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Hyundai i20 vs smart #5 comparison

Compare performance (90 HP vs 646 HP), boot space and price (18,600 £ vs 39,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i20 or smart #5?

Hyundai i20 vs smart #5: Key differences

Hyundai i20

4 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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smart #5

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially 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:

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

Hyundai i20 is significantly cheaper – starting at 18,600 £ , while the smart #5 costs 39,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,742 £.

#5

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 smart #5 offers clearly more power – delivering 646 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 556 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #5 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Hyundai i20 takes 11.5 s. That’s about 7.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #5 delivers substantially more torque with 710 Nm compared to 172 Nm. That’s about 538 Nm more.

i20

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i20 is substantially lighter – 1,145 kg compared to 2,200 kg. The difference is around 1,055 kg.

Looking at boot space, the smart #5 offers substantially more boot space – 630 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 278 L.

When it comes to payload, the smart #5 carries marginally more – 502 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 37 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #5 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £39,300
#5

smart #5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 340 - 646 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.4 - 19.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 465 - 590 km
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Reviews Hyundai i20

4 (1 Reviews)
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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.

smart #5

The Smart #5 continues to build on the brand's legacy of compact and efficient urban vehicles, now infused with a more modern and stylish design. Its sleek appearance is complemented by a spacious interior, offering comfort without compromising its compact nature. This model is ideal for city dwellers seeking a blend of innovation, practicality, and style in their daily drives.

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Reviews smart #5

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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Stefan
31 Jan 2026, 22:25:16

I spent a weekend with the Brabus #5 and I’m thrilled! Extremely quiet, even at just under 220 km/h. Very good ride comfort, especially if, like me, you prefer a softer setup for better suspension comfort!
Brutal acceleration that only really hits from about 50 km/h and culminates in a 0–200 km/h sprint in 10.2 seconds… There are almost no cars up to roughly 1,000 hp that are faster!
The actual charging performance is, I believe, the best of any passenger car available in the EU (only Zeekr shows a little more on paper, but probably not in real life) — it charges at peaks up to 425 kW! 10–80% in 13 minutes and 5–100% in 28 minutes.
The fit and finish are in places better than the Mercedes E‑Class...

How do you mainly use this car? (optional): Long-distance driver
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Stefan
4 Dec 2025, 21:11:24

Apart from the hopefully soon improved/reduced chimes and the horrendously hard-to-reach mute for the speed warning, the car is really a knockout!
Very, very quiet, comfortable, extremely fast (Brabus version), great build quality, great equipment!

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Costs and Consumption
Price
18,600 - 24,000 £
Price
39,300 - 52,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.4 - 19.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
465 - 590 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
74.4 - 94 kWh
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
2,200 - 2,378 kg
Trunk capacity
352 L
Trunk capacity
630 L
Length
-
Length
4,695 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,530 L
Payload
455 - 465 kg
Payload
475 - 502 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
340 - 646 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 12.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Torque
172 Nm
Torque
373 - 710 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
66 kW
Power kW
250 - 475 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
smart
What drivetrain options does the Hyundai i20 have?

The Hyundai i20 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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