Hyundai i20 vs Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van

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 i20 in South Africa

Hyundai i20

1.0T Fluid Petrol 6-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 328,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 74 kW 🔧 172 Nm ⛽ 14.5 km/l
VS
Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van in South Africa

Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van

Panel Van CVT Petrol CVT Current
ZAR 339,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 83 kW 🔧 138 Nm ⛽ 14.7 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Hyundai i20 vs Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van: the short answer

i20 and Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

i20 starts ZAR 13,000 cheaper i20 from ZAR 296,900 · Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van from ZAR 309,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification i20 Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van
Maximum Power i2074 kW @ 5500 rpm Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van83 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque i20172 Nm @ 1500 rpm Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van138 Nm
Engine Size i20998 cc Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy i2014.5 km/l Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van14.7 km/l
Ground Clearance i20195 mm Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van180 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.

Hyundai i20

1.0T Fluid

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van

Panel Van CVT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

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

i20

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

i20

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec i20 Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van
Model Introduced Year 2008 2026
Generation Third generation i20 on the K2 platform; sold in SA with 1.0T three-cylinder turbo across all variants Current South Africa Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van range
Facelift History Third generation launched globally in 2020 and arrived in SA shortly after; significant improvement over the second gen in styling, tech, and driving dynamics Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since 2020 2026
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Hatchback Panel Van
Color Note White, Black, Silver, Blue, Red, Yellow -
Dealer Stock Note Fluid grade in the South Africa lineup -
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Hatchback Panel Van
Tare Mass Kg 1135 kg 1324 kg
Vehicle Type Hatchback Panel Van
Spec i20 Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van
Length 4040 mm 4318 mm
Width 1775 mm 1831 mm
Height 1505 mm 1662 mm
Wheelbase 2580 mm 2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 195 mm 180 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 40 l 51 l
Boot/Cargo Space 352 l 1500 l
Kerb Weight 1135 kg 1324 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1610 kg 1684 kg
Payload Capacity 475 kg 360 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 1300 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 1 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.2 m 5.5 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 1010 mm
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Applicable
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1040 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This i20 and Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van 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: i20 37 vs Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van 36.

Efficiency index: i20 59 vs Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van 59.

Safety-equipment index: i20 84 vs Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van 90.

Practicality index: i20 61 vs Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van 58.

Ownership-cover index: i20 65 vs Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van not separately scored.

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

i20 leads by 1 points

i20 and Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 61 /100
Lead 1 points
Data 93% source coverage
61
#1 Evidence leader

i20

93% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 84 Check Performance 37
Performance 37
Efficiency 59
Safety 84
Practicality 61
Ownership 65
Leads by 1 points
60
#2

Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van

62% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Performance 36
Performance 36
Efficiency 59
Safety 90
Practicality 58
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance i20 +1 Efficiency Level Safety Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van +6 Practicality i20 +3

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

i20

Performance 37/100
Efficiency 59/100
Safety 84/100
Practicality 61/100
Ownership 65/100

Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van

Performance 36/100
Efficiency 59/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 58/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Hyundai i20 leads the specification evidence index with 61 pts vs 60 pts for Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, i20 leads. However, Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

i20 vs Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van 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.