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.
S-Presso starts ZAR 218900 cheaperGrand i10 from ZAR 218,900 · S-Presso from ZAR 178,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Grand i10
S-Presso
Engine Power
61
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Torque
114
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Engine Size
1197
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Claimed Mileage
16.5
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Ground Clearance
170
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Boot Space
235
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Airbags
6
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Kerb Weight
975
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Seating Capacity
5
-
Warranty
5
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= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
Grand i10 holds a noticeable edge over S-Presso, especially in key ownership areas.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
S-Presso
+23 pts
Efficiency
Grand i10
+14 pts
Safety
Grand i10
+76 pts
Practicality
Grand i10
+5 pts
Ownership
Grand i10
+15 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 EfficiencyFamily Usage
S-Presso
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
S-Presso
Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Grand i10
S-Presso
Model Introduced Year
2014
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Generation
Second generation Grand i10 sold in SA with a 2023 facelift; based on the global third-gen i10 platform adapted for emerging markets
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Facelift History
Second generation arrived in 2017; facelift with updated front styling and infotainment in 2023
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Facelift Launched Since
2023
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Facelift Version Ending
Current
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Body Style
Hatchback
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Color Note
White, Silver, Red, Blue, Grey
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Dealer Stock Note
Fluid grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
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Production Status
published
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Segment
Hatchback
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Vehicle Type
Hatchback
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Spec
Grand i10
S-Presso
Ground Clearance
170 mm
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Wheelbase
2385 mm
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Length
3665 mm
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Width
1660 mm
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Height
1520 mm
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Kerb Weight
975 kg
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Gross Vehicle Weight
1410 kg
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Seating Capacity
5
-
Boot Space
235 l
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Towing Capacity
Not Applicable
-
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Turning Radius
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Legroom
Not Applicable
-
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
-
Front Headroom
Not Applicable
-
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Boot Space Seats Folded
235 l
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Number of Doors
5
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Max Payload
Not Applicable
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Boot Volume
235 l
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Doors
5
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Seats
5
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Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
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Gross Vehicle Mass Kg
1410 kg
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Ground Clearance Max
170 mm
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Ground Clearance Min
170 mm
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Ground Clearance Mm
170 mm
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Height Mm
1520 mm
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Length Mm
3665 mm
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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Payload Kg
Not Applicable
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Cargo Volume
235 l
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Tare Mass Kg
975 kg
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Turning Circle
Not Applicable
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Turning Circle M
Not Applicable
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Width Mm
1660 mm
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Spec
Grand i10
S-Presso
Engine
1.2 MPI DOHC
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Displacement
1197 cc
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Cylinders
4
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Valves per Cylinder
12
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Power
61 kW
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Power @ RPM
6300
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Torque
114 Nm
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Torque @ RPM
4200
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Fuel System
Multi-Point Fuel Injection
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Turbocharger
No
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Top Speed
171 km/h
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0-100 km/h
12.8 sec
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Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
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Engine Position
Front
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Cylinder Bore
Not Applicable
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Piston Stroke
Not Applicable
-
Engine Code
Not Applicable
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Power
82 bhp
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Fuel Grade Required
Petrol
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Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
-
Engine Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
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Variable Valve Timing
Yes
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Engine Type Config
Inline
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0–100 km/h
12.8 sec
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Battery Capacity
Not Available
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Charging Port
Not Available
-
AC Charging Time
Not Available
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Engine Displacement
1197 cc
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Engine Displacement Litres
1.2 l
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EV Range
Not Available
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Acceleration 0 100
12.8 sec
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Combined System Power
Not Available
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Combined System Torque
Not Available
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Engine Config
1.2 MPI DOHC
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Engine Cylinders
4
-
Engine Displacement Cc
1197 cc
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Engine Power kW
61 kW
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Engine Torque Nm
114 Nm
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Engine Valves
12
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Induction
Naturally Aspirated
-
Max Power kW
61 kW
-
Max Torque Nm
114 Nm
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Maximum Power
61 kW
-
Maximum Torque
114 Nm
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Motor Position
Not Available
-
Motor Power
Not Available
-
Motor Torque
Not Available
-
Motor Type
Not Available
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Power Assisted Steering
MDPS Electric
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Power kW Rpm
6300
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System Output
Not Available
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Torque Nm Rpm
4200
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Turbo Type
Naturally Aspirated
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Spec
Grand i10
S-Presso
Transmission
Manual
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drivetrain Layout
FWD
