Citroen C3 X vs Hyundai i20

Last Updated: October 28, 2026

Hyundai i20 price starts at Rs. 6.00 Lakh, which is Rs. 4.21 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Citroen C3 X, priced at Rs. 10.21 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the C3 offers a claimed 19.3 kmpl, while the i20 delivers 16 kmpl. On the performance front, the C3 uses a 1199cc engine producing 108bhp@5500rpm and the i20 a 1197cc engine producing 82bhp@6000rpm. If you're deciding between the C3 and i20, the C3 is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the i20 stands out for affordability.

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C3 vs i20 Comparison Summary

Specification Citroen C3 XHyundai i20
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 10.21 LakhRs. 6.00 Lakh
Mileage 19.3 kmpl16 kmpl
Engine 1199 cc1197 cc
Max power 108bhp@5500rpm82bhp@6000rpm

C3 vs i20 Key Highlights

Basic Info Citroen C3 Turbo Shine Sport Edition ATHyundai i20 EraMaruti Suzuki Baleno Sigma
Rating
148 reviews
95 reviews
69 reviews
Brand Name Citroen Hyundai Maruti Suzuki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 10.21 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 6.00 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 i20 Colors
Maruti Suzuki Baleno Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 19.3 Kmpl 16 Kmpl 23.8 Kmpl
Tyre Size 195/65 R15 185/70 R14 185/65 R15
Boot Space 315 Liters 311 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. 11,601 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 11,798 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance C3 Insurance Rs. 34,207 i20 Insurance Baleno Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Yes
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
114.7Nm@4200rpm
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
Kerb Weight
1114 Kg
Not Available
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
No
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
37 Liters
37 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
19.3 Kmpl
16 Kmpl
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
Not Available
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
185/70 R14
185/65 R15
Wheel Size
15
14
15
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
No
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Sunglass holder
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
7
Not Available
Not Available
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Fabric
Reported Boot Space
Not Available
311 Litres
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Integrated
Integrated
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
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
311 Liters
318 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
No
Not Available
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
High mount stop lamp,Parametric jewel pattern grille,Painted black finish-Air curtain garnish,Tailgate garnish,Side wing spoiler,Skid plate-Silver finish,Outside door handles-Body coloured,Outside rear view mirror-Body coloured,Body colour bumpers,B pillar black out tape
Not Available
Wheel Covers
No
Yes
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Manual
Manual
Boot Opening
Manual
Not Available
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
No
No
Chrome Garnish
Not Available
No
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
No
No
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
No
LED Taillights
Not Available
No
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
No
Not Available
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
No
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Not Available
No
Not Available
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
No
No
Trunk Light
Not Available
No
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Roof Antenna
Pole-Micro
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
No
No
Length*Width*Height
3981*1733*1586 mm3
3995*1775*1505 mm3
3990*1745*1530 mm3
Wheelbase
2540 mm
2580 mm
2520 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5
Not Available

Addtional Comfort Features
Parcel Shelf
Not Available
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
No
No
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Battery Saver
Not Available
Yes
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
Drive Modes
Not Available
No
Not Available
No of Speakers
4
No
No
Adjustable Steering
Height only
Height & Reach
Height only
Android Auto
Yes
No
No
Apple CarPlay
Yes
No
No
Bluetooth
Yes
No
No
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
No
Additional Features
Parcel Shelf
High mount stop lamp,Parametric jewel pattern grille,Painted black finish-Air curtain garnish,Tailgate garnish,Side wing spoiler,Skid plate-Silver finish,Outside door handles-Body coloured,Outside rear view mirror-Body coloured,Body colour bumpers,B pillar black out tape
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 & telescopic
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
No
No
Cruise Control
Yes
No
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.24 inch
0 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
No
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
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
No
Not Available
Voice Commands
Not Available
No
No
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
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
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
Yes
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
No
No
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
No
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
No
Not Available
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
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
3 Star
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
3 Star
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
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
No
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
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
No
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Not Available
Not Available
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
No

Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
Not Available
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
RSA
Not Available
No
Not Available
Smartwatch App
Not Available
No
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
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
Not Available
No
Tow Away Alert
Not Available
Not Available
No
Valet Mode
Not Available
Not Available
No
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
No
No
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
No
No
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Not Available
No
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Not Available
No
Not Available

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
Hyundai i20
  • Well built & premium interior
  • Loaded with segment-first features
  • Wide range of engines/transmissions to choose from
Citroen C3 X
  • Small trunk
  • Limited availability in some regions
  • Higher maintenance costs compared to some competitors
Hyundai i20
  • Tall users will want more front headroom
  • Higher variants priced at a premium over rivals

Is Citroen C3 Better Than Hyundai I20?

63% users have chosen Citroen C3 over Hyundai i20 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 399 users have also rated Citroen C3 and Hyundai i20 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
Hyundai i20 is better on the grounds of performance and safety. On the basis of mileage, comfort, maintenance 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 i20
Mileage 3.7 3.8
Performance 4.1 4.4
Comfort 4.5 4.4
Maintenance 3.6 3.7
Safety 3.9 4.1
Features 4.2 4.2
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Recently Asked User Questions

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  • 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 i20 Vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno FAQs

Which car is best between Citroen C3 X vs Hyundai i20?
Hyundai i20 is better on the grounds of performance and safety. On the basis of mileage, comfort, maintenance and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Citroen C3 X vs Hyundai i20?
The Hyundai i20 is cheaper than Citroen C3 X by ₹4.21 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Citroen C3 X vs Hyundai i20?
The Citroen C3 X delivers better mileage 19.3 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Citroen C3 X vs Hyundai i20?
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 Era version, 1197 cc Petrol engine of i20 produces 82bhp@6000rpm of power and 114.7Nm@4200rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Hyundai i20 has better performance.

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