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 vs Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid: the short answer
Santa Fe Hybrid has a modest catalogue-index lead, while i20 remains close.
i20 starts ZAR 953,000 cheaperi20 from ZAR 296,900 · Santa Fe Hybrid from ZAR 1,249,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
i20
Santa Fe Hybrid
Maximum Power
i2074 kW @ 5500 rpm
Santa Fe Hybrid175.2 kW
Maximum Torque
i20172 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Santa Fe Hybrid367 Nm
Engine Size
i20998 cc
Santa Fe Hybrid1598 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
i2014.5 km/l
Santa Fe Hybrid13.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
i20195 mm
Santa Fe Hybrid177 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 ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
i20
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Specification evidence leader
Santa Fe Hybrid
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
i20
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Santa Fe Hybrid
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
i20
Santa Fe Hybrid
Model Introduced Year
2008
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Third generation i20 on the K2 platform; sold in SA with 1.0T three-cylinder turbo across all variants
Current South African Santa Fe Hybrid listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
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
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
2020
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Hatchback
Seven-seat SUV
Color Note
White, Black, Silver, Blue, Red, Yellow
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
Fluid grade in the South Africa lineup
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Hatchback
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1135 kg
1980 kg
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
SUV
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.6T Hybrid Elite AWD 6AT
Spec
i20
Santa Fe Hybrid
Length
4040 mm
4830 mm
Width
1775 mm
1900 mm
Height
1505 mm
1770 mm
Wheelbase
2580 mm
2815 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
195 mm
177 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
67 l
Boot/Cargo Space
352 l
413 l
Kerb Weight
1135 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1610 kg
2675 kg
Payload Capacity
475 kg
695 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.2 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
i20
Santa Fe Hybrid
Front Track Width
1551 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
1565 mm
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Not Available
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric
-
Steering Column
Tilt
-
Front Spring Type
Coil
-
Rear Spring Type
Coil
-
Chassis Material
Monocoque
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Not Available
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
Torsion Beam
-
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam
Not Available
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
-
Spec
i20
Santa Fe Hybrid
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Auto Climate Control
Not Available
Power Windows
All
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Yes
Wireless
Sunroof
Sunroof
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Not Available
Auto Dimming Mirror
No
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
1165 l
2253 l
Boot Space Seats Folded
1165 l
2253 l
Rear Window Defroster
Yes
-
Electric Mirror Folding
Power Adjustable
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
-
12V Accessory Socket
12V
-
AC Type
Auto Climate Control
Not Available
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Dimming Irvm
No
-
Boot Opener
Inside
-
Climate Zones
1
-
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
-
Engine Check Warning
Yes
-
Engine Start Button Illumination
Yes
-
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Engine Warranty
4
4
Front Armrest
Yes
-
Front Power Outlet
Yes
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
6.9
7.5
Fuel Lid Opener
Inside
-
Glovebox Cooling
Yes
-
Headlamp Height Adjust
Manual
-
Headlamp Washer
No
-
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Roof
Sunroof
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirrors
Yes
-
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Yes
-
Rear Reading Lamps
Yes
-
Rear Seat Split
60/40 Split
-
Rear Wing
Yes
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Type
Leather-Look
-
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Yes
-
Service Reminder
Yes
-
Skid Plates
Not Available
-
Spare Wheel
Spare Wheel
Not Available
Steering Mounted Controls
Yes
-
Tachometer
Yes
-
Tail Lamps
Yes
-
Telescopic Steering
No
-
Tilt Steering
Yes
-
Trip Computer
Yes
-
Vanity Mirror
Yes
-
Voice Command
Yes
-
Voice Command Support
Yes
-
Accelerator 0 100
11.0 sec
9.5 sec
Air Conditioning
Auto Climate Control
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Bottle Holders
4
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Centre Console
Yes
-
Common Rail Injection
Direct Injection
-
Diff Lock
No
-
Difflock
No
-
Digital Speedometer
Analogue + MID
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Front Wiper
Yes
-
Front Wipers Type
Yes
-
Glove Box
Yes
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Yes
-
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
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Auto Climate Control
-
Mirror
Power Adjustable
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Passive Entry Start
Yes
-
Power Socket 12v
12V
-
Reading Lights Rear
Yes
-
Rear Air Conditioning
No
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Rear LED Combination Taillights
