user

Citroen C3 vs Hyundai Exter

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Citroen C3 or Hyundai Exter? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between C3 and Exter. Citroen C3 Price starts at Rs.6.16 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Live and Hyundai Exter Price starts at Rs.6.13 Lakh (ex-showroom) for EX 1.2 MT. Citroen C3 is 3 cylinder, 1198 cc Engine can generate 80.87 bhp@5750rpm power whereas Hyundai Exter is a 4 cylinder, 1197 cc Engine can generate 82 PS @ 6000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, C3 provides a mileage of 19.3 kmpl (base model), and Exter has a mileage of 19.4 kmpl (base model).

C3 vs Exter

Key HighlightsCitroen C3Hyundai Exter
PriceRs.6.16 LakhRs.6.13 Lakh
Engine Capacity1198 cc1197 cc
Power80.87 bhp@5750rpm82 PS @ 6000 rpm
Mileage/Range19.3 kmpl19.4 kmpl
Read more
Citroen C3 Live car
Live
Rs. 6.16 Lakh
Get Offer
Hyundai Exter EX 1.2 MT car
EX 1.2 MT
Rs. 6.13 Lakh
Get Offer

+

Add Car 3

Ad

Specifications Overview

C3 specificationsExter specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
6.92 Lakh
6.88 Lakh
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.2
4.1
Boot Space (Litres)
315 Litres
391 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1198 cc
1197 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
80.87 bhp@5750rpm
82 PS @ 6000 rpm
Colors
Images
Ad

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

C3 Brakes, Suspension & TyresExter Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Drum
Wheels
Steel Rims
Steel Rims
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
195/65 R15
165/70 R14
Rear Tyre Size
195/65 R15
165/70 R14
Turning Radius
4.98 meters
5.1 meters
Tyre Size Spare
165/80 R14
165/70 R14
Wheels Size
R15
R14

Exterior

C3 ExteriorExter Exterior
Sunroof
No
No
Power Windows
Front Only
Front Only
Adjustable ORVMs
Internally Adjustable
Externally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
checkYes
No
Rear Wiper
No
No
Rear Defogger
No
No
Bootlid Opener
Internal
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
No
Daytime Running Lights
Halogen
No
LED headlight
No
No
Projector headlight
No
checkYes
Automatic Headlamps
No
No
Follow Me Home Headlamps
No
No

Instrumentation

C3 InstrumentationExter Instrumentation
Low Fuel Level Warning
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
checkYes
-
Fuel level guage
Digital
Analogue
Gear Indicator
-
No
Shift Indicator
checkYes
checkYes
Tachometer
Digital
Analogue
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Information not available
Avg fuel economy display
checkYes
checkYes

Infotainment & Communication

C3 Infotainment & CommunicationExter Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
No
checkYes
Android Auto
No
No
Voice Command
No
No
Infotainment Screen
No
checkYes
Multifunction Display
No
No
Bluetooth Compatibility
No
No
Integrated Music System
No
-
Speakers
No
No
AM/FM Radio
No
No
USB Compatibility
No
No
Wireless Charger
No
No
Basic Warranty
2 years or 40000 KMS
3 Years or 100000 KMS
Extended Warranty
-
3 years or 10&000&000 kms

Engine & Transmission

C3 Engine & TransmissionExter Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
1198 cc
1197 cc
Engine Type
PURETECH 82
1.2 Kappa
No. of Cylinders
3
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
DOHC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
5 Gears
5 Gears
Power
80.87 bhp@5750rpm
82 PS @ 6000 rpm
Torque
115 Nm @ 3750 rpm
113.8 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Fast Charging
No
No
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
19.3 kmpl
19.4 kmpl
Top Speed
159 kmph
150 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

C3 Comfort & ConvenienceExter Comfort & Convenience
AC
checkYes
checkYes
Rear AC Vents
No
-
Automatic climate control
No
No
Heater
checkYes
checkYes
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
No
No
Cruise Control
No
No
Start / Stop Button
No
No
Power Steering
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable steering
No
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
checkYes
Leather streering wheels
No
No
Drive Modes
2
No information
Keyless Entry
No
No
Electronic Parking Brake
-
No
Parking Assist
No
No

Safety

C3 SafetyExter Safety
NCAP Rating
Not Tested
Not Tested
Airbags
2
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
No
checkYes
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
checkYes
checkYes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
checkYes
checkYes
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
No
No
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
No
No
ASR / Traction Control
No
No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
No
No
Lane Departure Warning
-
No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
No
No
Seat Belt Warning
checkYes
checkYes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
No
checkYes
Rear Middle Head Rest
-
No

Dimensions & Capacity

C3 Dimensions & CapacityExter Dimensions & Capacity
Length
3981 mm
3815 mm
Width
1733 mm
1710 mm
Height
1586 mm
1631 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance
180 mm
185 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
30 Litres
37 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.25 Litres
4 Litres
Boot Space
315 Litres
391 Litres
Kerb Weight
958 kg
999 kg
Body Type
Hatchback
SUV

