Rolls-Royce Dawn vs Hyundai i20
A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
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Rolls-Royce Dawn
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Rolls-Royce Dawn
Dawn
Petrol
8-Speed Automatic
Discontinued model
No longer sold new
historical price not confirmed
Discontinued model
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⚡ 420 kW
🔧 820 Nm
⛽ 6.99 km/l
VS
Hyundai i20
1.0T Fluid
Petrol
6-Speed Manual
Current
ZAR 328,900
ex-showroom
⚡ 74 kW
🔧 172 Nm
⛽ 14.5 km/l
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Decision summary
Rolls-Royce Dawn vs Hyundai i20: the short answer
Dawn has a modest catalogue-index lead, while i20 remains close.
Five key differences
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| Specification | Dawn | i20 |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Dawn420 kW @ 5250-6000 rpm | i2074 kW @ 5500 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | Dawn820 Nm @ 1600-4750 rpm | i20172 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
| Engine Size | Dawn6592 cc | i20998 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Dawn6.99 km/l | i2014.5 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | Dawn149 mm | i20195 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Hyundai i20
1.0T Fluid
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Dawn
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Performance
i20
Strengths
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:
Published Efficiency
Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Dawn
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
i20
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.
| Spec | Dawn | i20 |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2016 | 2008 |
| Generation | Dawn four-seat convertible; this archive profile uses the MY17 World specification corroborated by a February 2018 South African road test. | Third generation i20 on the K2 platform; sold in SA with 1.0T three-cylinder turbo across all variants |
| Facelift History | The MY17 configuration is kept separate from the 2015 launch specification, which published different length, torque, acceleration, consumption and CO2 figures. | Third generation launched globally in 2020 and arrived in SA shortly after; significant improvement over the second gen in styling, tech, and driving dynamics |
| Facelift Launched Since | 2017 | 2020 |
| Facelift Version Ending | 2023 | Current |
| Body Style | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Model Year | 2017 | 2026 |
| Production Status | discontinued | active |
| Segment | Ultra-luxury convertible | Hatchback |
| Vehicle Type | Passenger car | Hatchback |
| Color Note | Not confirmed | White, Black, Silver, Blue, Red, Yellow |
| Dealer Stock Note | Not confirmed | Fluid grade in the South Africa lineup |
| Tare Mass Kg | Not confirmed | 1135 kg |
| Spec | Dawn | i20 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5295 mm | 4040 mm |
| Width | 1947 mm | 1775 mm |
| Height | 1502 mm | 1505 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3112 mm | 2580 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 149 mm | 195 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 149 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 l | 40 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 321 l | 352 l |
| Kerb Weight | 2560 kg | 1135 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 3040 kg | 1610 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 480 kg | 475 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 0 kg | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Seating Capacity | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Rows | 2 rows | 2 rows |
| Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 6.35 m | 5.2 m |
| Front Headroom | 1018 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Headroom | 963 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Front Legroom | 1054 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Legroom | 937 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Spec | Dawn | i20 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6.592-litre twin-turbo V12 | 1-litre Turbocharged Petrol |
| Engine Code | N74B66A | G3LE |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Hybrid System | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Engine Displacement | 6592 cc | 998 cc |
| Cylinders | 12 | 3 |
| Cylinder Layout | V | Inline |
| Valves | 48 | 12 |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Aspiration | Twin Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
| Fuel System | Direct Injection | Direct Injection |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Bore | 89 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Stroke | 88.3 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Maximum Power | 420 kW @ 5250-6000 rpm | 74 kW @ 5500 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 820 Nm @ 1600-4750 rpm | 172 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
| Combined Power | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Combined Torque | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Motor Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Number of Motors | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Motor Location | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Drive Type | RWD | FWD |
