Second Hand Hyundai i20 Flywheel

Only manual gearbox versions of the Hyundai i20 have a conventional flywheel — automatics use a driveplate (flexplate) instead, so make sure you know which gearbox your car has before searching. The i20 has been sold in the UK with both manual and automatic options across its generations, so this distinction matters. If you have an automatic i20 and are looking for the rotating component between engine and gearbox, search for a driveplate or flexplate rather than a flywheel.

The first-generation i20 ran from 2008 to 2014, and the second generation from 2014 onwards, so these are fundamentally different platforms with different engine families, and a flywheel from one generation will not reliably cross to the other. The engine code is the deciding factor — even if two engines share a displacement on paper, internal dimensions and bolt patterns can differ between generations. Always give the breaker your engine code (found on your V5 or via a VIN check) and registration so they can confirm the correct unit.

Yes, this matters significantly — a flywheel is machined to suit a specific engine's crankshaft flange, bolt pattern, and balance, so a 1.2 and a 1.4 flywheel are not the same part even within the same generation. The engine code, not just the displacement badge, is what the breaker needs to match the correct flywheel. Always supply your engine code alongside your registration when requesting a quote.

Trim level has no bearing on flywheel fitment — the S, SE, Premium, and any other i20 trim grades all use the same flywheel as long as the engine code and gearbox type match. Trim affects interior specification, cosmetics, and sometimes equipment levels, but not the mechanical drivetrain components like the flywheel. Focus on engine code, fuel type, and manual gearbox confirmation rather than the trim badge.

2014 is a significant boundary for the i20 because the second generation launched that year, replacing the first generation entirely rather than receiving a simple facelift — so a car registered in 2014 could in theory be either generation depending on exactly when it was built and registered. This makes 2014-registered cars a potential grey area, and you should not assume a flywheel from another 2014 i20 will fit without checking. Give the breaker your full registration and engine code so they can confirm which generation and which specific engine variant your car actually has.

Some i20 engines were fitted with dual-mass flywheels (DMF) as standard, and whether you can substitute a solid flywheel depends on the specific engine, the clutch kit being used, and the advice of a qualified mechanic — this is not simply a like-for-like swap. For a used-parts search, it is safest to source a matching DMF from a donor car with the same engine code and confirm with the breaker that the unit is in good working order, as worn DMFs are a common reason for replacement. A mechanic should assess the condition of the replacement before fitting.