2021 Hyundai i20 Petrol Variants Explained - Which One To Buy?

What Are The Prices of 2021 Hyundai i20 Petrol?

Hyundai i20 petrol prices now start at Rs 6.85 lakh, after a price hike of around Rs 5,000 for the entry level variant. 

In case of the 1.2-litre petrol engine, the Sportz variant’s price has increased by around Rs 9,000, Asta’s tag has hiked up by around Rs 10,000, while Asta (O) variant’s price has raised by around Rs 13,000. 

In case of the i20 turbo, all the variants have received a nominal price increase of Rs 1,200.

You can check out the price details of the 2021 Hyundai i20 petrol variants in the following tables:

What Are The Engine Specs of 2021 Hyundai i20 Petrol?

The Hyundai i20 comes equipped with a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine that can generate 83PS of maximum power and 115Nm of peak torque. Its power:weight ratio is less than Baleno, Figo and Jazz, but its torque:weight ratio is less than only the Baleno.

The i20 mein comes with 5-speed manual transmission like all the other petrol cars in this segment, and its claimed fuel efficiency is less than only the Baleno. 

The 1.2-litre petrol engine also comes with a CVT type automatic transmission option, which offers an additional power output of 5PS compared to the manual transmission. With the automatic transmission, the i20 is the most fuel efficient car in its own segment. 

You can check the specification details of the normal petrol engine of the 2021 Hyundai i20 in the following table:

In this segment, apart from the i20, only the Altroz and Polo comes with a turbo charged petrol engine option. It is  worth noting that the i20 turbo-petrol engine comes paired with a 6-speed auto-clutch manual transmission and its power:weight and torque:weight ratios are best in the lot in the segment. 

The i20 turbo also gets a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission option. With both the transmission options, the i20 turbo offers a claimed fuel efficiency that’s better than its rivals - Polo and Altroz turbo. 

The following table offers the specification details of the 2021 i20 turbo petrol engine: 

What Are The Dimensions of 2021 Hyundai i20? 

The Hyundai i20 is a B2 segment hatchback; so its overall length is almost 4m. It is the widest car in the segment, with the longest wheelbase as well. The Altroz offers larger boot space than the Polo and Figo. offers the best ground clearance. The i20’s lower variants come with 15-inch wheels with 185 section tyres, while the higher variants get 16-inch wheels. 

You can see the dimension details of the 2021 Hyundai i20 in the table below:

What Are The Features of 2021 Hyundai i20 Magna Variant?

The i20 Magna base variant is priced at Rs 6.85 lakh. This base variant offers basic safety features, and it’s also equipped with projector fog lamps, manual day/night IRVM, remote central locking, impact sensing auto door unlock and speed sensing auto door lock.

The i20 Magna mostly covers all the must-have functional features, such as electrically adjustable ORVMs, front and rear power windows, fixed front armrest, rear AC vents, cooled glovebox, tilt and telescopic steering, front power outlet and rear USB charger. 

The following table lists all the safety and functional features of the 2021 Hyundai i20 Magna variant:

When entertainment features are concerned, the Magna variant comes with a basic audio system with steering-mounted controls, USB and Bluetooth connectivity. As far as style related features are concerned, the i20 Magna flaunts LED DRLs, body coloured front and rear bumpers and ORVMs, and 15-inch steel wheels with full wheel covers. 

You can check out the entertainment and style related features of the 2021 Hyundai i20 Magna in the table below:

We would have liked it better if the i20 Magna also featured height adjustable driver seat and adjustable rear headrests. However, being the base variant, the Magna is pretty well loaded, so you don’t have to compromise on any major feature. Whether it is the most suitable for the budget buyers or the next variant, we’ll see that after discussing the next variant.

What Are The Features of 2021 Hyundai i20 Sportz Variant?

The i20 Sportz variant is Rs 84,000 more expensive than the Magna variant. This variant is also available with the CVT type automatic transmission option with the 1.2-litre petrol engine, for which you need to spend an additional Rs 1 lakh. 

The Sportz variant offers some additional safety features over the Magna variant, which include: tyre pressure monitoring system, rear parking camera and driver rear view monitor, and rear defogger. 

In the entertainment department, this variant comes with an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support.

As far as functional features are concerned, the Sportz variant’s key add-ons are -- auto headlamps, electrically foldable ORVMs and height adjustable driver seat. 

The Sportz variant also offers a few style related features over the Magna. These include LED tail lamps, turn indicators on ORVMs, 16-inch styled steel wheels, shark fin antenna and digital instrument cluster. 

You can view all the additional features of the 2021 Hyundai i20 Sportz variant over the Magna in the following table:

According to our internal data, the i20 Sportz variant’s added features over the Magna, justify the incremental price. 

So value-wise, choosing this variant is a sensible decision. This variant is especially suitable for all those buyers who are looking for features like rear parking camera, touchscreen infotainment system, height adjustable driver’s seat and electrically foldable ORVMs in their car.

The additional amount of Rs 1 lakh for the Sportz CVT variant is quite reasonable. So, you can opt for the Sportz automatic as well without compromising on value. 

The Sportz variant is also available with the more powerful 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine option, which is Rs 1.12 lakh more expensive than the normal petrol engine. 

The 1.0-litre engine option offers the convenience of the auto-clutch manual transmission apart from the added performance. It also adds-in 2 more features - leather seat upholstery and metal pedals.

