Hyundai i20 vs Tata Nexon

Last Updated: October 24, 2026

Hyundai i20 price starts at Rs. 6.00 Lakh, which is Rs. 8.52 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Tata Nexon, priced at Rs. 14.52 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the i20 offers a claimed 20 kmpl, while the Nexon delivers 24.08 kmpl. On the performance front, the i20 uses a 1197cc engine producing 87bhp@6000rpm and the Nexon a 1497cc engine producing 113.31bhp@3750rpm. If you're deciding between the i20 and Nexon, the Nexon is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the i20 stands out for affordability.

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i20 vs Nexon Comparison Summary

Specification Hyundai i20Tata Nexon
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 6.00 LakhRs. 14.52 Lakh
Mileage 20 kmpl24.08 kmpl
Engine 1197 cc1497 cc
Max power 87bhp@6000rpm113.31bhp@3750rpm
Top speed Not Available180 Km/h

i20 vs Nexon Key Highlights

Basic Info Hyundai i20 Asta Opt iVT Knight DTTata Nexon Fearless Plus PS Red Dark Diesel AMTMaruti Suzuki Baleno Sigma
Rating
95 reviews
203 reviews
69 reviews
Brand Name Hyundai Tata Maruti Suzuki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 10.68 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 14.52 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 5.99 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1197 cc 1497 cc 1197 cc
Body Type HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 87bhp@6000rpm 113.31bhp@3750rpm 82bhp@5700rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4 3
Transmission Automatic Automatic Manual
Gearbox IVT 6-Speed AMT 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD FWD
Colors
Hyundai i20 Colors
Tata Nexon Colors
Maruti Suzuki Baleno Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 20 Kmpl 24.08 Kmpl 23.8 Kmpl
Tyre Size 195/55 R16 215/60 R16 185/65 R15
Boot Space 311 Liters 382 Liters 318 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes No
Cruise Control Yes Yes No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front 6
EMI Not Available
Rs. 28,088 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 11,585 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 52,068 i20 Insurance Nexon Insurance Baleno Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
No
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
1197 cc
1497 cc
1197 cc
Engine Type
1.2 l Kappa
1.5L Turbocharged Revotorq
1.2L Z12E
Engine Displacement
1197 cc
1497 cc
1197 cc
Max Power
87bhp@6000rpm
113.31bhp@3750rpm
82bhp@5700rpm
Max Torque
114.7Nm@4200rpm
260Nm@1500-2750rpm
112.4Nm@4500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
3
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
IVT
6-Speed AMT
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Drive Mode Types
Normal-Sport
ECO | CITY | SPORT
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
37 Liters
44 Liters
37 Liters
Top Speed
Not Available
180 Km/h
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
20 Kmpl
24.08 Kmpl
23.8 Kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
16
16
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
16
16
Not Available
Shock Absorbers Type
Gas Type
Not Available
Not Available
steeringGearType
Not Available
Not Available
Rack & Pinion
Wheels Type
Not Available
Not Available
Steel with Cover
Suspension Front
MacPherson Strut suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Rear twist beam
Rear twist beam
Rear twist beam
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
Not Available
4.85 m
Tyre Size
195/55 R16
215/60 R16
185/65 R15
Wheel Size
Not Available
Not Available
15
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
No
Additional Interior Features
Sunglass holder, Rear parcel tray
Parcel Tray, Premium Benecke-Kaliko Ventilated Red Leatherette Seats
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
10.25
Not Available
Upholstery
Leather
Leatherette
Fabric
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Not Available
Not Available
Reported Boot Space
311 Litres
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Adjustable
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Semi
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
5
Doors
5
5
Not Available
Boot Space
311 Liters
382 Liters
318 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Wheel Covers
No
No
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Manual
Boot Opening
Not Available
Not Available
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
No
Chrome Garnish
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
No
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
No
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Sun Roof
Single Pane
Panoramic
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
No
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
Shark Fin
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
No
Length*Width*Height
3995*1775*1505 mm3
3995*1804*1620 mm3
3990*1745*1530 mm3
Wheelbase
2580 mm
2498 mm
2520 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
208 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
5
5
Not Available

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Yes
No
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Battery Saver
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Apple Carplay & Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto™ & Apple Car Play™
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Yes
Yes
No
One Touch Operating Power Windows
No
Not Available
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
2
3
Not Available
No of Speakers
4
4
No
Adjustable Steering
Height & Reach
Height only
Height only
Android Auto
No
Yes
No
Apple CarPlay
No
Yes
No
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
No
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
No
Additional Features
Sunglass holder, Rear parcel tray
Parcel Tray, Premium Benecke-Kaliko Ventilated Red Leatherette Seats
Not Available
No of Tweeter
2
4
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Yes
No
Rear Window Sunblind
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
No
Heater
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
No
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.25 inch
10.25 inch
0 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
No
Subwoofer
Yes
Yes
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
60:40 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
No
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
No
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
No
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
No
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
Yes
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

