Hyundai Grand i10 Nios vs Hyundai Santro

Last Updated: September 4, 2026

Hyundai Grand i10 Nios price starts at Rs. 5.60 Lakh, which is Rs. 81,900 cheaper than the base variant of Hyundai Santro, priced at Rs. 6.42 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Grand i10 Nios offers a claimed 18 kmpl, while the Santro delivers 30.48 Km/Kg. On the performance front, the Grand i10 Nios uses a 1197cc engine producing 82bhp@6000rpm and the Santro a 1086cc engine producing 59.17bhp@5500rpm. If you're deciding between the Grand i10 Nios and Santro, the Grand i10 Nios is the better pick for affordability and performance, while the Santro stands out for mileage.

Grand i10 Nios vs Santro Comparison Summary

Specification	Hyundai Grand i10 Nios	Hyundai Santro
Ex-showroom price (base)	Rs. 5.60 Lakh	Rs. 6.42 Lakh
Mileage	18 kmpl	30.48 Km/Kg
Engine	1197 cc	1086 cc
Max power	82bhp@6000rpm	59.17bhp@5500rpm
Top speed	160 Km/h	Not Available

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Grand i10 Nios vs Santro Key Highlights

Basic Info	Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Era	Hyundai Santro Sportz CNG
Rating	101 reviews	191 reviews
Brand Name	Hyundai	Hyundai
Ex-Showroom Price	Rs. 5.60 Lakh Check On Road Price	Rs. 6.42 Lakh
Engine Displacement	1197 cc	1086 cc
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Max Power	82bhp@6000rpm	59.17bhp@5500rpm
No Of Cylinders	4	4
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Gearbox	5-Speed	5 Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
Colors	Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Colors
Fuel Type	Petrol	CNG
Mileage (ARAI)	18 Kmpl	30.48 Km/Kg
Tyre Size	165/70 R14	155/80 R13
Boot Space	260 Liters	235 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control	No	Yes
Cruise Control	No	Not Available
Airbags	Driver, Passenger and Side Front	Driver and Passenger
EMI	Rs. 10,827 @ 10.5% (60 months)	Not Available
Servicing Cost	Rs. 14,722 / 5 years	Not Available
Insurance	Rs. 33,354 Grand i10 Nios Insurance	Not Available
Brochure	Download Brochure	N/A

Engine

Displacement	1197 cc	Not Available
Engine Type	1.2 l Kappa	1.1 L Bi-Fuel
Engine Displacement	1197 cc	1086 cc
Max Power	82bhp@6000rpm	59.17bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque	113.8Nm@4000rpm	85.3Nm@4500 rpm
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI
No Of Cylinders	4	4
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Gearbox	5-Speed	5 Speed
Valves Per Cylinder	4	3
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
Valve Configuration	Not Available	SOHC
Fuel Supply System	Not Available	MPFI
Turbo Charger	Not Available	No

Performance

Fuel Type	Petrol	CNG
Fuel Capacity	37 Liters	60 Liters
Top Speed	160 Km/h	Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)	18 Kmpl	30.48 Km/Kg
Secondary Fuel Type	Not Available	Petrol
Secondary Fuel Capacity	Not Available	35 Liters

Suspension

Shock Absorbers Type	Gas Type	Not Available
Suspension Front	Not Available	Mcpherson Strut
Suspension Rear	6	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle
Brakes Front	Disc	Disc
Brakes Rear	Drum	Drum
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Tyre Size	165/70 R14	155/80 R13
Wheel Size	14	13
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Tubeless,Radial

Interior

Dual Tone Dashboard	Not Available	Yes
Additional Interior Features	Not Available	Premium dual tone beige & black interior colour,Front & rear door map pockets,Room lamp,Champagne gold interior colour garnish,Dual tripmeter,Average speed,Service reminder,Time elapsed
Digital Cluster Size	3.5 inch	Not Available
Upholstery	Fabric	Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest	4	Not Available
Digital Cluster	Yes	Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	No	Not Available
Air Conditioner	Yes	Not Available
Glove Box	Yes	Not Available
Seating Capacity	5	5
Doors	5	5
Boot Space	260 Liters	235 Liters

Exterior

Alloy Wheels	No	Not Available
Trunk Opener	Not Available	Remote
Additional Exterior Features	Not Available	Silver Front grille surround,Body coloured Bumpers,Body coloured Outside door mirrors,Body coloured Outside door handles,Wheel Hub cap
Wheel Covers	No	Not Available
ORVM	Manual	Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights	No	Not Available
Integrated Antenna	No	Not Available
LED DRLs	No	Not Available
LED Taillights	Yes	Not Available
Projector Headlamps	No	Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof	Optional	Not Available
Outside Rear View Mirror	Not Available	Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM	No	Yes
Trunk Light	No	Not Available
Rear Spoiler	No	Not Available
Antenna	Not Available	Yes
Roof Rails	No	Not Available
LengthWidthHeight	381516801520 mm³	361016451560 mm³
Wheelbase	2450 mm	2400 mm
No. Of Doors	5	Not Available

