Hyundai i20 vs Nissan Micra – Which one offers the better deal?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Hyundai i20 has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 17400 £, while the Nissan Micra costs 24000 £. That’s a price difference of around 6591 £.

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 Micra has a distinct edge – offering 150 HP compared to 100 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Micra is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Hyundai i20 takes 11.10 s. That’s about 3.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai i20 performs a bit better – reaching 183 km/h, while the Nissan Micra tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 33 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Micra pulls to a small extent stronger with 245 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 45 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Hyundai i20 is evident lighter – 1088 kg compared to 1452 kg. The difference is around 364 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai i20 offers slight more room – 352 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 26 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai i20 performs barely noticeable better – up to 1165 L, which is about 59 L more than the Nissan Micra.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai i20 somewhat takes the win – 472 kg compared to 408 kg. That’s a difference of about 64 kg.

All in all, the Nissan Micra shows itself to be edges out slightly and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.