
Which hatchback is the Premium hatchback? Is it the Toyota Glanza or Hyundai i20? Which hatchback is worth buying? Well, to answer these questions, we’ve to compare these two against each other to find that out!
Toyota Glanza vs Hyundai i20 – Exterior and Interior


From the outside, the Toyota Glanza has a chrome line with the Toyota logo at the center, LED headlamps with L-shaped LED DRLs, few cuts on the bonnet, and LED fog lamps with chrome outside the fog lamp covering. Moving to the side, it looks the same as the Maruti Baleno since it’s a rebadged version, still, it has a chrome line on the bottom frame of the window, little cuts on the body, chrome door handles, and rides on the 16-inch alloy wheels. At the rear, it has a C-shaped LED taillamps that is extended on the tailgate, rear wiper on the rear windscreen, and the antenna on the top.


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 Glanza has a 9-inch infotainment system placed above the AC vents and the AC vents are positioned horizontally. It has a dual-tone dashboard option as well. The Glanza has a three-spoke multi-function steering wheel with a Analog instrument cluster with a TFT display between the two analog dials, sliding armrest with storage space inside, and the brake pedals finished in black, and charging port at the front. Moving to the rear, the seats are split in 60:40 ratio and has 6-speaker Arkamy’s 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, both the hatchbacks looks good, however, the i20 just looks better than the Glanza as it gives much better vibes than the Glanza.
Toyota Glanza vs Hyundai i20 – Dimensions
Toyota Glanza | Hyundai i20 | |
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Length | 3990mm | 3995mm |
Width | 1745mm | 1775mm |
Height | 1500mm | 1505mm |
Wheelbase | 2520mm | 2580mm |
Ground Clearance | 170mm | 190mm |
Boot Space | 318 litres | 311 litres |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 litres – Petrol 55 litres – CNG | 37 litres |
Kerb Weight | 960 kg | 1,240 kg |
When it comes to dimensions, the Glanza measures 3990mm in length, 1745mm in width, and 1500mm in height. The i20 measures 3995mm in length which is 5mm longer, width of 1775mm that is 30mm wide, and height of 1505mm which is 5mm taller. The Glanza has a wheelbase of 2520mm, and ground clearance of 170mm where as the i20 has a wheelbase of 2580mm that is longer by 60mm and ground clearance of 190mm that is 20mm. The Glanza has a boot space of 318 litres, and kerb weight of 960 kg. The i20 has a boot space of 311 litres which is smaller by 7 litres, and kerb weight of 1,240 kg that is heavier by 280 kg. Both the hatchbacks has the same 37 litres petrol fuel tank on offer, except the Glanza also has a CNG cylinder which is of 55 litres.
So, in Dimensions, the Hyundai i20 is bigger in almost every way giving you more space and comfort than the Glanza which is also almost the same in dimensions as the i20.
Toyota Glanza vs Hyundai i20 – Engine Options
Toyota Glanza | Hyundai i20 | |
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Engine | 1.2-litre petrol | 1.2-litre Kappa petrol |
Displacement | 1197cc | 1197cc |
Power | 88.50 bhp | 81.80 bhp |
Torque | 113 Nm | 114.74 Nm |
Transmission Options | 5-speed MT, 5-speed AMT | 5-speed MT, IVT (or CVT) |
Fuel Efficiency | 22.35 kmpl – MT 22.94 kmpl – AMT | 21 kmpl – MT 19.65 kmpl – IVT |
When it comes to engine options, both the Glanza and the i20 has a petrol engine on offer. The Glanza is powered by the 1.2-litre petrol engine that puts out 88.50 bhp and 113 Nm of torque paired to a 5-speed Manual Gearbox with 22.35 kmpl fuel efficiency and 5-speed Automatic Gearbox with 22.94 kmpl fuel efficiency. 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.
