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Verdict
City car considered fairly reliable by the British press (Carbuyer, What Car?), with 4 Euro NCAP stars in 2015 (no automatic emergency braking) and a 326-litre boot. Point to watch: recall 61DT02 of the brake servo vacuum hose on 1.0 T-GDi cars built between August 2015 and September 2020, to be checked using the serial number.
- Reliability
- not rated
- Indicative prices
- €6,000 – €12,300
- Monthly cost
- €321
- Euro NCAP
- 4/5
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 1.2 84 manuelle, 1.4 CRDi 90 manuelle.
1.2 84 manuelle
✓ RecommendedPetrol · Manual · 84 hp · 4.8 L/100 km · 112 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 1
Naturally aspirated four-cylinder 1.2 l with a manual gearbox: the entry-level petrol in the 2015 range (L'argus).
1.0 T-GDi 100 manuelle
Petrol · Manual · 100 hp · Crit'Air 1
Turbocharged three-cylinder 1.0 l. CarVerif advises checking the chain and the turbo when the engine is cold. Affected by recall 61DT02 depending on the date of manufacture.
1.0 T-GDi 100 DCT
Petrol · Automatic · 100 hp · Crit'Air 1
Same engine with the DCT-7 dual-clutch gearbox. CarVerif asks that you check on the test drive that it does not judder or jerk.
1.4 CRDi 90 manuelle
✓ RecommendedDiesel · Manual · 90 hp · Crit'Air 2
1.4 l diesel with a six-speed manual gearbox, 0 to 100 km/h in 12.1 s (L'argus test of the Coupé version). CarVerif flags the EGR circuit as one to check on diesels.
Market prices
€6,000 – €12,300
Indicative range: 2014 to 2020, yearly medians of 177 online listings collected by iAutos (years with at least 3 listings).
Collected on 20 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
Known faults
Recall: brake servo vacuum hose (1.0 T-GDi)
Manufacturer recallRecall 61DT02: on i20s with a 1.0 T-GDi engine built between 18 August 2015 and 21 September 2020, a badly positioned vacuum hose can vibrate and crack, which reduces braking efficiency. The hose is replaced with an optimised part and the brake servo is checked at a dealer. Check the serial number on the Rappel Conso site or with Hyundai.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
- Versions
- 1.0 T-GDi 100 manuelle, 1.0 T-GDi 100 DCT
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Hyundai i20”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Real monthly cost
Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated
| Fuel or electricity | €118 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | €70 |
| Maintenance | €34 |
| Depreciation | €99 |
| Total per month | €321 |
⚠ Estimates to treat with caution
- NEDC consumption (older, more optimistic than WLTP) as no WLTP figure is published: fuel is probably slightly underestimated.
- Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
- Depreciation estimated at 12% of the median price a year, as no year-by-year valuation is usable.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
- Fuel (petrol)€118
1.2 84 manuelle version: combined consumption of 4.8 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.14 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.
4.8 × 1.15 × 2.14 € × 10 = €118
Petrol price (SP95-E10): French national average on 7 October 2026.
- Insurance€70
Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.
- Maintenance€34
Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.
- Depreciation€99
Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the valuation gap between two years, per month.
Inspection checklist
Hyundai i20 II — inspection checklist
Things to check
- 1.0 T-GDi: have the serial number checked with Hyundai or on Rappel Conso (recall 61DT02, brake servo vacuum hose).
- 1.0 T-GDi: listen to the engine when cold (chain) and check the turbo response.
- DCT version: extended test drive to detect juddering and jerking.
- 1.4 CRDi diesel: watch for engine warning lights, smoke and unstable idle (EGR circuit).
- Test the multimedia screen and check the service book.
Questions to ask the seller
- Has the vacuum hose recall (1.0 T-GDi) been carried out? Do you have proof?
- Does the car have a complete service book?
- Has any work been done on the turbo, the EGR or the gearbox?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
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Renault Clio
IV · 2012–2019
- Price
- €6,900 – €10,800
- Reliability
- 3/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Peugeot 208
I · 2012–2019
- Price
- €3,500 – €8,200
- Reliability
- 3/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Ford Fiesta
VII · 2017–2023
- Price
- €8,000 – €15,000
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Volkswagen Polo
VI · since 2017
- Price
- €10,000 – €20,300
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Hyundai i20 II (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
What rating did the Hyundai i20 II achieve at Euro NCAP?
Four stars out of five in 2015 (85% adults, 73% children, 79% pedestrians, 64% safety assist according to Autocar India). La Tribune Auto and the press note the absence of automatic emergency braking; its predecessor had achieved five stars.
What is the boot capacity of the Hyundai i20 II?
326 litres for the five-door (L'argus, Caroom); Fiches-auto gives 325 litres.
Is the Hyundai i20 II reliable?
Fairly, according to Carbuyer (3.6% of owners reporting a problem in the 2017 Driver Power survey) and What Car? (few black marks). The 1.0 T-GDi versions are affected by a vacuum hose recall.
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