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Hyundai i20 vs Suzuki Ignis comparison

Compare performance (90 HP vs 83 HP), boot space and price (18,600 £ vs 15,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i20 or Suzuki Ignis?

Hyundai i20 vs Suzuki Ignis: Key differences

Hyundai i20

4 (1 Reviews)
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  • only slightly more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space

Suzuki Ignis

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • visibly lighter

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.

Suzuki Ignis is moderately cheaper – starting at 15,600 £ , while the Hyundai i20 costs 18,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,992 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Suzuki Ignis uses 4.9 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Hyundai i20 with 5.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

Ignis

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 Hyundai i20 offers only slightly more power – delivering 90 HP compared to 83 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai i20 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 11.5 s, while the Suzuki Ignis takes 12.7 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai i20 delivers markedly more torque with 172 Nm compared to 107 Nm. That’s about 65 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, Suzuki Ignis is visibly lighter – 935 kg compared to 1,145 kg. The difference is around 210 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i20 offers noticeably more boot space – 352 L compared to 267 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i20 carries somewhat more – 465 kg compared to 395 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Suzuki Ignis 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.

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Ignis

Suzuki Ignis

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 83 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 5.4 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.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
18,600 - 24,000 £
Price
15,600 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
128 - 129 g/km
co2
110 - 122 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
30 - 32 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,145 - 1,170 kg
Curb weight
935 - 995 kg
Trunk capacity
352 L
Trunk capacity
204 - 267 L
Length
-
Length
3,700 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,690 mm
Height
-
Height
1,605 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,086 - 1,100 L
Payload
455 - 465 kg
Payload
335 - 395 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
90 HP
Power HP
83 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 12.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.7 - 12.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
155 - 165 km/h
Torque
172 Nm
Torque
107 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
66 kW
Power kW
61 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,197 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,020
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Suzuki
What drivetrain options does the Hyundai i20 have?

The Hyundai i20 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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