes	-
ISOFIX Mounts	Yes	Standard
Brake Assist	Yes	Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	-
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Standard
Alarm System	Yes	-
Central Locking	Yes	-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats	Yes	Front & Rear
Speed Alert System	Yes	-
Front Parking Sensors	-	-
Safety Rating	Not Rated (SA)	-
AEB	No	-
BA	Yes	Standard
Brake Override System	-	-
Curtain Airbags	-	Standard
Driver Airbag	Yes	Standard
EBD	Yes	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Standard
Hill Hold	Yes	-
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	No	-
Seatbelt Pretensioners	Yes	Standard
Side Airbags	-	Standard
TCS	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitoring	No	-
Knee Airbag	-	-
ABS EBD	Yes	Standard
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	-
Driver Front Passenger Airbags	6	-
Driver Passenger Airbags	6	-
ESC With Traction Control	Yes	-

Spec	Grand i10	Mazda2
Cruise Control	Yes	Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control	No	-
Lane Keep Assist	No	-
Lane Departure Warning	No	-
Blind Spot Monitoring	No	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	No	-
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Rear View Camera	Yes	Standard
360 Degree Camera	-	-
Autonomous Emergency Braking	No	-
Driver Fatigue Alert	-	-
Traffic Sign Recognition	No	-
Auto Highbeam	-	-
Auto Lights	Yes	-
Auto Wipers	No	Standard
Drive Modes	Eco / Normal	Sport
Eco Mode	Yes	-
EV Mode	No	-
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear	-
Reverse Camera	Yes	Standard
Sport Mode	No	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	No	-
Park Assist	-	-
Around View Monitor	-	-
Blind Spot Warning	No	-
Emergency Braking	No	-
Forward Collision Warning	-	-
Parking Distance Sensors	Rear	-
Parking Sensor	Rear	-
Pre-Collision System	No	-
Rain Sensor Wipers	No	-
Rear View Camera	Yes	-
Reverse Camera Type	Yes	-
Reversing Camera	Yes	-

Spec	Grand i10	Mazda2
Seat Material	Fabric	Leather & Cloth
Seat Adjustment	Manual	-
Heated Seats	No	-
Ventilated Seats	No	-
Steering Type	Electric	-
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	-
Ambient Lighting	No	-
Folding Rear Seats	60/40 Split	-
Front Armrest	Yes	-
Rear Armrest	No	-
Cup Holders	4	-
Rear AC Vents	No	-
Rear USB Ports	2	-
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Standard
Instrument Cluster Type	Analogue + MID	-
Interior Colour Options	5	-
Door Map Pockets	Yes	-
60 40 Split Seat	Yes	(60:40)
Adjustable Driver Seat	Manual	-
Adjustable Front Seat	Manual	-
Cooled Seats	No	-
Driver Seat Adjustment	Manual	Manual (Driver & Passenger)
Fabric Seats	Yes	-
Front Headrest	Yes	-
Leather Seats	No	-
Memory Seats	No	-
Passenger Seat Adjustment	Manual	Manual (Driver & Passenger)
Rear Headrest	Yes	-
Armrest Front	Yes	-
Armrest Rear	No	-
Boot Space Seats Up	235	-
Cargo Space	235	-
Driver Seat	Manual	-
Interior Courtesy Lamps	Touchscreen infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on upper trims, simple and practical cabin layout, adequate rear legroom for a sub-compact	-
Leather Accented Seat Trim	Fabric	-
Interior Colours	5	-
Rear Seat Centre Armrest	No	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	-
Seat Capacity	5	-
Seat Count	5	-
Seat Fold Type	60/40 Split	-
Seat Trim	Fabric	Leather & Cloth