| Transmission | 8-Speed Automatic | 6-Speed Manual |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 185 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.0 sec | 11.0 sec |
| Quarter Mile | 12.8 sec | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Drive Modes | Low | Eco, Normal |
| Launch Control | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rev Limiter | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 164.1 kW/tonne | 65.2 kW/tonne |
| Torque-to-Weight Ratio | 320.3 Nm/tonne | 151.5 Nm/tonne |
| Battery Capacity | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Usable Battery Capacity | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Battery Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Battery Voltage | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Electric Range | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| AC Charging Power | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| DC Charging Power | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| AC Charging Time | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| DC Charging Time | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Regenerative Braking | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Spec | Dawn | i20 |
|---|---|---|
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic / 8HP95 | iMT 6-speed Intelligent Manual |
| Drivetrain Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel drive | FWD |
| Transfer Case | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Paddle Shifters | No | No |
| Final Drive Ratio | 2.813 | Not Applicable |
| Number of Gears | 8 | 7 |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed automatic / 8HP95 | Manual |
| Clutch Type | Torque converter | Not Applicable |
| Gear Shift Type | Steering-column selector for 8-speed automatic | iMT 6-speed Intelligent Manual |
| Drivetrain | RWD | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 4WD Engagement | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Hi Range | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Lo Range | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Selector | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Automatic Shift Paddles | No | No |
| Front Differential Lock | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Gearbox Type | 8-speed automatic / 8HP95 | iMT 6-speed Intelligent Manual |
| Low Range Ratio | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Low Range | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Axle Layout | Two axles | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission Speeds | 8 | 7 |
| Engine Position | Not confirmed | Front |
| LSD Available | Not confirmed | No |
| Differential Lock | Not confirmed | No |
| Gear Shift Indicator | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Differential Type Front | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Differential Type Rear | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear Differential Lock | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Transfer Case Guard | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Spec | Dawn | i20 |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed Mileage | 6.99 km/l | 14.5 km/l |
| City Mileage | 4.59 km/l | 11.7 km/l |
| Highway Mileage | 10.10 km/l | 17.1 km/l |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 l | 40 l |
| Emission Standard | EU6 | Euro 6 |
| AdBlue Tank Capacity | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Auto Start Stop | No automatic engine stop/start | No |
| Real-world Mileage | 6.99 km/l | 14.5 km/l |
| Charging Port Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Charging Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Fuel Tank Litres | 82 | 40 |
| Combined Driving Range | 575 km | Not Applicable |
| Electric Consumption | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Range Real World Mixed | 522.93 km | Not Applicable |
| Distance To Empty | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Low Fuel Warning | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Range Real World Highway | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Spec | Dawn | i20 |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| ABS | Standard | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Control | ESP | Yes |
| Traction Control | Standard | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | Hill-start assist | Yes |
| Child Safety Lock | Not Applicable | Yes |
| ISOFIX Mounts | LATCH child-seat anchor system | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Dynamic Brake Control | Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitor | Standard | Yes |
| Engine Immobiliser | Engine immobiliser | Yes |
| Seatbelt Warning All Seats | Driver and front-passenger seat-belt warning sensor | Yes |
| Front Parking Sensors | Front Park Distance Control | Front & Rear |
| AEB | Available | No |
| BA | Dynamic Brake Control | Yes |
| Curtain Airbags | Not Applicable | Yes |
| Driver Airbag | Standard | Yes |
| EBD | Standard | Yes |
| Engine Immobiliser | Standard | Yes |
| Hill Hold | Hill-start assist | Yes |
| Passenger Airbag | Standard | Yes |
