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Hyundai i20 vs Land Rover Discovery Sport comparison

Compare performance (90 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (18,800 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i20 or Land Rover Discovery Sport?

Hyundai i20 vs Land Rover Discovery Sport: Key differences

Hyundai i20

4.2 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Land Rover Discovery Sport

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • 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 considerably cheaper – starting at 18,800 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery Sport costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,643 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Discovery Sport uses 4.2 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Hyundai i20 with 5.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

Discovery Sport

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 Sport offers clearly more power – delivering 269 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 179 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Hyundai i20 takes 11.5 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery Sport delivers significantly more torque with 540 Nm compared to 172 Nm. That’s about 368 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 significantly lighter – 1,145 kg compared to 1,949 kg. The difference is around 804 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers clearly more boot space – 780 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 428 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery Sport carries markedly more – 641 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 176 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Discovery Sport stands well ahead of its rival 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 £46,500
Discovery Sport

Land Rover Discovery Sport

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 269 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 58 km
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Land Rover Discovery Sport

Discovery Sport wears Land Rover’s rugged badge with compact poise, blending a comfortable, well-crafted cabin and genuine off-road confidence for buyers who want versatility without showroom bluster. It settles smoothly on the road with composed manners and a cheeky British charm, making it an appealing pick for families who crave practicality with a hint of adventure.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
18,800 - 24,400 £
Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
128 - 129 g/km
co2
95 - 187 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
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Trunk capacity
352 L
Trunk capacity
780 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 465 kg
Payload
582 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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
163 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 12.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
172 Nm
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
66 kW
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
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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