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Hyundai i20 vs Aston Martin DB12 comparison

Compare performance (90 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (18,600 £ vs 192,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i20 or Aston Martin DB12?

Hyundai i20 vs Aston Martin DB12: Key differences

Hyundai i20

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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Aston Martin DB12

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

i20

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hyundai i20 is substantially cheaper – starting at 18,600 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 174,257 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i20 uses 5.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Aston Martin DB12 with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 6.5 L/100km.

DB12

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 Aston Martin DB12 offers considerably more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 590 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DB12 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Hyundai i20 takes 11.5 s. That’s about 7.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DB12 delivers substantially more torque with 800 Nm compared to 172 Nm. That’s about 628 Nm more.

i20

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i20 is clearly lighter – 1,145 kg compared to 1,788 kg. The difference is around 643 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i20 offers clearly more boot space – 352 L compared to 262 L. That’s a difference of about 90 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai i20 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £18,600
i20

Hyundai i20

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 90 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.7 L/100km
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Jason
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Bought an i20 two years ago and It has surprised me how good It is.

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The Aston Martin DB12 is a gorgeously styled grand tourer that fuses beguiling elegance with a fiercely driver-focused personality while wrapping occupants in luxury. If you want a car that turns heads on the street and makes long journeys feel like an event, the DB12 provides effortless poise and an intoxicating soundtrack—perfect for buyers who prefer their drama tailored rather than shouty.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
18,600 - 24,000 £
Price
192,900 - 209,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.2 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
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
128 - 129 g/km
co2
276 - 278 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,145 - 1,170 kg
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Trunk capacity
352 L
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 465 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
90 HP
Power HP
680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 12.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
172 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
66 kW
Power kW
500 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Aston Martin
What drivetrain options does the Hyundai i20 have?

The Hyundai i20 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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