| Seatbelt Pretensioners | Front and rear | Yes |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Driver and front-passenger seat-belt warning sensor | Yes |
| Side Airbags | Front side-impact airbags | Yes |
| Stability Control | ESP | Yes |
| TCS | Standard | Yes |
| Knee Airbag | Front active knee protection | Not Available |
| ABS EBD | Standard | Yes |
| Hill Descent Control | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Alarm System | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Central Locking | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Speed Alert System | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Safety Rating | Not confirmed | Not Rated (SA) |
| Brake Override System | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Anti Theft Alarm | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Driver Front Passenger Airbags | Not confirmed | 6 |
| Driver Passenger Airbags | Not confirmed | 6 |
| ESC With Traction Control | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Spec | Dawn | i20 |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Control | Automatic Cruise Control | Yes |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Automatic distance-control cruise with stop-and-start traffic response | Yes |
| Lane Departure Warning | Optional | Yes |
| Parking Sensors | Park-distance system | Front & Rear |
| Rear View Camera | Optional rear-view camera with top view | Yes |
| 360 Degree Camera | Optional camera system with rear, top and side views | Not Available |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking | Available | No |
| Auto Highbeam | Glare-free high-beam technology | Not Available |
| Auto Wipers | Rain-sensing variable-speed wipers | No |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Rear Park Distance Control | Front & Rear |
| Reverse Camera | Optional rear-view camera with top view | Yes |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Automatic distance-control cruise with stop-and-start traffic response | Yes |
| Park Assist | Front and rear parking sensors | Not Available |
| Around View Monitor | Optional camera system with rear, top and side views | Not Available |
| Forward Collision Warning | Pre-collision safety system | Not Available |
| Lane Keep Assist | Optional | Yes |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Driver Fatigue Alert | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | Not confirmed | No |
| Auto Lights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Eco Mode | Not confirmed | Yes |
| EV Mode | Not confirmed | No |
| Sport Mode | Not confirmed | No |
| Blind Spot Warning | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Emergency Braking | Not confirmed | No |
| Parking Distance Sensors | Not confirmed | Front & Rear |
| Parking Sensor | Not confirmed | Front & Rear |
| Pre-Collision System | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rain Sensor Wipers | Not confirmed | No |
| Rear View Camera | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Reverse Camera Type | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Reversing Camera | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Spec | Dawn | i20 |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Material | Leather | Leather-Look |
| Heated Seats | Front; standard | Front |
| Ventilated Seats | Optional front ventilated seats | No |
| Ambient Lighting | Optional – Atmospheric Interior Environment | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather |
| 60 40 Split Seat | Not Applicable | Yes |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | Electrically adjustable with lumbar adjustment and memory | Manual |
| Passenger Seat Adjustment | Electrically adjustable with lumbar adjustment | Manual |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather-Look |
| Seat Adjustment | Not confirmed | Manual |
| Steering Type | Not confirmed | Electric |
| Steering Adjustment | Not confirmed | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Folding Rear Seats | Not confirmed | 60/40 Split |
| Front Armrest | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Armrest | Not confirmed | No |
| Front Shoulder Room | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Rear Shoulder Room | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Cup Holders | Not confirmed | 4 |
| Rear AC Vents | Not confirmed | No |
| Rear USB Ports | Not confirmed | 2 USB-A + 1 USB-C |
| Instrument Cluster Type | Not confirmed | Analogue + MID |
| Interior Colour Options | Not confirmed | Black |
| Door Map Pockets | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Adjustable Driver Seat | Not confirmed | Manual |
| Adjustable Front Seat | Not confirmed | Manual |
| Cooled Seats | Not confirmed | No |
| Fabric Seats | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Front Headrest | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Leather Seats | Not confirmed | No |
| Memory Seats | Not confirmed | No |
| Rear Headrest | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Armrest Front | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Armrest Rear | Not confirmed | No |
| Boot Space Seats Down | Not confirmed | 1165 |
| Driver Seat | Not confirmed | Manual |
| Interior Courtesy Lamps | Not confirmed | 8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on Fluid, digital instrument cluster, sporty flat-bottom steering wheel, quality-feeling interior |
