Hyundai i20 vs KIA K2500

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.

Hyundai i20

1.0T Fluid Petrol 6-Speed Manual Current

ZAR 328,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 74 kW 🔧 172 Nm ⛽ 14.5 km/l

KIA K2500

2.5TD Tipper Diesel 5-Speed Manual Current

ZAR 460,995 ex-showroom

⚡ 70 kW 🔧 225 Nm ⛽ 9.5 km/l

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Decision summary

Hyundai i20 vs KIA K2500: the short answer

i20 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over K2500.

i20 starts ZAR 128,095 cheaper i20 from ZAR 296,900 · K2500 from ZAR 424,995

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives

Specification	i20	K2500
Maximum Power	i2074 kW @ 5500 rpm	K250070 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque	i20172 Nm @ 1500 rpm	K2500225 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Engine Size	i20998 cc	K25002498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy	i2014.5 km/l	K25009.5 km/l
Ground Clearance	i20195 mm	K2500195 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Hyundai i20

1.0T Fluid

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

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KIA K2500

2.5TD Tipper

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

i20

Strengths

Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published ownership cover

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures

Best suited to: Published Efficiency

K2500

Strengths

More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures

Weak Spots

Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published ownership cover

Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

i20

Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

K2500

Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	i20	K2500
Model Introduced Year	2008	2000
Generation	Third generation i20 on the K2 platform; sold in SA with 1.0T three-cylinder turbo across all variants	Long-running commercial truck; second generation with D4BH engine
Facelift History	Third generation launched globally in 2020 and arrived in SA shortly after; significant improvement over the second gen in styling, tech, and driving dynamics	Updated periodically; current specification ongoing production
Facelift Launched Since	2020	Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current
Body Style	Hatchback	Van
Color Note	White, Black, Silver, Blue, Red, Yellow	White (standard fleet specification)
Dealer Stock Note	Fluid grade in the South Africa lineup	Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year	2026	2026
Production Status	active	active
Segment	Hatchback	Van
Tare Mass Kg	1135 kg	1980 kg
Vehicle Type	Hatchback	Van

Spec	i20	K2500
Length	4040 mm	5160 mm
Width	1775 mm	1900 mm
Height	1505 mm	2120 mm
Wheelbase	2580 mm	2890 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)	195 mm	195 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)	Not Officially Disclosed	145 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	40 l	75 l
Boot/Cargo Space	352 l	3000 l
Kerb Weight	1135 kg	1980 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)	1610 kg	3500 kg
Payload Capacity	475 kg	1000 kg
Towing Capacity	Not Officially Disclosed	1400 kg
Seating Capacity	5 seats	3 seats
Number of Rows	2 rows	1 rows
Doors	5 doors	2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius	5.2 m	12.5 m
Front Headroom	Not Officially Disclosed	1010 mm
Rear Headroom	Not Officially Disclosed	Not Applicable
Front Legroom	Not Officially Disclosed	1040 mm
Rear Legroom	Not Officially Disclosed	Not Applicable

Spec	i20	K2500
Front Track Width	1551 mm	1530 mm
Rear Track Width	1565 mm	1580 mm
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	Independent Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam	Rigid Axle Leaf Spring
Chassis Type	Monocoque	Body-on-Frame
Power Steering	Electric	Yes
Steering Column	Tilt	Adjustable
Front Spring Type	Coil	Coil Spring
Rear Spring Type	Coil	Leaf Spring
Chassis Material	Monocoque	Body-on-Frame
Front Suspension Type	MacPherson Strut	Independent Double Wishbone
MagneRide Damping	Not Available	Not Available
Rear Axle Type	Torsion Beam	Rigid Axle Leaf Spring
Rear Suspension Type	Torsion Beam	Rigid Axle Leaf Spring
Suspension	MacPherson Strut	Independent Double Wishbone
Front Anti-Roll Bar	-	Yes
Rear Anti-Roll Bar	-	No
Shock Absorber Type	-	Telescopic
Shock Absorbers	-	Telescopic

