Hyundai Grand i10 vs Suzuki Swift
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Suzuki Swift wins on money kept: 73% retained after three years vs 65%, worth about R 21 496 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Grand i10 | Swift | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 224 900 | R 228 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 3 931/m | R 4 001/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 81% | 86% |
| Retained after 3 years | 65% | 73% |
| Value after 3 years | R 146 085 | R 167 581 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 78 815 | R 61 319 |
| Value after 5 years | R 114 676 | R 140 149 |
| 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 Swift →
The Swift has anchored Suzuki's local range since the brand's 2008 return and now regularly tops SA's passenger-car sales charts. Buyers rate its light fuel use, cheap servicing and better-than-average resale for the price. The turbocharged Swift Sport sits at the top of the range with a small enthusiast following.
Known for: affordable fun and strong resale
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Hyundai Grand i10 or the Suzuki Swift?
The Suzuki Swift. It keeps about 73% of its price after three years against 65% for the Hyundai Grand i10, a gap of 8 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 Swift loses about R 61 319. 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 Swift about R 4 001, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.