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Hyundai i20 vs Genesis G70 Shooting Brake comparison

Compare performance (90 HP vs 245 HP), boot space and price (18,800 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i20 or Genesis G70 Shooting Brake?

Hyundai i20 vs Genesis G70 Shooting Brake: Key differences

Hyundai i20

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  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Genesis G70 Shooting Brake

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably 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

i20

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 18,800 £ , while the Genesis G70 Shooting Brake costs 39,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,768 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i20 uses 5.7 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Genesis G70 Shooting Brake with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

G70 Shooting Brake

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 Genesis G70 Shooting Brake offers substantially more power – delivering 245 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 155 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis G70 Shooting Brake is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.4 s, while the Hyundai i20 takes 11.5 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis G70 Shooting Brake delivers substantially more torque with 440 Nm compared to 172 Nm. That’s about 268 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i20 is substantially lighter – 1,145 kg compared to 1,727 kg. The difference is around 582 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Genesis G70 Shooting Brake offers noticeably more boot space – 465 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 113 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i20 carries very slightly more – 465 kg compared to 448 kg. That’s a difference of about 17 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis G70 Shooting Brake 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 £39,600
G70 Shooting Brake

Genesis G70 Shooting Brake

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 200 - 245 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.9 - 9.3 L/100km
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Genesis G70 Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption
Price
18,800 - 24,400 £
Price
39,600 - 45,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
128 - 129 g/km
co2
180 - 212 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,145 - 1,170 kg
Curb weight
1,727 - 1,897 kg
Trunk capacity
352 L
Trunk capacity
465 L
Length
-
Length
4,685 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
1,400 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,535 L
Payload
455 - 465 kg
Payload
438 - 448 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
90 HP
Power HP
200 - 245 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 12.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 8.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
225 - 235 km/h
Torque
172 Nm
Torque
353 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
66 kW
Power kW
147 - 180 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Genesis
What drivetrain options does the Hyundai i20 have?

The Hyundai i20 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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