Hyundai Grand i10 vs Ford Territory

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 in South Africa

Hyundai Grand i10

1.2 Fluid Petrol Manual
ZAR 242,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 61 kW 🔧 114 Nm ⛽ 16.5 km/l
VS
Ford Territory in South Africa

Ford Territory

1.8T Dark Edition DCT Petrol Automatic
ZAR 733,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 140 kW 🔧 320 Nm ⛽ 13.5 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Territory
Fuel Economy Territory
🛡 Safety Tie
📦 Practicality Territory
🔑 Ownership Grand i10
Grand i10 starts ZAR 520000 cheaper Grand i10 from ZAR 218,900 · Territory from ZAR 520,000

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec Grand i10 Territory
Engine Power 61 140
Torque 114 320
Engine Size 1197 1798
Claimed Mileage 16.5 13.5
Ground Clearance 170 190
Boot Space 235 448
Airbags 6 6
Kerb Weight 975 1635
Seating Capacity 5 Available
Warranty 5 4

= leads in this spec

The Overall Score — Here's How They Stack Up

🏆 Winner
#1

Territory

68
/ 100
+16
pts
#2

Grand i10

52
/ 100

Moderate difference between the models.

The Bottom Line

Territory holds a noticeable edge over Grand i10, especially in key ownership areas.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Territory +8 pts
Efficiency Territory +8 pts
Safety Equal
Practicality Territory +4 pts
Ownership Grand i10 +4 pts

Score Breakdown by Category

🏆 Overall Winner

Territory

Performance 13/20
Efficiency 8/20
Safety 18/20
Practicality 13/20
Ownership 16/20

Grand i10

Performance 5/20
Efficiency 0/20
Safety 18/20
Practicality 9/20
Ownership 20/20

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Grand i10

Strengths
  • Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to: General Use
🏆 Overall Winner

Territory

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
  • Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to: Highway Driving Fuel Efficiency Family Usage

Which One's Right for You?

Grand i10

  • Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Territory

  • Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
  • Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
  • Large families needing more practicality and usability

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Grand i10 Territory
Length 3665 4630
Width 1660 1935
Height 1520 1706
Wheelbase 2385 2716
Ground Clearance 170 190
Kerb Weight 975 1635
Seating Capacity 5 5
Boot Space 235 448
Rear Track Width 1420 mm 1540
Gross Vehicle Weight 1410 2150
Front Track Width 1435 mm 1550
Turning Radius 4.9 m Available
Towing Capacity 300 kg (Unbraked) 1200
Load Bed Length Not Applicable Available
Load Bed Width Not Applicable Available
Doors 5 Available
Seats 5 Available
Front Legroom Available Available
Rear Legroom Available Available
Front Headroom Available Available
Rear Headroom Available Available
Front Shoulder Room Available Available
Rear Shoulder Room Available Available
Boot Space Seats Folded Available 1500
Number of Doors Available 5
Max Payload Available Available
Boot Volume Available Available
Front Overhang Available Available
Fuel Tank Capacity Available Available
Rear Overhang Available Available
Spec Grand i10 Territory
Engine 1.2 MPI DOHC 1.8L Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Type Petrol Inline 4 Turbocharged
Displacement 1197 1798
Cylinders 4 4
Power 61 140
Torque 114 320
Fuel System Multi-Point Fuel Injection Direct Injection
Turbocharger No Available
Top Speed 171 185
0-100 km/h 12.8 9.8
Power @ RPM 6300 150
Torque @ RPM 4200 400
Valves per Cylinder 12 4
Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.5:1
Engine Position Front Available
Fuel Grade Required Petrol Petrol
Engine Aspiration Naturally Aspirated Turbocharged
Engine Type Config Inline Available
Variable Valve Timing Yes Available
Cylinder Bore Available 82.0
Piston Stroke Available 92.0
Engine Code Available Standard
Engine Oil Capacity Available Available
Power 150 150
Cylinder Layout Available Inline 4 (I4)
Maximum Engine RPM Available Available
0–100 km/h Available Available
Battery Capacity Available Available
Charging Port Available Available
AC Charging Time Available Available
Engine Displacement Available Available
EV Range Available Available

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Ford Territory wins with 68 pts vs 52 pts for Grand i10

In structured scoring, Territory emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Grand i10 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 Territory 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 0 vs Territory 8. 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 18, Territory 18. 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 20, Territory 16. 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 9, Territory 13. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: Grand i10 5, Territory 13. 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 Territory edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The Territory 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 Territory in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: Grand i10 scores 5 vs 13.

Efficiency: Grand i10 scores 0 vs 8.

Safety: Grand i10 scores 18 vs 18.

Practicality: Grand i10 scores 9 vs 13.

Ownership: Grand i10 scores 20 vs 16.

Final structured scoring gives Territory the advantage in this comparison.