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Hyundai i20 vs SsangYong Korando comparison

Compare performance (90 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (18,800 £ vs 27,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i20 or SsangYong Korando?

Hyundai i20 vs SsangYong Korando: Key differences

Hyundai i20

4.2 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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SsangYong Korando

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably 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 significantly cheaper – starting at 18,800 £ , while the SsangYong Korando costs 27,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,177 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i20 uses 5.7 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the SsangYong Korando with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

Korando

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 SsangYong Korando offers substantially more power – delivering 190 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 100 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SsangYong Korando is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.4 s, while the Hyundai i20 takes 11.5 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Korando delivers substantially more torque with 360 Nm compared to 172 Nm. That’s about 188 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 markedly lighter – 1,145 kg compared to 1,517 kg. The difference is around 372 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Korando offers noticeably more boot space – 551 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 199 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i20 carries only slightly more – 465 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 2 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Korando 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 £27,000
Korando

SsangYong Korando

  • Engine Type Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 190 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 339 km
Hyundai i20
SsangYong Korando

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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SsangYong Korando

The SsangYong Korando pairs bold, modern styling with a surprisingly roomy and practical cabin, so it looks confident at the lights and handles the daily grind without fuss. It swaps flashy badges for honest value, offering a composed ride, useful equipment and wallet-friendly running that make it an appealing pick for buyers who'd rather spend on weekends than on extravagant finance packages.

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Hyundai i20
SsangYong Korando

Costs and Consumption

Price
18,800 - 24,400 £
Price
27,000 - 42,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
339 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
128 - 129 g/km
co2
0 - 197 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

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
1,517 - 1,840 kg
Trunk capacity
352 L
Trunk capacity
551 L
Length
-
Length
4,450 - 4,465 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,870 mm
Height
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Height
1,620 - 1,645 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,248 L
Payload
455 - 465 kg
Payload
410 - 463 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
90 HP
Power HP
163 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 12.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
Torque
172 Nm
Torque
260 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
66 kW
Power kW
120 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
SsangYong
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