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BMW i5 Touring vs Hyundai i20 comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 90 HP), boot space and price (62,500 £ vs 18,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 Touring or Hyundai i20?

BMW i5 Touring vs Hyundai i20: Key differences

BMW i5 Touring

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  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Hyundai i20

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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

i5 Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Hyundai i20 is substantially cheaper – starting at 18,800 £ , while the BMW i5 Touring costs 62,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 43,671 £.

i20

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW i5 Touring offers significantly more power – delivering 601 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 511 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i5 Touring is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Hyundai i20 takes 11.5 s. That’s about 7.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i5 Touring delivers substantially more torque with 820 Nm compared to 172 Nm. That’s about 648 Nm more.

i5 Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i20 is considerably lighter – 1,145 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 1,110 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i5 Touring offers noticeably more boot space – 570 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 218 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW i5 Touring carries somewhat more – 560 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i5 Touring is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £62,500
i5 Touring

BMW i5 Touring

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 340 - 601 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 - 17.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 522 - 602 km
BMW i5 Touring
Hyundai i20

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW i5 Touring

The BMW i5 Touring marries the everyday usefulness of a roomy estate with the hushed, premium feel of a modern electric BMW. It’s an appealing choice for buyers who want confident, relaxed driving and executive poise without sacrificing weekend practicality — and it even makes loading skis feel slightly glamorous.

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Hyundai i20

The Hyundai i20 is a cheeky small car that mixes smart styling with sensible practicality, feeling more polished and roomy than you might expect for the money. It’s an easy car to live with, offering engaging handling, a comfy cabin and useful equipment that make daily commutes and weekend errands notably less dull.

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BMW i5 Touring
Hyundai i20

Costs and Consumption

Price
62,500 - 87,600 £
Price
18,800 - 24,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 17.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
522 - 602 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
128 - 129 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,425 kg
Curb weight
1,145 - 1,170 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
352 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
535 - 560 kg
Payload
455 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
90 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 12.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Torque
172 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Power kW
66 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
998 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Hyundai
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