Citroen C3 X vs Hyundai Exter

Last Updated: October 21, 2026

Hyundai Exter price starts at Rs. 5.80 Lakh, which is Rs. 4.41 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Citroen C3 X, priced at Rs. 10.21 Lakh. On the performance front, the C3 uses a 1199cc engine producing 108bhp@5500rpm and the Exter a 1197cc engine producing 82bhp@6000rpm. If you're deciding between the C3 and Exter, the C3 is the better pick for performance, while the Exter stands out for affordability.

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C3 vs Exter Comparison Summary

Specification Citroen C3 XHyundai Exter
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 10.21 LakhRs. 5.80 Lakh
Mileage 19.3 kmplNot Available
Engine 1199 cc1197 cc
Max power 108bhp@5500rpm82bhp@6000rpm

C3 vs Exter Key Highlights

Basic Info Citroen C3 Turbo Shine Sport Edition ATHyundai Exter HX2Maruti Suzuki Baleno Sigma
Rating
148 reviews
3 reviews
68 reviews
Brand Name Citroen Hyundai Maruti Suzuki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 10.21 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 5.80 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 6.10 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1199 cc 1197 cc 1197 cc
Body Type HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Max Power 108bhp@5500rpm 82bhp@6000rpm 82bhp@5700rpm
No Of Cylinders 3 4 3
Transmission Automatic Manual Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 5-Speed 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD FWD
Colors
Citroen C3 Colors
Hyundai Exter Colors
Maruti Suzuki Baleno Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 19.3 Kmpl Not Available 23.8 Kmpl
Tyre Size 195/65 R15 165/70 R14 185/65 R15
Boot Space 315 Liters 391 Liters 318 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No No
Cruise Control Yes No No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front 6
EMI
Rs. 19,747 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 11,218 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 11,798 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance C3 Insurance Rs. 33,499 Exter Insurance Baleno Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
1199 cc
1197 cc
1197 cc
Engine Type
1.2L PureTech 110
1.2 l Kappa
1.2L Z12E
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
1197 cc
1197 cc
Max Power
108bhp@5500rpm
82bhp@6000rpm
82bhp@5700rpm
Max Torque
205Nm@1750rpm
113.8Nm@4000rpm
112.4Nm@4500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
3
4
3
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
5-Speed
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
No
Not Available
Kerb Weight
1114 Kg
Not Available
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
37 Liters
37 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
19.3 Kmpl
Not Available
23.8 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
15.18 kmpl
Not Available
Not Available
Mileage (Highway)
20.27 kmpl
Not Available
Not Available

Shock Absorbers Type
Not Available
Gas Type
Not Available
steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinion
Rack & Pinion
Wheels Type
Not Available
Not Available
Steel with Cover
Suspension Front
MacPherson Strut suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Rear twist beam
Rear twist beam
Rear twist beam
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
4.98 m
Not Available
4.85 m
Tyre Size
195/65 R15
165/70 R14
185/65 R15
Wheel Size
15
14
15
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
No
Digital Cluster Size
7
Not Available
Not Available
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Fabric
Reported Boot Space
Not Available
391 Litres
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Integrated
Adjustable
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Yes
No
Semi
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
No
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
5
Doors
Not Available
5
Not Available
Boot Space
315 Liters
391 Liters
318 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
No
Not Available
Wheel Covers
No
Yes
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Manual
Manual
Boot Opening
Manual
Manual
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
No
No
LED DRLs
Yes
No
No
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
No
LED Taillights
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
No
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
No
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Not Available
No
Not Available
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
No
No
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
No
Yes
Antenna
Roof Antenna
No
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
Yes
No
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
No
Length*Width*Height
3981*1733*1586 mm3
3830*1723*1643 mm3
3990*1745*1530 mm3
Wheelbase
2540 mm
2450 mm
2520 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5
Not Available

