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Hyundai i20 vs Nissan Leaf comparison

Compare performance (90 HP vs 217 HP), boot space and price (18,800 £ vs 30,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i20 or Nissan Leaf?

Hyundai i20 vs Nissan Leaf: Key differences

Hyundai i20

4 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Nissan Leaf

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit 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 significantly cheaper – starting at 18,800 £ , while the Nissan Leaf costs 30,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,000 £.

Leaf

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Nissan Leaf offers significantly more power – delivering 217 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 127 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Leaf is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Hyundai i20 takes 11.5 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Leaf delivers substantially more torque with 355 Nm compared to 172 Nm. That’s about 183 Nm more.

i20

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i20 is significantly lighter – 1,145 kg compared to 1,864 kg. The difference is around 719 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Leaf offers a bit more boot space – 437 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i20 carries barely more – 465 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 21 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Leaf is far ahead 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.

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Leaf

Nissan Leaf

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 176 - 217 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13.7 - 13.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 436 - 624 km
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Reviews Hyundai i20

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Jason
17 Nov 2025, 01:46:25

Bought an i20 two years ago and It has surprised me how good It is.

Nissan Leaf

The Nissan Leaf is a practical, easygoing electric hatch that turns daily commutes into a quiet, effortless affair while offering more cabin space than it lets on. It’s a sensible, wallet-friendly step into electrification for buyers who value comfort and simplicity over sporty drama, though those chasing long-distance thrills might look elsewhere.

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Mir
12 Mar 2026, 21:05:00

The author of this comparison probably doesn't read what they're writing. Almost 100 Nm is a small difference? XD And by the way, the Leaf is listed at 6.9 s to the first 100 km/h while the rival is over 8 s — that's not a small difference… it's a shame to read this comparison with so many mistakes; better to take a drive and judge for yourself.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
18,800 - 24,400 £
Price
30,800 - 41,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.7 - 13.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
436 - 624 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
128 - 129 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,145 - 1,170 kg
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,956 kg
Trunk capacity
352 L
Trunk capacity
437 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,810 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 465 kg
Payload
441 - 444 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
90 HP
Power HP
176 - 217 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 12.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
172 Nm
Torque
345 - 355 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
66 kW
Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Nissan
What drivetrain options does the Hyundai i20 have?

The Hyundai i20 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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