Compare performance (90 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (18,600 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i20 or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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 18,600 £ , while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports costs 29,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,005 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports uses 4.4 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Hyundai i20 with 5.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.
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 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers considerably more power – delivering 178 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Hyundai i20 takes 11.5 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.
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 markedly lighter – 1,145 kg compared to 1,485 kg. The difference is around 340 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers clearly more boot space – 596 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 244 L.
When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i20 carries marginally more – 465 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.
The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports 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.
The Hyundai i20 is a cheeky small car that mixes smart styling with sensible practicality, feeling more polished and roomy than you might expect for the money. It’s an easy car to live with, offering engaging handling, a comfy cabin and useful equipment that make daily commutes and weekend errands notably less dull.
detailsThe Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is a sensible yet stylish estate that blends everyday practicality with Toyota's trademark reliability, making it the kind of car that quietly gets on with family life without drama. Inside it's cleverly packaged for luggage and kids' gear and feels calm and comfortable on the road — sensible rather than flashy, but with enough character to make daily drives more enjoyable.
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Price
18,600 - 24,000 £
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Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.7 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
128 - 129 g/km
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co2
100 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,145 - 1,170 kg
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Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
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Trunk capacity
352 L
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,650 mm
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Width
1,775 mm
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Width
1,790 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
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Payload
455 - 465 kg
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
90 HP
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 12.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
172 Nm
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Torque
-
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
66 kW
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Engine capacity
998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
Toyota
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