Hyundai Grand i10 vs Volkswagen Polo

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

Volkswagen Polo

2.0 GTI 147kW DSG Petrol Automatic

ZAR 585,800 ex-showroom

⚡ 147 kW 🔧 320 Nm ⛽ 18.9 km/l

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At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance Polo

⛽ Fuel Economy Polo

🛡 Safety Grand i10

📦 Practicality Tie

🔑 Ownership Grand i10

Grand i10 starts ZAR 373800 cheaper Grand i10 from ZAR 218,900 · Polo from ZAR 373,800

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec	Grand i10	Polo
Engine Power	61 kW	147 kW
Torque	114 Nm	320 Nm
Engine Size	1197 cc	2000 cc
Claimed Mileage	16.9 km/l	18.9 km/l
Ground Clearance	170 mm	133 mm
Boot / Load Bay	235 l	305 l
Airbags	6	6
Kerb Weight	975 kg	1247 kg
Seating Capacity	5	5
Warranty	5	3 years / 120 000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

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

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Polo +35 pts

Efficiency Polo +5 pts

Safety Grand i10 +31 pts

Practicality Equal

Ownership Grand i10 +39 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

Grand i10

Strengths

Stronger safety package
Better long-term ownership value

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency

Best suited to: General Use

Polo

Strengths

More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency

Weak Spots

Less comprehensive safety features
Shorter warranty coverage

Best suited to: Highway Driving Fuel Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

Grand i10

Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Polo

Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	Grand i10	Polo
Model Introduced Year	2014	2018
Generation	Second generation Grand i10 sold in SA with a 2023 facelift; based on the global third-gen i10 platform adapted for emerging markets	Sixth generation Polo on MQB-A0 platform
Facelift History	Second generation arrived in 2017; facelift with updated front styling and infotainment in 2023	Facelift in 2022 with updated tech and styling
Facelift Launched Since	2023	2022
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current
Body Style	Hatchback	Hatchback
Color Note	White, Silver, Red, Blue, Grey	White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red
Dealer Stock Note	Fluid grade in the South Africa lineup	Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year	2026	Current
Production Status	published	published
Segment	Hatchback	Hatchback
Vehicle Type	Hatchback	Hatchback
Drivetrain Note	-	4x2 configuration for the local line-up

Spec	Grand i10	Polo
Ground Clearance	170 mm	133 mm
Wheelbase	2385 mm	2549 mm
Length	3665 mm	4074 mm
Width	1660 mm	1751 mm
Height	1520 mm	1431 mm
Kerb Weight	975 kg	1247 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight	1410 kg	1780 kg
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space	235 l	305 l
Towing Capacity	-	-
Front Track Width	-	1501 mm
Rear Track Width	-	1484 mm
Turning Radius	-	10.6 m
Load Bed Length	235 l	305 l
Load Bed Width	-	-
Front Legroom	-	-
Rear Legroom	-	-
Front Headroom	-	-
Rear Headroom	-	-
Front Shoulder Room	-	-
Rear Shoulder Room	-	-
Boot Space Seats Folded	235 l	305 l
Number of Doors	5	5
Max Payload	-	-
Boot Volume	235 l	305 l
Doors	5	5
Seats	5	5
Fuel Tank Capacity	35 l	40 l
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg	1410 kg	1780 kg
Ground Clearance Max	170 mm	133 mm
Ground Clearance Min	170 mm	133 mm
Ground Clearance Mm	170 mm	133 mm
Height Mm	1520 mm	1431 mm
Length Mm	3665 mm	4074 mm
Loadbox Length Mm	235 l	305 l
Loadbox Width Mm	-	-
Payload Kg	-	-
Cargo Volume	235 l	305 l
Tare Mass Kg	975 kg	1247 kg
Turning Circle	-	10.6 m
Turning Circle M	-	10.6 m
Width Mm	1660 mm	1751 mm

