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Decision summary
Tata Harrier vs Hyundai i30: the short answer
Harrier has a modest catalogue-index lead, while i30 remains close.
Recorded price context
Harrier:
current from
ZAR 549,900
·
i30:
last listed from
ZAR 432,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Harrier
i30
Maximum Power
Harrier125 kW @ 3750 rpm
i3088 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Harrier350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
i30172 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Engine Size
Harrier1956 cc
i30998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Harrier15.15 km/l
i3016.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
Harrier205 mm
i30135 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Tata Harrier
Fearless+ DT AT
Hagalu editorial rating
4.5/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Harrier
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
i30
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Harrier
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
i30
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Harrier
i30
Model Introduced Year
2025
2007
Generation
Current-generation South African-market Tata Harrier five-seat SUV
Third generation i30 on Hyundai's i-GMP-derived platform; the N Performance uses a more heavily engineered chassis with limited-slip differential and performance suspension
Facelift History
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Third generation launched globally in 2017; N Performance model arrived in SA as a standalone performance derivative; third gen has received ongoing tech updates
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2017
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not confirmed
Body Style
SUV
Hatchback
Model Year
2026
Not confirmed
Production Status
Active
discontinued
Segment
Mid-size SUV
Hatchback
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
-
1285 kg
Spec
Harrier
i30
Length
4605 mm
4340 mm
Width
1922 mm
1795 mm
Height
1718 mm
1455 mm
Wheelbase
2741 mm
2650 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
205 mm
135 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
50 l
Boot/Cargo Space
445 l
395 l
Kerb Weight
1823 kg
1285 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2298 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
475 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
0 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
1020 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
950 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
840 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
980 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Harrier
i30
Engine
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1956 cc
998 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common Rail Direct Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
125 kW @ 3750 rpm
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
172 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
170 km/h
190 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
10.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, City, Sport
Eco, Normal
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
68.6 kW/tonne
68.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
192.0 Nm/tonne
133.9 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Harrier
i30
Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic
7-speed DCT Dual Clutch
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
FWD
LSD Available
No
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
3.22
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
6
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Type
Torque-converter Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic gear selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Position
-
Front
Spec
Harrier
i30
Claimed Mileage
15.15 km/l
16.9 km/l
City Mileage
9.6 km/l
13.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.4 km/l
20.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
50 l
Emission Standard
BS VI Phase 2
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
15 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
15.15 km/l
16.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
50
50
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Distance To Empty
-
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
-
Yes
Spec
Harrier
i30
Airbags
7
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
3 Point Seatbelt with ELR for All Passengers
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Standard
No
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
3 Point Seatbelt with ELR for All Passengers
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Central Locking
-
Yes
Speed Alert System
-
Yes
Safety Rating
-
Not Rated (SA)
Spec
Harrier
i30
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front & Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
No
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Standard
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Lights
-
Yes
Eco Mode
-
Yes
EV Mode
-
No
Sport Mode
-
No
Spec
Harrier
i30
Seat Material
Leatherette
Leather-Look
Heated Seats
Not Available
Front
Ventilated Seats
Standard
No
Ambient Lighting
Multi Mood lights on Sunroof & Dashboard
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Leather-wrapped
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way powered with memory
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual slide and recline
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Leatherette
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Adjustment
-
Power Driver
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt & Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Rear Armrest
-
No
Cup Holders
-
4
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Analogue + MID
Door Map Pockets
-
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual
Adjustable Front Seat
-
Manual
Cooled Seats
-
No
Fabric Seats
-
Yes
Front Headrest
-
Yes
Leather Seats
-
No
Memory Seats
-
No
Rear Headrest
-
Yes
Spec
Harrier
i30
Climate Control
Voice Enabled Dual Zone Automatic Air Conditioning
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Power Windows
Standard
All
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Panoramic Sunroof with Mood Light
Electric Sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Gesture Controlled Power tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
