Ford Figo vs Hyundai Grand i10
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
Too close to call on resale: both keep about 65% of their value over three years. Decide on the deal, not the badge.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Figo | Grand i10 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 216 300 | R 224 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 3 781/m | R 3 931/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 81% | 81% |
| Retained after 3 years | 65% | 65% |
| Value after 3 years | R 140 499 | R 146 085 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 75 801 | R 78 815 |
| Value after 5 years | R 110 291 | R 114 676 |
| Our tier | Budget & entry level | Budget & entry level |
Ford Figo →
India-built budget hatch and sedan that gave Ford a foothold in the entry level market from 2010 until Ford India closed in 2022. Cheap to buy and fix, it became a popular first car and e-hailing runabout. Later 1.5 three cylinder models are reasonably durable when serviced on time.
Known for: cheap dependable first car
Hyundai Grand i10 →
South Africa's volume Hyundai since 2014, built in India and sold as both a hatch and a sedan. Buyers pick it for the price, the seven-year drivetrain warranty and low running costs. Used examples move quickly because ride-hailing drivers and first-time buyers keep demand steady.
Known for: cheap dependable entry motoring with long warranty
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Ford Figo or the Hyundai Grand i10?
They are close to inseparable: 65% vs 65% retained after three years. Buy on price, spec and the deal you can get, not on resale.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Ford Figo loses about R 75 801 over three years and the Hyundai Grand i10 loses about R 78 815. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Ford Figo runs about R 3 781 per month and the Hyundai Grand i10 about R 3 931, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.