Citroen C3 X vs Hyundai Exter

Last Updated: August 11, 2026

Citroen C3 X price starts at Rs. 4.99 Lakh, which is Rs. 81,600 cheaper than the base variant of Hyundai Exter, priced at Rs. 5.81 Lakh. On the performance front, the C3 uses a 1198cc engine producing 80.46bhp@5750rpm 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 affordability, while the Exter stands out for performance.

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C3 vs Exter Comparison Summary

Specification Citroen C3 XHyundai Exter
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 4.99 LakhRs. 5.81 Lakh
Mileage 19.3 kmplNot Available
Engine 1198 cc1197 cc
Max power 80.46bhp@5750rpm82bhp@6000rpm

C3 vs Exter Key Highlights

Basic Info Citroen C3 LiveHyundai Exter HX2
Rating
145 reviews
2 reviews
Brand Name Citroen Hyundai
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 4.99 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 5.81 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1198 cc 1197 cc
Body Type HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Max Power 80.46bhp@5750rpm 82bhp@6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 3 4
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 5-Speed 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Citroen C3 Colors
Hyundai Exter Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 19.3 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 195/65 R15 165/70 R14
Boot Space 315 Liters 391 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control No No
Cruise Control Not Available No
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 9,653 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 11,231 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 31,120 C3 Insurance Rs. 34,123 Exter Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
No
Not Available
Displacement
1198 cc
1197 cc
Engine Type
1.2L PureTech 82
1.2 l Kappa
Engine Displacement
1198 cc
1197 cc
Max Power
80.46bhp@5750rpm
82bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque
115Nm@3750rpm
113.8Nm@4000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
3
4
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
5-Speed
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
No
Kerb Weight
958 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
No
Not Available

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

Shock Absorbers Type
Not Available
Gas Type
steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinio
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
4.98 m
Not Available
Tyre Size
195/65 R15
165/70 R14
Wheel Size
15
14
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Rear Seat Headrest
3
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
No
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
Not Available
5
Boot Space
315 Liters
391 Liters

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

USB Charger
Front
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Smart Entry
No
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
No
3
Android Auto
No
No
Apple CarPlay
No
No
Bluetooth
No
No
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front Only
Front Only
Rear Window Washer
No
No
Speakers
Not Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Not Available
No
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
No
No
Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
No
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
No inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Bench Folding
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
No
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
No
No
Rear ACVents
Not Available
No
Touchscreen
No
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Touchscreen
No
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
No
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
No
Yes
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
No
Seat Belt Warning
No
Yes
Push Ignition
No
No
AM/FM Radio
No
No
Touch-screen Display
No
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
No
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
No
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
No
No
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
3
Hill Descent Control
No
Not Available
Hill Assist
No
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
No
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
4 Star
Not Available
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
No
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
No
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
2
6
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Not Available
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
No
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
No
No
Day Night IRVM
No
No
Keyless Entry
No
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
No
No
Rear Camera
Not Available
No
Side Airbag
No
Yes

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

Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
No
SOS Button
Not Available
No
Live Location
Not Available
No
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
No
Live Weather
Not Available
No
Crash Notification
Not Available
No
Valet Mode
Not Available
No
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
No
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
No

grossWeight
1358 kg
Not Available

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?

75% users have chosen Citroen C3 over Hyundai Exter in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 208 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.
Citroen C3 has out rated Hyundai Exter on all the rating factors.
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 Exter C3
Mileage 3.7 1.0
Performance 4.1 4.0
Comfort 4.5 4.0
Maintenance 3.6 2.0
Safety 3.9 3.0
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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 Vs Hyundai Exter FAQs

Which car is best between Citroen C3 vs Hyundai Exter?
Citroen C3 X has out rated Hyundai Exter on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Citroen C3 vs Hyundai Exter?
The Citroen C3 X is cheaper than Hyundai Exter by ₹81,600.
Which car offers better performance Citroen C3 vs Hyundai Exter?
For the Live version, 1198 cc Petrol engine of C3 produces 80.46bhp@5750rpm of power and 115Nm@3750rpm 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 the Citroen C3 X has better performance.

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