Hyundai i20 | |
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Engines | 1.0-litre turbo petrol |
Displacement | 998cc |
Power | 118.41 bhp |
Torque | 171.62 Nm |
Transmission Type | 7-speed DCT |
Fuel Efficiency | 20.28 kmpl |
Other than the petrol engine, 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.
Toyota Glanza | |
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Engine | 1.2-litre CNG |
Displacement | 1197cc |
Power | 76.43 bhp |
Torque | 98.5 Nm |
Transmission Type | 5-speed MT |
Fuel Efficiency | 30.61 km/kg |
The Toyota Glanza on the other hand as one more fuel option, and that is the CNG fuel. The 1.2-litre CNG puts out 76.43 bhp and 98.5 Nm of torque paired to 5-speed Manual Gearbox with fuel efficiency of 30.61 km/kg. It has no Automatic Gearbox on offer.
Toyota Glanza vs Hyundai i20 – Features
Features | Toyota Glanza | Hyundai i20 |
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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 |
AC | Auto | Auto |
Rear AC vent | Yes | Yes |
Instrument cluster | Analog | Digital |
Infotainment System | 9-inch | 10.25-inch |
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wireless |
Ambient Lighting | – | Yes |
Air Purifier | – | Yes |
Voice Control | Yes | Yes |
Sound System | 6-speaker Arkamy’s sound system | 7-speaker Bose premium sound system |
Cooled Glovebox | – | Yes |
Auto Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
Height adjustable driver seat | Yes | Yes |
Sunroof | – | Single-Pane |
When it comes to features, the Glanza misses out on Sunroof, Cooled Glovebox, Ambient Lighting, Air Purifier, 7-speaker sound system, Digital instrument cluster, bigger infotainment system, and leather seat upholstery. The i20 has all these features making it a better option when it comes to features.
Toyota Glanza | Hyundai i20 | |
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Airbags | Six airbags | Six airbags |
Camera | 360-degree camera | reverse-parking camera |
Parking Sensors | Rear | Rear |
ABS with EBD | Yes | Yes |
Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
TPMS | – | Yes |
Heads-up Display | Yes | – |
Auto Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
ESC | Yes | Yes |
VSC | – | Yes |
Hill Assist | Yes | Yes |
ISOFIX | Yes | Yes |
All 4 Brakes | Front Disc | Front Disc |
In Safety, the Glanza misses out on Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), and Vehicle Stability Control System (VSC) where as the Hyundai i20 misses on Heads-up Display (HUD), and 360-degree camera. So, in safety features, the i20 is better than the Glanza and moreover, the i20 has a 3-star Global NCAP rating and since the Glanza is based on the Baleno which was tested in 2021 had scored 0-star Global NCAP rating, the Glanza would have the same rating as well. Therefore, it’s safe to say the Hyundai i20 is safer than the Toyota Glanza.
Toyota Glanza vs Hyundai i20 – Price and Warranty
Model | Price (ex-showroom) |
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Toyota Glanza | Rs. 6.71 lakh – Rs. 10 lakh |
Hyundai i20 | Rs. 7.46 lakh – Rs. 11.88 lakh |
Toyota Glanza is priced at Rs. 6.71 lakh for the entry-level ‘E’ variant and goes up to Rs. 10 lakh for the top variant, ‘V Automatic.’ 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. 75,000 and Rs. 1.88 lakh for the top variant.
As for the warranty, the Glanza has a warranty period of 3 years/1,00,000 km that can be extended to 5 years/2,20,000 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.
Toyota Glanza vs Hyundai i20 – Verdict
In the end, the decision to buy which hatchback depends totally on you, however, it is recommended to opt for the Hyundai i20 as it’s got few additional features over the Glanza, slightly bigger in dimensions to accommodate passengers with comfort and space, good safety features and has good fuel efficiency. However, the Toyota Glanza is also good in features, safety like the 360-degree camera, and better mileage than the Hyundai i20. So, if you’re looking for an hatchback with premium features, then the Hyundai i20 is for you, otherwise, the Toyota Glanza if you’re tighter on budget and want similar features like the i20. Which one would you choose?
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