Hyundai Grand i10 vs Proton Saga
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 56%, worth about R 33 730 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Grand i10 | Saga | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 224 900 | R 199 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 3 931/m | R 3 494/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 81% | 75% |
| Retained after 3 years | 65% | 56% |
| Value after 3 years | R 146 085 | R 112 355 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 78 815 | R 87 545 |
| Value after 5 years | R 114 676 | R 83 165 |
| Our tier | Budget & entry level | Chinese (new entrant) |
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
Proton Saga →
Budget sedan that joined the new-era range in March 2023 priced from R199,900, making it one of SA's cheapest three-box cars. A 70 kW 1.3 with manual or four-speed auto keeps things basic. New-era Proton resale is still unproven.
Known for: sub-r200k budget sedan
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Hyundai Grand i10 or the Proton Saga?
The Hyundai Grand i10. It keeps about 65% of its price after three years against 56% for the Proton Saga, a gap of 9 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 Proton Saga loses about R 87 545. 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 Proton Saga about R 3 494, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.