Hyundai Grand i10 vs Suzuki Swift Sport

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 Swift Sport in South Africa

Suzuki Swift Sport

1.4 Turbo AT Petrol 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 493,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 103 kW 🔧 230 Nm ⛽ 15.6 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Hyundai Grand i10 vs Suzuki Swift Sport: the short answer

Swift Sport has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Grand i10 remains close.

Grand i10 starts ZAR 251,000 cheaper Grand i10 from ZAR 218,900 · Swift Sport from ZAR 469,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Grand i10 Swift Sport
Maximum Power Grand i1061 kW @ 6300 rpm Swift Sport103 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque Grand i10114 Nm @ 4200 rpm Swift Sport230 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Engine Size Grand i101197 cc Swift Sport1373 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Grand i1016.9 km/l Swift Sport15.6 km/l
Ground Clearance Grand i10170 mm Swift Sport130 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Grand i10

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader

Swift Sport

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance

Which One's Right for You?

Grand i10

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Swift Sport

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Grand i10 Swift Sport
Model Introduced Year 2014 2019
Generation Second generation Grand i10 sold in SA with a 2023 facelift; based on the global third-gen i10 platform adapted for emerging markets ZC33S-series Swift Sport — third generation of the Sport nameplate globally; K14D BoosterJet replaces the naturally-aspirated M16A used in the previous generation; significant step change in performance and specification over the prior model
Facelift History Second generation arrived in 2017; facelift with updated front styling and infotainment in 2023 Current K14D BoosterJet-engined Swift Sport generation launched in SA in 2019; AT variant added to the SA range in 2021; no major mechanical updates since launch; specification aligned with global ZC33S series
Facelift Launched Since 2023 2021
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Hatchback Hatchback
Color Note White, Silver, Red, Blue, Grey Champion Yellow, Super White Pearl, Speedy Blue, Midnight Black Pearl, Burning Red Pearl
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 990 kg
Vehicle Type Hatchback Hatchback
Drivetrain Note - Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.4 Turbo AT
Spec Grand i10 Swift Sport
Length 3665 mm 3890 mm
Width 1660 mm 1735 mm
Height 1520 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase 2385 mm 2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 170 mm 130 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 35 l 37 l
Boot/Cargo Space 235 l 265 l
Kerb Weight 975 kg 990 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1410 kg 1390 kg
Payload Capacity 435 kg 420 kg
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 4.8 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 965 mm
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 962 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1032 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 890 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Grand i10 and Swift Sport 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 Swift Sport 50.

Efficiency index: Grand i10 66 vs Swift Sport 60.

Safety-equipment index: Grand i10 68 vs Swift Sport 87.

Practicality index: Grand i10 53 vs Swift Sport 50.

Ownership-cover index: Grand i10 65 vs Swift Sport 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

Swift Sport leads by 9 points

Swift Sport has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Grand i10 remains close.

Evidence leader 63 /100
Lead 9 points
Data 89% source coverage
63
#1 Evidence leader

Swift Sport

89% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 87 Check Performance 50
Performance 50
Efficiency 60
Safety 87
Practicality 50
Ownership 71
Leads by 9 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 Swift Sport +23 Efficiency Grand i10 +6 Safety Swift Sport +19 Practicality Grand i10 +3 Ownership Swift Sport +6

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Swift Sport

Performance 50/100
Efficiency 60/100
Safety 87/100
Practicality 50/100
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 Swift Sport leads the specification evidence index with 63 pts vs 54 pts for Grand i10

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Swift Sport 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 Swift Sport 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.