Hyundai i20 first generation

Hyundai i20 first generation
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The Hyundai i20 first generation (2009–2014): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 71 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and France.

Model codes: PB · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, and France

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeWikipedia
Dimensions
Length3,940–4,000 mm RDW–
Width1,710 mm RDW1,710 mm
Height1,490 mm RDW1,490 mm
Wheelbase2,530 mm RDW2,525 mm
Front track1,485–1,520 mm ASTRA–
Rear track1,483–1,519 mm ASTRA–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight945–1,038 kg RDW–
Mass in running order1,045–1,138 kg RDW–
Gross vehicle weight1,515–1,565 kg RDW–
Towing, braked trailer800–1,000 kg RDW–
Towing, unbraked trailer450 kg RDW–
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW–
Doors2–4 RDW–
Fuel tank–42–50 L
Performance
Top speed165–180 km/h RDW158–190 km/h
Torque119–220 Nm ASTRA119–260 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 175/70R14, 185/60R15, 195/50R16

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
6–8 years86.5% (85.9–87.1)86.4%11,905
9–12 years77.2% (77.0–77.5)77.9%109,653
13 years and older72.3% (71.9–72.6)69.2%50,935

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Brakes38.6%29.6%
Tyres31.8%31.0%
Suspension27.2%30.5%
Lights and electrics24.9%20.3%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)10.7%9.3%
Noise, emissions and leaks7.0%10.1%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

All 71 versions of the Hyundai i20 first generation

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European Union 34 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
2012–20141.2 L63 kW (86 PS)Petrol114 g/km240,965
2012–20141.1 L55 kW (75 PS)Diesel96–97 g/km37,719
2012–20141.2 L62 kW (84 PS)Petrol114–117 g/km27,652
2011–20141.4 L74 kW (101 PS)Petrol130–133 g/km29,703
2011–20141.4 L66 kW (90 PS)Diesel104–106 g/km12,820
2012–20141.2 L63 kW (86 PS)LPG111–113 g/km8,241
2011–20141.4 L73 kW (99 PS)Petrol131–133 g/km4,828
20141.2 L61 kW (83 PS)Petrol117 g/km740
20141.4 L74 kW (101 PS)Petrol126 g/km596
2011–20141.2 L57 kW (77 PS)Petrol119–121 g/km173,399
2010–2014––Petrol120–140 g/km12,668
20141.2 L63 kW (86 PS)Diesel114 g/km16
20141.2 L50 kW (68 PS)Petrol114 g/km10
20141.2 L55 kW (75 PS)Petrol113 g/km10
20131.2 L–Other fuel115 g/km6,781
20131.4 L–Other fuel121 g/km1,155
20131.1 L–Other fuel102 g/km840
2011–20131.4 L55 kW (75 PS)Diesel109–113 g/km22,089
2010–2013––Diesel105–114 g/km1,134
2012–20131.4 L57 kW (77 PS)Diesel114 g/km38
2011–20121.6 L85 kW (116 PS)Diesel112–113 g/km231
2011–20121.2 L57 kW (77 PS)LPG110–116 g/km174
20121.4 L–Petrol150 g/km22
20111.6 L93 kW (126 PS)Petrol140 g/km46
20111.2 L–Diesel115 g/km24
20111.6 L94 kW (128 PS)Diesel114 g/km16
2011––LPG119 g/km10
20101.2 L–Petrol122 g/km83,720
20101.4 L–Petrol137 g/km15,134
20101.4 L–Diesel114 g/km10,262
20101.2 L–LPG113 g/km5,546
20101.6 L–Diesel115 g/km768
20101.6 L–Petrol141 g/km168
2010––Other fuel124 g/km30

