Hyundai i20 vs MG Comet EV

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 2 Oct 2026.

Hyundai i20
MG Comet EV

Hyundai

i20

From ₹5.99 Lakh

MG Motor

Comet EV

From ₹7.8 Lakh

Hyundai i20Era Petrol MT · ₹5.99 Lakh
MG Comet EVExecutive · ₹7.8 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price i20: ₹5.99 Lakh (ahead) Comet EV: ₹7.8 Lakh i20 ₹1.80 lakh cheaper
Safety i20: 3 stars Comet EV: Not rated yet Global NCAP
Mileage or range i20: 20 kmpl Comet EV: 230 km Different fuels
Power i20: 83 PS (ahead) Comet EV: 42 PS Different engines
Boot i20: 311 litres (ahead) Comet EV: 230 litres Length 3,995 vs 2,974 mm
Versions i20: 10 (ahead) Comet EV: 5 Only i20: petrol, manual

Pick the i20 for the lower price, more power, the bigger boot and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹5.99 Lakh
₹7.8 Lakh
On-road in
₹6.75 Lakh
₹8.31 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹11,339 a month
₹13,962 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Electric
Power
83 PS
42 PS
Torque
115 Nm
110 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Automatic
Mileage or range
20 kmpl
230 km

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Premium Hatchback
Ultra-Compact 3-Door Urban EV
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
4 Seats

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol
Not listed
Displacement
1,197 cc (1.2L)
Not listed
Engine Config
1.2L Kappa 4-Cylinder Dual VTVT Petrol
Not listed
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Not listed
0-100
11.8 sec (MT) / 12.2 sec (IVT)
Not listed
Top Speed
170 km/h
Not listed

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
5-Speed Manual / Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT Automatic)
Not listed
Gears
5 / IVT
Not listed
Paddles
No
Not listed
Hybrid
None
Not listed

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Disc (Front)
Not listed
Rear Brakes
Drum (Rear)
Not listed
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Multi-Link Coil Suspension
Wheel Type
16-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels
Not listed
Tyre Size
195/55 R16 Tubeless Radial
145/70 R12 Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel
Full Size Spare Wheel
Not listed
Front Brake Type & Diameter
Not listed
Disc (Front 240 mm)
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Not listed
Drum (Rear)
Wheel Type & Size
Not listed
12-inch Steel Wheels with Dual-Tone Aerodynamic Wheel Covers
Spare Wheel Type
Not listed
Tyre Repair Kit with 12V Air Compressor

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
3,995 mm
Not listed
Width
1,775 mm
Not listed
Height
1,505 mm
Not listed
Wheelbase
2,580 mm (Longest wheelbase in hatchback segment)
Not listed
Ground Clearance
170 mm
Not listed
Kerb Weight
1,010 kg - 1,060 kg
Not listed
Boot Space
311 Litres
Not listed
Fuel Tank
37 Litres
Not listed
Turning Radius
5.1 m
Not listed

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
Global NCAP (2022): 3 stars for adult occupants (8.84/17) and 3 stars for children (36.89/49). The test car had 2 airbags. It was tested under Global NCAP's older, less demanding rules.
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
Airbags
6 Airbags Standard across all variants
Not listed
ESP/TC
Yes (Electronic Stability Control ESC, Vehicle Stability Management VSM, Hill Assist Control HAC, ABS with EBD)
Not listed
ADAS
None
Not listed
Camera
Rear View Camera with Dynamic Guidelines & Rear Parking Sensors
Not listed
TPMS
Yes (Highline TPMS with individual tyre pressure display)
Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS with individual readout)
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats)
Not listed
Airbags Count & Configuration
Not listed
Dual Front Airbags Standard across all variants
ESP, TC, Hill Hold / Descent Control
Not listed
Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP, Hill Hold Control, All 4 Wheel ABS with EBD, Electronic Parking Brake EPB on Plush)
ADAS Level & Key Features
Not listed
None
360-Degree Camera / Parking Assist
Not listed
Rear Parking Camera with Dynamic Guidelines & Rear Ultrasonic Parking Sensors
ISOFIX Mounts
Not listed
Yes (Rear 2 seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
10.25-inch High-Definition Touchscreen Navigation System
Not listed
Digital Cluster
Digital Instrument Cluster with TFT Multi-Information Display
Not listed
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Not listed
Connected Tech
Hyundai BlueLink with 60+ Connected Features & Over-The-Air (OTA) Updates
Not listed
Audio System
Bose 7-Speaker Premium Sound System with Subwoofer & External Amplifier
Not listed
Sunroof
Voice-Enabled Smart Electric Sunroof
Not listed
Seat Features
Semi-Leatherette Upholstery with Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Not listed
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control with Oxyx Air Purifier & Rear AC Vents
Not listed
Wireless Charger
Yes (Wireless Smartphone Charger with Cooling Pad)
Not listed

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Full LED MFR Headlights with Integrated Signature LED DRLs
Full LED Dual-Tier Headlamps with Horizon Connecting LED Daytime Running Lightbar across front width
Tail Lights
Z-Shaped 3D LED Combination Tail Lamps with Connecting Chrome/Black Strip
Not listed
Fog/DRLs
Front Bumper Air Curtains & Integrated LED DRLs
Not listed
Tail Lights (LED Lightbar)
Not listed
Full LED Tail Lamps with Connecting Rear Lightbar & Illuminated MG Logo
Fog Lamps & DRLs
Not listed
Illuminated MG Front Logo with Charging Indicator, Smart Keyless Entry with Walk-Away Auto Lock & Compact Turning Radius of 4.2m

