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Should you buy the Rs. 11 lakh SUV, Nissan Magnite, or buy the Rs. 11 lakh hatchback, Hyundai i20? Which is the best option for you? Why don’t we compare the two against each other to find that out!
Nissan Magnite vs Hyundai i20 – Exterior and Interior
From the outside, the Magnite has a hexagonal-like grille with hexagonal-like pattern and has sharp LED Projector headlamps and below the headlamps is the L-shaped LED DRLs. The bumpers both at the front and the rear is skid plate, and on the front body, it has few cuts for sporty look. Moving to the side, it has chrome door handles, chrome line on the bottom frame of the window, and few cuts on the body with body cladding. At the rear, it has spoiler with shark fin antenna on top, and LED headlamps.
As you can see at the front of the Hyundai i20, it has blacked out front grille with rectangular block design and sleek LED headlamps with LED DRLs inside the headlamps and the bumpers finished in black as well. Moving to the side, it creases to give it a sportier look with 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels and chrome line running through the window frame. At the rear, it has Z-shaped LED taillamps with a chrome line joining the taillamps and shark fin antenna at the top.
From the inside, the Nissan Magnite has the 7-inch infotainment system placed below the hexagonal shape AC vents. It has dual-tone dashboard theme option. The Magnite has three-spoke multi-function steering wheel with digital instrument cluster, the push engine start/stop button is placed below the automatic climate control, and has sliding armrest. At the rear, it has the seats split in 60:40 split, and has a 6-speaker JBL sound system.
As for the i20, it has 10.25-inch infotainment system placed above the AC vents and the AC vents are designed like the dashboard design to give it that seamless look. The Infotainment system is integrated with the digital instrument cluster and has the four-spoke multi-function steering wheel. It also has the dual-tone dashboard theme option as well. It has sliding armrest with air purifier. It has two USB ports at the front and the rear. The rear seats are split in 60:40 ratio and has 7-speaker Bose Premium sound system.
So, from the outside, the Hyundai i20 looks sportier and kind-of premium than the Nissan Magnite. From the inside, the Hyundai i20 looks much better and spacious than the Nissan Magnite.
Nissan Magnite vs Hyundai i20 – Dimensions
| Nissan Magnite | Hyundai i20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3994mm | 3995mm |
| Width | 1758mm | 1775mm |
| Height | 1572mm | 1505mm |
| Wheelbase | 2500mm | 2580mm |
| Ground Clearance | 205mm | 190mm |
| Boot Space | 336 litres | 311 litres |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 litres | 37 litres |
| Kerb Weight | 1,039 kg | 1,240 kg |
When it comes to Dimensions, the Nissan Magnite measures 3994mm in length, width of 1758mm, and height of 1572mm. The Hyundai i20 has a length of 3995mm that is longer by 1mm, width of 1775mm that is 17mm wide, and height of 1505mm which is shorter by 67mm. The Magnite has a wheelbase of 2500mm and ground clearance of 205mm where as the i20 has a wheelbase of 2580mm which is longer by 80mm, and ground clearance of 190mm that is lower by 15mm. The Magnite has a boot space of 336 litres, fuel tank of 40 litres, and kerb weight of 1,039 kg while the i20 has a boot space of 311 litres that is smaller by 25 litres, fuel tank of 37 litres that is 3 litres smaller, and kerb weight of 1,240 kg that is heavier by 241 kg.
So, in Dimensions, the i20 is bigger in almost every way offering space and comfort, while the Magnite has a big boot space for storage purposes.
Nissan Magnite vs Hyundai i20 – Engine Options
| Nissan Magnite | Hyundai i20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.0-litre NA petrol | 1.2-litre Kappa petrol |
| Displacement | 999cc | 1197cc |
| Power | 71.02 bhp | 81.80 bhp |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 114.74 Nm |
| Transmission Options | 5-speed MT | 5-speed MT, IVT (or CVT) |
| Fuel Efficiency | 18.75 kmpl | 21 kmpl – MT 19.65 kmpl – IVT |
When it comes to Engine Options, the Magnite and the i20 has one petrol engine. The Magnite has the 1.0-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine that puts out 71.02 bhp and 96 Nm of torque paired to a 5-speed Manual Gearbox with fuel efficiency of 18.75 kmpl. The Hyundai i20 is powered by the 1.2-litre Kappa petrol engine that puts out 81.80 bhp and 114.74 Nm of torque mated to a 5-speed Manual Gearbox with fuel efficiency of 21 kmpl and IVT Gearbox with fuel efficiency of 19.65 kmpl.