Spec	Grand i10	Polo
Engine	1.2 MPI DOHC	3-cylinder SI engine 1.0 l TSI, 70 kW; 2.0 TSI GTI DSG 147kW
Engine Type	Petrol	3-cylinder SI engine 1.0 l TSI, 70 kW; 2.0 TSI GTI DSG 147kW
Displacement	1197 cc	2000 cc
Cylinders	4	-
Valves per Cylinder	12	-
Power	61 kW	147 kW
Power @ RPM	6300	-
Torque	114 Nm	320 Nm
Torque @ RPM	4200	175
Fuel System	Multi-Point Fuel Injection	-
Turbocharger	No	-
Top Speed	171 km/h	-
0-100 km/h	12.8 sec	-
Compression Ratio	-	-
Engine Position	Front	-
Cylinder Bore	-	-
Piston Stroke	-	-
Engine Code	-	-
Power	82 bhp	197 bhp
Fuel Grade Required	Petrol	Petrol
Cylinder Layout	-	-
Engine Aspiration	Naturally Aspirated	-
Variable Valve Timing	Yes	-
Engine Type Config	Inline	3-cylinder SI engine 1.0 l TSI, 70 kW; 2.0 TSI GTI DSG 147kW
0–100 km/h	12.8 sec	-
Battery Capacity	-	-
Charging Port	-	-
AC Charging Time	-	-
Engine Displacement	1197 cc	2000 cc
Engine Displacement Litres	1197 cc	2000 cc
EV Range	-	-
Acceleration 0 100	12.8 sec	-
Combined System Power	-	-
Combined System Torque	-	-
Engine Config	1.2 MPI DOHC	3-cylinder SI engine 1.0 l TSI, 70 kW; 2.0 TSI GTI DSG 147kW
Engine Cylinders	4	-
Engine Displacement Cc	1197 cc	2000 cc
Engine Power kW	61 kW	147 kW
Engine Torque Nm	114 Nm	320 Nm
Engine Valves	12	-
Induction	Naturally Aspirated	-
Max Power kW	61 kW	147 kW
Max Torque Nm	114 Nm	320 Nm
Maximum Power	61 kW	147 kW
Maximum Torque	114 Nm	320 Nm
Motor Position	-	-
Motor Power	-	-
Motor Torque	-	-
Motor Type	-	-
Power Assisted Steering	MDPS Electric	Standard
Power kW Rpm	6300	-
System Output	-	-
Torque Nm Rpm	4200	175
Turbo Type	Naturally Aspirated	-

Spec	Grand i10	Polo
Transmission	Manual	Automatic
Drive Type	Front-Wheel Drive	4x2
Drivetrain Layout	FWD	4x2
LSD Available	No	-
Transfer Case	-	-
Differential Lock	No	-
Paddle Shifters	No	-
Final Drive Ratio	-	-
Number of Gears	5 km/h	-
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Clutch Type	-	-
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive	4x2
Transmission	Manual	Automatic
4WD Engagement	-	-
4WD Hi Range	-	-
4WD Lo Range	-	-
4WD Selector	-	-
Automatic Shift Paddles	No	-
Differential Type Front	-	-
Differential Type Rear	-	-
Front Differential Lock	-	-
Gearbox Type	Manual	Automatic
Low Range	-	-
Axle Layout	Front-Wheel Drive	4x2
Rear Differential Lock	-	-
Transfer Case Guard	-	-
Transmission Speeds	5 km/h	-

Spec	Grand i10	Polo
Claimed Mileage	16.9 km/l	18.9 km/l
City Mileage	13.9 km/l	15.5 km/l
Highway Mileage	19.6 km/l	21.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity	35 l	40 l
Emission Standard	Euro 6	-
AdBlue Tank Capacity	-	-
Auto Start Stop	No	-
Average Fuel Consumption	5.9 l/100km	5.3 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption	5.9 l/100km	5.3 l/100km
Distance To Empty	Yes	-
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	-
Fuel Efficiency	5.9 l/100km	5.3 l/100km
Real-world Mileage	16.9 km/l	18.9 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	5.3 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km	5.9 l/100km	5.3 l/100km
DC Charging Power	-	-
Fuel Economy Combined	5.9 l/100km	5.3 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres	35 l	40 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	Polo
Airbags	6	6
ABS	Yes	Standard
Electronic Stability Control	Yes	-
Traction Control	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	No	-
Hill Start Assist	Yes	-
Child Safety Lock	Yes	-
ISOFIX Mounts	Yes	-
Brake Assist	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	-
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	-
Alarm System	Yes	-
Central Locking	Yes	-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats	Yes	-
Speed Alert System	Yes	-
Front Parking Sensors	-	Standard
Safety Rating	Not Rated (SA)	-
AEB	No	-
BA	Yes	-
Brake Override System	-	-
Curtain Airbags	-	-
Driver Airbag	Yes	-
EBD	Yes	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	-
Hill Hold	Yes	-
Passenger Airbag	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	No	-
Seatbelt Pretensioners	Yes	-
Side Airbags	-	-
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	Polo
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	Front and 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	-
Drive Modes	Eco / Normal	-
Eco Mode	Yes	-
EV Mode	No	-
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear	Standard
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	Standard
Reverse Camera Type	Yes	-
Reversing Camera	Yes	Standard