| Interior Trim Colour | Not confirmed | Black |
| Leather Accented Seat Trim | Not confirmed | Leather-Look |
| Interior Colours | Not confirmed | Black |
| Rear Seat Centre Armrest | Not confirmed | No |
| Seat Belt Warning | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Seat Fold Type | Not confirmed | 60/40 Split |
| Spec | Dawn | i20 |
|---|---|---|
| Climate Control | Individual front and rear climate controls | Auto Climate Control |
| Power Windows | Standard | All |
| Keyless Entry | Comfort Entry keyless access | Yes |
| Push Button Start | Keyless ignition | Yes |
| Sunroof | Not Applicable | Sunroof |
| Electric Tailgate | Smart power opening and closing luggage-compartment lid | Not Available |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Standard | No |
| AC Type | Individual front and rear climate controls | Auto Climate Control |
| Load Bed Length | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Load Bed Width | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Wireless Charging | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Automatic Headlamps | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Auto Dimming Mirror | Not confirmed | No |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | Not confirmed | 1165 l |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | Not confirmed | 1165 l |
| Rear Window Defroster | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Electric Mirror Folding | Not confirmed | Power Adjustable |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | Not confirmed | Yes |
| 12V Accessory Socket | Not confirmed | 12V |
| Adaptive Dampers | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Auto Dimming Irvm | Not confirmed | No |
| Boot Opener | Not confirmed | Inside |
| Climate Zones | Not confirmed | 1 |
| Door Ajar Warning | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Electric Folding Mirrors | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Engine Check Warning | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Engine Start Button Illumination | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Engine Start Stop | Keyless ignition | Yes |
| Engine Start Stop Button | Keyless ignition | Yes |
| Engine Warranty | Not confirmed | 4 |
| Front Armrest | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Front Power Outlet | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Fuel Consumption Combined | Not confirmed | 6.9 |
| Fuel Lid Opener | Not confirmed | Inside |
| Glovebox Cooling | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Headlamp Height Adjust | Not confirmed | Manual |
| Headlamp Washer | Not confirmed | No |
| Hill Start Assist | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Panoramic Roof | Not Applicable | Sunroof |
| Performance Data Logger | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Power Mirrors | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Push Button Start | Keyless ignition | Yes |
| Rear Defogger | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Reading Lamps | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Seat Split | Not confirmed | 60/40 Split |
| Rear Wing | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rev Matching | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Seat Type | Not confirmed | Leather-Look |
| Seatbelt Pre Tensioner | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Service Reminder | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Skid Plates | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Spare Wheel | No spare wheel; run-flat tyres | Spare Wheel |
| Steering Mounted Controls | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Tachometer | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Tail Lamps | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Telescopic Steering | Not confirmed | No |
| Tilt Steering | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Trip Computer | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Vanity Mirror | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Voice Command | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Voice Command Support | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Accelerator 0 100 | Not confirmed | 11.0 sec |
| Air Conditioning | Individual front and rear climate controls | Auto Climate Control |
| Battery Preconditioning | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Bed Extender | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Bottle Holders | Not confirmed | 4 |
| Canopy Fitment | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Centre Console | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Common Rail Injection | Not confirmed | Direct Injection |
| Diff Lock | Not confirmed | No |
| Difflock | Not confirmed | No |
| Digital Speedometer | Not confirmed | Analogue + MID |
