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Hyundai i20 vs Subaru BRZ comparison

Compare performance (90 HP vs 235 HP), boot space and price (18,800 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i20 or Subaru BRZ?

Hyundai i20 vs Subaru BRZ: Key differences

Hyundai i20

4.2 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • moderately lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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Subaru BRZ

  • substantially more power
  • significantly 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:

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 Subaru BRZ costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,177 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i20 uses 5.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Subaru BRZ with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

BRZ

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Subaru BRZ offers substantially more power – delivering 235 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 145 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Subaru BRZ is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Hyundai i20 takes 11.5 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Subaru BRZ delivers markedly more torque with 250 Nm compared to 172 Nm. That’s about 78 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: Hyundai i20 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i20 is moderately lighter – 1,145 kg compared to 1,275 kg. The difference is around 130 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i20 offers visibly more boot space – 352 L compared to 237 L. That’s a difference of about 115 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i20 carries a bit more – 465 kg compared to 404 kg. That’s a difference of about 61 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Subaru BRZ leads convincingly 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.

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BRZ

Subaru BRZ

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 235 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.8 L/100km
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Bought an i20 two years ago and It has surprised me how good It is.

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Subaru BRZ

Costs and Consumption
Price
18,800 - 24,400 £
Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
128 - 129 g/km
co2
199 - 200 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,145 - 1,170 kg
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,296 kg
Trunk capacity
352 L
Trunk capacity
237 L
Length
-
Length
4,265 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
-
Height
1,310 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 465 kg
Payload
395 - 404 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
90 HP
Power HP
235 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 12.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
Torque
172 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
66 kW
Power kW
172 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,387 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Subaru
What drivetrain options does the Hyundai i20 have?

The Hyundai i20 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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