Head to head
MG Comet EV vs Hyundai i20
Mileage, price and running cost compared. The MG Comet EV is the cheapest of these to run at ₹1.29 per kilometre.
MG Comet EV
Micro EV
₹6.99 – ₹9.53 Lakh
Hyundai i20
Premium Hatchback
₹7.04 – ₹11.24 Lakh
Full comparison table
| Specification | MG Comet EV | Hyundai i20 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹6.99 – ₹9.53 Lakh | ₹7.04 – ₹11.24 Lakh |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | Micro EV | Premium Hatchback |
| Seating | 4 seater | 5 seater |
| ARAI mileage (best) | 7.5km/kWh | 20.4km/l |
| Real-world mileage (best) | 6.2km/kWh | 15.1km/l |
| Cost per km (Delhi prices) | ₹1.29 | ₹6.28 |
| Fuel options | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Electric | 1197 cc · 82 bhp |
| Transmissions | Single-Speed | Manual, CVT |
| Tank / battery | 17.3 kWh | 37 L |
| Kerb weight | 815 kg | 1010 kg |
| Boot space | Not rated | 311 L |
| Launched | 2023 | 2023 |
Variant-wise mileage
MG Comet EV
| Executive / ExciteElectric · Single-Speed | 7.5 ARAI | 6.2km/kWh |
Hyundai i20
| Era / Magna / Sportz MTPetrol · Manual | 20.4 ARAI | 15.1km/l |
| Sportz / Asta IVTPetrol · CVT | 19.6 ARAI | 14.4km/l |
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MG Comet EV vs Hyundai i20 — frequently asked questions
Which gives better mileage, the MG Comet EV or the Hyundai i20?
The Hyundai i20 is the more fuel-efficient of the two, returning around 15.1 km/l in real-world conditions versus 6.2 km/kWh for the Comet EV.
Which is cheaper to run per kilometre?
At Delhi fuel prices, the MG Comet EV costs about ₹1.29 per kilometre in its most efficient form, which is the lowest of this group. Over 15,000 km a year the difference compounds into a meaningful number, so run your own distance through the fuel cost calculator.
MG Comet EV vs Hyundai i20 — which should I buy?
If fuel cost is the deciding factor, the MG Comet EV wins. If you weigh space, price and segment differently, compare the full specification table on this page and then read each car's individual mileage page for variant-level detail.