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Hyundai i20 vs NIO ET7 comparison

Compare performance (90 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (18,800 £ vs 59,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i20 or NIO ET7?

Hyundai i20 vs NIO ET7: Key differences

Hyundai i20

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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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NIO ET7

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly 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 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 substantially cheaper – starting at 18,800 £ , while the NIO ET7 costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 41,100 £.

ET7

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 NIO ET7 offers clearly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 563 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET7 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Hyundai i20 takes 11.5 s. That’s about 7.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET7 delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 172 Nm. That’s about 678 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i20 is significantly lighter – 1,145 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 1,289 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO ET7 offers only slightly more boot space – 363 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 11 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO ET7 carries marginally more – 466 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 1 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET7 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £59,900
ET7

NIO ET7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 451 - 584 km
Hyundai i20
NIO ET7

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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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NIO ET7

The NIO ET7 arrives like a calm thunderstorm — sleek, silent and unapologetically clever, turning motorway cruising into the sort of effortless glide that makes other cars feel noisy and rehearsed. Inside, it's all luxury sofas and smart gadgets that actually help rather than confuse, so buyers who crave tech and comfort will feel like they've upgraded their life without needing to spellcheck the manual.

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Hyundai i20
NIO ET7

Costs and Consumption

Price
18,800 - 24,400 £
Price
59,900 - 68,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
451 - 584 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
128 - 129 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,145 - 1,170 kg
Curb weight
2,434 - 2,454 kg
Trunk capacity
352 L
Trunk capacity
363 L
Length
-
Length
5,101 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
-
Height
1,509 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 465 kg
Payload
446 - 466 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
90 HP
Power HP
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 12.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
172 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
66 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
NIO
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