| Nissan Magnite | Hyundai i20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.0-litre turbo petrol | 1.0-litre turbo petrol |
| Displacement | 999cc | 998cc |
| Power | 98.63 bhp | 118.41 bhp |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Transmission Options | 5-speed MT, CVT | 7-speed DCT |
| Fuel Efficiency | 17.4 kmpl | 20.28 kmpl |
Other than the petrol engine, the Magnite and the i20 has the one turbo petrol engine on offer as well. The Magnite has the 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine that puts out 98.63 bhp ad 152 Nm of torque mated to a 5-speed Manual and CVT Gearbox with fuel efficiency of 17.4 kmpl. The Hyundai i20 has the 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine that puts out 118.41 bhp and 171.62 Nm of torque mated to a 7-speed DCT with 20.28 kmpl fuel efficiency. It has no Manual Gearbox on offer.
Nissan Magnite vs Hyundai i20 – Features
| Features | Nissan Magnite | Hyundai i20 |
|---|---|---|
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED | LED |
| Wheel size & Tyre | 16-inch, alloy wheels | 16-inch alloy wheels |
| Auto Power Window | Yes | Yes |
| Seat upholstery | Fabric | Leather |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | Yes | Yes |
| AC | Auto | Auto |
| Rear AC vent | Yes | Yes |
| Instrument cluster | Digital | Digital |
| Infotainment System | 7-inch | 10.25-inch |
| Android Auto, Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wired |
| Ambient Lighting | – | Yes |
| Air Purifier | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Control | Yes | Yes |
| Sound System | 6-speaker JBL sound system | 7-speaker Bose premium sound system |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | – | Yes |
| Height adjustable driver seat | Yes | Yes |
| Sunroof | – | Single-Pane |
When it comes to features, the Magnite misses out on Sunroof, Auto-Dimming IRVM, ambient lighting, 7-speaker sound system, and leather seat upholstery. The Hyundai i20 has all these features present making it better the Nissan Magnite.
| Nissan Magnite | Hyundai i20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Two airbags | Six airbags |
| Camera | Reverse Parking camera | Reverse Parking camera |
| Parking Sensors | Rear | Rear |
| Auto Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes | – |
| ABS with EBD | Yes | Yes |
| ESC | – | Yes |
| VSC | – | Yes |
| Hill Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX | Yes | Yes |
| All 4 Disc Brakes | Front Disc | Front Disc |
In Safety, the Magnite misses out on Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and Vehicle Stability Control System (VSC) while the i20 misses out on Traction Control. However, the Nissan Magnite has a Global NCAP rating of 4-star while the i20 has 3-star Global NCAP rating. This makes the Magnite safer than the i20.
Nissan Magnite vs Hyundai i20 – Price and Warranty
| Model | Price (ex-showroom) |
|---|---|
| Nissan Magnite | Rs. 6 lakh – Rs. 11.02 lakh |
| Hyundai i20 | Rs. 7.46 lakh – Rs. 11.88 lakh |
The Nissan Magnite starts at Rs. 6 lakh for the base ‘XE’ variant and goes up to Rs. 11.02 lakh for the top variant, ‘Turbo CVT XV Prm (O) DT.’ The Hyundai i20 is priced at Rs. 7.46 lakh for the entry-level ‘Magna’ variant and goes up to Rs. 11.88 lakh for the ‘Asta (O) Turbo DCT DT’ top variant. The price difference between the two entry-level variant is Rs. 1.46 lakh and Rs. 86,000 for the top variant.
As for the warranty, the Magnite has a warranty period of 2 years/50,000 km that can be extended up to 5 years/1,00,000 km and the i20 has a warranty period of 3 years/1,00,000 km that can be extended up to 7 years/1,00,000 km.
Nissan Magnite vs Hyundai i20 – Verdict
In the end, the decision to buy which model depends totally on you, however, we recommend you to buy the Hyundai i20 which offers good comfort and gives spacious and kind-of premium feeling, loaded with features and safety, and has a good engine performance with good mileage as well. The Magnite on the other hand, is spacious with features similar to the i20 and also has good engine performance with decent mileage. Moreover, the Magnite is safer than the i20 as it’s got 4-star Global NCAP safety rating while the i20 has 3-star Global NCAP safety rating. So, if you’re looking for an affordable SUV with features similar to the Hyundai i20, then the Nissan Magnite is made for you, otherwise, if you’re looking for an performance hatchback that is loaded with features and good mileage, then the Hyundai i20 is for you. Which one would you choose?
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