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LSD Available
No
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Transfer Case
Not Applicable
-
Differential Lock
No
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Paddle Shifters
No
-
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
-
Number of Gears
5 km/h
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Transmission Type
Manual
-
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
-
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
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Transmission
Manual
-
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
-
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
-
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
-
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
-
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
-
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Gearbox Type
Manual
-
Low Range
Not Applicable
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Axle Layout
Front-Wheel Drive
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Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
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Transmission Speeds
5 km/h
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Spec
Grand i10
S-Presso
Claimed Mileage
16.5 km/l
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City Mileage
13.5 km/l
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Highway Mileage
19.0 km/l
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Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
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Emission Standard
Euro 6
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AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
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Auto Start Stop
No
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Average Fuel Consumption
6.1 l/100km
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Claimed Fuel Consumption
6.1 l/100km
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Distance To Empty
Yes
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Low Fuel Warning
Yes
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Fuel Efficiency
6.1 l/100km
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Real-world Mileage
16.5 km/l
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AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
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Charging Time AC Full
Not Applicable
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Charging Time DC Fast 80pct
Not Applicable
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Charging Type
Not Applicable
-
Combined Consumption
6.1 l/100km
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Combined Consumption L 100km
6.1 l/100km
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DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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Fuel Economy Combined
6.1 l/100km
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Fuel Tank Litres
35 l
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Fuel Type
Petrol
-
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
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Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
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Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
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Range Wltp
Not Applicable
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Spec
Grand i10
S-Presso
Airbags
6
-
ABS
Yes
-
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
-
Traction Control
Yes
-
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
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Hill Start Assist
Yes
-
Child Safety Lock
Yes
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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
Not Available
-
Safety Rating
Not Rated (SA)
-
AEB
No
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BA
Yes
-
Brake Override System
Not Available
-
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
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Driver Airbag
Yes
-
EBD
Yes
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Engine Immobiliser
Yes
-
Hill Hold
Yes
-
Passenger Airbag
Yes
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
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Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
-
Side Airbags
Not Available
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TCS
Yes
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Blind Spot Monitoring
No
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Knee Airbag
Not Available
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ABS EBD
Yes
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Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
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Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
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Driver Passenger Airbags
6
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ESC With Traction Control
Yes
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Spec
Grand i10
S-Presso
Cruise Control
Yes
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Adaptive Cruise Control
No
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Lane Keep Assist
No
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Lane Departure Warning
No
-
Blind Spot Monitoring
No
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
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Parking Sensors
Rear
-
Rear View Camera
Yes
-
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
-
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
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Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
-
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
-
Auto Lights
Yes
-
Auto Wipers
No
-
Drive Modes
Eco / Normal
-
Eco Mode
Yes
-
EV Mode
No
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear
-
Reverse Camera
Yes
-
Sport Mode
No
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
-
Park Assist
Not Available
-
Around View Monitor
Not Available
-
Blind Spot Warning
No
-
Emergency Braking
No
-
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
-
Parking Distance Sensors
Rear
-
Parking Sensor
Rear
-
Pre-Collision System
No
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Rain Sensor Wipers
No
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Rear View Camera
Yes
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Reverse Camera Type
Yes
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Reversing Camera
Yes
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Spec
Grand i10
S-Presso
Seat Material
Fabric
-
Seat Adjustment
Manual
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Heated Seats
No
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Ventilated Seats
No
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Steering Type
Electric
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt
-
Ambient Lighting
No
-
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Front Armrest
Yes
-
Rear Armrest
No
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Cup Holders
4
-
Rear AC Vents
No
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Rear USB Ports
2
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
-
Instrument Cluster Type
Analogue + MID
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Interior Colour Options
5
-
Door Map Pockets
Yes
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60 40 Split Seat
Yes
-
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
-
Adjustable Front Seat
Manual
-
Cooled Seats
No
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
-
Fabric Seats
Yes
-
Front Headrest
Yes
-
Leather Seats
No
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Memory Seats
No
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
-
Rear Headrest
Yes
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Armrest Front
Yes
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Armrest Rear
No
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Boot Space Seats Up
235
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Cargo Space
235
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Driver Seat
Manual
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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
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Leather Accented Seat Trim
Fabric
-
Interior Colours
5
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Rear Seat Centre Armrest
No
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Seat Belt Warning
