Compare performance (90 HP vs 239 HP), boot space and price (18600 £ vs 30200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i20 or Kia Sportage?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Hyundai i20 has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 18600 £ , while the Kia Sportage costs 30200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11562 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Kia Sportage manages with 5 L and is therefore somewhat more efficient than the Hyundai i20 with 5.70 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.
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 Kia Sportage has a significantly edge – offering 239 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 149 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sportage is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Hyundai i20 takes 11.50 s. That’s about 3.60 s faster.
There’s also a difference in torque: Kia Sportage pulls clearly stronger with 320 Nm compared to 172 Nm. That’s about 148 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Hyundai i20 is evident lighter – 1145 kg compared to 1552 kg. The difference is around 407 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers decisively more room – 587 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 235 L.
When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage a bit takes the win – 580 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 kg.
Overall, the Kia Sportage shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
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.
detailsThe Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
18600 - 24000 £
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Price
30200 - 43900 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.70 L
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
128 - 129 g/km
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co2
132 - 180 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1145 - 1170 kg
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Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
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Trunk capacity
352 L
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Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
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Length
-
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Length
4540 mm
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Width
1775 mm
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Width
1865 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1645 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
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Payload
455 - 465 kg
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Payload
543 - 580 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
90 HP
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Power HP
136 - 239 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 12.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
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Torque
172 Nm
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Torque
250 - 320 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
66 kW
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Power kW
100 - 176 kW
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Engine capacity
998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
Kia
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The Hyundai i20 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.