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.
Grand i10 Cargo starts ZAR 309900 cheaperGrand i10 Cargo from ZAR 260,500 · Venue Cargo from ZAR 309,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
Venue Cargo
Engine Power
61 kW
61 kW
Torque
114 Nm
114 Nm
Engine Size
1197 cc
1197 cc
Claimed Mileage
16.9 km/l
15.4 km/l
Ground Clearance
165 mm
190 mm
Boot / Load Bay
1210 l
1296 l
Airbags
2 front airbags
Driver and passenger airbags
Kerb Weight
900-950 kg
1250 kg
Seating Capacity
2
2
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 Venue Cargo are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Equal
Efficiency
Grand i10 Cargo
+5 pts
Safety
Grand i10 Cargo
+1 pts
Practicality
Venue Cargo
+2 pts
Ownership
Equal
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
🏆 Overall Winner
Grand i10 Cargo
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger safety package
Weak Spots
Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to:Fuel Efficiency
Venue Cargo
Strengths
More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Less comprehensive safety features
Best suited to:Family Usage
Which One's Right for You?
Grand i10 Cargo
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Venue Cargo
Large families needing more practicality and usability
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
Venue Cargo
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 Venue Cargo 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
Venue Cargo
Ground Clearance
165 mm
190 mm
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2500 mm
Length
3815 mm
3995 mm
Width
1680 mm
1770 mm
Height
1520 mm
1617 mm
Kerb Weight
900-950 kg
1250 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight
-
-
Seating Capacity
2
2
Boot Space
1210 l
1296 l
Towing Capacity
-
-
Front Track Width
-
-
Rear Track Width
-
-
Turning Radius
-
-
Load Bed Length
1210 l
1296 l
Load Bed Width
-
1200 mm
Front Legroom
-
-
Rear Legroom
-
-
Front Headroom
-
-
Rear Headroom
-
-
Front Shoulder Room
-
-
Rear Shoulder Room
-
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
1210 l
-
Number of Doors
5
5
Max Payload
-
620 kg
Boot Volume
1210 l
1296 l
Doors
5
5
Seats
2
2
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
45 l
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg
-
-
Ground Clearance Max
165 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance Min
165 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance Mm
165 mm
190 mm
Height Mm
1520 mm
1617 mm
Length Mm
3815 mm
3995 mm
Loadbox Length Mm
1210 l
1296 l
Loadbox Width Mm
-
1200 mm
Payload Kg
-
620 kg
Cargo Volume
1210 l
1296 l
Tare Mass Kg
900-950 kg
1250 kg
Turning Circle
-
-
Turning Circle M
-
-
Width Mm
1680 mm
1770 mm
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
Venue Cargo
Engine
-
-
Engine Type
-
-
Displacement
1197 cc
1197 cc
Cylinders
-
-
Valves per Cylinder
-
-
Power
61 kW
61 kW
Power @ RPM
-
-
Torque
114 Nm
114 Nm
Torque @ RPM
-
-
Fuel System
-
-
Turbocharger
-
-
Top Speed
-
-
0-100 km/h
-
-
Compression Ratio
-
-
Cylinder Bore
-
-
Piston Stroke
-
-
Engine Code
-
-
Power
82 bhp
82 bhp
Fuel Grade Required
Petrol
Petrol
Cylinder Layout
-
-
Engine Aspiration
-
-
Engine Type Config
-
-
0–100 km/h
-
-
Battery Capacity
-
-
Charging Port
-
-
AC Charging Time
-
-
Engine Displacement
1197 cc
1197 cc
Engine Displacement Litres
1197 cc
1197 cc
EV Range
-
-
Acceleration 0 100
-
-
Combined System Power
-
-
Combined System Torque
-
-
Engine Config
-
-
Engine Cylinders
-
-
Engine Displacement Cc
1197 cc
1197 cc
Engine Power kW
61 kW
61 kW
Engine Torque Nm
114 Nm
114 Nm
Engine Valves
-
-
Induction
-
-
Max Power kW
61 kW
61 kW
Max Torque Nm
114 Nm
114 Nm
Maximum Power
61 kW
61 kW
Maximum Torque
114 Nm
114 Nm
Motor Position
-
-
Motor Power
-
-
Motor Torque
-
-
Motor Type
-
-
Power kW Rpm
-
-
System Output
-
-
Torque Nm Rpm
-
-
Turbo Type
-
-
Active Exhaust
-
-
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
Venue Cargo
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Drive Type
Front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
-
-
Transfer Case
