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Hyundai i20 vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (90 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (18,800 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i20 or Lotus Emira?

Hyundai i20 vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Hyundai i20

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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • considerably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 64,757 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i20 uses 5.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.5 L/100km.

Emira

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Emira offers considerably more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 316 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Hyundai i20 takes 11.5 s. That’s about 7.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emira delivers substantially more torque with 480 Nm compared to 172 Nm. That’s about 308 Nm more.

i20

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Hyundai i20 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i20 is noticeably lighter – 1,145 kg compared to 1,521 kg. The difference is around 376 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i20 offers considerably more boot space – 352 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 201 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i20 carries clearly more – 465 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 235 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai i20 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 £18,800
i20

Hyundai i20

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 90 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.7 L/100km
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The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption
Price
18,800 - 24,400 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 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
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
128 - 129 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,145 - 1,170 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
352 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 465 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
90 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 12.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
172 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
66 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Lotus
What drivetrain options does the Hyundai i20 have?

The Hyundai i20 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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