Spec	i20	K2500
Load Bed Length	Not Applicable	2200 mm
Load Bed Width	Not Applicable	1600 mm
Climate Control	Auto Climate Control	No
Power Windows	All	No
Keyless Entry	Yes	No
Push Button Start	Yes	No
Wireless Charging	Yes	No
Sunroof	Sunroof	No
Electric Tailgate	Not Available	No
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	No
Rain Sensing Wipers	No	No
Auto Dimming Mirror	No	No
Boot Space Seats Folded	1165 l	Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded	1165 l	Not Applicable
Rear Window Defroster	Yes	No
Electric Mirror Folding	Power Adjustable	No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	No
12V Accessory Socket	12V	Yes
AC Type	Auto Climate Control	No
Adaptive Dampers	Not Available	No
Auto Dimming Irvm	No	No
Boot Opener	Inside	Manual
Climate Zones	1	1
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Electric Folding Mirrors	Yes	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Engine Start Button Illumination	Yes	No
Engine Start Stop	Yes	No
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	No
Engine Warranty	4	5 Years / 150,000 km
Front Armrest	Yes	No
Front Power Outlet	Yes	No
Fuel Consumption Combined	6.9	10.5
Fuel Lid Opener	Inside	Manual
Glovebox Cooling	Yes	No
Headlamp Height Adjust	Manual	Yes
Headlamp Washer	No	No
Hill Start Assist	Yes	No
Panoramic Roof	Sunroof	No
Performance Data Logger	Not Available	No
Power Mirrors	Yes	No
Push Button Start	Yes	No
Rear Defogger	Yes	No
Rear Reading Lamps	Yes	No
Rear Seat Split	60/40 Split	No
Rear Wing	Yes	No
Rev Matching	Not Available	No
Seat Type	Leather-Look	Vinyl Seats
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner	Yes	Yes
Service Reminder	Yes	Yes
Skid Plates	Not Available	No
Spare Wheel	Spare Wheel	Full-Size Spare
Steering Mounted Controls	Yes	No
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamps	Yes	No
Telescopic Steering	No	Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering	Yes	Tilt and Telescopic
Trip Computer	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	No
Voice Command	Yes	No
Voice Command Support	Yes	No
Accelerator 0 100	11.0 sec	-
Air Conditioning	Auto Climate Control	No
Battery Preconditioning	Not Available	Not Available
Bed Extender	Not Available	Not Available
Bottle Holders	4	2
Canopy Fitment	Not Available	Not Available
Centre Console	Yes	No
Common Rail Injection	Direct Injection	Direct Injection Turbodiesel
Diff Lock	No	No
Difflock	No	No
Digital Speedometer	Analogue + MID	No
Front Diff Lock	Not Available	Not Available
Front Wiper	Yes	No
Front Wipers Type	Yes	No
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Intelligent Battery System	Not Available	Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry	Yes	No
Load Bed Cover	Not Available	Not Available
Load Bed Light	Not Available	Not Available
Load Bed Steps	Not Available	Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm	Not Available	Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm	Not Applicable	2200 mm
Loadbox Rope Hooks	Not Available	Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets	Not Available	Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm	Not Applicable	1600 mm
Manual Aircon	Auto Climate Control	No
Mirror	Power Adjustable	Manual
One Pedal Driving	Not Available	Not Available
Passive Entry Start	Yes	No
Power Socket 12v	12V	Yes
Reading Lights Rear	Yes	No
Rear Air Conditioning	No	No
Rear Diff Lock	Not Available	Not Available
Rear Electric Motor	Not Available	Not Available
Rear LED Combination Taillights	Yes	No
Rearview Mirror Inside	No	No
Regenerative Braking Levels	Not Available	Not Available
Remote Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Remote Side Mirror	Power Adjustable	No
Rim Size	16	195R15C
Roof Rack Compatibility	No	No
Sonar	Front & Rear	No
Sound System	8 Bose Premium	2
Source Model Column	i20	k2500
Sport Plus Mode	Not Available	Not Available
Sports Bar	Not Available	Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt and Telescopic
Sub Frame	Monocoque	Body-on-Frame
Tailgate Damper	Not Available	Not Available
Tailgate Lock	Not Available	Not Available
Tow Bar Type	Not Available	Not Available
TPMS	Yes	No
Trim Level	fluid	top
Unlocking	Yes	No
Vanity Mirror Illuminated	Yes	No
Variant Role	Mid-to-high value derivative	Commercial utility derivative
Vdc	Yes	No
Vehicle To Grid	Not Available	Not Available
Vehicle To Load	Not Available	Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock	Yes	No
Walk Away Lock	Yes	No
Wireless Charger	Yes	No
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	-	No
Speed Limiter	-	Yes
Aero Kit	-	No
Chrome Exterior Highlights	-	No
Chrome Grille	-	No
Drag Coefficient	-	0.46
Driver Display	-	Analogue Cluster
Headrest Adjustable	-	Yes
Heads Up Display	-	No
Impact Sensing Door Unlock	-	Yes
Intercooler	-	Yes
Multi Function Steering	-	No
Remote Engine Start	-	No
Ride Mode Selection	-	No
Roof Antenna	-	Yes
Side Steps	-	No
Speed Alert System	-	No
Stabilizer Bar	-	Yes
Steering Response	-	Normal
Tyre Repair Kit	-	No
Automatic High Beam	-	No
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors	-	No
Heated Mirrors	-	No
Lift Gate	-	No
Powered Tailgate	-	No
Remote Start	-	No
Side Impact Bars	-	Yes
Stabilizer Bar Front	-	Yes
Stabilizer Bar Rear	-	No
Surround View Monitor	Not Available	No