Comfort

In Car Entertainment (Audio)	Not Available	"17.64cm TouchScreen Audio Video System with Smart Phone Navigation, Smart Phone Connectivity (Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Mirrorlink), Bluetooth Connectivity, USB Connectivity, Speakers Front and Rear, "
Addtional Comfort Features	Not Available	Rear parcel tray,Ticket holder
USB Charger	Not Available	Not Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	Yes
Luggage Hook and Net	Yes	Not Available
Battery Saver	Yes	Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features	Not Available	17.78 cm (7”) Touch screen infotainment with smart phone navigatio
Automatic Climate Control	Not Available	Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows	Not Available	Not Available
No of Speakers	Not Available	2
Adjustable Steering	No	Not Available
Android Auto	No	Not Available
Apple CarPlay	No	Not Available
Bluetooth	No	Not Available
USB Ports	Not Available	Not Available
No of Tweeter	No	Not Available
Power Windows	Front	Not Available
Power Windows Front	Yes	Not Available
Power Windows Rear	No	Not Available
Rear Window Washer	No	Not Available
Cupholders	Front Only	Not Available
Speakers	Not Available	Not Available
AC	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Ducts	No	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Steering Column	No	Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control	No	Yes
Cruise Control	No	Not Available
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )	Not Available	Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Not Available
Heated Seat Front	No	No
Heated Seats Rear	No	No
Touchscreen Size	Not Available	7 Inch
Adjustable Front Passenger Seat	Not Available	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	No	Not Available
Subwoofer	No	Not Available
Folding Rear Seat	Not Available	Bench Folding
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button	No	Not Available
Rear ACVents	No	Not Available
Touchscreen	No	Not Available
Multifunction Steering Wheel	No	Not Available
Rear Touch Screen Size	No	Not Available
Tachometer	Not Available	Yes
Dual Trip Meter	Not Available	Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning	Yes	Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp	Not Available	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Not Available
Voice Commands	No	Not Available
Clock	Not Available	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	No	Not Available
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Push Ignition	No	Not Available
AM/FM Radio	No	Yes
USB Auxiliary Input	Not Available	Yes
Touch-screen Display	No	Yes
GPS Navigation System	Not Available	Yes
Speakers Front	No	Yes
Speakers Rear	No	No
Automatic Headlamps	No	Not Available
Follow me home headlamps	No	Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid	Not Available	Yes
Front Cupholders	Yes	Not Available
Door Pockets	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door

Safety

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts	No	Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror	No	Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts	3	Not Available
Hill Assist	No	Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Not Available	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Available	Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Available	Not Available
Side Airbag Rear	No	Not Available
Speed Alert	Yes	Not Available
Airbags	Driver, Passenger and Side Front	Driver and Passenger
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	No	Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Not Available	Yes
No of Airbags	6	2
Traction Control System (TCS)	Yes	Not Available
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Advance Safety Features	Emergency stop signal	Fire extinguisher
Child Safety Lock	Not Available	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)	No	Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper	No	No
Day Night IRVM	No	Not Available
Keyless Entry	Yes	Not Available
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Not Available
Rear Defogger	No	No
Rear Camera	No	Not Available
Side Airbag	Yes	Not Available

Pros and Cons

Positives
Negatives

Hyundai Grand i10 Nios

Refreshed new looks, cruise control, auto headlamps, 6 airbags in top spec, practical, good city car

Hyundai Santro

Smooth engine, easy-to-drive, well-equipped top-end variant, interior quality from a class-above

Hyundai Grand i10 Nios

No more 1
0-litre turbo petrol, no more diesel option, doesn't excite from behind the wheel

Hyundai Santro

Premium pricing, dual airbags not standard, AMT unavailable in top-end variant

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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. For city driving which is the best AMT car in Santro Magna, Tata Tiago, Ignis Delta and Wagon R?

If AMT is your first preference we'd suggest you go for Hyundai Santro as offers the smoothest AMT driving experience. The shifts are slow and the shift logic also favors a laid-back approach. So you need to go with the flow of traffic rather than darting for gaps. If you do try to push the pace, the Santro will chide you with a slow and slightly jerky shift and not much acceleration. Once you do start driving the Santro AMT the way it wants you to, you will be rewarded with a fairly smooth experience with very little head nod compared to the other AMTs. Moreover, if want a practical hatchback with a decent amount of we'd suggest you go for Maruti Wagon R. For a better understanding of compatibility and riding comfort, we would suggest you to take a test drive. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.

Q. Looking for cars in 5 lakhs bracket in Jan 2021. Should I go for Hyundai Santro Magna or Maruti Suzuki Celerio VXI considering all factors like comfort, features, safety, and resale value after 3-4 years?

