Hyundai Grand i10 Cargo vs Hyundai Staria Panelvan

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 Cargo in South Africa

Hyundai Grand i10 Cargo

1.2 Executive Cargo 4AT Petrol Automatic
ZAR 299,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 61 kW 🔧 114 Nm ⛽ 16.9 km/l
VS
Hyundai Staria Panelvan in South Africa

Hyundai Staria Panelvan

2.2D Panel Van 8AT Diesel Automatic
ZAR 699,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 130 kW 🔧 430 Nm ⛽ 11.5 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance Staria Panelvan
⛽ Fuel Economy Grand i10 Cargo
🛡 Safety Grand i10 Cargo
📦 Practicality Staria Panelvan
🔑 Ownership Tie
Grand i10 Cargo starts ZAR 699900 cheaper Grand i10 Cargo from ZAR 260,500 · Staria Panelvan from ZAR 699,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec Grand i10 Cargo Staria Panelvan
Engine Power 61 kW 130 kW
Torque 114 Nm 430 Nm
Engine Size 1197 cc 2199 cc
Claimed Mileage 16.9 km/l 11.5 km/l
Ground Clearance 165 mm 186 mm
Boot / Load Bay 1210 l 4935 l
Airbags 2 front airbags Driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags
Kerb Weight 900-950 kg 1990+ kg
Seating Capacity 2 3
Warranty 5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain 5

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Both Grand i10 Cargo and Staria Panelvan are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Staria Panelvan +37 pts
Efficiency Grand i10 Cargo +15 pts
Safety Grand i10 Cargo +1 pts
Practicality Staria Panelvan +8 pts
Ownership Equal

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Grand i10 Cargo

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger safety package
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to: Fuel Efficiency
🏆 Overall Winner

Staria Panelvan

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Less comprehensive safety features
Best suited to: Highway Driving Family Usage

Which One's Right for You?

Grand i10 Cargo

  • Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
  • Families prioritising stronger safety equipment

Staria Panelvan

  • Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
  • Large families needing more practicality and usability

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Grand i10 Cargo Staria Panelvan
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation Current South African Grand i10 Cargo listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. Current South African Staria Panelvan listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle. Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Panel van Panel van
Color Note Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup Base grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status published published
Segment Van Van
Vehicle Type Van Van
Spec Grand i10 Cargo Staria Panelvan
Ground Clearance 165 mm 186 mm
Wheelbase 2450 mm 3273 mm
Length 3815 mm 5253 mm
Width 1680 mm 1997 mm
Height 1520 mm 1990 mm
Kerb Weight 900-950 kg 1990+ kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - -
Seating Capacity 2 3
Boot Space 1210 l 4935 l
Towing Capacity - 2500 kg
Front Track Width - -
Rear Track Width - -
Turning Radius - -
Load Bed Length 1210 l 4935 l
Load Bed Width - 1640 mm
Front Legroom - -
Rear Legroom - -
Front Headroom - -
Rear Headroom - -
Front Shoulder Room - -
Rear Shoulder Room - -
Boot Space Seats Folded 1210 l 4935 l
Number of Doors 5 5
Max Payload - -
Boot Volume 1210 l 4935 l
Doors 5 5
Seats 2 3
Fuel Tank Capacity 37 l 75 l
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg - -
Ground Clearance Max 165 mm 186 mm
Ground Clearance Min 165 mm 186 mm
Ground Clearance Mm 165 mm 186 mm
Height Mm 1520 mm 1990 mm
Length Mm 3815 mm 5253 mm
Loadbox Length Mm 1210 l 4935 l
Loadbox Width Mm - 1640 mm
Payload Kg - -
Cargo Volume 1210 l 4935 l
Tare Mass Kg 900-950 kg 1990+ kg
Turning Circle - -
Turning Circle M - -
Width Mm 1680 mm 1997 mm

Overall Verdict Score

Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.

Weighted / 100
Verdict readout

Staria Panelvan leads by 7 points

Both Grand i10 Cargo and Staria Panelvan are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Winner 56 /100
Lead 7 points
Data 79% confidence
56
#1 Winner

Staria Panelvan

79% data confidence 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 72 Check Safety 28
Performance 67
Efficiency 51
Safety 28
Practicality 72
Ownership 65
Leads by 7 points
49
#2

Grand i10 Cargo

85% data confidence 0 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 66 Check Safety 29
Performance 30
Efficiency 66
Safety 29
Practicality 64
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Staria Panelvan +37 Efficiency Grand i10 Cargo +15 Safety Grand i10 Cargo +1 Practicality Staria Panelvan +8 Ownership Level

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

Why this score View full breakdown
Overall Winner

Staria Panelvan

Performance 67/100
Efficiency 51/100
Safety 28/100
Practicality 72/100
Ownership 65/100

Grand i10 Cargo

Performance 30/100
Efficiency 66/100
Safety 29/100
Practicality 64/100
Ownership 65/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Hyundai Staria Panelvan wins with 56 pts vs 49 pts for Grand i10 Cargo

In structured scoring, Staria Panelvan emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Grand i10 Cargo may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

On our scoring the Staria Panelvan 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 Cargo 66 vs Staria Panelvan 51. 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 Cargo 29, Staria Panelvan 28. 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 Cargo 65, Staria Panelvan 65. 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 Cargo 64, Staria Panelvan 72. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: Grand i10 Cargo 30, Staria Panelvan 67. 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.

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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 Staria Panelvan edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

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

Performance: Grand i10 Cargo scores 30 vs 67.

Efficiency: Grand i10 Cargo scores 66 vs 51.

Safety: Grand i10 Cargo scores 29 vs 28.

Practicality: Grand i10 Cargo scores 64 vs 72.

Ownership: Grand i10 Cargo scores 65 vs 65.

Final structured scoring gives Staria Panelvan the advantage in this comparison.