Spec	Grand i10	Mazda2
Climate Control	Manual AC	Automatic
Power Windows	All	Front & Rear
Keyless Entry	Yes	Smart
Push Button Start	No	Standard
Wireless Charging	No	Standard
Sunroof	No	-
Electric Tailgate	-	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wipers	No	Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror	No	-
Rear Window Defroster	Yes	-
Electric Mirror Folding	Power Adjustable	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-
12V Accessory Socket	12V	-
AC Type	Manual AC	Automatic
Auto Dimming Irvm	No	-
Boot Opener	Inside	-
Climate Zones	1	-
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Electric Folding Mirrors	Yes	-
Engine Check Warning	Yes	-
Engine Start Button Illumination	No	-
TPMS	Yes	-
Engine Start Stop	No	Standard
Engine Start Stop Button	No	Standard
Engine Warranty	4	-
Front Armrest	Yes	-
Front Power Outlet	Yes	-
Fuel Consumption Combined	5.9	-
Fuel Lid Opener	Inside	-
Gear Shift Type	5-speed Manual	Automatic
Glovebox Cooling	Yes	-
Ground Clearance Unladen	170	-
Headlamp Height Adjust	Manual	-
Headlamp Washer	No	-
Hill Start Assist	Yes	-
Panoramic Roof	No	-
Power Mirrors	Yes	-
Push Button Start	No	Standard
Rear Defogger	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamps	Yes	-
Rear Seat Split	60/40 Split	-
Rear Wing	Yes	-
Seat Type	Fabric	-
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner	Yes	-
Seatbelt Reminder	Yes	Front & Rear
Service Plan	3 Years / 45000 km	3 Years/Unlimited km
Service Reminder	Yes	-
Skid Plates	-	-
Spare Wheel	Full Size	Temporary spare T125/70 D15
Stability Control	Yes	Standard
Steering Mounted Controls	Yes	-
Tachometer	Yes	-
Telescopic Steering	No	-
Tilt Steering	Yes	-
Trip Computer	Yes	-
Valves Per Cylinder	12	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Voice Command	Yes	-
Voice Command Support	Yes	-
Accelerator 0 100	12.8 sec	-
Air Conditioning	Manual AC	Automatic
Battery Preconditioning	-	-
Battery Voltage	-	-
Bed Extender	-	-
Bottle Holders	4	-
Canopy Fitment	-	-
Centre Console	Yes	-
Common Rail Injection	Multi-Point Fuel Injection	-
Diff Lock	No	-
Difflock	No	-
Digital Speedometer	Analogue + MID	-
Front Diff Lock	-	-
Front Wiper	Yes	-
Front Wipers Type	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	-
Intelligent Battery System	-	-
Intelligent Keyless Entry	Yes	-
Load Bed Cover	-	-
Load Bed Light	-	-
Load Bed Steps	-	-
Loadbox Depth Mm	-	-
Loadbox Rope Hooks	-	-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets	-	-
Manual Aircon	Manual AC	-
Mirror	Power Adjustable	-
One Pedal Driving	-	-
Passive Entry Start	Yes	-
Power Socket 12v	12V	-
Reading Lights Rear	Yes	-
Rear Air Conditioning	No	-
Rear Diff Lock	-	-
Rear Electric Motor	-	-
Rearview Mirror Inside	No	-
Regenerative Braking	-	-
Regenerative Braking Levels	-	-
Remote Central Locking	Yes	-
Remote Side Mirror	Power Adjustable	-
Rim Size	14	16x5-1/2J
Roof Rack Compatibility	No	-
Sonar	Rear	-
Sound System	6	6
Source Model Column	grand-i10	-
Sports Bar	-	-
Steering Column Adjustment	Tilt	-
Sub Frame	Monocoque	-
Tailgate Damper	-	-
Tailgate Lock	-	-
Tow Bar Type	-	-
Trim Level	fluid	-
Unlocking	Yes	Smart
Vanity Mirror Illuminated	Yes	-
Variant Role	Mid-to-high value derivative	-
Vdc	Yes	-
Vehicle To Grid	-	-
Vehicle To Load	-	-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock	Yes	-
Walk Away Lock	Yes	-
Wireless Charger	No	Standard

Spec	Grand i10	Mazda2
Infotainment Screen	8-inch Touchscreen	Standard
Apple CarPlay	Yes	Standard
Android Auto	Yes	Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Standard
Number of Speakers	6	6
Navigation System	Yes	-
Digital Instrument Cluster	No	-
USB Ports	2	2
Wireless Apple CarPlay	Yes	Standard
FM Radio	Yes	-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Yes	-
Voice Recognition	Yes	-
AUX Input	Yes	-
Infotainment Screen Size	8-inch Touchscreen	7-Inch
Audio Controls On Steering	Yes	-
Infotainment Display	Touchscreen	-
Rear Usb	Yes	-
Audio	Yes	-
Audio Speakers	6	6
Audio System	Yes	-
Display Audio	8-inch Touchscreen	-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports	2	-
Infotainment Screen	8-inch Touchscreen	7-Inch
Multi Information Display	Analogue + MID	-
Connected Services	Yes	-
Voice Control	Yes	-
Smartphone Connectivity	Yes	-
Radio	Yes	-
Touchscreen	8-inch Touchscreen	7-Inch
Wireless Android Auto	Yes	Standard

