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Hyundai i20 vs Nissan Leaf - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (100 HP vs 217 HP), boot space and price (17400 £ vs 30800 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i20 or Nissan Leaf?

Hyundai i20

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Nissan Leaf

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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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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 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 17400 £, while the Nissan Leaf costs 30800 £. That’s a price difference of around 13371 £.

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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 Nissan Leaf has a clearly edge – offering 217 HP compared to 100 HP. That’s roughly 117 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Leaf is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 6.90 s, while the Hyundai i20 takes 11.10 s. That’s about 4.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai i20 performs somewhat better – reaching 183 km/h, while the Nissan Leaf tops out at 157 km/h. The difference is around 26 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Nissan Leaf pulls significantly stronger with 340 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm difference.

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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.

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Hyundai i20 is convincingly lighter – 1088 kg compared to 1580 kg. The difference is around 492 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Nissan Leaf offers somewhat more room – 394 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 42 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai i20 performs distinct better – up to 1165 L, which is about 375 L more than the Nissan Leaf.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai i20 somewhat takes the win – 472 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 57 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Nissan Leaf proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Nissan Leaf is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £30,800
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Nissan Leaf

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 217 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.7 - 17.8 kWh
  • Electric Range : 270 - 385 km
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Hyundai i20

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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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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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Reviews Hyundai i20

4 (1 Reviews)
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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.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
17400 - 24000 £
Price
30800 - 37200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.8 kWh
Electric Range
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Electric Range
270 - 385 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
39 - 59 kWh
co2
119 - 121 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1088 - 1190 kg
Curb weight
1580 - 1756 kg
Trunk capacity
352 L
Trunk capacity
385 - 394 L
Length
4065 - 4075 mm
Length
4490 mm
Width
1775 mm
Width
1788 mm
Height
1450 - 1455 mm
Height
1540 - 1545 mm
Max trunk capacity
1165 L
Max trunk capacity
790 L
Payload
450 - 472 kg
Payload
384 - 415 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
79 - 100 HP
Power HP
150 - 217 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 13.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.9 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
166 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
144 - 157 km/h
Torque
113 - 200 Nm
Torque
320 - 340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
58 - 74 kW
Power kW
110 - 160 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1197 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2019
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Nissan

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What drivetrain options does the Hyundai i20 have?

The Hyundai i20 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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