Addtional Comfort Features
Parcel Shelf
Not Available
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
No
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
No
No
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Smartphone Connectivity
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
No
No
No
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
No
Driver's Window
No of Speakers
4
Not Available
No
Adjustable Steering
Height only
Height only
Height only
Android Auto
Yes
No
No
Apple CarPlay
Yes
No
No
Bluetooth
Yes
No
No
USB Ports
Yes
No
No
Additional Features
Parcel Shelf
Not Available
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front Only
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Yes
No
No
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Not Available
No
No
Heater
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
No
No
Cruise Control
Yes
No
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.24 inch
No inch
0 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
No
No
Subwoofer
No
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Bench Folding
Not Available
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
No
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
No
No
Rear ACVents
Not Available
No
No
Touchscreen
Yes
No
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
No
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Rear Touchscreen
No
Not Available
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
No
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Not Available
Not Available
No
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
No
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
No
No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
No
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
Not Available
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
No
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
Driver and Passenger
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
No
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
No
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
No
Not Available
Safety Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Curtain
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
6
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
No
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
Not Available
No
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
Not Available
No
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
No
No
Day Night IRVM
Yes
No
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Yes
No
Yes
Rear Camera
Not Available
No
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
No
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
No
Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
No
Not Available
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Not Available
No
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
No
No
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Not Available
No
Not Available
Oncoming Lane Mitigation
Not Available
No
Not Available
Speed Assist System
Not Available
No
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Not Available
No
No
Road Depature Mitigation System
Not Available
No
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
No
Not Available

Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
No
No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
No
Not Available
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
Not Available
No
SOS Button
Not Available
No
No
Smartwatch App
Not Available
Not Available
No
Live Location
Not Available
No
No
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
No
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Not Available
Not Available
No
Engine Start Alarm
Not Available
Not Available
No
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
No
No
Live Weather
Not Available
No
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
Not Available
No
Crash Notification
Not Available
No
Not Available
Tow Away Alert
Not Available
Not Available
No
Valet Mode
Not Available
No
No
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
No
No
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Not Available
No
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
No
No

grossWeight
1514 kg
Not Available
1410 kg

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Citroen C3 X
  • Distinctive and stylish design
  • Comfortable and spacious interior
  • Strong air con
  • Good ride quality
  • Good handling
  • Good value for money
Citroen C3 X
  • Small trunk
  • Limited availability in some regions
  • Higher maintenance costs compared to some competitors

Is Citroen C3 Better Than Hyundai Exter?

84% users have chosen Citroen C3 over Hyundai Exter in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 214 users have also rated Citroen C3 and Hyundai Exter on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor C3 Exter
Mileage 3.7 3.7
Performance 4.1 4.3
Comfort 4.5 4.7
Maintenance 3.6 4.0
Safety 3.9 4.0
Features 4.2 1.7
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which one is the best, Citroen C3 or Toyota Glanza?
  • Both cars are good in their own forte, Citroen C3 packs in the presence and space of a mini SUV at the price of a hatchback that's comfortable over a variety of road conditions. But it also lacks some essentials like powered adjustable mirrors or windshield wipers and other creature comforts that its rivals have gotten us accustomed to. On the other hand, if you are looking for a hatch that ticks a lot of boxes, the Glanza is a great option. There's a decent features list, efficient engine options, and more space than a number of more expensive sedans. So, if your priorities are spacious cabin, fuel efficiency and decent features, and power performance, you may go for Glanza. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.

Citroen C3 X Vs Hyundai Exter Vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno FAQs

Which car is best between Citroen C3 X vs Hyundai Exter?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Citroen C3 X vs Hyundai Exter?
The Hyundai Exter is cheaper than Citroen C3 X by ₹4.41 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Citroen C3 X vs Hyundai Exter?
For the Turbo Shine Sport Edition AT version, 1199 cc Petrol engine of C3 produces 108bhp@5500rpm of power and 205Nm@1750rpm of torque. Whereas for the HX2 version, 1197 cc Petrol engine of Exter produces 82bhp@6000rpm of power and 113.8Nm@4000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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