Hyundai i20 N Line vs Toyota Glanza: which should you buy?
The full picture
The Toyota Glanza starts at ₹6.99L against the Hyundai i20 N Line's ₹9.27L ex-showroom, so it is ₹2.28L cheaper to get into.
They run together up to ₹10.98L, where the Glanza tops out. Past that only the i20 N Line has anything left to sell you, up to ₹11.59L.
Fuel is a real difference here: the i20 N Line comes in petrol, the Glanza in petrol and CNG.
Same money, which car?
Take ₹10.98L to both showrooms and you come out with the i20 N Line N8 at ₹10.58L or the Glanza V(O) at ₹10.98L, the i20 N Line leaving ₹40,000 of that in your pocket.
Our take
- Choose the Hyundai i20 N Line N8 if
- You would rather keep the ₹40,000 than pay for features you will not missOnly one here withall-wheel disc brakessingle-pane sunroof10.25" touchscreen
- Choose the Toyota Glanza V(O) if
- You will do long stints in this car and want the daily comfortsOnly one here withlevel 2 (core suite) ADAS360° cameraventilated front seats
i20 N Line vs Glanza, on paper
| Spec | Hyundai i20 N Line | Toyota Glanza |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹9.27L to ₹11.59L | ₹6.99L to ₹10.98L |
| Variants | 3 | 13 |
| Body type | Sporty Hatchback | Premium Hatchback |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuels | Petrol | Petrol, CNG |
| Cheapest automatic | ₹11.59L | ₹8.31L |
| Boot | 311 litres | - |
| Length | 3,995 mm | 3,990 mm |
| Width | 1,775 mm | 1,745 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,580 mm | 2,520 mm |
| Fuel tank | 37 litres | 37 litres |
| Turning radius | - | 4.85 m |
| Warranty | 3 years or 1,00,000 km | 3 years or 1,00,000 km |
The working behind our take
Here is everything that fed that read.
- PowerThe i20 N Line N8 is the strongest of the two at 120 PS
- Extra featuresGlanza V(O)ventilated front seatshead-up display60:40 split rear seat
- Trade-offGlanza V(O)all-wheel disc brakessingle-pane sunrooftouchscreen (10.25" against 9")
The full story
Engine or equipment, and only you can price that: the Glanza V(O) asks ₹40,000 more, and it shifts itself while the other is a manual, but the Hyundai i20 N Line N8 costs less and has the stronger engine, at 120 PS against 83 PS. It also adds level 2 (core suite) ADAS and 360° camera.
- The i20 N Line N8 is the strongest of the two at 120 PS
- Also on the Glanza V(O): ventilated front seats, head-up display and 60:40 split rear seat, and some minor trim beyond that
- Going to the Glanza V(O), you give up all-wheel disc brakes, single-pane sunroof and touchscreen (10.25" against 9"), which the i20 N Line N8 keeps
Whichever you pick, the variant is where the money goes
i20 N Line vs Glanza: the questions people ask
- Is the Hyundai i20 N Line or the Toyota Glanza cheaper?
- The Toyota Glanza, by ₹2.28L: it starts at ₹6.99L against ₹9.27L ex-showroom for the i20 N Line. Both run well past that, so what you actually pay depends on the variant.
- Hyundai i20 N Line vs Toyota Glanza: which gives you more for the same money?
- At ₹10.98L it is the i20 N Line N8 against the Glanza V(O). Engine or equipment, and only you can price that: the Glanza V(O) asks ₹40,000 more, and it shifts itself while the other is a manual, but the Hyundai i20 N Line N8 costs less and has the stronger engine, at 120 PS against 83 PS. It also adds level 2 (core suite) ADAS and 360° camera.
- Which is cheaper as an automatic, the Hyundai i20 N Line or the Toyota Glanza?
- The Glanza: its cheapest automatic is ₹8.31L against ₹11.59L for the i20 N Line, ex-showroom. A gearbox is usually the biggest single step on either ladder, so check what else that trim brings before you read it as the price of the automatic alone.
Prices are ex-showroom and change without notice. Specifications are compiled from public sources; always confirm with a dealer before buying.