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Hyundai i20 vs Porsche Taycan comparison

Compare performance (90 HP vs 1,034 HP), boot space and price (18,800 £ vs 87,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i20 or Porsche Taycan?

Hyundai i20 vs Porsche Taycan: Key differences

Hyundai i20

4.2 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Porsche Taycan

  • clearly more power
  • significantly 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:

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

Hyundai i20 is clearly cheaper – starting at 18,800 £ , while the Porsche Taycan costs 87,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 69,128 £.

Taycan

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 Porsche Taycan offers clearly more power – delivering 1,034 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 944 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.2 s, while the Hyundai i20 takes 11.5 s. That’s about 9.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Taycan delivers significantly more torque with 1,340 Nm compared to 172 Nm. That’s about 1,168 Nm more.

i20

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Hyundai i20 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i20 is clearly lighter – 1,145 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 1,020 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Taycan offers a bit more boot space – 407 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 55 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Taycan carries clearly more – 635 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 170 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Taycan is clearly superior 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.

from £87,900
Taycan

Porsche Taycan

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 408 - 1,034 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 552 - 680 km
Hyundai i20
Porsche Taycan

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Porsche Taycan

The Porsche Taycan blends Porsche's razor-sharp handling with electric immediacy, delivering an exhilarating, near-silent shove that still feels unmistakably sporty. Inside it's a high-tech cockpit wrapped in premium materials, making it as rewarding to live with day to day as it is thrilling to drive on a twisty road.

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Hyundai i20
Porsche Taycan

Costs and Consumption

Price
18,800 - 24,400 £
Price
87,900 - 206,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
552 - 680 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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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
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,145 - 1,170 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,370 kg
Trunk capacity
352 L
Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,966 - 1,998 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
455 - 465 kg
Payload
175 - 635 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
90 HP
Power HP
408 - 1,034 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 12.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
172 Nm
Torque
410 - 1,340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
66 kW
Power kW
300 - 760 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Porsche
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