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
3 Years / 1,00,000 km (Hyundai Wonder Warranty)
Not listed
Service Interval
12 Months / 10,000 km (1st Free Service at 2 Months / 1,500 km)
Not listed

Motor, Battery & Performance

Motor Type & Placement
Not listed
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) Rear-Axle Mounted
Drivetrain
Not listed
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) with Drive Modes (Eco, Normal, Sport)
Battery Pack Capacity
Not listed
17.4 kWh Liquid-Cooled Lithium-Ion Prismatic Battery Pack with GSEV Skateboard Architecture
Battery Chemistry & Ingress Rating
Not listed
LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) High-Safety Chemistry (IP67 Waterproof & Dustproof Ingress Protection)
Top Speed
Not listed
100 km/h (Electronically Limited)
0-100 km/h (sec)
Not listed
12.0 sec (0-60 km/h in Sport Mode)

Range & Charging

AC Charging Time (0-100% at kW)
Not listed
3.3 kW AC Charger, standard on Executive, Excite and Exclusive: 0-100% in approximately 7 hours
DC Fast Charging Time (10-80% at Max kW)
Not listed
No DC fast charging. Excite FC and Exclusive FC get a 7.4 kW AC Fast Charger instead of the standard 3.3 kW unit: 0-100% in approximately 3.5 hours
V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) Support
Not listed
No
Regenerative Braking Modes / One-Pedal Drive
Not listed
3-Stage Regenerative Braking System with Deceleration Energy Recovery (Light, Normal, Heavy)

Dimensions & Storage

Length (mm)
Not listed
2,974 mm (Under 3-meter ultra-compact footprint)
Width (mm)
Not listed
1,505 mm
Height (mm)
Not listed
1,640 mm
Wheelbase (mm)
Not listed
2,010 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
Not listed
165 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
Not listed
815 kg
Boot Space (Litres)
Not listed
Minimal Boot Space (expands to 230 Litres with 50:50 flat-folding rear seats)
Front Trunk / Frunk Space (Litres)
Not listed
0 Litres (No Frunk)

Interior & Cockpit

Touchscreen Display Size & OS
Not listed
Dual 10.25-inch Floating Panoramic Screen Setup: 10.25-inch Touchscreen with i-SMART EV Suite & Widget-Based UI
Digital Instrument Cluster Size
Not listed
10.25-inch Full Digital Color Driver Instrument Display with Real-Time EV Telemetry & Driving Range
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Not listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Car Suite & OTA Updates
Not listed
MG i-SMART EV Connected Suite with 55+ Features, 100+ Voice Commands, Digital Smart Key with Bluetooth Sharing, Remote AC Pre-cool
Audio System & Speaker Count
Not listed
2-Speaker Audio System with Acoustic Tuning
Sunroof Type
Not listed
None
Ventilated / Powered Front Seats
Not listed
4 Individual Ergonomic Seats in Space-Age Grey Fabric with One-Touch Passenger Seat Slide for Easy Rear Ingress
Climate Control (Auto AC Zones & Heat Pump)
Not listed
Manual Air Conditioning with Rotary Knobs & Quick Cool Mode
Wireless Phone Charger
Not listed
No (Fast USB-A Ports & 12V Sockets)

Colours, Charging & Warranty

Charging Port Type
Not listed
Type 2 AC Charging (Front Center Logo Port)
Standard Vehicle Warranty
Not listed
3 Years / 1,00,000 km Comprehensive Vehicle Warranty
Battery & Motor Warranty
Not listed
8 Years / 1,20,000 km on High-Voltage LFP Battery Pack
Service Interval
Not listed
12 Months / 10,000 km

Choice

Versions
10 versions
5 versions
Price range
₹5.99 Lakh – ₹10.44 Lakh
₹7.8 Lakh – ₹10.07 Lakh
Colours
8 colours
5 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Only the i20 sells a petrol, manual version: 7 versions, from ₹5.99 Lakh.

Only the Comet EV sells a electric version: 5 versions, from ₹7.8 Lakh.

On-road price in six cities

i20 Era Petrol MT against Comet EV Executive

Cityi20Comet EVGap
Mumbai₹7.17 Lakh₹8.31 Lakhi20 ₹1.14 lakh less
Pune₹7.17 Lakh₹8.31 Lakhi20 ₹1.14 lakh less
New Delhi₹6.75 Lakh₹8.31 Lakhi20 ₹1.56 lakh less
Bengaluru₹7.41 Lakh₹8.76 Lakhi20 ₹1.35 lakh less
Chennai₹7.36 Lakh₹8.39 Lakhi20 ₹1.02 lakh less
Hyderabad₹7.45 Lakh₹8.41 Lakhi20 ₹96,142 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the i20 or the Comet EV?

The i20, by ₹1.80 lakh on the versions compared here: i20 Era Petrol MT at ₹5.99 Lakh against Comet EV Executive at ₹7.8 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹6.75 Lakh against ₹8.31 Lakh.

Which is safer?

The i20: 3 stars, Global NCAP 2022. The Comet EV: not crash-tested yet. The i20 has 6 airbags and the Comet EV 2 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The i20 Era Petrol MT makes 83 PS and 115 Nm and the Comet EV Executive makes 42 PS and 110 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The i20 is 1,021 mm longer. Boot space is 311 litres in the i20 and 230 litres in the Comet EV.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹11,339 a month for the i20 and ₹13,962 for the Comet EV, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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