Spec	i20	K2500
Engine	1-litre Turbocharged Petrol	2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code	G3LE	J2T
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Hybrid System	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Engine Displacement	998 cc	2498 cc
Cylinders	3	4
Cylinder Layout	Inline	Inline
Valves	12	8
Valves per Cylinder	4	2
Aspiration	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Fuel System	Direct Injection	Direct Injection Turbodiesel
Compression Ratio	10.0:1	18.0:1
Bore	Not Officially Disclosed	91 mm
Stroke	Not Officially Disclosed	96 mm
Maximum Power	74 kW @ 5500 rpm	70 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque	172 Nm @ 1500 rpm	225 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	FWD	RWD
Transmission	6-Speed Manual	5-Speed Manual
Top Speed	185 km/h	140 km/h
0-100 km/h	11.0 sec	Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile	Not Officially Disclosed	Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes	Eco, Normal	No
Launch Control	Not Officially Disclosed	No
Rev Limiter	Not Officially Disclosed	Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio	65.2 kW/tonne	35.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio	151.5 Nm/tonne	113.6 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	i20	K2500
Engine Position	Front	Front Transverse
Gearbox	iMT 6-speed Intelligent Manual	5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout	FWD	RWD
LSD Available	No	No
Transfer Case	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Differential Lock	No	No
Paddle Shifters	No	No
Final Drive Ratio	Not Applicable	4.30
Number of Gears	7	5
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual Transmission
Clutch Type	Not Applicable	Single Dry Disc
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	Yes
Gear Shift Type	iMT 6-speed Intelligent Manual	Manual
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive	RWD
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
Differential Type Front	Not Available	Not Available
Differential Type Rear	Not Available	Not Available
Front Differential Lock	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Gearbox Type	iMT 6-speed Intelligent Manual	5-Speed Manual
Low Range Ratio	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Low Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Axle Layout	Front-Wheel Drive	RWD
Rear Differential Lock	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard	Not Available	Not Available
Transmission Speeds	7	5
Steering Turns Lock to Lock	-	15.2:1

Spec	i20	K2500
Claimed Mileage	14.5 km/l	9.5 km/l
City Mileage	11.7 km/l	8.0 km/l
Highway Mileage	17.1 km/l	11.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity	40 l	75 l
Emission Standard	Euro 6	Euro 3
AdBlue Tank Capacity	Not Applicable	No
Auto Start Stop	No	No
Distance To Empty	Yes	-
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	Yes
Real-world Mileage	14.5 km/l	9.5 km/l
Charging Port Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Charging Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres	40	75
Combined Driving Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Electric Consumption	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Spec	i20	K2500
Airbags	6	0
ABS	Yes	No
Electronic Stability Control	Yes	No
Traction Control	Yes	No
Hill Descent Control	Not Available	Not Available
Hill Start Assist	Yes	No
Child Safety Lock	Yes	No
ISOFIX Mounts	Yes	No
Brake Assist	Yes	No
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	No
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Yes
Alarm System	Yes	No
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats	Yes	Yes
Speed Alert System	Yes	Yes
Front Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	No
Safety Rating	Not Rated (SA)	-
AEB	No	No
BA	Yes	No
Brake Override System	Not Available	Yes
Curtain Airbags	Yes	No
Driver Airbag	Yes	No
EBD	Yes	No
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold	Yes	No
Passenger Airbag	Yes	No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	No
Seatbelt Pretensioners	Yes	Yes
Seatbelt Reminder	Yes	Yes
Side Airbags	Yes	No
Stability Control	Yes	No
TCS	Yes	No
Blind Spot Monitoring	Yes	No
Knee Airbag	Not Available	No
ABS EBD	Yes	No
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	No
Driver Front Passenger Airbags	6	0
Driver Passenger Airbags	6	0
ESC With Traction Control	Yes	No
Side Impact Beams	-	Yes
Pedestrian Detection AEB	-	No
Whiplash Protection	-	No
Lane Change Warning	-	No
Fatigue Detection	-	No