Pros & Cons

C3 Pros & ConsExter Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Looks good and offers a striking design
  • Comes with a fuel-efficient 1.2-litre NA petrol and a 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine
  • The 6-speed manual transmission is smooth and offers light gearshifts
  • The cabin is well laid out with practical storage spaces
  • It offers good features such as a digital instrument cluster, 10-inch infotainment with wireless connectivity among other features
  • It offers multiple customization options to suit different kinds of buyers
  • The suspension is comfortable and the hatchback offers good handling
  • It comes as a feature-loaded offering in its segment
  • Offers largest boot space in the segment with 391 litres capacity
  • The suspension is well-tuned to make it a perfect city car
  • The AMTs are well tuned and offer a good driving experience
  • The 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder NA petrol engine offers a good level of refinement
  • Hyundai Exter’s interior is roomy as compared to its rivals
  • A good number of safety features 6 airbags, ISOFIX child seat mount, ABS with EBD, ESC, TPMS, SOS Call and more
  • The top-spec variant comes with a dual-camera dash cam
  • Hyundai’s wide sales and service network is a boon for customers
Cons
  • The cost-cutting measures are noticeable within the cabin
  • There is no option for an automatic transmission
  • The top-spec variant is priced at Rs 9 lakh (ex-showroom), which is relatively high for its segment
  • The integrated headrests are not ergonomically comfortable
  • The cabin width accommodates four adults comfortably, but fitting five people might be uncomfortable
  • The limited availability of service centers and dealer networks poses a concern for long-term reliability
  • The sharp lines and curves might not look pleasing to everyone
  • It does not offer an option of either a turbo petrol or a diesel engine
  • The rear row offers good legroom but the under-thigh support is not sufficient
  • The 1.2-litre NA petrol engine is not much fun to drive on highways
  • The cabin only offers an option of a black interior
  • It misses on some features such as auto-dimming IRVM, 6-speaker music system, and split rear seat among others
Ad

Which Car Do You Like More ?

Detailed Comparison of Citroen C3 and Hyundai Exter

Safety

C3 comes loaded with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), Seat Belt Warning, Engine Immobiliser, Child Safety Lock. Exter has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera.

Body

C3 has doors and seats. It is an with 315 Litres boot space, 30 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 180 mm. It is 1733 mm wide, 1586 mm high and 3981 mm long. It has 958 kg kerb weight and 2540 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Exter is an with doors and seats ,37 Litres fuel tank capacity, 391 Litres boot space, 185 mm ground clearance.It has 1631 mm height, 3815 mm length, 1710 mm width, and 999 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Citroen C3 comes with FWD and 5 Gears Manual transmission. And Exter comes with FWD and 5 Gears Manual transmission.

Read more

C3 Similar Car Comparisons

  • Citroen C3
    Citroen
    C3
    ₹ 6.16 - ₹ 14.27 Lakh*
    Hyundai i20
    Hyundai
    i20
    ₹ 7.04 - ₹ 11.21 Lakh*
  • Citroen C3
    Citroen
    C3
    ₹ 6.16 - ₹ 14.27 Lakh*
    Tata Altroz CNG
    Tata
    Altroz CNG
    ₹ 7.60 - ₹ 10.65 Lakh*
  • Citroen C3
    Citroen
    C3
    ₹ 6.16 - ₹ 14.27 Lakh*
    Hyundai i20 N Line
    Hyundai
    i20 N Line
    ₹ 9.99 - ₹ 12.52 Lakh*
  • Citroen C3
    Citroen
    C3
    ₹ 6.16 - ₹ 14.27 Lakh*
    Maruti Ciaz
    Maruti Suzuki
    Ciaz
    ₹ 9.40 - ₹ 12.29 Lakh*
  • Citroen C3
    Citroen
    C3
    ₹ 6.16 - ₹ 14.27 Lakh*
    Tata Altroz
    Tata
    Altroz
    ₹ 6.65 - ₹ 10.80 Lakh*
  • Citroen C3
    Citroen
    C3
    ₹ 6.16 - ₹ 14.27 Lakh*
    Toyota Glanza
    Toyota
    Glanza
    ₹ 6.86 - ₹ 10.00 Lakh*
  • Citroen C3
    Citroen
    C3
    ₹ 6.16 - ₹ 14.27 Lakh*
    Maruti Fronx
    Maruti Suzuki
    Fronx
    ₹ 7.51 - ₹ 12.88 Lakh*
  • Citroen C3
    Citroen
    C3
    ₹ 6.16 - ₹ 14.27 Lakh*
    Maruti Baleno
    Maruti Suzuki
    Baleno
    ₹ 6.66 - ₹ 9.88 Lakh*

