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Hyundai i20 vs Renault Espace comparison

Compare performance (90 HP vs 200 HP), boot space and price (18,800 £ vs 37,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i20 or Renault Espace?

Hyundai i20 vs Renault Espace: Key differences

Hyundai i20

4.2 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Renault Espace

4.1 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Hyundai i20 is substantially cheaper – starting at 18,800 £ , while the Renault Espace costs 37,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,728 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Espace uses 4.9 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Hyundai i20 with 5.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

Espace

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 Renault Espace offers substantially more power – delivering 200 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 110 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Espace is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.8 s, while the Hyundai i20 takes 11.5 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

i20

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Renault Espace offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i20 is significantly lighter – 1,145 kg compared to 1,673 kg. The difference is around 528 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Espace offers significantly more boot space – 692 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 340 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Espace carries somewhat more – 581 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 116 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Espace 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.

from £37,500
Espace

Renault Espace

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 200 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.9 L/100km
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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.

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A very pleasant vehicle to drive, with excellent comfort and plenty of rear legroom.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
18,800 - 24,400 £
Price
37,500 - 41,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
128 - 129 g/km
co2
110 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,145 - 1,170 kg
Curb weight
1,673 - 1,783 kg
Trunk capacity
352 L
Trunk capacity
212 - 692 L
Length
-
Length
4,746 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
-
Height
1,645 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,054 - 2,224 L
Payload
455 - 465 kg
Payload
404 - 581 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
90 HP
Power HP
200 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 12.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
174 km/h
Torque
172 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
66 kW
Power kW
147 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Renault
What drivetrain options does the Hyundai i20 have?

The Hyundai i20 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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