Hyundai Grand i10 Nios vs Hyundai i20 - Which One Should You Buy

Hyundai Grand i10 Nios vs Hyundai i20 Comparison at CarHP India. Compare Hyundai Grand i10 Nios and Hyundai i20 Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.

The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios comes in 20 variants. Engine options include Petrol and CNG as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹5.60 Lakh. The cheapest variant, Era, costs ₹5.60 Lakh, while the top-end variant, Asta AMT, is priced at ₹8.09 Lakh. The Hyundai i20 comes in 17 variants. Engine options include Petrol as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹6 Lakh. The cheapest variant, Era, costs ₹6 Lakh, while the top-end variant, Asta Opt iVT Knight, is priced at ₹10.53 Lakh.

Specification	Hyundai Grand i10 Nios	Hyundai i20
Price	₹5.60 Lakh	₹6.00 Lakh
Engine	1197 cc 1.2 l Kappa Petrol	1197 cc 1.2 l Kappa Petrol
Mileage	18 kmpl	16 kmpl
Transmission	5-Speed	5-Speed

Price

₹5.60 Lakh

₹6.00 Lakh

Engine

1197 cc 1.2 l Kappa Petrol

Mileage

18 kmpl

16 kmpl

Transmission

5-Speed

Hyundai Grand i10 Nios

₹ 5.60 Lakh

Era

Hyundai i20

₹ 6 Lakh

Era

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Pros & Cons

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Why Choose Hyundai Grand i10 Nios?

Why choose

Compact enough for congested streets and tight parking, with a turning circle suited to dense city use
The 1.2-litre petrol pairs with an automated manual, keeping an automatic within reach at a much lower outlay than the i20's
A factory CNG option exists here, which the i20 range does not offer at all

Why not choose

The two-star Bharat NCAP result is the single biggest reason to hesitate, with a low adult occupant score
The 260-litre boot is well behind the i20's and limits what a family can carry
Rear seat space is tight for three adults and short on knee room behind a tall driver
Equipment levels sit clearly below the i20's, with a smaller screen and a shorter feature list
The engine is adequate in town but strained on the highway with a full load

Why Choose Hyundai i20?

Why choose

The 311-litre boot and the longer wheelbase make it the more practical of the two for family use
A three-star Bharat NCAP result, two rungs above the Nios
The continuously variable automatic is far smoother in stop-start traffic than the Nios's automated manual
Cabin material quality, the larger screen and the Bose audio system are a clear step up from the Nios
Six airbags and stability control on the upper versions

Why not choose

There is no surround camera and no driver assistance suite anywhere in the i20 range
The standard i20 is petrol only with the 1.2-litre naturally aspirated engine, since the turbo now sits solely in the sportier version of the car
No CNG option is offered, so buyers chasing the lowest running cost have to look elsewhere
A three-star crash score is behind several rivals that now carry five

Our Recommendation For Most Buyers

Hyundai Grand i10 Nios

Budget is the honest reason to choose the Grand i10 Nios, and for a certain buyer it is a sound one. Anyone whose driving is short city trips, who parks in tight spaces, and who wants an automatic without paying for a bigger car will find the Nios does the job. The gas option also exists here and does not in the i20, which matters if monthly running distance is high.

The thing to weigh seriously is the crash result, which is two stars with a low adult occupant score. That is a real gap rather than a technicality, and buyers who carry children daily should think hard about it before deciding. If safety sits near the top of your list, the extra spend on the i20 buys a meaningfully better tested structure alongside more usable space.

Hyundai i20

Space is where the i20 earns its price over the Grand i10 Nios, and the difference is easy to feel from the back seat. The boot is larger, the cabin is wider, the material quality is a clear step up, and the continuously variable automatic is far smoother in traffic than the automated manual the smaller car uses. The constraint worth knowing is the engine list.

The standard i20 is now built around the naturally aspirated petrol alone, since the turbo engine has moved to the sportier version of the car, so there is no strong-performance option inside the regular range. There is no gas option and no driver assistance suite here either, so buyers who want lane keep assist at this price should look at compact SUVs instead.

Engine and Performance

Max Power

82bhp@6000rpm

Max Torque

113.8Nm@4000rpm

114.7Nm@4200rpm

Displacement

1197 cc

No. of Cylinders

Drive Type

FWD

Performance Specifications

Drive Mode Types

Fuel Specifications

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Fuel Type

Petrol

Petrol Mileage (ARAI)

18 kmpl

16 kmpl

Dimensions and Design

Height

1520 mm

1505 mm

Length

3815 mm

3995 mm

Wheelbase

2450 mm

2580 mm

Width

1680 mm

1775 mm

Interior Specifications

Boot Space

260 Litres

311 Litres

Seating Capacity

Wheels & Tires

Alloy Wheels

Not Available

Tyre Size

165/70 R14

185/70 R14

Tyre Type

Tubeless, Radial

Tubeless

Wheel Covers

Not Available

Wheel Size

14Inch

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

Front Brake Type

Disc

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Shock Absorbers Type

Gas Type

Safety Features

Anti Lock Braking System Abs

Anti Theft Alarm

Not Available

Anti Theft Device

Not Available

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Interior Features

Additional Features

High mount stop lamp,Parametric jewel pattern grille,Painted black finish-Air curtain garnish,Tailgate garnish,Side wing spoiler,Skid plate-Silver finish,Outside door handles-Body coloured,Outside rear view mirror-Body coloured,Body colour bumpers,B pillar black out tape

Digital Cluster

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Not Available

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EMI Cost Comparison

Assuming 20% down payment, 9.5% interest, 60-month tenure

Hyundai Grand i10 Nios - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹4,47,760

Interest: 9.5%

₹42,537

Down Payment (20%)

₹1,11,940

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹9,404/month

Hyundai i20 - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹4,79,760

Interest: 9.5%

₹45,577

Down Payment (20%)

₹1,19,940

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹10,076/month

Pros & Cons Comparison

Things We Like in Hyundai Grand i10 Nios

Six airbags are standard across all variants.
1.2-litre four-cylinder petrol engine produces up to 82 hp.

Things We Like in Hyundai i20

Refined and smooth petrol engine. Still uses a 4-cylinder unit while rivals have moved to 3-cylinders.
Good standard safety including 6 airbags and ESP.