Citroen C3 Vs Hyundai Grand i10 Nios comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 4.8 Lakh

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₹ 5.47 Lakh

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Citroen C3 Vs Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the C3 Vs Grand i10 Nios 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 Grand i10 Nios – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol Hyundai Grand i10 Nios in New Delhi starts at ₹ 5.47 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 7.92 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. The base Petrol+CNG version of the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios costs ₹ 7.17 Lakh, whereas the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Petrol+CNG top-end costs ₹ 7.67 Lakh. 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 Grand i10 Nios
Price	₹ 4.8 Lakh	₹ 5.47 Lakh
Manufacturer	Citroen	Hyundai
Body Type	Hatchback	Hatchback
Mileage	19.80 KM/L	20.70 KM/L
Power	83 bhp @ 5750 rpm bhp	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm bhp
Engine	1198 CC	1197 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

C3 Vs Grand i10 Nios – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios base Petrol engine returns 20 KM/L, whereas the base diesel returns 21 KM/L. The Citroen C3 base Petrol returns 19 KM/L.

C3 Vs Grand i10 Nios – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios gets 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm bhp Petrol engine and 68 bhp @ 6000 rpm bhp Petrol+CNG engine, 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 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	113.8 Nm@ 4000 rpm
Top Speed	N/A	160
Acceleration 0 to 100 Kmph	N/A	12.5
No. of gears	5	5
Drive Train	FWD	FWD
Turbocharger	N/A
Emissions Standard	BS6	BS 6

Dimensions & Weight

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
Kerb Weight	939 KG	920 KG

Capacity

Boot Space	315 L	260 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	20.70 KM/L
Mileage - City	N/A	18.00 KM/L
Mileage - Highway	N/A	21.00 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 Assisted
Steering Adjustability	Tilt	Tilt

Tyres & Wheels

Wheel Type	Steel	Steel Wheel
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre Size	195/65 R15	175/60R15
Rear Tyre Size	195/65 R15	165/70R14
Spare Wheel Type	Steel	Steel
Spare Wheel Size	195/65 R15	155/80 R13

Comfort & Convenience

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

Locks & Security

Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Remote	-
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	-
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	4-way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward/back, Backrest Tilt For	-
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	-
Rear Armrest	No	No
Front Armrest	No	No
Folding Rear Seat	Yes	-
Split Rear Seat	No	-
Front Seatback Pockets	Yes	-
Headrests	Fixed Front & Rear	-
Ventilated Seats	No	-
Seat Memory Function	No	-
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-

Safety & Security

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

Lights

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

Exterior Features

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

Instrumentation

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

Entertainment

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

Advanced Features

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

Manufacturer Warranty

Type Battery Warranty	8 Years/160,000 Km	-
Type Manufacturer Warranty	2 Years/40,000 Km	-

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