-
-
Differential Lock
-
-
Paddle Shifters
-
-
Final Drive Ratio
-
-
Number of Gears
4 km/h
-
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
-
-
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
4WD Engagement
-
-
4WD Hi Range
-
-
4WD Lo Range
-
-
4WD Selector
-
-
Automatic Shift Paddles
-
-
Differential Type Front
-
-
Differential Type Rear
-
-
Front Differential Lock
-
-
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Manual
Low Range
-
-
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
-
-
Transfer Case Guard
-
-
Transmission Speeds
4 km/h
-
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
Venue Cargo
Claimed Mileage
16.9 km/l
15.4 km/l
City Mileage
13.9 km/l
12.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.6 km/l
17.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
45 l
Emission Standard
-
-
AdBlue Tank Capacity
-
-
Auto Start Stop
-
-
Average Fuel Consumption
5.9 l/100km
6.5 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption
5.9 l/100km
6.5 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency
5.9 l/100km
6.5 l/100km
Real-world Mileage
16.9 km/l
15.4 km/l
AC Charging Power
-
-
Charging Port Type
-
-
Charging Time AC Full
-
-
Charging Time DC Fast 80pct
-
-
Charging Type
-
-
Combined Consumption
5.9 l/100km
6.5 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km
5.9 l/100km
6.5 l/100km
DC Charging Power
-
-
Fuel Economy Combined
5.9 l/100km
6.5 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres
37 l
45 l
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Low Range Ratio
-
-
Combined Driving Range
-
-
Electric Consumption
-
-
Range Real World Highway
-
-
Range Real World Mixed
-
-
Range Wltp
-
-
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
Venue Cargo
Airbags
2 front airbags
Driver and passenger airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
-
-
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
-
-
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
-
-
ISOFIX Mounts
-
-
Brake Assist
-
-
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
-
Engine Immobiliser
-
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
-
-
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
AEB
-
-
BA
-
-
Brake Override System
-
-
Curtain Airbags
-
-
Driver Airbag
2 front airbags
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
-
-
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
2 front airbags
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
-
Seatbelt Pretensioners
-
-
Side Airbags
-
-
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
-
-
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
2 front airbags
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
2 front airbags
-
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
Venue Cargo
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
-
Lane Keep Assist
-
-
Lane Departure Warning
-
-
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
-
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
-
360 Degree Camera
-
-
Autonomous Emergency Braking
-
-
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
-
Auto Highbeam
-
-
Auto Wipers
-
-
Drive Modes
-
-
EV Mode
-
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
-
Park Assist
-
-
Around View Monitor
-
-
Blind Spot Warning
-
-
Forward Collision Warning
-
-
Parking Distance Sensors
Rear
-
Parking Sensor
Rear
-
Rear View Camera
Standard
-
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
-
Reversing Camera
Standard
-
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
Venue Cargo
Seat Material
Cloth
Cloth
Heated Seats
-
-
Ventilated Seats
-
-
Ambient Lighting
-
-
Steering Wheel Material
-
-
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital instrument cluster
Digital instrument cluster
Interior Colour Options
3
3
60 40 Split Seat
-
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
-
-
Fabric Seats
Cloth
Cloth
Passenger Seat Adjustment
-
-
Boot Space Seats Up
1210
-
Cargo Space
1210
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Grand i10 Cargo grade before assuming a feature is included.
