New Hyundai i20 vs Seat Ibiza
Hyundai has given its i20 more standard safety and infotainment features in an attempt to trouble the standard-setting Seat Ibiza...
Our verdict
The Hyundai i20 has always been a well-rounded small hatchback with no major weaknesses, but it turns out that it needed more than a few simple styling tweaks and infotainment updates for it to leapfrog its way to the top of the class. Indeed, aside from ride comfort and cruising refinement, the Ibiza is superior in almost every way.
But that shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise. The Ibiza won our 2018 Small Car of the Year award thanks to its excellent handling, practicality and running costs. It’s far from uncomfortable in sporty FR trim, but it is worth considering the cheaper SE if you want a truly supple ride.
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1st – Seat Ibiza
For More fun to drive; better performance; cheaper to buy and own; bigger boot
Against Firmer ride; fractionally noisier on the motorway; less head room
Rated 5 out of 5
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2nd – Hyundai i20
For Better low-speed ride; more standard kit; less engine and tyre noise; longer warranty
Against More expensive to buy and own; bland interior; uninspiring to drive
Rated 4 out of 5
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Specifications: Hyundai i20 1.0 T-GDi 100 Premium Nav 5dr
Engine 3cyl, 998cc, turbo, petrol
List price £17,145
Target Price £15,399
Power 98bhp @ 4500rpm
Torque 127lb ft @ 1500-4000rpm
Gearbox 5-spd manual
0-60mph 10.3sec
Top speed 106mph
Gov't fuel economy 61.4mpg
CO2 emissions 107g/km
Specifications: Seat Ibiza 1.0 TSI 95 FR
Engine size 3cyl, 999cc, turbo, petrol
List price £17,235
Target Price £14,208
Power 94bhp @ 5000-5500rpm
Torque 129lb ft @ 1500-3500rpm
Gearbox 5-spd manual
0-60mph 10.0sec
Top speed 113mph
Gov't fuel economy 60.1mpg
True MPG 54.0mpg
CO2 emissions 106g/km
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