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SsangYong Korando vs Hyundai i20 comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 90 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 18,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SsangYong Korando or Hyundai i20?

SsangYong Korando vs Hyundai i20: Key differences

SsangYong Korando

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Hyundai i20

4.2 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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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

Korando

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hyundai i20 is clearly cheaper – starting at 18,800 £ , while the SsangYong Korando costs 27,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,177 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i20 uses 5.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the SsangYong Korando with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

i20

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 SsangYong Korando offers clearly more power – delivering 190 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 100 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SsangYong Korando is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.4 s, while the Hyundai i20 takes 11.5 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Korando delivers substantially more torque with 360 Nm compared to 172 Nm. That’s about 188 Nm more.

Korando

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i20 is noticeably lighter – 1,145 kg compared to 1,517 kg. The difference is around 372 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Korando offers clearly more boot space – 551 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 199 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i20 carries barely more – 465 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 2 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Korando is clearly superior 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.

from £27,000
Korando

SsangYong Korando

  • Engine Type Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 190 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 339 km
SsangYong Korando
Hyundai i20

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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SsangYong Korando

The SsangYong Korando pairs bold, modern styling with a surprisingly roomy and practical cabin, so it looks confident at the lights and handles the daily grind without fuss. It swaps flashy badges for honest value, offering a composed ride, useful equipment and wallet-friendly running that make it an appealing pick for buyers who'd rather spend on weekends than on extravagant finance packages.

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Hyundai i20

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.

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SsangYong Korando
Hyundai i20

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,000 - 42,000 £
Price
18,800 - 24,400 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
339 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 197 g/km
co2
128 - 129 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,840 kg
Curb weight
1,145 - 1,170 kg
Trunk capacity
551 L
Trunk capacity
352 L
Length
4,450 - 4,465 mm
Length
-
Width
1,870 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
1,620 - 1,645 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,248 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 463 kg
Payload
455 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 190 HP
Power HP
90 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 12.8 s
Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
260 - 360 Nm
Torque
172 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
120 - 140 kW
Power kW
66 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3
Engine capacity
998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
SsangYong
Brand
Hyundai
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