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Fiat 500 vs Hyundai i20 comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 90 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 18,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or Hyundai i20?

Fiat 500 vs Hyundai i20: Key differences

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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Hyundai i20

4 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more trunk space
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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

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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.

Fiat 500 is marginally cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Hyundai i20 costs 18,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,680 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 500 uses 5.2 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Hyundai i20 with 5.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

i20

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Fiat 500 offers visibly more power – delivering 118 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 28 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat 500 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 9 s, while the Hyundai i20 takes 11.5 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat 500 delivers clearly more torque with 220 Nm compared to 172 Nm. That’s about 48 Nm more.

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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.

Seats: Hyundai i20 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is marginally lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,145 kg. The difference is around 15 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i20 offers substantially more boot space – 352 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 167 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i20 carries clearly more – 465 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 140 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat 500 is clearly superior overall 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 £17,100
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Fiat 500

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 65 - 118 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 190 - 331 km
Fiat 500
Hyundai i20

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Fiat 500

The Fiat 500 is a cheeky, retro‑styled city car that turns heads with its iconic looks and playful personality. Perfect for weaving through tight streets and easing into tiny parking spots, it’s aimed at buyers who want style and character more than grand touring prowess.

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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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Fiat 500
Hyundai i20

Costs and Consumption

Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Price
18,800 - 24,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
128 - 129 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Curb weight
1,145 - 1,170 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
352 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
455 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
90 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 12.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
172 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
66 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
998 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Hyundai
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