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Venue Cargo grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
3
3
Seat Capacity
2
2
Seat Count
2
2
Seat Trim
Cloth
Cloth
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
Venue Cargo
Climate Control
Manual
-
Power Windows
-
-
Keyless Entry
-
-
Push Button Start
-
-
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Wireless
Sunroof
-
-
Electric Tailgate
-
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
-
AC Type
Manual
-
Climate Zones
Manual
-
Engine Warranty
4
4
Fuel Consumption Combined
5.9
-
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Manual
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
-
-
Service Plan
1 year / 15 000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Stability Control
-
-
Valves Per Cylinder
-
-
Air Conditioning
Manual
-
Battery Preconditioning
-
-
Battery Voltage
-
-
Bed Extender
-
-
Canopy Fitment
-
-
Diff Lock
-
-
Difflock
-
-
Front Diff Lock
-
-
Intelligent Battery System
-
-
Load Bed Cover
-
-
Load Bed Light
-
-
Load Bed Steps
-
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
900 mm
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
-
Manual Aircon
Manual
-
One Pedal Driving
-
-
Rear Diff Lock
-
-
Rear Electric Motor
-
-
Regenerative Braking
-
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
-
Rim Size
14 Inches
-
Sonar
Rear
-
Source Model Column
grand-i10-cargo
venue-cargo
Sports Bar
-
-
Tailgate Damper
-
-
Tailgate Lock
-
-
Tow Bar Type
-
-
Trim Level
top
base
Variant Role
Commercial utility derivative
Commercial utility derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
-
Vehicle To Load
-
-
Adaptive Dampers
-
-
Launch Control
-
-
Performance Data Logger
-
-
Rev Matching
-
-
Sport Plus Mode
-
-
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
Venue Cargo
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
-
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
Digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
-
-
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
SYNC
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
SYNC
Multi Information Display
Digital display
Digital display
Connected Services
Standard
SYNC
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
Bluetooth
Touchscreen
SYNC
SYNC
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
Venue Cargo
LED Headlamps
Halogen
Halogen
Daytime Running Lamps
-
-
Fog Lamps
-
-
Roof Rails
-
-
Exterior Colour Options
3
3
Body Type
Van
Van
Led Headlights
Halogen
Halogen
Exterior Colour Options
3
3
Headlamps
Halogen
Halogen
Headlight Type
Halogen
Halogen
Headlights
Halogen
Halogen
Load Bed Liner
-
-
Panoramic Sunroof
-
-
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
Venue Cargo
Approach Angle
-
-
Departure Angle
-
-
Wading Depth
-
-
Terrain Modes
-
-
Locking Differential
-
-
4WD System Type
Front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
-
-
Energy Recovery Display
-
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
-
Off Road Descent Control
-
-
Off Road Traction Assist
-
-
Crawl Control
-
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
-
Terrain Mode Mud
-
-
Terrain Mode Normal
-
-
Terrain Mode Rock
-
-
Terrain Mode Sand
-
-
Terrain Mode Snow
-
-
Terrain Response System
-
-
Underbody Camera
-
-
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
Venue Cargo
Tyre Size
-
-
Front Brake Type
-
-
Rear Brake Type
-
-
Spare Wheel Type
-
-
Wheel Rim Size
14 Inches
-
Wheel Diameter
14 Inches
-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Standard
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
-
Handbrake Type
-
-
Wheel Size Type
14 Inches
-
Wheelbase Mm
2450 mm
2500 mm
Wheels
14 Inches
-
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
Venue Cargo
Front Suspension
-
-
Rear Suspension
-
-
MagneRide Damping
-
-
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
Venue Cargo
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
15000 km / 12 months
Battery Warranty
4
4
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
15000 km / 12 months
15000 km / 12 months
First Service At
15000
15000
Service Plan Duration
1 year / 15 000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Distance
1 year / 15 000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Alternator
120A
120A
Battery Type
Lead-acid
Lead-acid
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
15000 km / 12 months
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
Venue Cargo
Warranty Years
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
5
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
5
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
5 Years
Basic Warranty
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
5
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
5 Years
Warranty
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
5
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
5 Years
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
Venue Cargo
CO2 Emissions
-
-
Hybrid System Type
-
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Petrol
Particulate Filter
-
-
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
Venue Cargo
Ownership Role
Top
Base
Price Source
South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
Price Zar
299900 ZAR
309900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
299900
309900
Starting Price Zar
299900
309900
Overall Verdict Score
Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.
Weighted / 100
Verdict readout
Grand i10 Cargo leads by 1 points
Both Grand i10 Cargo and Venue Cargo are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.
Performance
Level
Efficiency
Grand i10 Cargo +5
Safety
Grand i10 Cargo +1
Practicality
Venue Cargo +2
Ownership
Level
Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Overall Winner
Grand i10 Cargo
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
66/100
Safety
29/100
Practicality
64/100
Ownership
65/100
Venue Cargo
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
28/100
Practicality
66/100
Ownership
65/100
So, Which One Should You Buy?
🏆Hyundai Grand i10 Cargo
wins with 49 pts
vs 48 pts for Venue Cargo
In structured scoring, Grand i10 Cargo emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Venue Cargo 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 Grand i10 Cargo 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 Venue Cargo 61. 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, Venue Cargo 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, Venue Cargo 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, Venue Cargo 66. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: Grand i10 Cargo 30, Venue Cargo 30. 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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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 Grand i10 Cargo edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.
The Grand i10 Cargo 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 Venue Cargo in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: Grand i10 Cargo scores 30 vs 30.
Efficiency: Grand i10 Cargo scores 66 vs 61.
Safety: Grand i10 Cargo scores 29 vs 28.
Practicality: Grand i10 Cargo scores 64 vs 66.
Ownership: Grand i10 Cargo scores 65 vs 65.
Final structured scoring gives Grand i10 Cargo
the advantage in this comparison.
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