| Front Diff Lock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Front Wiper | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Front Wipers Type | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Glove Box | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Intelligent Battery System | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Intelligent Keyless Entry | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Load Bed Cover | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Load Bed Light | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Load Bed Steps | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Loadbox Depth Mm | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Loadbox Length Mm | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Loadbox Rope Hooks | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Loadbox Tiedown Brackets | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Loadbox Width Mm | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Manual Aircon | Not confirmed | Auto Climate Control |
| Mirror | Not confirmed | Power Adjustable |
| One Pedal Driving | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Passive Entry Start | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Power Socket 12v | Not confirmed | 12V |
| Reading Lights Rear | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Air Conditioning | Not confirmed | No |
| Rear Diff Lock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear Electric Motor | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear LED Combination Taillights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rearview Mirror Inside | Not confirmed | No |
| Regenerative Braking Levels | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Remote Central Locking | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Remote Side Mirror | Not confirmed | Power Adjustable |
| Rim Size | Front 8.5 x 20; rear 9.5 x 20 | 16 |
| Roof Rack Compatibility | Not confirmed | No |
| Sonar | Not confirmed | Front & Rear |
| Sound System | 18 | 8 Bose Premium |
| Source Model Column | Not confirmed | i20 |
| Sport Plus Mode | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Sports Bar | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Steering Column Adjustment | Not confirmed | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Sub Frame | Not confirmed | Monocoque |
| Tailgate Damper | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Tailgate Lock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Tow Bar Type | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| TPMS | Standard | Yes |
| Trim Level | Not confirmed | fluid |
| Unlocking | Comfort Entry keyless access | Yes |
| Vanity Mirror Illuminated | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Variant Role | Not confirmed | Mid-to-high value derivative |
| Vdc | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Vehicle To Grid | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Vehicle To Load | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Walk Away Auto Door Lock | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Walk Away Lock | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Spec | Dawn | i20 |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment System | Multimedia interface and navigation with Spirit of Ecstasy Rotary Controller | 10.25-inch Touchscreen |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Standard | Yes |
| Number of Speakers | 18 | 8 Bose Premium |
| Digital Instrument Cluster | Analogue instruments with Power Reserve gauge | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster |
| USB Ports | Standard | 2 USB-A + 1 USB-C |
| Infotainment Screen | 10.25-inch high-definition display | 10.25-inch Touchscreen |
| Touchscreen | 10.25-inch high-definition display | 10.25-inch Touchscreen |
| Apple CarPlay | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Android Auto | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Navigation System | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Wireless Android Auto | Not confirmed | Yes |
| FM Radio | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Voice Recognition | Not confirmed | Yes |
| AUX Input | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Infotainment Screen Size | 10.25-inch high-definition display | 10.25-inch Touchscreen |
| Audio Controls On Steering | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Infotainment Display | Not confirmed | Touchscreen |
| Rear Usb | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Audio | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Audio Speakers | 18 | 8 Bose Premium |
| Audio System | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Display Audio | Not confirmed | 10.25-inch Touchscreen |
| Front Rear USB Charge Ports | Not confirmed | 2 USB-A + 1 USB-C |
| Multi Information Display | Not confirmed | Analogue + MID |
| Connected Services | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Voice Control | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Smartphone Connectivity | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Radio | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Spec | Dawn | i20 |
|---|---|---|
| LED Headlamps | Standard | Yes |
| Daytime Running Lamps | Standard | LED |
| Roof Rails | Not Applicable | No |
| Exterior Colour Options | Bespoke exterior colour commissioning | Polar White, Aurora Grey, Phantom Black, Fiery Red |
| Headlights | Standard | Yes |
| Panoramic Sunroof | Not Applicable | Sunroof |
| Fog Lamps | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Alloy Wheel Design | Not confirmed | 17-inch Alloy |
| Rear Spoiler | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Roof Type | Not confirmed | Sunroof |
