Hyundai Grand i10 vs Toyota Vitz
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
Too close to call on resale: both keep about 65% of their value over three years. Decide on the deal, not the badge.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Grand i10 | Vitz | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 224 900 | R 182 400 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 3 931/m | R 3 188/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 81% | 81% |
| Retained after 3 years | 65% | 65% |
| Value after 3 years | R 146 085 | R 118 479 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 78 815 | R 63 921 |
| Value after 5 years | R 114 676 | R 93 005 |
| 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
Toyota Vitz →
Toyota's entry point in South Africa, a rebadged Suzuki Celerio that replaced the Agya in 2024. A 1.0-litre three-cylinder keeps fuel and insurance costs at rock bottom. It sells strongly to first-time buyers who want a new car with a full warranty for under R200k.
Known for: cheapest new toyota in sa
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Hyundai Grand i10 or the Toyota Vitz?
They are close to inseparable: 65% vs 65% retained after three years. Buy on price, spec and the deal you can get, not on resale.
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 Toyota Vitz loses about R 63 921. 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 Toyota Vitz about R 3 188, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.