Spec	i20	K2500
Cruise Control	Yes	No
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	No
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	No
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	No
Blind Spot Monitoring	Yes	No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	No
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	No
Rear View Camera	Yes	No
360 Degree Camera	Not Available	No
Autonomous Emergency Braking	No	No
Driver Fatigue Alert	Not Available	No
Traffic Sign Recognition	No	No
Auto Highbeam	Not Available	No
Auto Lights	Yes	No
Auto Wipers	No	No
Eco Mode	Yes	No
EV Mode	No	No
Rear Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	No
Reverse Camera	Yes	No
Sport Mode	No	No
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	No
Park Assist	Not Available	No
Around View Monitor	Not Available	No
Blind Spot Warning	Yes	No
Emergency Braking	No	No
Forward Collision Warning	Not Available	No
Parking Distance Sensors	Front & Rear	No
Parking Sensor	Front & Rear	No
Pre-Collision System	Yes	No
Rain Sensor Wipers	No	No
Rear View Camera	Yes	No
Reverse Camera Type	Yes	No
Reversing Camera	Yes	No
Front Camera	-	No
Automatic High Beam	-	No
Surround View Camera	Not Available	No

Spec	i20	K2500
Seat Material	Leather-Look	Vinyl
Seat Adjustment	Manual	2-Way Manual
Heated Seats	Front	No
Ventilated Seats	No	No
Steering Type	Electric	Yes
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt and Telescopic
Ambient Lighting	Yes	No
Folding Rear Seats	60/40 Split	No
Front Armrest	Yes	No
Rear Armrest	No	No
Front Shoulder Room	Not Applicable	1405 mm
Rear Shoulder Room	Not Applicable	1350 mm
Cup Holders	4	2
Rear AC Vents	No	No
Rear USB Ports	2 USB-A + 1 USB-C	No
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Urethane
Instrument Cluster Type	Analogue + MID	Analogue
Interior Colour Options	Black	Grey
Door Map Pockets	Yes	Yes
60 40 Split Seat	Yes	No
Adjustable Driver Seat	Manual	2-Way Manual
Adjustable Front Seat	Manual	2-Way Manual
Cooled Seats	No	No
Driver Seat Adjustment	Manual	2-Way Manual
Fabric Seats	Yes	No
Front Headrest	Yes	Adjustable
Leather Seats	No	No
Memory Seats	No	No
Passenger Seat Adjustment	Manual	2-Way Manual
Rear Headrest	Yes	No
Armrest Front	Yes	No
Armrest Rear	No	No
Boot Space Seats Down	1165	-
Driver Seat	Manual	2-Way Manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps	8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on Fluid, digital instrument cluster, sporty flat-bottom steering wheel, quality-feeling interior	Commercial cab, driver and passenger seating, basic instrumentation, air conditioning (Aircon variant), manual controls
Interior Trim Colour	Black	Grey
Leather Accented Seat Trim	Leather-Look	Vinyl
Interior Colours	Black	Grey
Rear Seat Centre Armrest	No	No
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Seat Fold Type	60/40 Split	No
Seat Trim	Leather-Look	Vinyl
Driver Lumbar Support	-	No
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest	-	No

