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Hyundai i20 vs Kia XCeed comparison

Compare performance (90 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (18,800 £ vs 23,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i20 or Kia XCeed?

Hyundai i20 vs Kia XCeed: Key differences

Hyundai i20

4 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • moderately lighter
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Kia XCeed

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat 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 visibly cheaper – starting at 18,800 £ , while the Kia XCeed costs 23,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,320 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i20 uses 5.7 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Kia XCeed with 6.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

XCeed

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 Kia XCeed offers significantly 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 XCeed is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.5 s, while the Hyundai i20 takes 11.5 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

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

i20

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i20 is moderately lighter – 1,145 kg compared to 1,351 kg. The difference is around 206 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia XCeed offers somewhat more boot space – 426 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 74 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia XCeed carries only slightly more – 485 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia XCeed 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 £23,100
XCeed

Kia XCeed

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.3 - 6.8 L/100km
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Hyundai i20

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.

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Reviews Hyundai i20

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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.

Kia XCeed

Kia XCeed blends hatchback agility with a coupe-like stance, wrapping practical space in a handsome, modern package that punches above its class in style. It’s an easygoing everyday companion — comfy, well-equipped and priced to make sensible buyers smile — with just enough spark to keep weekend drives interesting.

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Gouala
14 Dec 2025, 00:57:57

Navigation system update for islands like my home, Guadeloupe.

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Gerard
13 Dec 2025, 09:16:07

Quieter at higher speeds on the motorway. Better value for money.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
18,800 - 24,400 £
Price
23,100 - 33,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
128 - 129 g/km
co2
143 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,145 - 1,170 kg
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,419 kg
Trunk capacity
352 L
Trunk capacity
380 - 426 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,826 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 465 kg
Payload
471 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
90 HP
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 12.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 12.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
172 Nm
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
66 kW
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Kia
What drivetrain options does the Hyundai i20 have?

The Hyundai i20 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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