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Hyundai i20 vs Citroen C3

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Hyundai i20 or Citroen C3? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between i20 and C3. Hyundai i20 Price starts at Rs.7.04 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 1.2 Petrol ERA MT and Citroen C3 Price starts at Rs.6.16 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Live. Hyundai i20 is 4 cylinder, 1197 cc Engine can generate 81 bhp @ 6000 rpm power whereas Citroen C3 is a 3 cylinder, 1198 cc Engine can generate 80.87 bhp@5750rpm power. In terms of mileage, i20 provides a mileage of 19 kmpl (base model), and C3 has a mileage of 19.3 kmpl (base model).

i20 vs C3

Key HighlightsHyundai i20Citroen C3
PriceRs.7.04 LakhRs.6.16 Lakh
Engine Capacity1197 cc1198 cc
Power81 bhp @ 6000 rpm80.87 bhp@5750rpm
Mileage/Range19 kmpl19.3 kmpl
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Hyundai i20 1.2 Petrol ERA MT car
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Specifications Overview

i20 specificationsC3 specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
7.91 Lakh
6.92 Lakh
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.1
4.2
Boot Space (Litres)
311 Litres
315 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1197 cc
1198 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
81 bhp @ 6000 rpm
80.87 bhp@5750rpm
Colors
Images
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

i20 Brakes, Suspension & TyresC3 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle
Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Drum
Wheels
Steel Rims
Steel Rims
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
185/70 R14
195/65 R15
Rear Tyre Size
185/70 R14
195/65 R15
Turning Radius
4.75 meters
4.98 meters
Tyre Size Spare
185/70 R14
165/80 R14
Wheels Size
R14
R15

Exterior

i20 ExteriorC3 Exterior
Sunroof
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front Only
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable
Internally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
No
checkYes
Rear Wiper
No
No
Rear Defogger
No
No
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Internal
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
No
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Halogen
LED headlight
No
No
Projector headlight
checkYes
checkYes
Automatic Headlamps
checkYes
No
Follow Me Home Headlamps
checkYes
No

Instrumentation

i20 InstrumentationC3 Instrumentation
Low Fuel Level Warning
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
checkYes
checkYes
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
No
-
Shift Indicator
checkYes
checkYes
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
checkYes
checkYes

Infotainment & Communication

i20 Infotainment & CommunicationC3 Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
No
No
Android Auto
No
No
Voice Command
No
No
Infotainment Screen
No
No
Multifunction Display
No
No
Touchscreen Size
8 Inch
-
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
3 Years or 100000 KMS
2 years or 40000 KMS
Extended Warranty
3 year or 100000 km
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Engine & Transmission

i20 Engine & TransmissionC3 Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
1197 cc
1198 cc
Engine Type
1.2 l Kappa
PURETECH 82
No. of Cylinders
4
3
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
81 bhp @ 6000 rpm
80.87 bhp@5750rpm
Torque
114.7 Nm @ 4200 rpm
115 Nm @ 3750 rpm
Fast Charging
No
No
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
19 kmpl
19.3 kmpl
Top Speed
160 kmph
159 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

i20 Comfort & ConvenienceC3 Comfort & Convenience
AC
checkYes
checkYes
Rear AC Vents
Blower& Vents Behind Front Armrest
-
Automatic climate control
No
No
Heater
checkYes
checkYes
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Co-Driver Only
No
Cruise Control
checkYes
No
Start / Stop Button
No
No
Power Steering
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable steering
checkYes
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
checkYes
No
Leather streering wheels
No
No
Drive Modes
No information
2
Keyless Entry
No
No
Parking Assist
No
No
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear

Safety

i20 SafetyC3 Safety
NCAP Rating
3 Star (Global NCAP)
Not Tested
Airbags
6
2
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
checkYes
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)
checkYes
No
ASR / Traction Control
checkYes
No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
No
No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
No
No
Seat Belt Warning
checkYes
checkYes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
checkYes
No
Hill Assist
checkYes
No
360 degree camera
No
No

Dimensions & Capacity

i20 Dimensions & CapacityC3 Dimensions & Capacity
Length
3995 mm
3981 mm
Width
1775 mm
1733 mm
Height
1505 mm
1586 mm
Wheelbase
2580 mm
2540 mm
Ground Clearance
170 mm
180 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 Litres
30 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.6 Litres
3.25 Litres
Boot Space
311 Litres
315 Litres
Kerb Weight
987 kg
958 kg
Body Type
Hatchback
Hatchback

Pros & Cons

i20 Pros & ConsC3 Pros & Cons
Pros
  • 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
  • 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
Cons
  • 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
  • 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
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Detailed Comparison of Hyundai i20 and Citroen C3

Safety

i20 comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning. C3 has ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), Seat Belt Warning, Engine Immobiliser, Child Safety Lock.

Body

i20 has doors and seats. It is an with 311 Litres boot space, 37 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 170 mm. It is 1775 mm wide, 1505 mm high and 3995 mm long. It has 987 kg kerb weight and 2580 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, C3 is an with doors and seats ,30 Litres fuel tank capacity, 315 Litres boot space, 180 mm ground clearance.It has 1586 mm height, 3981 mm length, 1733 mm width, and 958 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Hyundai i20 comes with FWD and 5 Gears Manual transmission. And C3 comes with FWD and 5 Gears Manual transmission.

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Hyundai i20 and Citroen C3 Owner Reviews

  • i20 Review
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      Nabia
      29 Days ago
      Review for Hyundai i20
      5.0
      All the features are fantastic. Good, smooth and soft steering control. Good breaking system. Feeling comfortable while driving. I love this car. Thank you very much. it's good.
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    • BA
      Bobby Ahuja
      1 Month ago
      Review for Hyundai i20
      4.6
      Fully satisfied with the car, except for the average fuel consumption. I had no major problems tilldate but just wanted to upgrade to a hybrid car. So I am looking forward to the next option.
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      Anantha Murthy
      1 Month ago
      Review for Hyundai i20
      5.0
      Sports look great Easy and very confirmable driving. It is very convenient to adjust the driving seat and the steering handle. So far, no issues, going great & nice
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      amitfarm5200@gmail.com
      3 Month ago
      Review for Hyundai i20
      4.4
      Every passenger will have plenty of legroom in this car, ensuring a comfortable ride. A more enjoyable driving experience is provided by the ability of both front and rear passengers to extend their legs without feeling cramped.
      Likes (1)
    • AK
      Anuj Kumar
      3 Month ago
      Review for Hyundai i20
      4.4
      The car has an attractive and modern exterior, a comfortable and stylish interior, and a visually pleasing overall appearance.
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      Arvind patel
      4 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.
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      Kygghjjurt
      4 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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      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
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      Naveen
      5 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
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      Anonymous
      6 Month ago
      Review for Citroen C3
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      Affordable price, Good looking Interior and exterior design, with very Shining different different types colours available.
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    Hyundai i20 and Citroen C3 FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Hyundai i20?
    The on-road price of Hyundai i20 is Rs. 7.91 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of Citroen C3?
    The on-road price of Citroen C3 is Rs. 6.92 Lakh in New Delhi.