Spec	i20	K2500
Infotainment System	10.25-inch Touchscreen	0-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay	Yes	No
Android Auto	Yes	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	No
Number of Speakers	8 Bose Premium	2
Navigation System	Yes	No
Digital Instrument Cluster	10.25-inch Digital Cluster	No
USB Ports	2 USB-A + 1 USB-C	0
Wireless Apple CarPlay	Yes	No
Wireless Android Auto	Yes	No
FM Radio	Yes	Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Yes	No
Voice Recognition	Yes	No
AUX Input	Yes	No
Infotainment Screen Size	10.25-inch Touchscreen	0
Audio Controls On Steering	Yes	No
Infotainment Display	Touchscreen	0
Rear Usb	Yes	No
Audio	Yes	Yes
Audio Speakers	8 Bose Premium	2
Audio System	Yes	Yes
Display Audio	10.25-inch Touchscreen	0-inch Touchscreen
Front Rear USB Charge Ports	2 USB-A + 1 USB-C	0
Infotainment Screen	10.25-inch Touchscreen	0
Multi Information Display	Analogue + MID	Analogue
Connected Services	Yes	No
Voice Control	Yes	No
Smartphone Connectivity	Yes	No
Radio	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	10.25-inch Touchscreen	0
Wi-Fi Hotspot	-	No
Premium Audio	-	No
Head Up Display	-	No

Spec	i20	K2500
LED Headlamps	Yes	No
Daytime Running Lamps	LED	Yes
Fog Lamps	Yes	No
Roof Rails	No	No
Alloy Wheel Design	17-inch Alloy	Steel
Rear Spoiler	Yes	No
Exterior Colour Options	Polar White, Aurora Grey, Phantom Black, Fiery Red	White
Roof Type	Sunroof	Cab
Wing Mirror Type	Power Adjustable	Manual
Rear Wiper	Yes	No
Door Handle Finish	Body Coloured	Metal
Body Type	Hatchback	Tipper Truck
DRL	LED	Yes
Fog Lights	Yes	No
Front Fog Lights	Yes	No
Led Headlights	Yes	No
Led Taillights	Yes	No
Auto Headlights	Yes	No
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	No
Daytime Running Lights	LED	Yes
Electric Blind Sunroof	Sunroof	Cab
Exterior Colour Options	6	1
Exterior Door Handle Colour	Body Coloured	Metal
Exterior Mirror Electric	Yes	No
Exterior Mirror Folding	Power Adjustable	No
Front Fog Lamps	Yes	No
Headlamp Levelling	Yes	No
Headlamps	Yes	No
Headlight Type	Yes	No
Headlights	Yes	No
Load Bed Liner	Not Available	Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof	Sunroof	No
Active Exhaust	Not Available	Not Available
Rear Spoiler	Yes	No
Chrome Exterior Finish	-	No
Body Cladding	-	No
Rear Fog Lights	-	No
Front Overhang	-	870 mm
Rear Overhang	-	1400 mm

Spec	i20	K2500
Approach Angle	-	25 deg
Departure Angle	-	17 deg
Wading Depth	-	Not Available
Terrain Modes	Not Available	Not Available
Locking Differential	No	No
Underbody Protection	Not Available	No
Ramp Breakover Angle	20 deg	15 deg
4WD System Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control	Not Available	Not Available
Ramp-over Angle	20 deg	19 deg
Approach Angle Deg	-	25 deg
Breakover Angle	20 deg	15 deg
Departure Angle Deg	-	17 deg
Energy Recovery Display	Not Available	Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard	Not Available	Not Available
Ground Clearance Max	195 mm	195 mm
Ground Clearance Min	195 mm	195 mm
Off Road Descent Control	Not Available	Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist	Not Available	Not Available
Crawl Control	Not Available	Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard	Not Available	Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank	Not Available	Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case	Not Available	Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud	Not Available	Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal	Not Available	Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock	Not Available	Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand	Not Available	Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow	Not Available	Not Available
Terrain Response System	Not Available	Not Available
Underbody Camera	Not Available	Not Available
Wading Depth Mm	-	-
Recovery Hooks	-	Yes

Spec	i20	K2500
Tyre Size	205/45 R17	195R15C
Wheel Type	17-inch Alloy	Steel
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Spare Wheel Type	Spare Wheel	Full-Size Spare
Front Brake Disc Diameter	256 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake Drum Diameter	262 mm	276 mm
Parking Brake Type	Manual	Manual
Tyre Load Index	91	116
Tyre Speed Rating	H	L
Wheel Rim Size	16	195R15C
Brake Type Front	Disc (Ventilated)	Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear	Disc	Drum
Spare Tyre	Spare Wheel	Full-Size Spare
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Radial
Wheel Diameter	16	195R15C
Auto Brake Hold	Manual	Manual
Autonomous Emergency Brake	No	No
Brakes	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Cornering Brake Control	Yes	No
Electric Park Brake	Manual	Manual
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes	No
Fifth Wheel Prep	Not Available	Not Available
Handbrake Type	Manual	Manual
Hydraulic Brake Assist	Yes	No
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather	Urethane
Spare Wheel Size Type	Spare Wheel	Full-Size Spare
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Yes	No
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls	Yes	No
Steering Wheel Phone Controls	Yes	No
Steering Wheel Trim	Leather	Urethane
Tyre Pressure Display	Yes	No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Yes	No
Wheel Material	17-inch Alloy	Steel
Wheel Size Type	16	195R15C
Wheels	17-inch Alloy	Steel
Front Tyre Width	-	195 mm
Rear Tyre Width	-	195 mm