Yes
-
Rearview Mirror Inside
No
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Remote Central Locking
Yes
-
Remote Side Mirror
Power Adjustable
-
Rim Size
16
Not Available
Roof Rack Compatibility
No
-
Sonar
Front & Rear
-
Sound System
8 Bose Premium
Not Available
Source Model Column
i20
santa-fe-hybrid
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
-
Sub Frame
Monocoque
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
TPMS
Yes
Not Available
Trim Level
fluid
flagship
Unlocking
Yes
Not Available
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
Yes
-
Variant Role
Mid-to-high value derivative
Flagship / premium derivative
Vdc
Yes
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Yes
-
Walk Away Lock
Yes
-
Wireless Charger
Yes
Wireless
Spec
i20
Santa Fe Hybrid
Engine
1-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
Engine Code
G3LE
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
998 cc
1598 cc
Cylinders
3
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
12
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
74 kW @ 5500 rpm
175.2 kW
Maximum Torque
172 Nm @ 1500 rpm
367 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
175.2 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
185 km/h
190 km/h
0-100 km/h
11.0 sec
9.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
65.2 kW/tonne
88.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
151.5 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Spec
i20
Santa Fe Hybrid
Engine Position
Front
-
Gearbox
iMT 6-speed Intelligent Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
4WD / AWD
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
7
6
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
iMT 6-speed Intelligent Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
4WD / AWD
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
Standard
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
iMT 6-speed Intelligent Manual
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-Wheel Drive
Active on-demand all-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
7
6
Spec
i20
Santa Fe Hybrid
Claimed Mileage
14.5 km/l
13.3 km/l
City Mileage
11.7 km/l
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
17.1 km/l
15.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
67 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
Not Applicable
Distance To Empty
Yes
-
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
-
Real-world Mileage
14.5 km/l
13.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
40
67
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
Santa Fe Hybrid
Airbags
6
Driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Alarm System
Yes
-
Central Locking
Yes
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Available
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Front Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Standard
Safety Rating
Not Rated (SA)
-
AEB
No
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
TCS
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
-
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
-
ESC With Traction Control
Yes
-
Spec
i20
Santa Fe Hybrid
Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Lights
Yes
-
Auto Wipers
No
Not Available
Eco Mode
Yes
-
EV Mode
No
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Available
Sport Mode
No
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Emergency Braking
No
-
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Front & Rear
-
Parking Sensor
Front & Rear
-
Pre-Collision System
Yes
-
Rain Sensor Wipers
No
-
Rear View Camera
Yes
-
Reverse Camera Type
Yes
-
Reversing Camera
Yes
-
Spec
i20
Santa Fe Hybrid
Seat Material
Leather-Look
Cloth
Seat Adjustment
Manual
-
Heated Seats
Front
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Front Armrest
Yes
-
Rear Armrest
No
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Cup Holders
4
-
Rear AC Vents
No
-
Rear USB Ports
2 USB-A + 1 USB-C
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Analogue + MID
Digital instrument cluster
Interior Colour Options
Black
3
Door Map Pockets
Yes
-
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
-
Adjustable Front Seat
Manual
-
Cooled Seats
No
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Not Applicable
Fabric Seats
Yes
Cloth
Front Headrest
Yes
-
Leather Seats
No
-
Memory Seats
No
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Not Applicable
Rear Headrest
Yes
-
Armrest Front
Yes
-
Armrest Rear
No
-
Boot Space Seats Down
1165
-
Driver Seat
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
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Santa Fe Hybrid grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Trim Colour
Black
-
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Leather-Look
-
Interior Colours
Black
3
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
No
-
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
-
Seat Fold Type
60/40 Split
-
Seat Trim
Leather-Look
Cloth
Spec
i20
Santa Fe Hybrid
Infotainment System
10.25-inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
8 Bose Premium
Not Available
Navigation System
Yes
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch Digital Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
2 USB-A + 1 USB-C
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Standard
FM Radio
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Voice Recognition
Yes
-
AUX Input
Yes
-
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25-inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
-
Infotainment Display
Touchscreen
-
Rear Usb
Yes
-
Audio
Yes
-
Audio Speakers
8 Bose Premium
Not Available
Audio System
Yes
-
Display Audio
10.25-inch Touchscreen
