Hyundai Grand i10 vs Kia Pegas
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Hyundai Grand i10 wins on money kept: 65% retained after three years vs 62%, worth about R 35 000 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Grand i10 | Pegas | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 224 900 | R 292 995 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 3 931/m | R 5 121/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 81% | 79% |
| Retained after 3 years | 65% | 62% |
| Value after 3 years | R 146 085 | R 181 085 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 78 815 | R 111 910 |
| Value after 5 years | R 114 676 | R 138 327 |
| Our tier | Budget & entry level | Budget & entry level |
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
Kia Pegas →
A Chinese-built budget sedan sold here since 2018, offering more boot space per rand than most rivals. E-hailing drivers and fleet buyers make up a big slice of sales. Resale is average and the used market carries plenty of high-mileage examples.
Known for: big-boot budget sedan for e-hailing
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Hyundai Grand i10 or the Kia Pegas?
The Hyundai Grand i10. It keeps about 65% of its price after three years against 62% for the Kia Pegas, a gap of 3 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Hyundai Grand i10 loses about R 78 815 over three years and the Kia Pegas loses about R 111 910. 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 Hyundai Grand i10 runs about R 3 931 per month and the Kia Pegas about R 5 121, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.