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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
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Citroen C3 Live car
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Rs. 6.16 Lakh
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Hyundai Exter EX 1.2 MT car
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Rs. 6.13 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
6.92 Lakh
Price Breakup
6.88 Lakh
Price Breakup
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
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

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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

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Sunroof
Power Windows
Front Only
Front Only
Adjustable ORVMs
Internally Adjustable
Externally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
check
Rear Wiper
Rear Defogger
Bootlid Opener
Internal
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Daytime Running Lights
Halogen
LED headlight
Projector headlight
check
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps

Instrumentation

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Low Fuel Level Warning
check
check
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
check
-
Fuel level guage
Digital
Analogue
Gear Indicator
-
Shift Indicator
check
check
Tachometer
Digital
Analogue
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Information not available
Avg fuel economy display
check
check

Infotainment & Communication

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Apple CarPlay
check
Android Auto
Voice Command
Infotainment Screen
check
Multifunction Display
Bluetooth Compatibility
Integrated Music System
-
Speakers
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Basic Warranty
2 years or 40000 KMS
3 Years or 100000 KMS
Extended Warranty
-
3 years or 10&000&000 kms

Engine & Transmission

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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
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

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

Safety

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NCAP Rating
Not Tested
Not Tested
Airbags
2
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
check
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
check
check
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
check
check
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
ASR / Traction Control
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Lane Departure Warning
-
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Seat Belt Warning
check
check
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
check
Rear Middle Head Rest
-

Dimensions & Capacity

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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

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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
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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.

Transmission

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

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Citroen C3 and Hyundai Exter Owner Reviews

  • C3 Review
  • Exter Review
    • IK
      Indrajit Kumar Rajhans
      29 Days ago
      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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    • RS
      Rafi Shaik
      6 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
      7 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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