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Hyundai i20 vs SsangYong Rexton comparison

Compare performance (90 HP vs 202 HP), boot space and price (18,800 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i20 or SsangYong Rexton?

Hyundai i20 vs SsangYong Rexton: Key differences

Hyundai i20

4.2 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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SsangYong Rexton

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably 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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Hyundai i20 is clearly cheaper – starting at 18,800 £ , while the SsangYong Rexton costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,320 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i20 uses 5.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the SsangYong Rexton with 8.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

Rexton

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 Rexton offers considerably more power – delivering 202 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 112 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SsangYong Rexton is only slightly 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 SsangYong Rexton delivers clearly more torque with 441 Nm compared to 172 Nm. That’s about 269 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: SsangYong Rexton offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i20 is substantially lighter – 1,145 kg compared to 2,145 kg. The difference is around 1,000 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Rexton offers considerably more boot space – 784 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 432 L.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Rexton carries markedly more – 770 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 305 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Rexton is far ahead overall 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 £41,100
Rexton

SsangYong Rexton

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 202 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.2 L/100km
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SsangYong Rexton

Costs and Consumption
Price
18,800 - 24,400 £
Price
41,100 - 51,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
128 - 129 g/km
co2
214 - 216 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,145 - 1,170 kg
Curb weight
2,145 - 2,180 kg
Trunk capacity
352 L
Trunk capacity
236 - 784 L
Length
-
Length
4,850 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
1,825 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,806 - 1,977 L
Payload
455 - 465 kg
Payload
655 - 770 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
90 HP
Power HP
202 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 12.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
184 km/h
Torque
172 Nm
Torque
441 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
66 kW
Power kW
148 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
SsangYong
What drivetrain options does the Hyundai i20 have?

The Hyundai i20 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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