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Hyundai i20 vs Subaru Crosstrek comparison

Compare performance (90 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (18,800 £ vs 29,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i20 or Subaru Crosstrek?

Hyundai i20 vs Subaru Crosstrek: Key differences

Hyundai i20

4.2 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • visibly lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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Subaru Crosstrek

4.3 (3 Reviews)
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  • markedly 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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

i20

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Hyundai i20 is clearly cheaper – starting at 18,800 £ , while the Subaru Crosstrek costs 29,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,091 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i20 uses 5.7 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Subaru Crosstrek with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

Crosstrek

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 Subaru Crosstrek offers markedly more power – delivering 136 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 46 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Subaru Crosstrek 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 Subaru Crosstrek delivers barely more torque with 182 Nm compared to 172 Nm. That’s about 10 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i20 is visibly lighter – 1,145 kg compared to 1,595 kg. The difference is around 450 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i20 offers slightly more boot space – 352 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 37 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Crosstrek carries only slightly more – 505 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai i20 is barely 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 £18,800
i20

Hyundai i20

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 90 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.7 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
18,800 - 24,400 £
Price
29,900 - 35,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
128 - 129 g/km
co2
174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,145 - 1,170 kg
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,628 kg
Trunk capacity
352 L
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 465 kg
Payload
472 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
90 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 12.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
172 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
66 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
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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