Exter Similar Car Comparisons

  • Hyundai Exter
    Hyundai
    Exter
    ₹ 6.13 - ₹ 10.28 Lakh*
    Tata Punch
    Tata
    Punch
    ₹ 6.13 - ₹ 10.20 Lakh*
  • Hyundai Exter
    Hyundai
    Exter
    ₹ 6.13 - ₹ 10.28 Lakh*
    Hyundai Venue
    Hyundai
    Venue
    ₹ 7.94 - ₹ 13.48 Lakh*
  • Hyundai Exter
    Hyundai
    Exter
    ₹ 6.13 - ₹ 10.28 Lakh*
    Maruti Fronx
    Maruti Suzuki
    Fronx
    ₹ 7.51 - ₹ 12.88 Lakh*
  • Hyundai Exter
    Hyundai
    Exter
    ₹ 6.13 - ₹ 10.28 Lakh*
    Maruti Baleno
    Maruti Suzuki
    Baleno
    ₹ 6.66 - ₹ 9.88 Lakh*
  • Hyundai Exter
    Hyundai
    Exter
    ₹ 6.13 - ₹ 10.28 Lakh*
    Nissan Magnite
    Nissan
    Magnite
    ₹ 6.00 - ₹ 11.27 Lakh*
  • Hyundai Exter
    Hyundai
    Exter
    ₹ 6.13 - ₹ 10.28 Lakh*
    KIA Sonet
    KIA
    Sonet
    ₹ 7.99 - ₹ 15.75 Lakh*
  • Hyundai Exter
    Hyundai
    Exter
    ₹ 6.13 - ₹ 10.28 Lakh*
    Tata Altroz
    Tata
    Altroz
    ₹ 6.65 - ₹ 10.80 Lakh*
  • Hyundai Exter
    Hyundai
    Exter
    ₹ 6.13 - ₹ 10.28 Lakh*
    Maruti Brezza
    Maruti Suzuki
    Brezza
    ₹ 8.34 - ₹ 13.98 Lakh*

Citroen C3 and Hyundai Exter Owner Reviews

  • C3 Review
  • Exter Review
    • IK
      Indrajit Kumar Rajhans
      14 Apr 2024
      Review for Citroen C3
      4.2
      Overall good and exterior looking nice available in different different attractive colors , safety wise good , comfortable for back passengers, boot space not enough, overall I will give 8 points out of 10 .
      Like
    • Ap
      Arvind patel
      5 Month ago
      Review for Citroen C3
      4.4
      The car is packed with advanced technology features, including a touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth connectivity, USB ports, and a range of safety features such as airbags, anti-lock brakes, and electronic stability control.
      Likes (9)
    • K
      Kygghjjurt
      5 Month ago
      Review for Citroen C3
      4.4
      It is a compact car that is known for its impressive performance. The car is powered by a range of engines, including a 1.2-liter PureTech petrol engine and a 1.5-liter BlueHDi diesel engine. The petrol engine produces 82 horsepower and 134 Nm of torque, while the diesel engine produces 99 horsepower and 236 Nm of torque.
      Read more
      Likes (9)
    • RS
      Rafi Shaik
      5 Month ago
      Review for Citroen C3
      4.4
      Good.i feel very happy for these features.so I comfort at road.so travelling sevare places Price point of view it is very good and engine also 1.2 l so I get this car very comfort feeling. Purchase this car is very good.the air cross also very good.in SUVs.finally it is very
      Likes (1)
    • N
      Naveen
      6 Month ago
      Review for Citroen C3
      4.4
      This car is very beautiful and easy drive in the best car. Car mileage is best all car and space it between to safety is best all seat is safety is best car. This car is best safety zone and safety belt all interor best quality in this car.thanku you
      Likes (7)
    • A
      Abhijit
      29 Days ago
      Review for Hyundai Exter
      5.0
      Nice car. Easy to drive. Can bee used on small roads.Look is nice.lights are good.Foot space is good.Space for baggage is sufficient for long drive. Max facilities in affordable cost.
      Likes (7)
    • AA
      Asfahan Ahmed
      2 Month ago
      Review for Hyundai Exter
      5.0
      Fantastic and beautiful car for family and friends for outing with excellent mileage and after all Hyundai a name itself after sales service is excellent and the design is very much attractive means enjoy the SUV comfort.
      Likes (24)
    • R
      Rajpal
      3 Month ago
      Review for Hyundai Exter
      4.2
      The car is a popular option for anyone looking for a fuel-efficient vehicle because of its efficient engine and aerodynamic design, which combine to provide exceptional fuel efficiency.It has an attractive, aerodynamic appearance and a sleek, contemporary design. The car is distinguished by its recognizable cascading grille, which gives the front fascia a bold and unique appearance.
      Read more
      Likes (15)
    • Sg
      Suresh guntagani
      4 Month ago
      Review for Hyundai Exter
      4.4
      It is anticipated that the car will achieve around 28 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway.
      Likes (9)
    • S
      Shanker
      4 Month ago
      Review for Hyundai Exter
      4.4
      The car provides an outstanding performance package with a powerful engine, smooth transmission, Precise handling, and impressive fuel efficiency.
      Likes (5)
    View All User Review For C3
    Ad
    Ad

    Citroen C3 and Hyundai Exter FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Citroen C3?
    The on-road price of Citroen C3 is Rs. 6.92 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of Hyundai Exter?
    The on-road price of Hyundai Exter is Rs. 6.88 Lakh in New Delhi.