BMW 1 Series vs Hyundai i20 – Which one offers the better deal?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Hyundai i20 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 17400 £, while the BMW 1 Series costs 28200 £. That’s a price difference of around 10800 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 1 Series manages with 4.30 L and is therefore clearly perceptible more efficient than the Hyundai i20 with 5.20 L. The difference is about 0.90 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 1 Series has a decisively edge – offering 300 HP compared to 100 HP. That’s roughly 200 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 1 Series is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.90 s, while the Hyundai i20 takes 11.10 s. That’s about 6.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 1 Series performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Hyundai i20 tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 67 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 1 Series pulls significantly stronger with 400 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Hyundai i20 is clearly perceptible lighter – 1088 kg compared to 1465 kg. The difference is around 377 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 1 Series offers hardly perceptible more room – 380 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 28 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW 1 Series performs slight better – up to 1200 L, which is about 35 L more than the Hyundai i20.

When it comes to payload, BMW 1 Series hardly perceptible takes the win – 510 kg compared to 472 kg. That’s a difference of about 38 kg.

All in all, the BMW 1 Series shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.