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Hyundai i20 vs Renault Mégane comparison

Compare performance (90 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (18,800 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i20 or Renault Mégane?

Hyundai i20 vs Renault Mégane: Key differences

Hyundai i20

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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Renault Mégane

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  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly 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 substantially cheaper – starting at 18,800 £ , while the Renault Mégane costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,243 £.

Mégane

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Renault Mégane offers significantly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 128 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Mégane is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Hyundai i20 takes 11.5 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Mégane delivers considerably more torque with 300 Nm compared to 172 Nm. That’s about 128 Nm more.

i20

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 terms of curb weight, Hyundai i20 is significantly lighter – 1,145 kg compared to 1,719 kg. The difference is around 574 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Mégane offers very slightly more boot space – 389 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 37 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i20 carries very slightly more – 465 kg compared to 446 kg. That’s a difference of about 19 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Mégane is decisively ahead 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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Mégane

Renault Mégane

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 218 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 452 km
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Bought an i20 two years ago and It has surprised me how good It is.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
18,800 - 24,400 £
Price
35,100 - 38,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
452 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
128 - 129 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,145 - 1,170 kg
Curb weight
1,719 kg
Trunk capacity
352 L
Trunk capacity
389 L
Length
-
Length
4,200 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,783 mm
Height
-
Height
1,505 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,332 L
Payload
455 - 465 kg
Payload
446 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
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 12.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
172 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
66 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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