Hyundai Grand i10 vs Tata Tiago
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 59%, worth about R 36 423 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Grand i10 | Tiago | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 224 900 | R 184 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 3 931/m | R 3 232/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 81% | 77% |
| Retained after 3 years | 65% | 59% |
| Value after 3 years | R 146 085 | R 109 662 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 78 815 | R 75 238 |
| Value after 5 years | R 114 676 | R 84 248 |
| Our tier | Budget & entry level | Weak-franchise 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
Tata Tiago →
Spearhead of Tata's 2025 return, priced from R184,900 to undercut nearly every rival hatch. A 1.2 petrol with manual or AMT keeps the recipe simple. Resale is unproven, so the brand's second act rests heavily on it.
Known for: sub-r200k comeback hatch
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Hyundai Grand i10 or the Tata Tiago?
The Hyundai Grand i10. It keeps about 65% of its price after three years against 59% for the Tata Tiago, a gap of 6 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 Tata Tiago loses about R 75 238. 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 Tata Tiago about R 3 232, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.