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Hyundai i20 vs Mercedes AMG GT comparison

Compare performance (90 HP vs 816 HP), boot space and price (18,800 £ vs 102,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i20 or Mercedes AMG GT?

Hyundai i20 vs Mercedes AMG GT: Key differences

Hyundai i20

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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Mercedes AMG GT

  • clearly 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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Hyundai i20 is clearly cheaper – starting at 18,800 £ , while the Mercedes AMG GT costs 102,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 83,690 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i20 uses 5.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes AMG GT with 10.3 L/100km. The difference is about 4.6 L/100km.

AMG GT

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 Mercedes AMG GT offers clearly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 726 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes AMG GT is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Hyundai i20 takes 11.5 s. That’s about 8.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes AMG GT delivers substantially more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 172 Nm. That’s about 1,248 Nm more.

i20

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i20 is substantially lighter – 1,145 kg compared to 1,790 kg. The difference is around 645 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i20 offers very slightly more boot space – 352 L compared to 321 L. That’s a difference of about 31 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i20 carries significantly more – 465 kg compared to 215 kg. That’s a difference of about 250 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai i20 is decisively ahead 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
Hyundai i20
Mercedes AMG GT

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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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Mercedes AMG GT

The Mercedes-AMG GT is a theatrical sports car with prowling looks and an aggressive exhaust note that announces its intentions the moment it fires up. It pairs ferocious performance with surprising everyday usability — a taut yet forgiving chassis and a cockpit that feels special — making sensible buyers suddenly very good at justifying indulgence.

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Hyundai i20
Mercedes AMG GT

Costs and Consumption

Price
18,800 - 24,400 £
Price
102,500 - 194,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.3 - 14 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
11 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
128 - 129 g/km
co2
235 - 319 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,145 - 1,170 kg
Curb weight
1,790 - 2,195 kg
Trunk capacity
352 L
Trunk capacity
182 - 321 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,929 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 465 kg
Payload
170 - 215 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
90 HP
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 12.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
172 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
66 kW
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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