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Citroen C3 vs Hyundai i20

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Citroen C3 or Hyundai i20? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between C3 and i20. Citroen C3 Price starts at Rs.5.25 Lakh (ex-showroom) for X Live and Hyundai i20 Price starts at Rs.7.51 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Magna Executive. Citroen C3 is 3 cylinder, 1198 cc Engine can generate 80.46 bhp @ 5750rpm power whereas Hyundai i20 is a 4 cylinder, 1197 cc Engine can generate 81 bhp @ 6000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, C3 provides a mileage of 19.3 kmpl (base model), and i20 has a mileage of 20 kmpl (base model).

C3 vs i20

Key HighlightsCitroen C3Hyundai i20
PriceRs.5.25 LakhRs.7.51 Lakh
Engine Capacity1198 cc1197 cc
Power80.46 bhp @ 5750rpm81 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Mileage/Range19.3 kmpl20 kmpl
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Citroen C3 X Live car
X Live
Rs. 5.25 Lakh
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Rs. 7.51 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
5.74 Lakh
Price Breakup
8.43 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.2
4.2
Boot Space (Litres)
315 Litres
311 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1198 cc
1197 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
80.46 bhp @ 5750rpm
81 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Colors
Images
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C3 Images
C3 Images
i20 Images
i20 Images
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Exterior

Sunroof
Power Windows
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Adjustable ORVMs
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Turn Indicators on ORVMs
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Rear Wiper
Rear Defogger
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Bootlid Opener
check
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Rain Sensing Wipers
Daytime Running Lights
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LED headlight
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Projector headlight
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Automatic Headlamps
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Follow Me Home Headlamps
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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
Steel
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
195/65 R15
185/65 R15
Rear Tyre Size
195/65 R15
185/65 R15
Turning Radius
4.98 meters
5.2 meters
Tyre Size Spare
185/65 R15
185/70 R14
Wheels Size
R15
R16

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
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Adjustable Cluster Brightness
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Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
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Shift Indicator
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Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
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Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
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Android Auto
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Voice Command
Infotainment Screen
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Multifunction Display
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Touchscreen Size
10 inches
8 inches
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
-
Bluetooth Compatibility
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Gesture Control
-
Integrated Music System
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Speakers
4
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AM/FM Radio
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USB Compatibility
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Wireless Charger

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years/100000 Kms
3 Years/100000 Kms
Extended Warranty
-
Upto 7 Years

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1198 cc
1197 cc
Engine Type
PURETECH 82
1.2 l Kappa
No. of Cylinders
3
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
3
Four Cylinder
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
5
-
Power
80.46 bhp @ 5750rpm
81 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
115 Nm @ 3750 rpm
114.7 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Fast Charging
-
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
19.3 kmpl
20 kmpl
Top Speed
159 kmph
160 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
AC
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Rear AC Vents
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Automatic climate control
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Heater
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Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
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Cruise Control
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Start / Stop Button
Power Steering
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Adjustable steering
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Multifunction Steering Wheel
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Leather streering wheels
Drive Modes
2
2
Keyless Entry
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Electronic Parking Brake

Safety

NCAP Rating
-
3 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags
2
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
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Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
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check
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
check
check
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
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ASR / Traction Control
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
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Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
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Seat Belt Warning
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Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
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Rear Middle Head Rest

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
3981 mm
3995 mm
Width
1733 mm
1775 mm
Height
1586 mm
1505 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
2580 mm
Ground Clearance
180 mm
170 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
5
4
Fuel Tank Capacity
30 Litres
37 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.25 Litres
3.6 Litres
Boot Space
315 Litres
311 Litres
Kerb Weight
958 kg
1066 kg
Body Type
Hatchback
Hatchback

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
  • Impressive road presence coupled with a sporty design
  • Packed with a decent array of features, including a 10-inch infotainment system, BOSE speakers, wireless charging, and more
  • Boasts the best width and wheelbase in its segment
  • Comes standard with 6 airbags and an additional 25 safety features
  • Equipped with a voice-assisted sunroof for added convenience
  • The 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine delivers good efficiency
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
  • Lack of turbocharged petrol, diesel, or CNG engine options
  • The pricing is slightly higher compared to competitors
  • Automatic transmission is limited to two variants only
  • No provision for rear armrest and folding rear seat
  • The top-spec variant comes with a higher price tag
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Detailed Comparison of Citroen C3 and Hyundai i20

Safety

C3 comes loaded with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), Seat Belt Warning, Engine Immobiliser, Child Safety Lock. i20 has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Reverse Camera, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Fog Lights, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror.

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, i20 is an with doors and seats ,37 Litres fuel tank capacity, 311 Litres boot space, 170 mm ground clearance.It has 1505 mm height, 3995 mm length, 1775 mm width, and 1066 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Citroen C3 comes with FWD and 5 Manual transmission. And i20 comes with FWD and Manual transmission.

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Citroen C3 and Hyundai i20 Owner Reviews

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  • i20 Review
    • r
      rakesh
      8 Month ago
      5.0
      Affordable and value of money I will purchase it in March 2025 very nice car for mid class and also value of money I suggest for purchase it to all.
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      Indrajit Kumar Rajhans
      1 Year ago
      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
      2 Year ago
      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.
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      Kygghjjurt
      2 Year ago
      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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      Rafi Shaik
      2 Year ago
      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
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