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Hyundai i20 vs Renault Trafic Transporter comparison

Compare performance (90 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (18,800 £ vs 38,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i20 or Renault Trafic Transporter?

Hyundai i20 vs Renault Trafic Transporter: Key differences

Hyundai i20

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  • substantially cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Renault Trafic Transporter

  • considerably more power
  • very slightly 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.

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

i20

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hyundai i20 is substantially cheaper – starting at 18,800 £ , while the Renault Trafic Transporter costs 38,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,283 £.

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

Trafic Transporter

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 Trafic Transporter offers considerably 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 Transporter is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 10.8 s, while the Hyundai i20 takes 11.5 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

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

Seats: Renault Trafic Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i20 is clearly lighter – 1,145 kg compared to 1,848 kg. The difference is around 703 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Transporter carries considerably more – 1,222 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 757 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Trafic Transporter 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 £38,100
Trafic Transporter

Renault Trafic Transporter

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.8 - 7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 240 - 318 km
Hyundai i20
Renault Trafic Transporter

Costs and Consumption

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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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Renault Trafic Transporter

The Renault Trafic is a practical, workhorse transporter that hides thoughtful cabin comfort behind a tough, utilitarian exterior, so you can tackle a busy week without sacrificing sanity. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want reliability and clever flexibility rather than flash, with just enough character to make daily hauling feel less like a chore.

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Hyundai i20
Renault Trafic Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
18,800 - 24,400 £
Price
38,100 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
240 - 318 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
128 - 129 g/km
co2
0 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,145 - 1,170 kg
Curb weight
1,848 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
352 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
455 - 465 kg
Payload
899 - 1,222 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
90 HP
Power HP
122 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 12.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 - 13.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
172 Nm
Torque
245 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
66 kW
Power kW
90 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Renault
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