Hyundai i20 vs Nissan Magnite

Last Updated: September 16, 2026

Hyundai i20 price starts at Rs. 6.00 Lakh, which is Rs. 4.99 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Nissan Magnite, priced at Rs. 10.99 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the i20 offers a claimed 20 kmpl, while the Magnite delivers 17.9 kmpl. On the performance front, the i20 uses a 1197cc engine producing 87bhp@6000rpm and the Magnite a 999cc engine producing 99bhp@5000rpm. If you're deciding between the i20 and Magnite, the i20 is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Magnite stands out for performance.

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i20 vs Magnite Comparison Summary

Specification Hyundai i20Nissan Magnite
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 6.00 LakhRs. 10.99 Lakh
Mileage 20 kmpl17.9 kmpl
Engine 1197 cc999 cc
Max power 87bhp@6000rpm99bhp@5000rpm

i20 vs Magnite Key Highlights

Basic Info Hyundai i20 Asta Opt iVT Knight DTNissan Magnite Tekna Plus Turbo CVT
Rating
93 reviews
23 reviews
Brand Name Hyundai Nissan
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 10.63 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 10.99 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1197 cc 999 cc
Body Type HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 87bhp@6000rpm 99bhp@5000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 3
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox IVT CVT
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Hyundai i20 Colors
Nissan Magnite Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 20 Kmpl 17.9 Kmpl
Tyre Size 195/55 R16 195/60 R16
Boot Space 311 Liters 336 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI Not Available
Rs. 21,260 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 51,884 i20 Insurance Magnite Insurance
Brochure
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Idle Start Stop System
No
Not Available
Displacement
1197 cc
999 cc
Engine Type
1.2 l Kappa
1.0 HRA0 TURBO
Engine Displacement
1197 cc
999 cc
Max Power
87bhp@6000rpm
99bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque
114.7Nm@4200rpm
152Nm@2200-4400rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
3
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
IVT
CVT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1103 Kg
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Normal-Sport
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
37 Liters
40 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
20 Kmpl
17.9 Kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
16
16
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
16
16
Shock Absorbers Type
Gas Type
Double Acting
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5 m
Tyre Size
195/55 R16
195/60 R16
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless Radial

Additional Interior Features
Sunglass holder, Rear parcel tray
Rear Parcel Tray
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
7
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Leather
Fabric
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Not Available
Glove Box Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
4
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
Not Available
690 Litres
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
311 Liters
336 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
No
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Not Available
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Available
Not Available
Sun Roof
Single Pane
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Shark Fi
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
3995*1775*1505 mm3
3994*1758*1572 mm3
Wheelbase
2580 mm
2500 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
205 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
No
Battery Saver
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Apple Carplay & Android Auto
3D sound by ARKAMYS, Wireless Connectivity to Android Auto™ and Apple Carplay™
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
2
Not Available
No of Speakers
4
4
Adjustable Steering
4
3
Android Auto
No
Yes
Apple CarPlay
No
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Sunglass holder, Rear parcel tray
Rear Parcel Tray
No of Tweeter
2
2
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Yes
Cupholders
Not Available
Front & Rear
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
WiFi Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.25 inch
8 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
No
Subwoofer
Yes
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Quality Control
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
No
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door

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

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Not Available
SOS Button
Yes
Not Available
RSA
Yes
Not Available
Smartwatch App
Yes
Not Available
Live Location
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
No
Yes

grossWeight
Not Available
1486 kg

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Hyundai i20
  • Well built & premium interior
  • Loaded with segment-first features
  • Wide range of engines/transmissions to choose from
Nissan Magnite
  • Improved safety with 6-airbags standard
  • Turbo petrol engine
  • Lots of features
  • Spacious and good looking cabin
Hyundai i20
  • Tall users will want more front headroom
  • Higher variants priced at a premium over rivals
Nissan Magnite
  • Interior build quality is still not great
  • CVT Not as smooth as expected
  • Missing a sunroof and connected car technology

Is Hyundai I20 Better Than Nissan Magnite?

50% users have chosen Hyundai i20 over Nissan Magnite in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 223 users have also rated Hyundai i20 and Nissan Magnite on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Hyundai i20 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your car. But Nissan Magnite is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Magnite i20
Mileage 3.8 4.1
Performance 4.4 4.6
Comfort 4.4 4.8
Maintenance 3.7 3.9
Safety 4.1 4.6
Features 4.2 4.0
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Hyundai i20 Vs Nissan Magnite FAQs

Which car is best between Hyundai i20 vs Nissan Magnite?
As per the users experiences Hyundai i20 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your car. But Nissan Magnite is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety.
Which car is cheaper Hyundai i20 vs Nissan Magnite?
The Hyundai i20 is cheaper than Nissan Magnite by ₹4.99 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Hyundai i20 vs Nissan Magnite?
The Hyundai i20 delivers better mileage 20 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Hyundai i20 vs Nissan Magnite?
For the Asta Opt iVT Knight DT version, 1197 cc Petrol engine of i20 produces 87bhp@6000rpm of power and 114.7Nm@4200rpm of torque. Whereas for the Tekna Plus Turbo CVT version, 999 cc Petrol engine of Magnite produces 99bhp@5000rpm of power and 152Nm@2200-4400rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Hyundai i20 has better performance.

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