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Hyundai i20 vs Renault Trafic Bus comparison

Compare performance (90 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (18,800 £ vs 34,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i20 or Renault Trafic Bus?

Hyundai i20 vs Renault Trafic Bus: Key differences

Hyundai i20

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  • considerably cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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Renault Trafic Bus

  • clearly more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 considerably cheaper – starting at 18,800 £ , while the Renault Trafic Bus costs 34,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,753 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i20 uses 5.7 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Renault Trafic Bus with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

Trafic Bus

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 Renault Trafic Bus offers clearly more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 80 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Trafic Bus is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 10.6 s, while the Hyundai i20 takes 11.5 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Trafic Bus delivers substantially more torque with 380 Nm compared to 172 Nm. That’s about 208 Nm more.

i20

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: Renault Trafic Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i20 is considerably lighter – 1,145 kg compared to 2,031 kg. The difference is around 886 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries clearly more – 982 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 517 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Trafic Bus 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.

from £34,600
Trafic Bus

Renault Trafic Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Hyundai i20
Renault Trafic Bus

Costs and Consumption

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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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Renault Trafic Bus

The Renault Trafic is a practical people-carrier that prefers sensible space and smart flexibility to showroom gloss, making it a top pick for families, shuttle operators or anyone ferrying a crowd without fuss. It’s comfortable, economical in everyday running and blessedly uncomplicated — not the most glamorous vehicle, but brilliantly dependable when you need it to be.

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Hyundai i20
Renault Trafic Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
18,800 - 24,400 £
Price
34,600 - 54,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
128 - 129 g/km
co2
179 - 189 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8 - 9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,145 - 1,170 kg
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Trunk capacity
352 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 465 kg
Payload
718 - 982 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
90 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 12.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
172 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
66 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Renault
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