Although choosing this powertrain option for better performance is more of an emotional decision, according to our data, the incremental cost of the 1.0-litre engine with ACMT over the 1.2-litre engine with manual transmission is a bit pricey by about Rs 30-40,000. 

We would have really liked better, if the Sportz variant also offered auto AC and adjustable rear headrests.

What Are The Features of 2021 Hyundai i20 Asta Variant? 

The i20 Asta variant is Rs 1.11 lakh costlier than the Sportz variant. This variant also gets the CVT option with the 1.2-litre engine, for which you’ll need to shell out an additional amount of Rs 1 lakh.

In case of the i20 turbo, the Asta is Rs 1.10 lakh more expensive than the Sportz variant. This engine also gets the dual-clutch automatic transmission option, which comes with an incremental cost of Rs 77,000. 

As the Asta DCT’s price exceeds the Rs 10 lakh mark, its on-road price difference with the ACMC variant could reach up to Rs 1.15 lakh in many states.

The Asta variant adds a handfull of safety features over the Sportz variant, which include features like - LED projector headlamps with cornering lamps and DRLs, and rear wiper. The DCT version also adds safety features such as electronic stability control and hill start assist to this package.

In terms of entertainment, this variant comes with a big 10.25 inch touchscreen infotainment system with premium Bose audio system.

Some of the key additional functional features of this variant includes - keyless entry with push-button start stop,

wireless charger, auto AC and air purifier. 

It is worth noting that the Asta with the 1.2-manual powertrain does not offer the air purifier. 

The added style features of this variant include chrome door handles, 16-inch alloy wheels, ambient lighting and

leather-wrapped steering wheel. 

You can take a look at all the added features of the 2021 Hyundai i20 Asta variant over the Sportz variant in the table below: 

According to our internal data, the Asta variant’s added features easily justify the incremental cost of Rs 1.10 lakh. However, this variant mostly offers added feel-good features.

If you are considering the i20 with the 1.2-litre petrol CVT powertrain, then you can choose this variant. For those who wish to go for the manual transmission instead, we suggest that rather than choosing the Asta, go for the higher Asta Optional variant instead.

If you are eyeing to buy the i20 with the 1.0-litre turbo petrol ACMT powertrain, then we recommend buying the Asta variant, as it offers better value than Sportz.

If you wish to go for the 1.2-litre petrol engine along with DCT, then opt for the Asta Optional variant. 

We wish that the Asta variant also came packed with auto-dimming IRVM and adjustable rear headrests to make it even better. 

What Are The Features of 2021 Hyundai i20 Asta(O) Variant ?

The top i20 Asta Optional variant is available only in the 1.2-litre petrol-manual and 1.0-litre turbo-petrol-automatic powertrain options. It is around Rs 50,000 costlier than the Asta variant.

The key additional features of the Asta (O) top variant are - side and curtain airbags, adjustable rear headrests, rear armrest, cruise control and sunroof. 

With the 1.2-litre engine and manual transmission, this variant comes with added features like ESC, hill start assist and air purifier. 

All the additional features of the 2021 Hyundai i20 Asta (O) over the Asta variant are listed below in the table:

It is very apparent, that for all the mentioned added features of the Asta (O), the incremental amount of around Rs 50,000 is very reasonable. 

Thus, according to us, with the both petrol powetrain options, it is better to choose the top Asta Optional variant than the Asta. 

Hyundai i20 Petrol Varinats - Which One Should You Buy?

Now, let us sum up all the variant recommendations for the 2021 Hyundai i20 petrol, to help make your buying decision easier.

The i20’s 1.2-litre normal petrol engine is not exceptional in terms of performance, but is adequate for primarily city use. You can expect the same kind of performance from it as the older model of i20 petrol.

With this engine, if you wish to go for the manual transmission and a basic variant only, then the base Magna variant is suitable for you.

Despite being the base variant, the Magna covers most of the must-have features, and some more.

Our top recommendation among the 1.2-manual powertrain variants, is the Sportz variant. This is because the Sportz variant offers a good balance of basic and some modern-day features. Although the rest of the i20 variants offer better value for money proposition than the Sportz, it’s actually not as bad on value as it appears.

The top Asta Optional variant offers good value. Hence, if you can stretch your budget to get additional safety and feel-good features, then definitely choose to buy this variant. 

The following tables will offer you a brief look at our variant recommendations on the 2021 Hyundai i20 petrol:

With the same 1.2-litre petrol engine, if you wish to choose the automatic transmission instead, then again our top recommendation is the Sportz variant.

In this case, the Asta variant offers good value-for-money propotition. So, the Asta variant is recommended who are willing to stretch their budget over the Sportz. 

The more powerful 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine comes paired with the auto-clutch manual transmission in just 2 variants -- Sportz aur Asta. In this case, the Asta is our recommend variant, as it value-wise justifies this  powertrain option better. 

If you wish to buy the i20 Turbo petrol with the dual-clutch automatic transmission option, then we recommend the top Asta (O) variant. This variant is only a tad costlier than the Asta variant, and offers important safety features and some added style-related and functional features for a nominal incremental cost. 

What Are The Colour Options Available in 2021 Hyundai i20? 

The 2021 Hyundai i20 is available for sale in 6 monotone exterior colour options -- Silver, Grey, Copper, Dark Blue, White and Red. 

The Sportz, Asta and Asta Optional variants also get dual-tone scheme options with red and white body colours with black roof. The Dual tone exterior colour options come with black ORVMs, while the interior features red inserts instead of brown and seat upholstery gets red stitching.