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Citroen C3 vs Hyundai Grand i10 Nios

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Citroen C3 or Hyundai Grand i10 Nios? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between C3 and Grand i10 Nios. Citroen C3 Price starts at Rs.6.16 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Live and Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Price starts at Rs.5.92 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Era. Citroen C3 is 3 cylinder, 1198 cc Engine can generate 80.87 bhp@5750rpm power whereas Hyundai Grand i10 Nios is a 4 cylinder, 1197 cc Engine can generate 81.80bhp@6000rpm power. In terms of mileage, C3 provides a mileage of 19.3 kmpl (base model), and Grand i10 Nios has a mileage of 21 kmpl (base model).

C3 vs Grand i10 Nios

Key HighlightsCitroen C3Hyundai Grand i10 Nios
PriceRs.6.16 LakhRs.5.92 Lakh
Engine Capacity1198 cc1197 cc
Power80.87 bhp@5750rpm81.80bhp@6000rpm
Mileage/Range19.3 kmpl21 kmpl
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Citroen C3 Live car
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Rs. 6.16 Lakh
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Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Era car
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Rs. 5.92 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

C3 specificationsGrand i10 Nios specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
6.92 Lakh
6.47 Lakh
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.2
4.0
Boot Space (Litres)
315 Litres
260 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1198 cc
1197 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
80.87 bhp@5750rpm
81.80bhp@6000rpm
Colors
Images
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

C3 Brakes, Suspension & TyresGrand i10 Nios 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
4.7 meters
Tyre Size Spare
165/80 R14
155/80 R13
Wheels Size
R15
R14

Exterior

C3 ExteriorGrand i10 Nios Exterior
Sunroof
No
No
Power Windows
Front Only
Front Only
Adjustable ORVMs
Internally Adjustable
Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
checkYes
No
Rear Wiper
No
No
Rear Defogger
No
No
Bootlid Opener
Internal
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 InstrumentationGrand i10 Nios Instrumentation
Low Fuel Level Warning
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
checkYes
No
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
-
No
Shift Indicator
checkYes
checkYes
Tachometer
Digital
Analogue
Speedometer
Analogue
Analogue
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
checkYes
checkYes

Infotainment & Communication

C3 Infotainment & CommunicationGrand i10 Nios Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
No
No
Android Auto
No
No
Voice Command
No
No
Infotainment Screen
No
No
Multifunction Display
No
No
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
-
No
Bluetooth Compatibility
No
No
Integrated Music System
No
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 yr/10&000&000 km

Engine & Transmission

C3 Engine & TransmissionGrand i10 Nios 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
81.80bhp@6000rpm
Torque
115 Nm @ 3750 rpm
114 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Fast Charging
No
No
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
19.3 kmpl
21 kmpl
Top Speed
159 kmph
160 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

C3 Comfort & ConvenienceGrand i10 Nios 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
-
Keyless Entry
No
No
Electronic Parking Brake
-
No
Parking Assist
No
No

Safety

C3 SafetyGrand i10 Nios Safety
NCAP Rating
Not Tested
2 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags
2
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
No
No
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 & CapacityGrand i10 Nios Dimensions & Capacity
Length
3981 mm
3815 mm
Width
1733 mm
1680 mm
Height
1586 mm
1520 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance
180 mm
165 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
30 Litres
37 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.25 Litres
3.6 Litres
Boot Space
315 Litres
260 Litres
Kerb Weight
958 kg
805 kg
Body Type
Hatchback
Hatchback

Pros & Cons

C3 Pros & ConsGrand i10 Nios 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
  • Sporty exterior design with sharp front end with LED DRLs
  • First in segment to offer 6-airbags as standard and upto 30 Safety features
  • Active safety features such as ESP, hill-hold, traction contol, VSM and more
  • Smooth 8-inch touchscreen infotainment with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
  • It offers premium features such as wireless charging, TPMS, rear AC vents and more
  • It comes with premium interior with an option of 3 interior colour tones (depending on variant)
  • Comes with company fitted CNG option
  • The steering wheel is light and offers good handling
  • The gearshifts are smooth in manual variants & one of the smoothest AMT transmission on offer
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 headrests on the front are not adjustable
  • Not a fun to drive car but offers relaxed driving experience
  • The suspension travel is less resulting in jerks while hitting potholes at high speed
  • No turbo petrol engine or diesel engine on offer
  • Top variants comes with a premium price tag as compared to the rivals
  • CNG option is available in mid-variants only
  • No AMT in the base variant
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Detailed Comparison of Citroen C3 and Hyundai Grand i10 Nios

Safety

C3 comes loaded with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), Seat Belt Warning, Engine Immobiliser, Child Safety Lock. Grand i10 Nios has 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.

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, Grand i10 Nios is an with doors and seats ,37 Litres fuel tank capacity, 260 Litres boot space, 165 mm ground clearance.It has 1520 mm height, 3815 mm length, 1680 mm width, and 805 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Citroen C3 comes with FWD and 5 Gears Manual transmission. And Grand i10 Nios comes with FWD and 5 Gears Manual transmission.

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Citroen C3 and Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Owner Reviews

  • C3 Review
  • Grand i10 Nios 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 .
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      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)
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      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.
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      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)
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      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)
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      Just for
      14 Apr 2024
      Review for Hyundai Grand i10 Nios
      3.0
      Nice do not have modern feature like stability control, hill start assist , etc. satisfied when bought but no wanted a automatic so cant do anything.
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    • P
      Prashanthreddy
      3 Month ago
      Review for Hyundai Grand i10 Nios
      5.0
      Excellent and smooth driving and comfort seats and the best safe car for family the sound base is best features are in car and very happy with this car ??
      Likes (3)
    • S
      Sha
      5 Month ago
      Review for Hyundai Grand i10 Nios
      4.4
      The car is an excellent choice for those looking for a fuel-efficient and reliable compact hatchback.
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    • S
      SHASHANK
      5 Month ago
      Review for Hyundai Grand i10 Nios
      4.4
      The car features a modern and stylish design, with a sleek and dynamic exterior. The front grille, sharp headlamps, and sculpted lines give it a contemporary look, while the interior is well-crafted with quality materials and a user-friendly layout.
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    • D
      Divyanshu
      5 Month ago
      Review for Hyundai Grand i10 Nios
      4.7
      It's really good and comfortable as i just love to drive it ,as it is just like a family member who also care for us because it's safety features makes me assure while driving, the best car i had ever seen in this price range,must buy because it will never disappoint you.
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    Citroen C3 and Hyundai Grand i10 Nios 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 Grand i10 Nios?
    The on-road price of Hyundai Grand i10 Nios is Rs. 6.47 Lakh in New Delhi.