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2 USB-A + 1 USB-C
-
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Multi Information Display
Analogue + MID
Digital display
Connected Services
Yes
SYNC
Voice Control
Yes
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Yes
Bluetooth
Radio
Yes
-
Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Spec
i20
Santa Fe Hybrid
LED Headlamps
Yes
Halogen
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
17-inch Alloy
-
Rear Spoiler
Yes
-
Exterior Colour Options
Polar White, Aurora Grey, Phantom Black, Fiery Red
3
Roof Type
Sunroof
-
Wing Mirror Type
Power Adjustable
-
Rear Wiper
Yes
-
Door Handle Finish
Body Coloured
-
Body Type
Hatchback
SUV
DRL
LED
Not Available
Fog Lights
Yes
-
Front Fog Lights
Yes
-
Led Headlights
Yes
Halogen
Led Taillights
Yes
-
Auto Headlights
Yes
-
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
-
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Not Available
Electric Blind Sunroof
Sunroof
-
Exterior Colour Options
6
3
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Body Coloured
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
Yes
-
Exterior Mirror Folding
Power Adjustable
-
Front Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Headlamp Levelling
Yes
-
Headlamps
Yes
Halogen
Headlight Type
Yes
Halogen
Headlights
Yes
Halogen
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Sunroof
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
-
Spec
i20
Santa Fe Hybrid
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle
-
Not Available
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not Available
-
Ramp Breakover Angle
20 deg
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Ramp-over Angle
20 deg
-
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
195 mm
177 mm
Ground Clearance Min
195 mm
177 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Spec
i20
Santa Fe Hybrid
Tyre Size
205/45 R17
Not Available
Wheel Type
17-inch Alloy
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Spare Wheel
Not Available
Front Brake Disc Diameter
256 mm
-
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
262 mm
-
Parking Brake Type
Manual
-
Tyre Load Index
91
-
Tyre Speed Rating
H
-
Wheel Rim Size
16
Not Available
Brake Type Front
Disc (Ventilated)
-
Brake Type Rear
Disc
-
Spare Tyre
Spare Wheel
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
-
Wheel Diameter
16
Not Available
Auto Brake Hold
Manual
-
Autonomous Emergency Brake
No
-
Brakes
Disc
-
Cornering Brake Control
Yes
-
Electric Park Brake
Manual
-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Manual
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Yes
-
Leather Steering Wheel
Leather
-
Spare Wheel Size Type
Spare Wheel
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Trim
Leather
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Yes
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Wheel Material
17-inch Alloy
-
Wheel Size Type
16
-
Wheels
17-inch Alloy
-
Spec
i20
Santa Fe Hybrid
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
15000 km / 12 months
Battery Warranty
4
4
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Engine Oil Capacity
3.6 l
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
15000
15000 km / 12 months
First Service At
15000
15000
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Alternator
120A
120A
Service Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
Lead-acid
Spec
i20
Santa Fe Hybrid
Warranty Years
5
5
Warranty Kilometers
5
5
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
5 Years
Basic Warranty
5
5
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
5 Years
Warranty
5
5
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
5 Years
Spec
i20
Santa Fe Hybrid
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km
Not Applicable
Start Stop System
No
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Hybrid
Variable Valve Timing
Yes
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Unleaded 95
Hybrid
Particulate Filter
Not Available
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 6
-
Idle CO2 Output
110
-
Fuel Evaporation Control
Yes
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
110
-
Spec
i20
Santa Fe Hybrid
Ownership Role
Fluid
Flagship
Price Zar
328900 ZAR
1249900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
328900
1249900
Starting Price Zar
328900
1249900
In depth: how these cars differ
This i20 and Santa Fe Hybrid 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 Santa Fe Hybrid 72.
Efficiency index: i20 59 vs Santa Fe Hybrid 59.
Safety-equipment index: i20 84 vs Santa Fe Hybrid 89.
Practicality index: i20 61 vs Santa Fe Hybrid 73.
Ownership-cover index: i20 65 vs Santa Fe Hybrid 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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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
Santa Fe Hybrid leads by 12 points
Santa Fe Hybrid has a modest catalogue-index lead, while i20 remains close.
Performance
Santa Fe Hybrid +35
Efficiency
Level
Safety
Santa Fe Hybrid +5
Practicality
Santa Fe Hybrid +12
Ownership
Level
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Santa Fe Hybrid
Performance
72/100
Efficiency
59/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
73/100
Ownership
65/100
i20
Performance
37/100
Efficiency
59/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
61/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 61 pts for i20
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Santa Fe Hybrid 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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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.
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