Hyundai i20 (BC3) or SEAT Ibiza Mk5 (KJ)?

2020–present vs 2017–present · Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 5-door

In short

Length: i20 (BC3) 4,075 mm, Ibiza Mk5 (KJ) 4,059 mm — a 2 cm difference.
Boot: i20 (BC3) 352 l, Ibiza Mk5 (KJ) 355 l.
Lowest consumption: i20 (BC3) 5.3 l/100 km, Ibiza Mk5 (KJ) 4 l/100 km.
Power: i20 (BC3) 58–150 kW, Ibiza Mk5 (KJ) 55–110 kW.
Standard equipment: i20 (BC3) 24 items (Pure), Ibiza Mk5 (KJ) 31 items (Reference).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Hyundai i20 (BC3)2020–present · 8 engines · Pure, Comfort, Prime, N LineSpecifications →Listings →

SEAT Ibiza Mk5 (KJ)2017–present · 13 engines · Reference, Style, FR, XcellenceSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Hyundai i20 (BC3)2020–presentno listings	SEAT Ibiza Mk5 (KJ)2017–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,040 mm–4,075 mm	Length4,059 mm
Width	Width1,775 mm	Width1,780 mm
Height	Height1,440 mm–1,450 mm	Height1,444 mm–1,447 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,580 mm	Wheelbase2,564 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance135 mm–141 mm	Ground clearance136 mm–145 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume262 l–352 l	Trunk volume355 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,075 kg–1,190 kg	Curb weight1,040 kg–1,220 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank40 l	Fuel tank40 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2020–present	Production years2017–present
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines8	Number of engines13
Power	Power58–150 kW (79–204 hp)	Power55–110 kW (75–150 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–1.6	Displacement (l)1.0–1.6
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Hybrid	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.3 l/100 km · 1.0 T-GDI 100	Lowest consumption4 l/100 km · 1.6 TDI 80
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.7 s · i20 N 1.6 T-GDI	Best 0–100 km/h8.1 s · 1.5 TSI EVO 150 DSG
Top speed	Top speed230 km/h	Top speed216 km/h
Trim levelsPure · Reference
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim24 · Pure	Items in the base trim31 · Reference
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim36 · Prime	Items in the top trim35 · Xcellence
Equipment · Comfort5 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors—
Equipment · Interior1 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 5
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display—	Touchscreen Display✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety12 · 11
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels—	R15 Wheels✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Hyundai i20 (BC3) or SEAT Ibiza Mk5 (KJ)?

Length: Hyundai i20 (BC3) 4,075 mm, SEAT Ibiza Mk5 (KJ) 4,059 mm (a 16 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,580 vs 2,564 mm. Boot: 352 vs 355 l.

Which uses less fuel — Hyundai i20 (BC3) or SEAT Ibiza Mk5 (KJ)?

The most frugal Hyundai i20 (BC3) uses 5.3 l/100 km (1.0 T-GDI 100); the most frugal SEAT Ibiza Mk5 (KJ) 4 l/100 km (1.6 TDI 80).

Which is more powerful — Hyundai i20 (BC3) or SEAT Ibiza Mk5 (KJ)?

The strongest Hyundai i20 (BC3) makes 150 kW (204 hp) (i20 N 1.6 T-GDI); the strongest SEAT Ibiza Mk5 (KJ) 110 kW (150 hp) (1.5 TSI EVO 150).

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