Spec	Grand i10	Mazda2
LED Headlamps	Yes	Standard
Daytime Running Lamps	LED	-
Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	No	-
Alloy Wheel Design	14-inch Alloy	Black & Machining
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Exterior Colour Options	5	Current Mazda South Africa paint availability varies by edition and dealer allocation.
Roof Type	No	-
Wing Mirror Type	Power Adjustable	-
Rear Wiper	Yes	-
Door Handle Finish	Body Coloured	-
Body Type	Hatchback	-
DRL	LED	-
Fog Lights	Yes	-
Front Fog Lights	Yes	-
Led Headlights	Yes	Standard
Auto Headlights	Yes	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Daytime Running Lights	LED	-
Electric Blind Sunroof	No	-
Exterior Colour Options	5	-
Exterior Door Handle Colour	Body Coloured	-
Exterior Mirror Electric	Yes	-
Exterior Mirror Folding	Power Adjustable	-
Front Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Headlamp Levelling	Yes	-
Headlamps	Yes	Standard
Headlight Type	Yes	Standard
Headlights	Yes	Standard
Load Bed Liner	-	-
Panoramic Sunroof	No	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-

Spec	Grand i10	Mazda2
Approach Angle	-	-
Departure Angle	-	-
Wading Depth	-	-
Terrain Modes	-	Sport
Locking Differential	No	-
Underbody Protection	-	-
Ramp Breakover Angle	20 deg	-
4WD System Type	Front-Wheel Drive	FWD
Hill Descent Control	No	-
Ramp-over Angle	20 deg	-
Approach Angle Deg	-	-
Breakover Angle	20 deg	-
Departure Angle Deg	-	-
Energy Recovery Display	-	-
Front Skid Plate Guard	-	-
Off Road Descent Control	-	-
Off Road Traction Assist	-	-
Crawl Control	-	-
Rear Skid Plate Guard	-	-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank	-	-
Skid Plates Transfer Case	-	-
Terrain Mode Mud	-	-
Terrain Mode Normal	-	-
Terrain Mode Rock	-	-
Terrain Mode Sand	-	-
Terrain Mode Snow	-	-
Terrain Response System	-	-
Underbody Camera	-	-
Wading Depth Mm	-	-

Spec	Grand i10	Mazda2
Tyre Size	175/65 R14	185/60 R16
Wheel Type	14-inch Alloy	Black & Machining
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Spare Wheel Type	Full Size	Temporary spare T125/70 D15
Parking Brake Type	Manual	-
Tyre Load Index	91	-
Tyre Speed Rating	H	-
Wheel Rim Size	14	16x5-1/2J
Brake Type Front	Disc (Ventilated)	-
Brake Type Rear	Disc	-
Spare Tyre	Full Size	Temporary spare T125/70 D15
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	-
Wheel Diameter	14	16x5-1/2J
Auto Brake Hold	Manual	-
Autonomous Emergency Brake	No	-
Brakes	Disc	-
Cornering Brake Control	Yes	-
Electric Park Brake	Manual	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes	-
Fifth Wheel Prep	-	-
Handbrake Type	Manual	Manual
Hydraulic Brake Assist	Yes	-
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather	-
Spare Wheel Size Type	Full Size	-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Yes	-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls	Yes	-
Steering Wheel Phone Controls	Yes	-
Steering Wheel Trim	Leather	-
Tyre Pressure Display	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Yes	-
Wheel Material	14-inch Alloy	Black & Machining
Wheel Size Type	14	-
Wheelbase Mm	2385 mm	2570 mm
Wheels	14-inch Alloy	Black & Machining

