Hyundai i20 Turbo Replacement Parts

The i20 has run across two main generations — the first generation (2008–2014, with a facelift around 2012) and the second generation (2014–2020, with a facelift around 2018) — and turbos from one generation will generally not cross over to the other due to different engine families. Even within a generation, the engine code is the detail that really matters, not just the year, so check your V5 or run a VIN check to confirm your exact code before sourcing. Confirm with the breaker that the donor registration matches your engine code, as ancillary fittings and mounting points can vary mid-production.

Both years sit within the second generation (2014–2020), but 2019 falls in the post-facelift period from around 2018, which can bring changes to engine specification and ancillary components. If both cars share the same engine code — visible on your V5 or via a VIN check — there is a reasonable chance of compatibility, but crossing a facelift boundary means you should confirm the specific part number with the breaker against both registrations rather than assuming year alone is enough. Never assume fitment without that check.

Trim level — whether SE, SE Connect, Premium, N Line, or any other badge — does not determine which turbo you need; what matters is the engine code, fuel type, and gearbox type fitted to your car. The N Line shares its turbocharged engine with other trim grades carrying the same code, so a turbo from a different trim is not inherently a different part. That said, always cross-reference engine codes with the breaker, as two cars can look identical trim-wise but carry different engines depending on the market or model year.

The 1.0 T-GDI is the key starting point, but within that engine family there can be output variants and revision levels, so matching the engine code exactly — not just the displacement and fuel type — is essential. A turbo from a donor car with the same engine code and gearbox type is your strongest lead for compatibility. Confirm with the breaker that the part fits your specific registration, as ancillary connections and oil feed fittings can differ between production runs without any external change to the badge.

For the turbo unit itself, gearbox type is unlikely to be a direct fitment factor, since the turbo is driven by exhaust gas and sits on the engine rather than the transmission. However, gearbox type can affect the overall engine tune and sometimes ancillary routing, so it is worth mentioning your gearbox type to the breaker as part of the full vehicle description alongside your engine code. The engine code from your V5 remains the single most useful piece of information to supply.

No — diesel and petrol turbos are not interchangeable, as the engines are fundamentally different in design, exhaust characteristics, and the way the turbo mounts and connects. Fuel type is one of the primary fitment filters, sitting alongside engine code, so always specify petrol or diesel when contacting a breaker. Fitting a turbo from the wrong fuel type is not a case of minor adjustment; it simply will not work correctly.