Hyundai i20 review - MPG, CO2 and running costs
Single engine option is no barrier to economy, with low fuel consumption and emissions.
The i20's 1.0-litre petrol engine is respectably frugal – and indeed, nearly identically frugal regardless of whether you opt for the iMT manual or DCT automatic. The important figure is the WLTP combined fuel economy rating of 55.4mpg. Premium and Ultimate versions take a small hit on their larger wheels, at 54.3mpg for the manual and 53.3mpg for the DCT.
Hybrid tech does result in low CO2 emissions figures, however, at 115g/km for the manual and 117g/km for the DCT. Premium and Ultimate versions emit a touch more, but not enough to change their tax bands.
The numbers do have a slight effect on BIK rates for company users, with most i20s in the 28 per cent band but Premium and Ultimate DCT i20s, with their 121g/km ratings, falling into the 29 per cent segment.
Insurance groups
Insurance premiums shouldn't prove to be too expensive with entry-level SE Connect cars placed in group 12. Higher-spec i20 Premium and Ultimate versions will cost a little more as they are ranked in group 14 and 15 respectively. In comparison, base Renault Clio models start from group 10.
Depreciation
Specific residual value data isn't yet available for the i20. The previous generation i20 model retained around 37-39% over a typical three-year/36,000-mile ownership period, so the boxfresh third-gen model should prove to be a slightly stronger bet. Again, by way of comparison, the Renault Clio manages to hold onto around 42-46% of its original value after the first three years.