United Kingdom 27 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2013–20141.2l1.2 L–PetrolManual4.9 L/100 km NEDC114 g/km
2013–20141.4l1.4 L–PetrolAutomatic6.0 L/100 km NEDC140 g/km
2013–20141.4l CRDi Blue Drive1.4 L–DieselManual3.7 L/100 km NEDC96 g/km
20131.1l CRDi1.1 L–DieselManual3.8 L/100 km NEDC99 g/km
20131.1l CRDi Blue Drive1.1 L–DieselManual3.2 L/100 km NEDC84 g/km
20131.4l (15" wheels)1.4 L–PetrolManual5.2 L/100 km NEDC122 g/km
20131.4l (16" wheels)1.4 L–PetrolManual5.4 L/100 km NEDC126 g/km
20131.4l CRDi1.4 L–DieselManual4.3 L/100 km NEDC110 g/km
20121.1l CRDi1.1 L–Diesel6-speed manual3.8 L/100 km NEDC99 g/km
20121.1l CRDi Blue1.1 L–Diesel6-speed manual3.2 L/100 km NEDC84 g/km
2009–20121.2l1.2 L–Petrol5-speed manual4.9–5.2 L/100 km NEDC114–124 g/km
20121.4l (15 inch wheels)1.4 L–Petrol5-speed manual5.4 L/100 km NEDC125 g/km
20121.4l (15 inch wheels)1.4 L–Petrol4-speed automatic5.8 L/100 km NEDC135 g/km
20121.4l (16 inch wheels)1.4 L–Petrol5-speed manual5.5 L/100 km NEDC129 g/km
20121.4l CRDi Blue with ISG1.4 L–Diesel6-speed manual3.7 L/100 km NEDC98 g/km
20121.4l1.4 L–Petrol4-speed automatic6.0 L/100 km NEDC140 g/km
20121.4l (15 inch wheels)1.4 L–Petrol6-speed manual5.2 L/100 km NEDC122 g/km
20121.4l (16 inch wheels)1.4 L–Petrol6-speed manual5.4 L/100 km NEDC126 g/km
20121.4l CRDi1.4 L–Diesel6-speed manual4.3 L/100 km NEDC110 g/km
20121.4l CRDi Blue Drive1.4 L–Diesel6-speed manual3.7 L/100 km NEDC96 g/km
20121.4l CRDi (55kW engine & 15 inch wheels)1.4 L55 kW (75 PS)Diesel5-speed manual4.2 L/100 km NEDC110 g/km
20121.4l CRDi (66kW engine 16 inch wheels)1.4 L66 kW (90 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.2 L/100 km NEDC111 g/km
2009–20101.4l (15" wheels)1.4 L–Petrol5-speed manual5.6 L/100 km NEDC133 g/km
2009–20101.4l (16" wheels)1.4 L–Petrol5-speed manual6.0 L/100 km NEDC142 g/km
2009–20101.4l (15" wheels)1.4 L–Petrol4-speed automatic6.2 L/100 km NEDC146 g/km
2009–20101.4l CRDi (57kW engine)1.4 L57 kW (77 PS)Diesel5-speed manual4.4 L/100 km NEDC116 g/km
2009–20101.4l CRDi (66kW engine)1.4 L66 kW (90 PS)Diesel5-speed manual4.5 L/100 km NEDC118 g/km

France 10 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2014Nouvelle i20 1.1 CRDi (75ch) PACK Evidence Blue Drive–55 kW (75 PS)Diesel6-speed manual3.2 L/100 km NEDC84 g/km
2014Nouvelle i20 1.1 CRDi (75ch) PACK Inventive–55 kW (75 PS)Diesel6-speed manual3.8 L/100 km NEDC99 g/km
2014Nouvelle i20 1.2 PACK Evidence / GO! / GO! Plus–63 kW (85 PS)Petrol5-speed manual4.9 L/100 km NEDC114 g/km
2014Nouvelle i20 1.4 CRDi (90ch) PACK Sensation / Premium–66 kW (90 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.1 L/100 km NEDC106 g/km
2013–2014Nouvelle i20 1.4 (100ch) PACK Sensation BVA–74 kW (100 PS)Petrol4-speed automatic6.0 L/100 km NEDC140 g/km
2012–2013Nouvelle i20 1.1 CRDi 75 PACK Inventive / Sensation · Nouvelle i20 1.1 CRDi (75ch) PACK Inventive / Sensation–55 kW (75 PS)Diesel6-speed manual3.8 L/100 km NEDC99 g/km
2012–2013Nouvelle i20 1.1 CRDi 75 PACK Evidence Blue Drive · Nouvelle i20 1.1 CRDi (75ch) PACK Evidence Blue Drive–55 kW (75 PS)Diesel6-speed manual3.2 L/100 km NEDC84 g/km
2013Nouvelle i20 1.2 PACK Evidence / Inventive / Sensation–63 kW (85 PS)Petrol5-speed manual4.9 L/100 km NEDC114 g/km
2012–2013Nouvelle i20 1.4 CRDi 90 PACK Sensation / Premium · Nouvelle i20 1.4 CRDi (90ch) PACK Sensation / Premium–66 kW (90 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.1 L/100 km NEDC106 g/km
2012Nouvelle i20 1.2 PACK Evidence / Inventive / Sensation–62 kW (84 PS)Petrol5-speed manual4.9 L/100 km NEDC114 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.