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

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
No
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
No
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Not Available
Not Available
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
No

Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
iRA
No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
Not Available
No
SOS Button
Yes
Not Available
No
RSA
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Smartwatch App
Yes
Not Available
No
Live Location
Yes
Yes
No
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
No
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Not Available
Not Available
No
Engine Start Alarm
Not Available
No
No
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Yes
No
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Live Weather
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
Not Available
No
Tow Away Alert
Not Available
Not Available
No
Valet Mode
Not Available
Not Available
No
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Not Available
No
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Not Available
No
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Not Available
No
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
No
Yes
Not Available

grossWeight
Not Available
Not Available
1410 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
Tata Nexon
  • Comfortable ride quality
  • Quick and smooth petrol DCT
  • Very comfortable seats
  • Well-rounded tech package
  • strong safety package
Hyundai i20
  • Tall users will want more front headroom
  • Higher variants priced at a premium over rivals
Tata Nexon
  • Alternatives like the Maruti Brezza offer more cabin space
  • Infotainment system glitches periodically

Is Hyundai I20 Better Than Tata Nexon?

54% users have chosen Hyundai i20 over Tata Nexon in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 525 users have also rated Hyundai i20 and Tata Nexon on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
Tata Nexon is better on the grounds of mileage, comfort, maintenance and safety. On the basis of performance and features user have rated both the cars equally.
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 i20 Nexon
Mileage 3.8 4.0
Performance 4.4 4.4
Comfort 4.4 4.7
Maintenance 3.7 4.0
Safety 4.1 4.9
Features 4.2 4.3
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Nexon diesel which variant is good
  • The Tata Nexon diesel is a very capable option, especially for buyers looking for strong performance, good highway mileage, and comfortable long-distance driving. We would recommend taking a test drive to better understand its comfort, engine performance, and overall driving experience. You can also connect with the nearest authorised Tata dealership to check the latest variant availability, pricing, and ongoing offers. You can find your nearest dealership details by clicking on this link: https://www.zigwheels.com/dealers/tata/Delhi
Q. Planning to buy a petrol automatic car... suggest between hyundai venue, mahindra 3xo, tata nexon and kia sonet in terms of safety comfort mileage and after sales service parameters...my use will be more in city drive and few on highways
  • All four cars have notable strengths. The Hyundai Venue offers a refined and smooth drive, ideal for city traffic with good practicality. The Mahindra XUV 3XO provides strong performance, a sturdy SUV feel, and robust build quality, suitable for occasional highway drives. The Tata Nexon excels in safety, balanced comfort, and reliable performance for both city and highway use. The Kia Sonet combines modern features, comfortable interiors, and easy handling in urban conditions. Ultimately, the best choice would depend on your budget and personal preferences. Venue and Sonet are convenient for city-focused driving, while Nexon and XUV 3XO offer enhanced SUV-style presence and robustness for those who prioritize space and performance. We would like to suggest that you take a test drive for a better understanding of the vehicle. Please click on the link to connect with the nearest authorized dealership: https://www.zigwheels.com/dealers/Delhi
Q. Which One better tata nexon or hyundai creta Sx?
  • The Tata Nexon offers a 1.2L turbo petrol (120 PS) and 1.5L diesel (115 PS) with multiple transmission options, while the Hyundai Creta SX has a 1.5L petrol (115 PS) and 1.5L diesel (116 PS) with CVT, MT, and AT choices. The Creta SX provides premium features like ADAS and a panoramic sunroof, whereas the Nexon focuses on affordability and practicality. Click the links for more details: https://www.zigwheels.com/compare-cars/hyundai-creta-vs-tata-nexon
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Hyundai i20 Vs Tata Nexon Vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno FAQs

Which car is best between Hyundai i20 vs Tata Nexon?
Tata Nexon is better on the grounds of mileage, comfort, maintenance and safety. On the basis of performance and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Hyundai i20 vs Tata Nexon?
The Hyundai i20 is cheaper than Tata Nexon by ₹8.52 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Hyundai i20 vs Tata Nexon?
The Tata Nexon delivers better mileage 24.08 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Hyundai i20 vs Tata Nexon?
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 Fearless Plus PS Red Dark Diesel AMT version, 1497 cc Diesel engine of Nexon produces 113.31bhp@3750rpm of power and 260Nm@1500-2750rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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