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Hyundai i20 vs Land Rover Discovery comparison

Compare performance (90 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (18,800 £ vs 67,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i20 or Land Rover Discovery?

Hyundai i20 vs Land Rover Discovery: Key differences

Hyundai i20

4.2 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Land Rover Discovery

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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:

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 18,800 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 48,557 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i20 uses 5.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

Discovery

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 Land Rover Discovery offers clearly more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 260 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Discovery is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Hyundai i20 takes 11.5 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 172 Nm. That’s about 528 Nm more.

i20

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Land Rover Discovery offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i20 is clearly lighter – 1,145 kg compared to 2,391 kg. The difference is around 1,246 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery offers clearly more boot space – 986 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 634 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery carries substantially more – 803 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 338 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Discovery 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 £67,400
Discovery

Land Rover Discovery

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 249 - 350 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.4 - 8.5 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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Jason
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Bought an i20 two years ago and It has surprised me how good It is.

Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery blends genuine off-road prowess with grown-up luxury, making it a smart choice for buyers who want weekend adventure and weekday refinement in one package. It feels suitably rugged when the road ends and wonderfully civilized when the tarmac begins — a practical family hauler that also enjoys getting a little dirty.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
18,800 - 24,400 £
Price
67,400 - 97,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.5 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
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Battery Capacity
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co2
128 - 129 g/km
co2
221 - 223 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,145 - 1,170 kg
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Trunk capacity
352 L
Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,775 mm
Width
2,073 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 465 kg
Payload
689 - 803 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
90 HP
Power HP
249 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 12.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
172 Nm
Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
66 kW
Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Land Rover
What drivetrain options does the Hyundai i20 have?

The Hyundai i20 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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