Hyundai I20 vs Maruti Suzuki Brezza

Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Mild Hybrid

Engine Displacement

998 cc
1462 cc

Number of Cylinders

3
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Gearbox Type

DCT
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

7
6

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

120 hp at 6000 rpm
103.05 hp at 6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

172 Nm at 1500 - 4000 rpm
139 Nm at 4400 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
MPFI

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

20 kmpl
20.17 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

37 litres
48 litres

User Reported Mileage

15.62 kmpl

0-100kph

11.31 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

6.33 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

8.50 s

Terrain Modes

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

4 Wheel Steer

Front Brakes

Discs
Ventilated Disc

Rear Brakes

Discs
Drum

Wheel Size

16 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

195/55 R16
215/60 R16

Rear Tyre Size

195/55 R16
215/60 R16

Wheels

Alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
3995 mm

Width

1775 mm
1790 mm

Height

1505 mm
1685 mm

Wheelbase

2580 mm
2500 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Part Digital / Part Analogue

Bluetooth Connectivity

Trunk Light

Front Seatback Pockets

Cabin Boot Access

Electric Tailgate Release

Cooled Glovebox

Interior Lamps

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Cup Holders

Sunglass Holder

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Powered Tailgate

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Roof Grab Handles

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

Driver Armrest Storage

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Door Pockets

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Yes with proximity sensors

Push Button Start

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Single Pane
Single Pane

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Rear Parcel Tray

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

Foldable Seatback Table

Glove Box

Heated ORVM

12 Volt Port

Cooled Storage

Accessory Power Outlet

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only with Light

Scheduled Cabin Conditioning

Safety

Airbags

6
6

Traffic Sign Recognition

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Speed Assist System

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Side Airbag

Seat Belt Warning

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

Lane Departure Avoidance

High Beam Assist

Curtain Airbag

Dashcam

Heads Up Display

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Door Ajar Warning

Driver Airbag

Boot Open Warning

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Front Collision Avoidance

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Overspeed Warning

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Passenger Airbag

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Manual

Parking Sensors

Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

Rear
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Anti Theft Alarm

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

BNCAP Rating

5

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Dual Tone Horn

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

ORVM turn indicators

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Puddle Lamps

Projector Headlamps

Headlight Height Adjuster

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Rub Strips

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Body Coloured

Stop Lamp

LED DRLs

Projector

LED taillights

Cornering Headlights

LED fog lamps

Spoiler

LED headlamps

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Wheel Arch Cladding

Roof Rails

Connected LED

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Analogue

Tachometer

Digital
Analogue

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Third Row Seats Split

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Seat Count

5
5

Entertainment

Audio System

CD Player

Front USB port

Type C

Second Row USB port

Type C
Type A and Type C

Branded Music System

Bose

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

10.25-inch Touchscreen
10.1-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Voice Commands

Alexa

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Speakers

6

Front Passenger Screen

Connected Car Features

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Remote AC On / Off via App

Driving Analytics

Geo Fence

Smart Drive Information

Emergency Call Button

Find My Car

Service Reminder Via App

Alexa Compatibility

Phone App

Location Based Services

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Tow Away Alert

Auto Crash Alert

Check Vehicle Status via App

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

Over the air (OTA) updates

Vehicle Tracking Via App

Live Location Sharing

Live Traffic Updates On App

E-Call & I-Call

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

Questions you may find useful

2d

I'm planning to buy a new car with a budget of Rs. 8-10 lakh. I currently own a Hyundai Santro Xing and am looking to upgrade. I have shortlisted the Hyundai i20 Magna and the Maruti Suzuki Brezza LXi Turbo. We are a family of five, and my average monthly running is around 1,500 km. My priorities are comfort and good fuel efficiency. Which of these would you recommend, or is there a better option within my budget?

Verified
2d

For a family of five with 1,500km a month, comfort and good mileage are key. The Hyundai i20 Magna is a good hatchback, but it won't feel like a big upgrade from your Santro Xing in terms of space. The Maruti Brezza LXI Turbo is the better choice here. It offers a more spacious cabin, a higher seating position and better comfort for five occupants. The turbo petrol engine should also be relatively efficient and well suited to your running. The Brezza is also a practical, reliable and comfortable SUV that will serve you well for years. Go for the Brezza LXI Turbo.

VehicleHyundai i20
VehicleMaruti Suzuki Brezza
31w

I am looking for an automatic car within a budget of ₹10-12 Lakhs for a 10-year ownership period. My daily commute is 20–30 km, primarily in heavy city traffic. I value reliability, but also want a bit of performance. Given my city usage and long-term plans, should I opt for the smoothness and longevity of a Naturally Aspirated (NA) engine with a CVT/IVT (Amaze/i20), or would a Turbo-petrol with a Torque Converter (TC) (Kylaq or Brezza) be better? Also, can Nexon (AMT) fit in my requirements?

Verified
31w

Unfortunately, the compact SUVs you've listed - Skoda Kylaq, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, and Tata Nexon - will only fit in your budget in a low- to mid-spec variant, which will deprive you of some crucial features. We would instead recommend the Hyundai i20, which gives you not one but two petrol-automatic options, and is a great all-round premium hatchback which you can get in near-top-spec guise in your budget.It's fine to have a bit of performance with reliability, and if so, you should check out the 1.0 turbo-petrol N-Line variants of the i20. But if you prefer the smoothness of a CVT, there is the lower-powered 1.2 NA petrol too.Alternatively, check out the Nissan Magnite and Renault Kiger, which offer the best of both worlds - turbo-petrol and CVT - well within your budget.

VehicleNissan Magnite
VehicleSkoda Kylaq
VehicleMaruti Suzuki Brezza
VehicleTata Nexon
VehicleRenault Kiger