Citroen C3 Vs Hyundai i20 comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 4.8 Lakh

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₹ 6.87 Lakh

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Citroen C3 Vs Hyundai i20 Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the C3 Vs i20 on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

C3 Vs i20 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol Hyundai i20 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 6.87 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 10.52 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. On the other hand, Citroen C3 price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 4.8 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 9.05 Lakh for range topping Petrol model.

Summary	Citroen C3	Hyundai i20
Price	₹ 4.8 Lakh	₹ 6.87 Lakh
Manufacturer	Citroen	Hyundai
Body Type	Hatchback	Hatchback
Mileage	19.80 KM/L	20.35 KM/L
Power	83 bhp @ 5750 rpm bhp	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm bhp
Engine	1198 CC	1197 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

C3 Vs i20 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Hyundai i20 base Petrol engine returns 20 KM/L. The Citroen C3 base Petrol returns 19 KM/L.

C3 Vs i20 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Hyundai i20 gets 2 Petrol 111, 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm bhp engines, whereas the Citroen C3 comes in 2 Petrol 111 bhp@ 5500 rpm, 83 bhp @ 5750 rpm bhp engines.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	1.2L Naturally Aspirated Petrol	1.2 L Kappa Petrol
Displacement (CC)	1198 CC	1197 CC
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Power	83 bhp @ 5750 rpm	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm	114.7 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Top Speed	N/A	170
Acceleration 0 to 100 Kmph	N/A	13.2
No. of gears	5	5
Drive Train	FWD	FWD
Turbocharger	N/A
Emissions Standard	BS6	BS VI 2.0

Dimensions & Weight

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
Kerb Weight	939 KG	970 KG

Capacity

Boot Space	315 L	311 L
No. of Doors	5	5
No. of Rows	2	2
Seating Capacity	5	5
Fuel tank Capacity	30.0	37.0

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage ARAI	19.80 KM/L	20.35 KM/L
Mileage - City	N/A	13.00 KM/L
Mileage - Highway	N/A	17.00 KM/L

Suspension Brakes & Steering

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut With Coil Spring	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Rear Twist Beam With Coil Spring	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Steering Type	Electric	Electric Power Steering
Steering Adjustability	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic

Tyres & Wheels

Wheel Type	Steel	Steel Wheel
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre Size	195/65 R15	185/65 R15
Rear Tyre Size	195/65 R15	185/65 R15
Spare Wheel Type	Steel	Steel
Spare Wheel Size	195/65 R15	185/70 R14

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Manual Air Conditioner With Heater	Manual
Front AC	Yes	Yes
Rear AC	NO	No
Third Row AC Zone	No	N0
Heater	Yes	Yes
Climate Control	No	No
Paddle Shift	No	No
Idle Start/Stop Button	No	Yes
Cruise Control	No	No
Power Windows	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	No	Yes
Push Start Stop Button	No	Yes
Remote Engine Start	No	No
Hands-Free Tailgate	No	No
Steering Mounted Audio	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	No	Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers	No	No
Automatic Headlamps	No	Yes
Electric Tailgate	No	No
Adjustable ORVMs	Yes	No
Adjustable Rear Headrests	-	-
Power Outlets 12V	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charger	No	No

Locks & Security

Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Remote	Yes
Speed Sensing Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	6-way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward/back, Backrest Tilt For	Manual
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	4-way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward/back, Backrest Tilt For	Manual
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Rear Armrest	No	No
Front Armrest	No	Yes
Folding Rear Seat	Yes	Yes
Split Rear Seat	No	60:40 Split
Front Seatback Pockets	Yes	Yes
Headrests	Fixed Front & Rear	Adjustable (Front & Rear)
Ventilated Seats	No	No
Seat Memory Function	No	No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes

Safety & Security

No. of Airbags
Driver Airbags	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbags	Yes	Yes
Side Airbags	No	No
Rear Side Airbag	No	No
Curtain Airbag	No	Yes
Knee Airbags	No	No
ABS	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program	Yes	No
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	No	No
Hill Hold Control	No	No
Hill Assist	Yes	No
Hill Descent Control	No	No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	No	No
Traction Control	No	No
Blind Spot Monitoring	No	No
Lane Assist	No	No
Forward Collision Warning	No	No
Auto Emergency Braking	No	No
Driver Drowsiness Detection	No	No
Child Seat Anchor Points	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	No	Rear Only
Speed Alert System	Yes	Yes
Parking Assistance	Rear Parking Camera	No
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Dashcam	No	No
Electric ORVM Heating	No	Yes

Lights

Automatic Headlamps	No	Yes
Light Type	Halogen	Halogen
Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)	LED	LED
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Yes	Yes
Fog Lamps	LED	LED
Ambient Lighting	No	No
Automatic High Beam Assist	No	No
Follow-Me-Home Headlamps	No	Yes
Cornering Lights	No	No
Cabin Lamps	Front &Rear	LED

Exterior Features

Sunroof	No	No
Roof Rails	Yes	No
Shark Fin Antenna	No	Yes
Body-Coloured ORVMs	Yes	Yes
Chrome Accents	Yes	No
ORVM Adjustments	Electrically Adjustable	Electric
Rear Spoiler	No	Yes
Skid Plates	Yes	No
Side Steps	No	No

Instrumentation

Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Digital	Digital
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator	Yes	Yes
Average Speed	Yes	Yes
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Shift Indicator	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes

Entertainment

Infotainment System	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Display Size	10.24 Inches	8 Inches
Audio System	Standard	Basic Audio
Speakers	No
Tweeters	-
Subwoofer	-	No
GPS Navigation	Yes	Yes
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Smartphone Connectivity	Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Bluetooth Support	Yes	Yes
USB Support	Yes	Yes
AUX Compatibility	No	Yes
Wireless Display (Screen Mirroring)	No	No
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	No	No
Radio	Yes	Yes

Advanced Features

Connected Car Technology	No	No
Over-The-Air Updates (OTA)	No	No
Geofencing	No	No
Digital Key	No	No
AI Voice Assistance	No	No
Auto Park Assist	No	No
Autonomous Driving Level	No	No
SOS Button	No	No

Manufacturer Warranty

Type Battery Warranty	8 Years/160,000 Km	No
Type Manufacturer Warranty	2 Years/40,000 Km	3 Years/Unlimited Kms

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