Yes
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Seat Capacity
5
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Seat Count
5
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Seat Fold Type
60/40 Split
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Seat Trim
Fabric
-
Spec
Grand i10
S-Presso
Climate Control
Manual AC
-
Power Windows
All
-
Keyless Entry
Yes
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Push Button Start
No
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Wireless Charging
No
-
Sunroof
No
-
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
-
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
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Auto Dimming Mirror
No
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Rear Window Defroster
Yes
-
Electric Mirror Folding
Power Adjustable
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
-
12V Accessory Socket
12V
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AC Type
Manual AC
-
Auto Dimming Irvm
No
-
Boot Opener
Inside
-
Climate Zones
1
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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
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Front Armrest
Yes
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Front Power Outlet
Yes
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Fuel Consumption Combined
6.1
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Fuel Lid Opener
Inside
-
Gear Shift Type
5-speed Manual
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Glovebox Cooling
Yes
-
Ground Clearance Unladen
170
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Headlamp Height Adjust
Manual
-
Headlamp Washer
No
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Hill Start Assist
Yes
-
Panoramic Roof
No
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Power Mirrors
Yes
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Push Button Start
No
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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
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Service Reminder
Yes
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Skid Plates
Not Available
-
Spare Wheel
Full Size
-
Stability Control
Yes
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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
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Battery Voltage
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Bottle Holders
4
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Centre Console
Yes
-
Common Rail Injection
Multi-Point Fuel Injection
-
Diff Lock
No
-
Difflock
No
-
Digital Speedometer
Analogue + MID
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Front Wiper
Yes
-
Front Wipers Type
Yes
-
Glove Box
Yes
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Yes
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Manual Aircon
Manual AC
-
Mirror
Power Adjustable
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Passive Entry Start
Yes
-
Power Socket 12v
12V
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Reading Lights Rear
Yes
-
Rear Air Conditioning
No
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Rearview Mirror Inside
No
-
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
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
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Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt
-
Sub Frame
Monocoque
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
Trim Level
fluid
-
Unlocking
Yes
-
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
Yes
-
Variant Role
Mid-to-high value derivative
-
Vdc
Yes
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Yes
-
Walk Away Lock
Yes
-
Wireless Charger
No
-
Spec
Grand i10
S-Presso
Infotainment Screen
8-inch Touchscreen
-
Apple CarPlay
Yes
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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
-
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
-
Multi Information Display
Analogue + MID
-
Connected Services
Yes
-
Voice Control
Yes
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Yes
-
Radio
Yes
-
Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
-
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
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Spec
Grand i10
S-Presso
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
-
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
-
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
-
Headlight Type
Yes
-
Headlights
Yes
-
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
No
-
Rear Spoiler
Yes
-
Spec
Grand i10
S-Presso
Approach Angle
Not Published
-
Departure Angle
Not Published
-
Wading Depth
Not Published
-
Terrain Modes
Not Available
-
Locking Differential
No
-
Underbody Protection
Not Available
-
Ramp Breakover Angle
20 deg
-
4WD System Type
Front-Wheel Drive
-
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
-
Ramp-over Angle
20 deg
-
Approach Angle Deg
Not Published
-
Breakover Angle
20 deg
-
Departure Angle Deg
Not Published
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Wading Depth Mm
Not Published
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Spec
Grand i10
S-Presso
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
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
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
-
Wheel Size Type
14
-
Wheelbase Mm
2385 mm
-
Wheels
14-inch Alloy
-
Spec
Grand i10
S-Presso
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
-
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
-
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
-
Rear Axle Type
Torsion Beam
-
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam
-
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
-
Spec
Grand i10
S-Presso
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
S-Presso
Warranty Years
5
-
Warranty Kilometers
5
-
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5
-
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Warranty
5
-
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Spec
Grand i10
S-Presso
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km
-
Start Stop System
No
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Unleaded 95
-
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 6
-
Idle CO2 Output
123
-
Fuel Evaporation Control
Yes
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CO2 Emissions G Km
123
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Spec
Grand i10
S-Presso
Ownership Role
Fluid
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Price Source
South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
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Price Zar
242900 ZAR
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Pricing Role
Current listed price
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Starting Price
242900
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Starting Price Zar
242900
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Overall Verdict Score
Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.
Weighted / 100
Verdict readout
Grand i10 leads by 17 points
Grand i10 holds a noticeable edge over S-Presso, especially in key ownership areas.
Performance
S-Presso +23
Efficiency
Grand i10 +14
Safety
Grand i10 +76
Practicality
Grand i10 +5
Ownership
Grand i10 +15
Moderate difference between the models.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Overall Winner
Grand i10
Performance
27/100
Efficiency
64/100
Safety
76/100
Practicality
55/100
Ownership
65/100
S-Presso
Performance
50/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
0/100
Practicality
50/100
Ownership
50/100
So, Which One Should You Buy?
🏆Hyundai Grand i10
wins with 56 pts
vs 39 pts for S-Presso
In structured scoring, Grand i10 emerges as the stronger overall package. However, S-Presso may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
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 64 vs S-Presso 50. 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, S-Presso 0. 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, S-Presso 50. 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, S-Presso 50. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: Grand i10 27, S-Presso 50. 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 S-Presso in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: Grand i10 scores 27 vs 50.
Efficiency: Grand i10 scores 64 vs 50.
Safety: Grand i10 scores 76 vs 0.
Practicality: Grand i10 scores 55 vs 50.
Ownership: Grand i10 scores 65 vs 50.
Final structured scoring gives Grand i10
the advantage in this comparison.
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