Spec	Grand i10	Polo
Seat Material	Fabric	Cloth
Seat Adjustment	Manual	-
Heated Seats	No	-
Ventilated Seats	No	-
Steering Type	Electric	Standard
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	-
Ambient Lighting	No	-
Folding Rear Seats	60/40 Split	-
Front Armrest	Yes	Centre console
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	Black
Door Map Pockets	Yes	-
60 40 Split Seat	Yes	-
Adjustable Driver Seat	Manual	-
Adjustable Front Seat	Manual	-
Cooled Seats	No	-
Driver Seat Adjustment	Manual	-
Fabric Seats	Yes	Cloth
Front Headrest	Yes	-
Leather Seats	No	-
Memory Seats	No	-
Passenger Seat Adjustment	Manual	-
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	Digital cockpit, infotainment screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, quality cabin materials
Leather Accented Seat Trim	Fabric	-
Interior Colours	5	Black
Rear Seat Centre Armrest	No	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	-
Seat Capacity	5	5
Seat Count	5	5
Seat Fold Type	60/40 Split	-
Seat Trim	Fabric	Cloth
Interior Trim Colour	-	Black
Floor Mats	-	Standard

Spec	Grand i10	Polo
Climate Control	Manual AC	Standard
Power Windows	All	-
Keyless Entry	Yes	-
Push Button Start	No	-
Wireless Charging	No	-
Sunroof	No	-
Electric Tailgate	-	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wipers	No	-
Auto Dimming Mirror	No	-
Rear Window Defroster	Yes	-
Electric Mirror Folding	Power Adjustable	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-
12V Accessory Socket	12V	Standard
AC Type	Manual AC	Standard
Auto Dimming Irvm	No	-
Boot Opener	Inside	-
Climate Zones	1	Standard
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Electric Folding Mirrors	Yes	-
Engine Check Warning	Yes	-
Engine Start Button Illumination	No	-
TPMS	Yes	-
Engine Start Stop	No	-
Engine Start Stop Button	No	-
Engine Warranty	4	-
Front Armrest	Yes	Centre console
Front Power Outlet	Yes	Standard
Fuel Consumption Combined	5.9	5.3
Fuel Lid Opener	Inside	-
Gear Shift Type	5-speed Manual	DCT
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	-
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	-
Service Plan	3 Years / 45000 km	-
Service Reminder	Yes	-
Skid Plates	-	-
Spare Wheel	Full Size	-
Stability Control	Yes	-
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	Standard
Battery Preconditioning	-	-
Battery Voltage	-	-
Bed Extender	-	-
Bottle Holders	4	-
Canopy Fitment	-	-
Centre Console	Yes	Standard
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	Standard
Mirror	Power Adjustable	-
One Pedal Driving	-	-
Passive Entry Start	Yes	-
Power Socket 12v	12V	Standard
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	-
Roof Rack Compatibility	No	-
Sonar	Rear	-
Sound System	6	-
Source Model Column	grand-i10	polo
Sports Bar	-	-
Steering Column Adjustment	Tilt	-
Sub Frame	Monocoque	-
Tailgate Damper	-	-
Tailgate Lock	-	-
Tow Bar Type	-	-
Trim Level	fluid	flagship
Unlocking	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror Illuminated	Yes	-
Variant Role	Mid-to-high value derivative	Performance-focused derivative
Vdc	Yes	-
Vehicle To Grid	-	-
Vehicle To Load	-	-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock	Yes	-
Walk Away Lock	Yes	-
Wireless Charger	No	-
Multi Function Steering	-	Standard

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

Spec	Grand i10	Polo
LED Headlamps	Yes	-
Daytime Running Lamps	LED	-
Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	No	-
Alloy Wheel Design	14-inch Alloy	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Exterior Colour Options	5	6
Roof Type	No	-
Wing Mirror Type	Power Adjustable	-
Rear Wiper	Yes	-
Door Handle Finish	Body Coloured	-
Body Type	Hatchback	Hatchback
DRL	LED	-
Fog Lights	Yes	-
Front Fog Lights	Yes	-
Led Headlights	Yes	-
Auto Headlights	Yes	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Daytime Running Lights	LED	-
Electric Blind Sunroof	No	-
Exterior Colour Options	5	6
Exterior Door Handle Colour	Body Coloured	-
Exterior Mirror Electric	Yes	-
Exterior Mirror Folding	Power Adjustable	-
Front Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Headlamp Levelling	Yes	-
Headlamps	Yes	-
Headlight Type	Yes	-
Headlights	Yes	-
Load Bed Liner	-	-
Panoramic Sunroof	No	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-