| Wing Mirror Type | Not confirmed | Power Adjustable |
| Rear Wiper | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Door Handle Finish | Not confirmed | Body Coloured |
| Body Type | Not confirmed | Hatchback |
| DRL | Standard | LED |
| Fog Lights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Front Fog Lights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Led Headlights | Standard | Yes |
| Led Taillights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Auto Headlights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Automatic Headlamps | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | LED |
| Electric Blind Sunroof | Not confirmed | Sunroof |
| Exterior Colour Options | Not confirmed | 6 |
| Exterior Door Handle Colour | Not confirmed | Body Coloured |
| Exterior Mirror Electric | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Exterior Mirror Folding | Not confirmed | Power Adjustable |
| Front Fog Lamps | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Headlamp Levelling | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Headlamps | Standard | Yes |
| Headlight Type | Standard | Yes |
| Load Bed Liner | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Active Exhaust | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear Spoiler | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Spec | Dawn | i20 |
|---|---|---|
| Wading Depth | Not Applicable | - |
| Terrain Modes | Not Applicable | Not Available |
| 4WD System Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Approach Angle | Not confirmed | - |
| Departure Angle | Not confirmed | - |
| Locking Differential | Not confirmed | No |
| Underbody Protection | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Ramp Breakover Angle | Not confirmed | 20 deg |
| Hill Descent Control | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Ramp-over Angle | Not confirmed | 20 deg |
| Approach Angle Deg | Not confirmed | - |
| Breakover Angle | Not confirmed | 20 deg |
| Departure Angle Deg | Not confirmed | - |
| Energy Recovery Display | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Front Skid Plate Guard | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Ground Clearance Max | Not confirmed | 195 mm |
| Ground Clearance Min | Not confirmed | 195 mm |
| Off Road Descent Control | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Off Road Traction Assist | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Crawl Control | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear Skid Plate Guard | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Skid Plates Fuel Tank | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Skid Plates Transfer Case | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Mud | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Normal | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Rock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Sand | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Snow | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Terrain Response System | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Underbody Camera | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Wading Depth Mm | Not confirmed | - |
| Spec | Dawn | i20 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Size | Front 255/45 R20 101Y; rear 285/40 R20 104Y | 205/45 R17 |
| Front Brake Type | Power-assisted ventilated disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Power-assisted ventilated disc | Disc |
| Spare Wheel Type | No spare wheel; run-flat tyres | Spare Wheel |
| Wheel Rim Size | Front 8.5 x 20; rear 9.5 x 20 | 16 |
| Handbrake Type | Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels | Manual |
| Wheel Type | Not confirmed | 17-inch Alloy |
| Front Brake Disc Diameter | Not confirmed | 256 mm |
| Rear Brake Drum Diameter | Not confirmed | 262 mm |
| Parking Brake Type | Not confirmed | Manual |
| Tyre Load Index | Not confirmed | 91 |
| Tyre Speed Rating | Not confirmed | H |
| Brake Type Front | Not confirmed | Disc (Ventilated) |
| Brake Type Rear | Not confirmed | Disc |
| Spare Tyre | No spare wheel; run-flat tyres | Spare Wheel |
| Tyre Type | Not confirmed | Tubeless Radial |
| Wheel Diameter | Front 8.5 x 20; rear 9.5 x 20 | 16 |
| Auto Brake Hold | Not confirmed | Manual |
| Autonomous Emergency Brake | Not confirmed | No |
| Brakes | Not confirmed | Disc |
| Cornering Brake Control | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Electric Park Brake | Not confirmed | Manual |
| Electronic Brakeforce Distribution | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Fifth Wheel Prep | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Hydraulic Brake Assist | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Leather Steering Wheel | Not confirmed | Leather |
| Spare Wheel Size Type | Not confirmed | Spare Wheel |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Cruise Controls | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Phone Controls | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Trim | Not confirmed | Leather |
| Tyre Pressure Display | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring | Standard | Yes |
| Wheel Material | Not confirmed | 17-inch Alloy |
| Wheel Size Type | Not confirmed | 16 |
| Wheels | Not confirmed | 17-inch Alloy |
| Spec | Dawn | i20 |
