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Hyundai i20 vs Subaru Forester comparison

Compare performance (90 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (18,800 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i20 or Subaru Forester?

Hyundai i20 vs Subaru Forester: Key differences

Hyundai i20

4.2 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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Subaru Forester

4 (5 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • 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.

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 18,800 £ , while the Subaru Forester costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,320 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i20 uses 5.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Subaru Forester with 8.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

Forester

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 Subaru Forester offers visibly 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 Hyundai i20 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 11.5 s, while the Subaru Forester takes 12.2 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Subaru Forester delivers only slightly more torque with 182 Nm compared to 172 Nm. That’s about 10 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i20 is substantially lighter – 1,145 kg compared to 1,693 kg. The difference is around 548 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Forester offers noticeably more boot space – 508 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 156 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Forester carries only slightly more – 492 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 27 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai i20 holds a solid 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 £18,800
i20

Hyundai i20

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 90 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.7 L/100km
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Reviews Hyundai i20

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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.

Subaru Forester

The Subaru Forester is a practical all-rounder that quietly does everything right, with roomy comfort, excellent visibility and a real fondness for weekend adventures off the beaten path. It won't set your pulse racing like a sports car, but for buyers who prize reliability, safety and sensible charm, it's a brilliantly steady companion with a cheeky streak.

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Thomas Andreasson
13 Sept 2026, 09:47:15

A lot of car for the money. Symmetrical AWD, well built!

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Marie-Sophie
6 Jul 2026, 15:22:11

Unfortunately Citroën isn't sold here in the Americas, otherwise I would have chosen the C5.X!

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Dirk
8 Dec 2025, 17:00:06

It's indeed much more expensive, but it drives brilliantly. I have the automatic — fantastic. It's a bit noisy for such an expensive car, and servicing at a Subaru dealer isn't cheap. It's certainly not economical.

On the other hand, very little breaks and it will never leave you stranded. And that space... 500 litres more is really about a 40% increase.

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Subaru Forester

Costs and Consumption
Price
18,800 - 24,400 £
Price
35,100 - 42,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.1 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
183 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
1,693 - 1,739 kg
Trunk capacity
352 L
Trunk capacity
508 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 465 kg
Payload
446 - 492 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manual, 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
12.2 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
2025
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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