Here, according to your need and requirements, you may choose to go with the Hyundai Santro. The Santro packs in a lot, is simple and hassle-free to drive and ticks all the right boxes, leaving very little to be desired. The little hatchback is perfectly suited to cruising around in the city all day and won’t even feel out of place on that weekend trip to the nearby hill station either. We strongly suggest you look past the lower variants and set your sights on the top-spec Asta variant for better features. Moreover, we'd recommend taking a test drive of both the car for a better insight into the performance, comfort, and compatibility. Follow the link for dealership details - Car Showrooms.

Q. Which is best car between Hyundai Santro and i20?

Since both Hyundai Santro and 2020 i20 are from different segment, choosing one would depend on certain factors such as your budget, preference of the segment, features required, usage of the car, maintenance costs, etc. The Santro packs in a lot, is simple and hassle-free to drive and ticks all the right boxes, leaving very little to be desired. The little hatchback is perfectly suited to cruising around in the city all day and won’t even feel out of place on that weekend trip to the nearby hill station either. We strongly suggest you look past the lower variants and set your sights on the top-spec Asta variant for better features. On the other hand, if you are looking for a feature-rich premium hatchback with segment-first features, wide range of engines/transmissions, premium interiors, and good built quality then you may opt for the Hyundai i20. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride for a better understanding of performance and comfort. Click on the link and select your desired city for dealership details.Read More: - Hyundai i20 vs Hyundai Santro

Q. Is S-Presso so comfortable as Santro?

The Santro doesn’t come with a height-adjustable driver’s seat or tilt-adjustable steering. Those with average build won’t have an issue getting into a decent driving position, but if you’re taller than 6 feet you might feel the need for either tilt steering or height-adjustable driver’s seat (to lower it) or both. Since the Santro is not a traditional tallboy hatchback, you don’t walk in straight into the cabin. Instead, you’re are seated a tad low, especially at the rear. The headroom inside is decent for average-sized adults both at the front and the rear. There’s a downward slope around the rear window line that you would appreciate when seated at the rear. It makes the cabin feel airy. Overall, the Santro is pitched as a family car and it will do a good job at that -- if the family is nuclear. Adults at the rear will feel the need for headrests over long distances. Older parents, who would otherwise step in or out of the previous Santro, will find the new Santro’s seating position a little low. The Santro’s cabin remains planted while tackling road uncertainties in a manner that we expect from cars from a segment above. The suspension isn’t overly tuned for comfort and there’s just enough stiffness to ensure the car regains composure quickly once it deals with road inconsistencies. The Santro’s steering is light at city and parking speeds. On the move and at speeds of 80kmph, it feels confident as it becomes a little heavier. The Santro feels planted like a car from a segment above when driven at highway speeds.If we talk about Maruti S-Presso, Maruti has opted for super soft cushioning for the seats. And this feels comfy, if you’re out and about for a small city sprint. However, if you had to spend upwards of an hour or two in these seats, you’d wish they were a little firmer. On a related note, the seats feel narrow and could’ve done with more bolstering too. You also miss out on adjustable headrests, but the integrated unit does support the neck and head adequately. It’s a bit much to expect a car this small to be able to seat five. Naturally, three abreast at the rear is super tight, and definitely not recommended. It’s a comfortable four-seater that leaves ample room for everyone when used as one. The S-Presso feels slightly bouncy as you tackle bumps at city speeds. Through the sharper potholes you’d notice some side-to-side rocking motion too. However, there is an easy fix to this problem. Speed up a bit! Going over potholes slightly faster than usual manages to keep the cabin better isolated from the bumps. On the highway, the S-Presso is composed while maintaining 80-90kmph. Even small irregularities in the road/expansion joints are dealt with confidently at this speed. However, stray into triple digits and the experience feels floaty and light. Also, we’d recommend you avoid swerving or changing lanes at triple-digit speeds. At these speeds, you’d wish for more weight in the steering as well.You may compare both the cars accordingly. Do take a test drive in order to get better clarity, Check out authorised dealership details.

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Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Vs Hyundai Santro FAQs

Which car is best between Hyundai Grand i10 Nios vs Hyundai Santro?

Hyundai Grand i10 Nios has out rated Hyundai Santro on all the rating factors.

Which car is cheaper Hyundai Grand i10 Nios vs Hyundai Santro?

The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios is cheaper than Hyundai Santro by ₹81,900.

Which car has better mileage Hyundai Grand i10 Nios vs Hyundai Santro?

The Hyundai Santro delivers better mileage 30.48 Km/Kg.

Which car offers better performance Hyundai Grand i10 Nios vs Hyundai Santro?

For the Era version, 1197 cc Petrol engine of Grand i10 Nios produces 82bhp@6000rpm of power and 113.8Nm@4000rpm of torque. Whereas for the Sportz CNG version, 1086 cc CNG engine of Santro produces 59.17bhp@5500rpm of power and 85.3Nm@4500 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios has better performance.