No
AC Type
Voice Enabled Dual Zone Automatic Air Conditioning
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
No
Rear Window Defroster
-
Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Yes
12V Accessory Socket
-
12V
Boot Opener
-
Inside
Door Ajar Warning
-
Yes
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
Yes
Engine Check Warning
-
Yes
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Yes
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Front Power Outlet
-
Yes
Fuel Lid Opener
-
Inside
Headlamp Height Adjust
-
Manual
Headlamp Washer
-
No
Power Mirrors
-
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Rear Reading Lamps
-
Yes
Service Reminder
-
Yes
Spare Wheel
Steel spare wheel, 235/70 R16
Steel
Tachometer
-
Yes
Telescopic Steering
-
No
Tilt Steering
-
Yes
Trip Computer
-
Yes
Vanity Mirror
-
Yes
Air Conditioning
Voice Enabled Dual Zone Automatic Air Conditioning
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Rim Size
19-inch
17-inch Alloy
Sound System
10
8 Bose Premium
Unlocking
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charger
Standard
Yes
Spec
Harrier
i30
Infotainment System
12.3" Harman Touch Screen Infotainment
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Yes
Android Auto
Wireless
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
10
8 Bose Premium
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25" TFT Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch Digital Cluster
USB Ports
Smart USB Chargers (A & C Type) in front & Rear
2 USB-A + 1 USB-C
Infotainment Screen
12.3-inch
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen
12.3-inch
Not Officially Disclosed
Navigation System
-
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Yes
FM Radio
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Yes
Voice Recognition
-
Yes
AUX Input
-
Yes
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Yes
Infotainment Display
-
Touchscreen
Rear Usb
-
Yes
Audio Speakers
10
8 Bose Premium
Spec
Harrier
i30
LED Headlamps
Standard
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
Front LED DRLs with Turn Indicators
LED
Fog Lamps
Front LED Fog Lamps with Cornering Function
LED
Roof Rails
Standard
No
Exterior Colour Options
Lunar White, Ash Grey, Pebble Grey, Coral Red, Seaweed Green
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Standard
Full LED
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Alloy Wheel Design
-
17-inch Alloy
Rear Spoiler
-
Yes
Wing Mirror Type
-
Power Adjustable
Door Handle Finish
-
Body Coloured
Body Type
-
Hatchback
DRL
Front LED DRLs with Turn Indicators
LED
Fog Lights
-
Yes
Front Fog Lights
-
Yes
Led Headlights
Standard
Full LED
Daytime Running Lights
Front LED DRLs with Turn Indicators
LED
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
Front LED Fog Lamps with Cornering Function
LED
Headlamps
Standard
Full LED
Headlight Type
Standard
Full LED
Spec
Harrier
i30
Approach Angle
25.3 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
26.4 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
450 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Normal, Rough, Wet
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
16.6 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
20 deg
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
135 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
135 mm
Spec
Harrier
i30
Tyre Size
245/55 R19
225/45 R17
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Steel spare wheel, 235/70 R16
Steel
Wheel Rim Size
19-inch
17-inch Alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake with auto hold
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheel Type
-
17-inch Alloy
Parking Brake Type
-
Manual
Tyre Load Index
-
91
Tyre Speed Rating
-
H
Brake Type Front
-
Disc (Ventilated)
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Spare Tyre
Steel spare wheel, 235/70 R16
Steel
Tyre Type
-
Tubeless Radial
Wheel Diameter
19-inch
17-inch Alloy
Wheels
-
17-inch Alloy
Spec
Harrier
i30
Front Suspension
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Multi-Link
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt
Front Suspension Type
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Multi-Link
Spec
Harrier
i30
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km
117 g/km
Start Stop System
-
No
Variable Valve Timing
-
Yes
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Unleaded 95
Fuel Evaporation Control
-
Yes
Spec
Harrier
i30
Service Plan
5 years / 75,000 km
4
Service Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
Maintenance Plan
-
3 Years / 45000 km
First Service At
-
15000
Service Plan Duration
5 years / 75,000 km
4
Service Plan Distance
5 years / 75,000 km
4
Alternator
-
120A
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
Harrier
i30
Ownership Role
New passenger vehicle
Private and family
Price Zar
699900 ZAR
468900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Recommended retail price
Historical listed price
Starting Price
699900
468900
Starting Price Zar
699900
468900
Spec
Harrier
i30
Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
5
Warranty Years
5 years / 125,000 km
5
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 125,000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 Years
Basic Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
In depth: how these cars differ
This Harrier and i30 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: Harrier 60 vs i30 39.
Efficiency index: Harrier 59 vs i30 66.
Safety-equipment index: Harrier 99 vs i30 84.
Practicality index: Harrier 67 vs i30 60.
Ownership-cover index: Harrier not separately scored vs i30 65.
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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Harrier leads by 10 points
Harrier has a modest catalogue-index lead, while i30 remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Harrier
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
59/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
67/100
i30
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
66/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
60/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexTata Harrier
leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts
vs 62 pts for i30
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Harrier leads. However, i30 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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