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Hyundai i20 vs Fiat 500 comparison

Compare performance (90 HP vs 118 HP), boot space and price (18,600 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i20 or Fiat 500?

Hyundai i20 vs Fiat 500: Key differences

Hyundai i20

4 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more trunk space
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Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly 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

i20

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Fiat 500 is barely cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Hyundai i20 costs 18,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,466 £.

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.

500

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 Fiat 500 offers clearly 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 clearly 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 noticeably more torque with 220 Nm compared to 172 Nm. That’s about 48 Nm more.

i20

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 very slightly lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,145 kg. The difference is around 15 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i20 offers clearly 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.

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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
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Jason
17 Nov 2025, 01:46:25

Bought an i20 two years ago and It has surprised me how good It is.

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Reijo Muhonen
28 Feb 2026, 16:46:06

I've owned both cars, and I still end up with the Fiat 500 — it always puts me in a good mood. For longer trips I take the train.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
18,600 - 24,000 £
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
128 - 129 g/km
co2
0 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

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

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

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Fiat
What drivetrain options does the Hyundai i20 have?

The Hyundai i20 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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