Honda City vs Hyundai i20

Last Updated: September 7, 2026

Hyundai i20 price starts at Rs. 6.00 Lakh, which is Rs. 6.00 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Honda City, priced at Rs. 12.00 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the City offers a claimed 27.26 kmpl, while the i20 delivers 16 kmpl. On the performance front, the City uses a 1498cc engine producing 119.35bhp@6600rpm and the i20 a 1197cc engine producing 82bhp@6000rpm. If you're deciding between the City and i20, the City is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the i20 stands out for affordability.

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City vs i20 Comparison Summary

Specification Honda CityHyundai i20
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 12.00 LakhRs. 6.00 Lakh
Mileage 27.26 kmpl16 kmpl
Engine 1498 cc1197 cc
Max power 119.35bhp@6600rpm82bhp@6000rpm

City vs i20 Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda City SVHyundai i20 Era
Rating
8 reviews
93 reviews
Brand Name Honda Hyundai
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 12.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 6.00 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1498 cc 1197 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Max Power 119.35bhp@6600rpm 82bhp@6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Honda City Colors
Hyundai i20 Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 27.26 kmpl 16 Kmpl
Tyre Size 185/60 R15 185/70 R14
Boot Space 506 Liters 311 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No
Cruise Control No No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 23,211 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 11,601 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 55,677 City Insurance Rs. 34,207 i20 Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
1498 cc
1197 cc
Engine Type
DOHC with VTC
1.2 l Kappa
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
1197 cc
Max Power
119.35bhp@6600rpm
82bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque
145Nm@4300rpm
114.7Nm@4200rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
No
Not Available
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
No

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
40 Liters
37 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
27.26 kmpl
16 Kmpl

Shock Absorbers Type
Telescopic Hydraulic Nitrogen Gas-filled
Gas Type
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.3 m
Not Available
Tyre Size
185/60 R15
185/70 R14
Wheel Size
15
14
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Sunglass holder
Digital Cluster Size
4.2 inch
Not Available
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
No
Not Available
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
4
3
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
Not Available
5
Boot Space
506 Liters
311 Liters

Alloy Wheels
No
No
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
High mount stop lamp,Parametric jewel pattern grille,Painted black finish-Air curtain garnish,Tailgate garnish,Side wing spoiler,Skid plate-Silver finish,Outside door handles-Body coloured,Outside rear view mirror-Body coloured,Body colour bumpers,B pillar black out tape
Rain Sensing Wiper
No
Not Available
Wheel Covers
Yes
Yes
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Manual
Boot Opening
Electronic
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
No
Chrome Garnish
Not Available
No
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
No
LED Taillights
Yes
No
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
No
Trunk Light
Not Available
No
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Pole-Micro
LED Headlamps
Yes
No
Length*Width*Height
4594*1748*1489 mm3
3995*1775*1505 mm3
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2580 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Not Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Battery Saver
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Smartphone Connectivity (Android Auto
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
Not Available
No of Speakers
4
No
Adjustable Steering
4
4
Android Auto
Yes
No
Apple CarPlay
Yes
No
Bluetooth
Yes
No
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Wireless Smartphone Connectivity (Android Auto
High mount stop lamp,Parametric jewel pattern grille,Painted black finish-Air curtain garnish,Tailgate garnish,Side wing spoiler,Skid plate-Silver finish,Outside door handles-Body coloured,Outside rear view mirror-Body coloured,Body colour bumpers,B pillar black out tape
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front Only
Rear Window Washer
Yes
No
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
No
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
No
Cruise Control
No
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
8 inch
0 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
No
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
No
Touchscreen
Yes
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
No
Voice Commands
Yes
No
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Yes
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
3
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
No
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
No
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
No
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
No
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
No
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Not Available
Geo-fence Alert
No
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
3 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
3 Star
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
No
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
No
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
No
Rear Camera
4
No
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Available
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
No
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
No
Not Available
Road Depature Mitigation System
No
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available

Inbuilt Apps
No
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
No
Google / Alexa Connectivity
No
Not Available
SOS Button
Not Available
No
RSA
No
No
Smartwatch App
No
No
Live Location
No
No
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
No
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
No
No
Over Speeding Alert
No
Not Available
Crash Notification
No
Not Available
Tow Away Alert
No
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
No
No
Remote Ac On Off
No
No
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Not Available
No

grossWeight
1580 kg
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Hyundai i20
  • Well built & premium interior
  • Loaded with segment-first features
  • Wide range of engines/transmissions to choose from
Hyundai i20
  • Tall users will want more front headroom
  • Higher variants priced at a premium over rivals
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Honda City Vs Hyundai i20 FAQs

Which car is best between Honda City vs Hyundai i20?
As per the users experiences Honda City is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort and maintenance in your car. But Hyundai i20 is better on the grounds of safety and features. On the basis of mileage user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Honda City vs Hyundai i20?
The Hyundai i20 is cheaper than Honda City by ₹6.00 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Honda City vs Hyundai i20?
For the SV version, 1498 cc Petrol engine of City produces 119.35bhp@6600rpm of power and 145Nm@4300rpm of torque. Whereas for the Era version, 1197 cc Petrol engine of i20 produces 82bhp@6000rpm of power and 114.7Nm@4200rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Honda City has better performance.

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