|---|---|---|
| Front Suspension | Double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with newly designed self-levelling air springs, active roll control and continuous electronic damping | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link pneumatic suspension with newly designed self-levelling air springs, active roll control and continuous electronic damping | Torsion Beam |
| Front Track Width | Not confirmed | 1551 mm |
| Rear Track Width | Not confirmed | 1565 mm |
| Chassis Type | Not confirmed | Monocoque |
| Power Steering | Not confirmed | Electric |
| Steering Column | Not confirmed | Tilt |
| Front Spring Type | Not confirmed | Coil |
| Rear Spring Type | Not confirmed | Coil |
| Chassis Material | Not confirmed | Monocoque |
| Front Suspension Type | Double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with newly designed self-levelling air springs, active roll control and continuous electronic damping | MacPherson Strut |
| MagneRide Damping | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear Axle Type | Not confirmed | Torsion Beam |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link pneumatic suspension with newly designed self-levelling air springs, active roll control and continuous electronic damping | Torsion Beam |
| Suspension | Not confirmed | MacPherson Strut |
| Spec | Dawn | i20 |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions | 326 g/km | 110 g/km |
| Fuel Octane Requirement | Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON | Unleaded 95 |
| Start Stop System | Not confirmed | No |
| Hybrid System Type | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Variable Valve Timing | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Particulate Filter | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Euro Emission Standard | Not confirmed | Euro 6 |
| Idle CO2 Output | Not confirmed | 110 |
| Fuel Evaporation Control | Not confirmed | Yes |
| CO2 Emissions G Km | Not confirmed | 110 |
| Spec | Dawn | i20 |
|---|---|---|
| Service Plan | 4 years, unlimited kilometres | 3 Years / 45000 km |
| Service Interval | Not confirmed | 15000 km / 12 months |
| Battery Warranty | Not confirmed | 4 |
| Maintenance Plan | Not confirmed | 3 Years / 45000 km |
| Engine Oil Capacity | Not confirmed | 3.6 l |
| Engine Oil Change Interval | Not confirmed | 15000 |
| First Service At | Not confirmed | 15000 |
| Service Plan Duration | 4 years, unlimited kilometres | 3 Years / 45000 km |
| Service Plan Distance | 4 years, unlimited kilometres | 3 Years / 45000 km |
| Alternator | Not confirmed | 120A |
| Service Intervals | Not confirmed | 15000 km / 12 months |
| Accessory Battery Type | Not confirmed | Lead-acid |
| Spec | Dawn | i20 |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership Role | Historical South African Dawn derivative launched locally in March 2016 and documented locally in 2018; the March 2022 global Dawn order-book closure is an outer bound, not proof of the exact South African withdrawal year, while production ended in 2023. | Fluid |
| Pricing Role | Historical price on application | Current listed price |
| Price Zar | Not confirmed | 328900 ZAR |
| Starting Price | Not confirmed | 328900 |
| Starting Price Zar | Not confirmed | 328900 |
| Spec | Dawn | i20 |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 4 years, unlimited kilometres | 5 |
| Warranty Years | 4 years, unlimited kilometres | 5 |
| Warranty Kilometers | 4 years, unlimited kilometres | 5 |
| Roadside Assistance | Not confirmed | 5 Years |
| Anti-Corrosion Warranty | Not confirmed | 5 Years |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years, unlimited kilometres | 5 |
| Roadside Assistance | Not confirmed | 5 Years |
| Warranty Roadside Assistance | Not confirmed | 5 Years |
In depth: how these cars differ
This Dawn and i20 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Dawn 97 vs i20 37.
Efficiency index: Dawn 31 vs i20 59.
Safety-equipment index: Dawn 90 vs i20 84.
Practicality index: Dawn 52 vs i20 61.
Ownership-cover index: Dawn not separately scored vs i20 65.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence-index readout
Dawn leads by 9 points
Dawn has a modest catalogue-index lead, while i20 remains close.
Evidence leader
70
/100
Lead
9
points
Data
76%
source coverage
70
#1
Evidence leader
Dawn
76% source coverage
2 strong categories
Best at
Performance 97
Check
Efficiency 31
Performance
97
Efficiency
31
Safety
90
Practicality
52
Leads by 9 points
61
#2
i20
93% source coverage
1 strong categories
Best at
Safety 84
Check
Performance 37
Performance
37
Efficiency
59
Safety
84
Practicality
61
Ownership
65
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Dawn +60
Efficiency
i20 +28
Safety
Dawn +6
Practicality
i20 +9
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Dawn
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
52/100
i20
Performance
37/100
Efficiency
59/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
61/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence index
Rolls-Royce Dawn
leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts
vs 61 pts for i20
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Dawn leads. However, i20 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Dawn vs i20 questions
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.