Spec	Grand i10	Mazda2
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	Macpherson strut
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam	Torsion beam axle
Chassis Type	Monocoque	-
Power Steering	Electric	-
Steering Column	Tilt	-
Front Spring Type	MacPherson Strut	-
Rear Spring Type	Torsion Beam	-
Chassis Material	Monocoque	-
Front Suspension Type	MacPherson Strut	Macpherson strut
Rear Axle Type	Torsion Beam	-
Rear Suspension Type	Torsion Beam	Torsion beam axle
Suspension	MacPherson Strut	-

Spec	Grand i10	Mazda2
Service Interval	15000 km / 12 months	-
Battery Warranty	4	-
Maintenance Plan	3 Years / 45000 km	-
Engine Oil Change Interval	15000 km / 12 months	-
First Service At	15000	-
Service Plan Duration	3 Years / 45000 km	3 Years/Unlimited km
Service Plan Distance	3 Years / 45000 km	3 Years/Unlimited km
Alternator	120A	-
Battery Type	Lead-acid	-
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	-
Service Intervals	15000 km / 12 months	-

Spec	Grand i10	Mazda2
Warranty Years	5	5 Years/Unlimited km
Warranty Kilometers	5	5 Years/Unlimited km
Roadside Assistance	5 Years	-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty	5 Years	-
Basic Warranty	5	5 Years/Unlimited km
Roadside Assistance	5 Years	-
Warranty	5	5 Years/Unlimited km
Warranty Roadside Assistance	5 Years	-

Spec	Grand i10	Mazda2
CO2 Emissions	123 g/km	140 g/km
Start Stop System	No	-
Hybrid System Type	-	-
Fuel Octane Requirement	Unleaded 95	-
Particulate Filter	-	-
Euro Emission Standard	Euro 6	-
Idle CO2 Output	123	-
Fuel Evaporation Control	Yes	-
CO2 Emissions G Km	123	-

Spec	Grand i10	Mazda2
Ownership Role	Fluid	flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Price Source	South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list	https://www.mazda.co.za/specs-and-compare
Price Zar	242900 ZAR	417300 ZAR
Pricing Role	Current listed price	flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Starting Price	242900	417300
Starting Price Zar	242900	417300

Overall Verdict Score

Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.

Weighted / 100

Verdict readout

Grand i10 leads by 6 points

Both Grand i10 and Mazda2 are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Winner 56 /100

Lead 6 points

Data 91% confidence

#1 Winner

Grand i10

91% data confidence 1 strong categories

Best at Safety 76 Check Performance 27

Performance 27

Efficiency 66

Safety 76

Practicality 55

Ownership 65

Leads by 6 points

Mazda2

94% data confidence 0 strong categories

Best at Efficiency 64 Check Performance 38

Performance 38

Efficiency 64

Safety 61

Practicality 45

Ownership 47

Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance Mazda2 +11 Efficiency Grand i10 +2 Safety Grand i10 +15 Practicality Grand i10 +10 Ownership Grand i10 +18

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

Why this score View full breakdown

Overall Winner

Grand i10

Performance 27/100

Efficiency 66/100

Safety 76/100

Practicality 55/100

Ownership 65/100

Mazda2

Performance 38/100

Efficiency 64/100

Safety 61/100

Practicality 45/100

Ownership 47/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Hyundai Grand i10 wins with 56 pts vs 50 pts for Mazda2

In structured scoring, Grand i10 emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Mazda2 may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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On our scoring the Grand i10 edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.

Efficiency scores: Grand i10 66 vs Mazda2 64. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.

Safety scores: Grand i10 76, Mazda2 61. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.

Long-term ownership scores: Grand i10 65, Mazda2 47. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.

Practicality scores: Grand i10 55, Mazda2 45. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: Grand i10 27, Mazda2 38. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.

Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.

Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.

Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The Grand i10 edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The Grand i10 scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

The comparison between Grand i10 and Mazda2 in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: Grand i10 scores 27 vs 38.

Efficiency: Grand i10 scores 66 vs 64.

Safety: Grand i10 scores 76 vs 61.

Practicality: Grand i10 scores 55 vs 45.

Ownership: Grand i10 scores 65 vs 47.

Final structured scoring gives Grand i10 the advantage in this comparison.

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At a Glance — Who Wins What

Key Specs Side by Side

The Bottom Line

Where They Actually Differ

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

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Which One's Right for You?

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Full Specs, Side by Side

Overall Verdict Score

Grand i10 leads by 6 points

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So, Which One Should You Buy?

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In Depth — Breaking It All Down