Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD has the higher listed output at 177 hp; 2024 Hyundai i20 1.0 T-GDi 48V is rated at 100 hp, a difference of 77 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD at 345 Nm and 2024 Hyundai i20 1.0 T-GDi 48V at 172 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
Range and energy-use figures are either not shared by both cars or not directly comparable across these powertrain types.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 437 litres versus 352 litres, a difference of 85 litres. 2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD is 285 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.