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Hyundai i10 vs Kia K4 comparison

Compare performance (90 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (14,600 £ vs 24,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i10 or Kia K4?

Hyundai i10 vs Kia K4: Key differences

Hyundai i10

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Kia K4

  • considerably more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly 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

i10

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Hyundai i10 is substantially cheaper – starting at 14,600 £ , while the Kia K4 costs 24,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,200 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i10 uses 4.9 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Kia K4 with 5.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

K4

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 Kia K4 offers considerably more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 90 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia K4 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.4 s, while the Hyundai i10 takes 11.4 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia K4 delivers clearly more torque with 265 Nm compared to 172 Nm. That’s about 93 Nm more.

i10

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 terms of curb weight, Hyundai i10 is clearly lighter – 996 kg compared to 1,415 kg. The difference is around 419 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia K4 offers significantly more boot space – 604 L compared to 252 L. That’s a difference of about 352 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia K4 carries very slightly more – 455 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia K4 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 £24,800
K4

Kia K4

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 115 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.8 - 7.2 L/100km
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Hyundai i10

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Reviews Hyundai i10

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Theo
9 Dec 2025, 19:15:09

Ideal A/B-class car. It has the price of a good A-class but the size and presence of a B-segment car. The annoying thing is that only a bike rack is allowed on the towbar (on my i10 from 2020 — the 2nd generation already after 2015). I’m still waiting for an iX10 version: a bit taller but otherwise the same.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,600 - 19,000 £
Price
24,800 - 34,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
110 - 124 g/km
co2
132 - 161 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
36 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback, Estate
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
996 - 1,099 kg
Curb weight
1,415 - 1,540 kg
Trunk capacity
252 L
Trunk capacity
328 - 604 L
Length
3,670 - 3,675 mm
Length
-
Width
1,680 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,480 - 1,483 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,050 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
344 - 423 kg
Payload
435 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
63 - 90 HP
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 18.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
143 - 175 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
93 - 172 Nm
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
46 - 66 kW
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,197 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Kia
What drivetrain options does the Hyundai i10 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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