Citroen C3 Vs Hyundai Santro comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 4.8 Lakh

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₹ 4.37 Lakh

Overview

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

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

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol Citroen C3 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 4.8 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 9.05 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model.

Summary	Citroen C3	Hyundai Santro
Price	₹ 4.8 Lakh	₹ 4.37 Lakh
Manufacturer	Citroen	Hyundai
Body Type	Hatchback	Hatchback
Mileage	19.80 KM/L	20.30 KM/L
Power	83 bhp @ 5750 rpm bhp	69 bhp
Engine	1198 CC	1086 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

C3 Vs Santro – Which gives Better Mileage?

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

C3 Vs Santro – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Citroen C3 gets 2 Petrol 111 bhp@ 5500 rpm, 83 bhp @ 5750 rpm bhp engines.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	1.2L Naturally Aspirated Petrol	1.1L Petrol Engine
Displacement (CC)	1198 CC	1086 CC
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Power	83 bhp @ 5750 rpm	69 bhp@5500 rpm
Torque	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm	99 Nm@4500 rpm
Top Speed	N/A	N/A
Acceleration 0 to 100 Kmph	N/A	N/A
No. of gears	5	5
Drive Train	FWD	FWD
Turbocharger	N/A	N/A
Emissions Standard	BS6	N/A

Dimensions & Weight

Length	3981 mm	3610 mm
Width	1733 mm	1645 mm
Height	1586 mm	1560 mm
Wheelbase	2540 mm	2400 mm
Ground Clearance	180 mm	165 mm
Kerb Weight	939 KG	N/A

Capacity

Boot Space	315 L	N/A
No. of Doors	5	5
No. of Rows	2	N/A
Seating Capacity	5	5
Fuel tank Capacity	30.0	35.0

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage ARAI	19.80 KM/L	20.30 KM/L
Mileage - City	N/A	N/A
Mileage - Highway	N/A	N/A

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	N/A

Tyres & Wheels

Wheel Type	Steel	Steel Wheels
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre Size	195/65 R15	155/80 R13
Rear Tyre Size	195/65 R15	155/80 R13
Spare Wheel Type	Steel	N/A
Spare Wheel Size	195/65 R15	N/A

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Manual Air Conditioner With Heater	No
Front AC	Yes	-
Rear AC	NO	-
Third Row AC Zone	No	-
Heater	Yes	No
Climate Control	No	No
Paddle Shift	No	No
Idle Start/Stop Button	No	-
Cruise Control	No	No
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	No
Wireless Phone Charger	No	-
Electrically Adjustable Outside Door Mirrors	-
R14 Wheel Covers	-
Rear Parcel Tray	-
Rear Seat Bench Folding	-
Rear Washer & Wiper	-
Remote Fuel Lid Open	-
Remote Tailgate Open	-

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	No
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	-
Seat belt reminder (Driver and Co-dr)	-

Lights

Automatic Headlamps	No	No
Light Type	Halogen	Bulb
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	No
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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