Spec	Grand i10	Polo
Approach Angle	-	-
Departure Angle	-	-
Wading Depth	-	-
Terrain Modes	-	-
Locking Differential	No	-
Underbody Protection	-	-
Ramp Breakover Angle	20 deg	-
4WD System Type	Front-Wheel Drive	4x2
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	Polo
Tyre Size	175/65 R14	-
Wheel Type	14-inch Alloy	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	-
Rear Brake Type	Drum	-
Spare Wheel Type	Full Size	-
Parking Brake Type	Manual	-
Tyre Load Index	91	-
Tyre Speed Rating	H	-
Wheel Rim Size	14	-
Brake Type Front	Disc (Ventilated)	-
Brake Type Rear	Disc	-
Spare Tyre	Full Size	-
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	-
Wheel Diameter	14	-
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	-
Hydraulic Brake Assist	Yes	-
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather	Standard
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	Standard
Tyre Pressure Display	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Yes	-
Wheel Material	14-inch Alloy	-
Wheel Size Type	14	-
Wheelbase Mm	2385 mm	2549 mm
Wheels	14-inch Alloy	-

Spec	Grand i10	Polo
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	-
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam	-
Chassis Type	Monocoque	-
Power Steering	Electric	Standard
Steering Column	Tilt	-
Front Spring Type	MacPherson Strut	-
Rear Spring Type	Torsion Beam	-
Chassis Material	Monocoque	-
Front Suspension Type	MacPherson Strut	-
Rear Axle Type	Torsion Beam	-
Rear Suspension Type	Torsion Beam	-
Suspension	MacPherson Strut	-

Spec	Grand i10	Polo
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	-
Service Plan Distance	3 Years / 45000 km	-
Alternator	120A	-
Battery Type	Lead-acid	-
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	-
Service Intervals	15000 km / 12 months	-

Spec	Grand i10	Polo
Warranty Years	5	3 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers	5	3 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance	5 Years	-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty	5 Years	-
Basic Warranty	5	3 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance	5 Years	-
Warranty	5	3 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance	5 Years	-

Spec	Grand i10	Polo
CO2 Emissions	123 g/km	121 g/km
Start Stop System	No	-
Hybrid System Type	-	-
Fuel Octane Requirement	Unleaded 95	Petrol
Particulate Filter	-	-
Euro Emission Standard	Euro 6	-
Idle CO2 Output	123	121
Fuel Evaporation Control	Yes	-
CO2 Emissions G Km	123	121

Spec	Grand i10	Polo
Ownership Role	Fluid	South Africa market model
Price Source	South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list	South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
Price Zar	242900 ZAR	585800 ZAR
Pricing Role	Current listed price	Active local lineup
Starting Price	242900	585800
Starting Price Zar	242900	585800

Overall Verdict Score

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

Weighted / 100

Verdict readout

Grand i10 leads by 3 points

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

Winner 56 /100

Lead 3 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 3 points

Polo

80% data confidence 1 strong categories

Best at Efficiency 71 Check Ownership 26

Performance 62

Efficiency 71

Safety 45

Practicality 55

Ownership 26

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

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance Polo +35 Efficiency Polo +5 Safety Grand i10 +31 Practicality Level Ownership Grand i10 +39

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

Polo

Performance 62/100

Efficiency 71/100

Safety 45/100

Practicality 55/100

Ownership 26/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Hyundai Grand i10 wins with 56 pts vs 53 pts for Polo

In structured scoring, Grand i10 emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Polo 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 Polo 71. 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, Polo 45. 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, Polo 26. 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, Polo 55. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: Grand i10 27, Polo 62. 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 Polo in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: Grand i10 scores 27 vs 62.

Efficiency: Grand i10 scores 66 vs 71.

Safety: Grand i10 scores 76 vs 45.

Practicality: Grand i10 scores 55 vs 55.

Ownership: Grand i10 scores 65 vs 26.

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

Hyundai Grand i10 vs Volkswagen Polo

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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 3 points

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So, Which One Should You Buy?

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In Depth — Breaking It All Down