September 2022 - Hyundai i20 Diesel Variants Explained - Which One To Buy?

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What Are The Pros And Cons Of Hyundai i20 Diesel?

The pros or advantages of Hyundai i20 diesel are:

• The i20 has a strong road presence because of its wide body, which is wider than even the C-segment sedans
• The i20 is a rare B2-segment hatchback with a diesel engine and it deserves an applause
• The diesel engine has a 25kmpl+ mileage figure and much better power and torque figures than the Altroz diesel
• All variants are well loaded with features and justify the incremental price gaps over lower variants
• Surprisingly, even the base variant offers enough features for a decent ownership experience

The Hyundai i20 diesel has the following shortcomings or problems:

• diesel-ACMT combination is not available with the i20; currently, the Seltos is the only car with this powertrain option
• A basic feature like split-folding rear seatbacks are not available in any variant
• It gets only 2 cup holders for front seat occupants; you get only 1 if you buy the variant with the air purifier
• The higher variants carry a high ex-showroom price for a B2-segment hatchback

What Is The Price Of Hyundai i20 Diesel Variants?

The Hyundai i20 diesel is available with 2 engines — a 1.2L normal diesel and a 1.0L turbo diesel. Both engines are available with manual and automatic transmissions, thus offering 4 unique engine-transmission combinations for customers.

The 1.2L normal diesel engine with the 5-speed manual transmission is available in all 4 variants with prices ranging between Rs. 7.07 lakh and Rs. 9.59 lakh. The 1.2L normal diesel engine with the CVT automatic transmission is available in Sportz and Asta (O) variants for Rs. 8.99 lakh and Rs. 10.61 lakh, respectively.

The 1.0L turbo diesel engine with 6-speed auto-clutch manual transmission is available in 4 variants with prices between Rs. 8.88 lakh and Rs. 11.03 lakh. Finally, the 1.0L turbo diesel engine with 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission is available in 3 variants with ex-showroom prices ranging from Rs. 9.90 lakh to Rs. 11.96 lakh.

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Hyundai i20 Petrol Vs Diesel — Should You Buy The Hyundai i20 Diesel?

Between the i20 1.2L normal petrol and 1.5L turbo diesel, the price difference varies hugely from variant to variant. It’s as low as Rs. 1.25 lakh for the Asta (O) variant. If you’re expecting to recover this higher upfront cost from better efficiency alone, then you will have to cover anywhere between 1.06 lakh to 1.14 lakh kilometres.

Note: This calculation is based on the official mileage figures and the September 2022 fuel prices in Delhi.

If you also value the performance benefits of the diesel engine like the higher power and torque output and an extra gear, then that should largely justify the price gap for the diesel engine. Once we take the mechanical advantages of the diesel engine into consideration, the km-to-breakeven figure drops drastically to more reasonable levels of 11,500km - 20,000km.

Similarly, with the turbo petrol engine and diesel engine, you’ll have to drive 32,000km to recover the upfront price gap. With the performance and mechanical differences, the figure changes a bit. For instance the turbo petrol engine has a higher power output than the diesel engine while the diesel engine has a higher torque output. The turbo petrol engine also gets the convenience of an auto-clutch manual transmission. With these differences taken into account, you’re looking at a km-to-breakeven figure of 19,500 for the Sportz variant.

Hyundai i20 Diesel Magna - Base Model Features

The base Magna variant of the i20 diesel costs Rs. 8.43 lakh (ex-showroom). The most notable features of the i20 Magna are:

• Music system
• Steering-mounted controls
• Remote central locking
• Halogen reflector headlamps
• LED DRLs
• Day/night inside mirror
• Front armrest
• All power windows
• Power mirrors
• 15-inch steel wheels with wheel covers
• Manual AC with rear AC vents
• Body-coloured outside mirrors, bumpers and door handles

This variant doesn’t get a few important features like:

• Rear defogger
• Rear washer wiper
• Rear parcel tray
• Rear camera
• Tyre pressure sensors (TPMS)
• Touchscreen
• Height-adjustable driver seat

The base Magna variant gets most of the must-have features, but the higher Sportz variant adds several must-have features and also justifies the incremental asking price. So, we’ll suggest the Magna diesel buyers to upgrade to the Sportz variant if the budget permits.

Hyundai i20 Diesel Magna vs Sportz Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

The Sportz variant of the i20 diesel costs Rs. 9.29 lakh (ex-showroom) and costs Rs. 86,000 more than the Magna variant.

The Sportz variant gets the following features over the base Magna variant:

• Rear camera
• Rear defogger
• Height-adjustable driver seat
• 8-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay
• Auto AC
• Cooled glovebox
• Larger 16-inch steel wheels with stylish wheel covers
• Rear parcel tray

In this variant, you might miss important features like:

• Rear armrest
• Rear washer wiper
• LED or projector headlamps
• Keyless entry with push-button start/stop

The Sportz variant adds a good number of must-have features and also justifies the asking price over the lower Magna variant. This variant is worth buying if you don’t want to stretch your budget further. We strongly recommend budget buyers to accommodate the Sportz variant in their budget.

Hyundai i20 Diesel Sportz vs Asta (O) Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

The Asta (O) variant of the i20 diesel costs Rs. 10.84 lakh, which is Rs. 1.56 lakh more than the lower Sportz diesel.

The Asta (O) variant gets the following features over the Asta variant:

• Front side thorax airbags
• Curtain airbags
• Electronic stability control
• Hill start assist
• Rear armrest
• Air purifier
• Larger touchscreen
• Telematics
• Cruise control
• Keyless entry with push-button start/stop
• LED projector headlamps
• Leather upholstery
• 16-inch alloy wheels
• Rear washer wiper
• Subwoofer
• Bose sound system
• Sunroof
• Ambient lighting

It’s worth noting that this variant doesn’t get a 360-degree camera and split rear seats.

The Asta (O) variant offers the best value for money among the i20 diesel variants. If you want the upmarket features, then the Asta (O) is worth buying and it earns our top recommendation.

Which Variant Of The 2022 Hyundai i20 Diesel Should You Buy?

Among the 3 diesel variants of the Hyundai i20, the Asta (O) is our top recommendation for offering a good number of features along with the best value for money. The Magna also offers a decent number of must-have features but we strongly recommend upgrading to the Sportz variant. It justifies the incremental cost over the Magna and offers a lot of useful features, which will drastically improve your ownership experience.

What Are The Engine Specifications Of The Hyundai i20 Diesel?

The Hyundai i20 diesel has only one rival - the Tata Altroz. The i20 handily beats the Altroz diesel by offering more power, more torque, better fuel efficiency and 1 extra gear for relaxed expressway cruising.

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What Are The Dimensions Of The 2022 Hyundai i20?

In terms of dimensions, the i20 offers phenomenal road presence as it’s wider than even the C-segment sedans and it’s almost up there with the C-segment SUVs like the Grand Vitara and Hyundai Creta. The i20 also has the longest wheelbase in its segment. Its wheel size, ground clearance and boot space are about average for a B2-segment hatchback.

What Are The Colour Options Of The 2022 Hyundai i20 Diesel?

The 2022 i20 diesel is available in the following 6 monotone and 3 dual-tone colour options:

• White
• Silver
• Grey
• Brown
• Dark blue
• Red
• Red with black roof
• Dark blue with black roof
• White with black roof

Note: Here is a quick look at our length-based segmentation of cars to give you an idea of how we classify cars based on their size.