Hyundai Grand i10 vs Suzuki Dzire
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Suzuki Dzire wins on money kept: 72% retained after three years vs 65%, worth about R 21 619 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Grand i10 | Dzire | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 224 900 | R 232 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 3 931/m | R 4 071/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 81% | 85% |
| Retained after 3 years | 65% | 72% |
| Value after 3 years | R 146 085 | R 167 704 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 78 815 | R 65 196 |
| Value after 5 years | R 114 676 | R 138 945 |
| Our tier | Budget & entry level | Strong mainstream |
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
Suzuki Dzire →
Essentially a Swift with a boot, sold here since 2014 as the Swift Dzire and from 2025 as a standalone nameplate. It is popular with e-hailing drivers and fleet buyers thanks to the roomy cabin and frugal 1.2 petrol. Ride-hailing demand supports used prices but also puts plenty of high-mileage cars into the market.
Known for: big boot on a small budget
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Hyundai Grand i10 or the Suzuki Dzire?
The Suzuki Dzire. It keeps about 72% of its price after three years against 65% for the Hyundai Grand i10, a gap of 7 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 Suzuki Dzire loses about R 65 196. 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 Suzuki Dzire about R 4 071, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.