Spec	i20	K2500
Service Interval	15000 km / 12 months	7500
Battery Warranty	4	5 Years / 150,000 km
Maintenance Plan	3 Years / 45000 km	1 Year / 15,000 km
Engine Oil Capacity	3.6 l	8.0 l
Engine Oil Change Interval	15000	7500
First Service At	15000	7500
Service Plan Duration	3 Years / 45000 km	1 Year / 15,000 km
Service Plan Distance	3 Years / 45000 km	1 Year / 15,000 km
Alternator	120A	Yes
Service Plan	3 Years / 45000 km	1 Year / 15,000 km
Service Intervals	15000 km / 12 months	7500
Accessory Battery Type	Lead-acid	-
Approx Service Cost	-	R2,000 per service
Anti-Rust Treatment	-	Yes

Spec	i20	K2500
Warranty Years	5	5 Years / 150,000 km
Warranty Kilometers	5	5 Years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance	5 Years	3 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty	5 Years	3 Years
Basic Warranty	5	5 Years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance	5 Years	3 Years
Warranty	5	5 Years / 150,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance	5 Years	3 Years

Spec	i20	K2500
CO2 Emissions	110 g/km	275 g/km
Start Stop System	No	No
Hybrid System Type	Not Available	Not Available
Variable Valve Timing	Yes	No
Fuel Octane Requirement	Unleaded 95	B7 Diesel
Particulate Filter	Not Available	DPF
Euro Emission Standard	Euro 6	Euro 3
Idle CO2 Output	110	289
Fuel Evaporation Control	Yes	No
CO2 Emissions G Km	110	275
Noise Level	-	78 dB

Spec	i20	K2500
Ownership Role	Fluid	Top
Price Zar	328900 ZAR	460995 ZAR
Pricing Role	Current listed price	Current listed price
Starting Price	328900	460995
Starting Price Zar	328900	460995

Spec	i20	K2500
Real-world City Mileage Min	-	6.8 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max	-	8.8 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min	-	10.0 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max	-	11.7 l/100km

In depth: how these cars differ

This i20 and K2500 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: i20 37 vs K2500 41.

Efficiency index: i20 59 vs K2500 40.

Safety-equipment index: i20 84 vs K2500 0.

Practicality index: i20 61 vs K2500 71.

Ownership-cover index: i20 65 vs K2500 49.

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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Hyundai i20

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KIA K2500

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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 / 100

Evidence-index readout

i20 leads by 21 points

i20 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over K2500.

Evidence leader 61 /100

Lead 21 points

Data 93% source coverage

#1 Evidence leader

i20

93% source coverage 1 strong categories

Best at Safety 84 Check Performance 37

Performance 37

Efficiency 59

Safety 84

Practicality 61

Ownership 65

Leads by 21 points

K2500

84% source coverage 1 strong categories

Best at Practicality 71 Check Safety 0

Performance 41

Efficiency 40

Safety 0

Practicality 71

Ownership 49

Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance K2500 +4 Efficiency i20 +19 Safety i20 +84 Practicality K2500 +10 Ownership i20 +16

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

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Evidence-index leader

i20

Performance 37/100

Efficiency 59/100

Safety 84/100

Practicality 61/100

Ownership 65/100

K2500

Performance 41/100

Efficiency 40/100

Safety 0/100

Practicality 71/100

Ownership 49/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Hyundai i20 leads the specification evidence index with 61 pts vs 40 pts for K2500

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, i20 leads. However, K2500 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

i20 vs K2500 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.

Hyundai i20 vs KIA K2500

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Which One's Right for You?

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In depth: how these cars differ

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Specification Evidence Index

i20 leads by 21 points

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