Citroen eC3 vs Hyundai Exter

Citroen eC3 Price starts at Rs. 12.76 Lakh which is Rs. 6.76 Lakh costlier than base model of Hyundai Exter priced at Rs. 5.99 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Hyundai Exter (Petrol Model) is 19.2 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Hyundai Exter (Top Model) is powered by 1197 cc engine.

eC3 vs Exter

Key Highlights eC3 Shine DTExter SX Opt Connect Knight DT AMT
Engine Type ... 1.2 l Kappa
Motor Power 41.92KW ...
Max Power 56.21bhp 81.8bhp@6000rpm
Range 320 km/charge ...
Top Speed 107 Km/h ...
Mileage (ARAI) ... 19.2 Kmpl
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Basic Info Citroen eC3 Shine DTHyundai Exter SX Opt Connect Knight DT AMTRenault Kiger RXE
Rating
51 reviews
105 reviews
165 reviews
Brand Name Citroen Hyundai Renault
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 13.41 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 10.42 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 5.99 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement ... 1197 cc 999 cc
Body Type HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 56.21bhp 81.8bhp@6000rpm 71bhp@6250rpm
No Of Cylinders ... 4 3
Transmission Automatic Automatic Manual
Gearbox 1-Speed 5 Speed AMT 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD FWD
Colors
Citroen eC3 Colors
Hyundai Exter Colors
Renault Kiger Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) ... 19.2 Kmpl 19.17 Kmpl
Tyre Size 195/65 R15 175/65 R15 195/60
Boot Space 315 Liters ... 405 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes No
Cruise Control ... Yes No
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver and Passenger
EMI
Rs. 25,947 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 20,172 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 11,607 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 52,435 eC3 Insurance Rs. 51,133 Exter Insurance Rs. 28,927 Kiger Insurance
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Engine Type
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1.2 l Kappa
1.0L Energy
Motor Power
41.92KW
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...
Engine Displacement
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1197 cc
999 cc
Battery Capacity
29.2 kWh
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...
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
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Max Power
56.21bhp
81.8bhp@6000rpm
71bhp@6250rpm
Range
320 km/charge
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...
Max Torque
143Nm
113.8Nm@4000rpm
96Nm@3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
...
4
3
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
1-Speed
5 Speed AMT
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
...
...
Fuel Supply System
...
...
MPFi
Kerb Weight
1329 Kg
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...
Turbo Charger
...
...
Charging Port
CCS-II
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...
Charging Time (D.C)
57min
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...

20-80 kmph (kickdown)
8.74 s
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...
Braking (100-0 kmph)
46.70 Meters
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...
Braking (80-0 kmph)
28.02 Meters
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...
Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Petrol
Petrol
0-60 kmph
6.8 Sec
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...
Fuel Capacity
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37 Liters
40 Liters
Top Speed
107 Km/h
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...
Mileage (ARAI)
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19.2 Kmpl
19.17 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
...
...
15 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
...
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17 kmpl

Suspension Front
Suspension Rear
6
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
4.98 m
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Tyre Size
195/65 R15
175/65 R15
195/60
Wheel Size
...
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless,Radial

Additional Interior Features
Interior Environment - Single Tone Black,Seat Upholstry - Fabric (Bloster/Insert)(RUBIC/HEXALIGHT),Front & Rear Integrated Headrest,AC Knobs - Satin Chrome Accents,Parking Brake Lever Tip - Satin Chrome,Instrument Panel - Deco (Anodized Grey / Anodized Orange),Insider Door Handles - Satin Chrome, Satin Chrome Accents - IP, AC Vents Inner Part, Steering wheel, High Gloss Black - AC Vents surround (Side), eToggle surround,Driver Seat - Manual Height Adjustable
Inside rear view mirror(Telematics switches (SOS, RSA & Bluelink),Interior garnish with 3D pattern,Painted black AC vents,Black theme interiors with red accents & stitching,Sporty metal pedals,Metal scuff plate,Footwell lighting(Red),Floor mats,Leatherette Steering wheel,Gear knob,Chrome finish(Gear knob),Chrome finish(Parking lever tip),Metal finish inside door handles,Digital cluster(Digital cluster with colour TFT MID, Multiple regional UI language)
Muted melange seat upholstery,8.9 cm LED instrument cluster
Digital Cluster
Full
Air Conditioner
Seating Capacity
5
5
5
Doors
5
5
5
Boot Space
315 Liters
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405 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Additional Exterior Features
Front Panel Brand Emblems - Chevron(Chrome),Front Grill - Matte Black, Body Coloured Front & Rear Bumpers,Side Turn Indicators on Fender, Body Side Sill Panel, TESSERA Full Wheel Cover,Sash Tape - A/B Pillar,Sash Tape - C Pillar,Body Coloured Outside Door Handles,Outside Door Mirrors(High Gloss Black),Wheel Arch Cladding,Signature LED Day Time Running Lights,Dual Tone Roof,Front Skid Plate,Rear Skid Plate,Front Windscreen Wipers - Intermittent,Optional VIBE PACK (Body Side Door Molding & Painted Insert, Painted ORVM Cover, Painted Front Fog lamp surround, Painted Rear Reflector Surround, Front Fog Lamp), Optional (Polar White/ Zesty Orange/ Platinum Grey/Cosmo Blue)
Black painted radiator grille,Exclusive Knight emblem,Front & rear skid plate(Black),Black painted roof rails,Black painted rear spoiler,Black painted C pillar garnish,Black painted rear garnish,Body colored(Bumpers),Body colored(Outside door mirrors,Outside door handles),Knight exclusive(Front red bumper insert,Tailgate red insert,Black painted side sill garnish),Red front brake calipers,A pillar black out tape,B pillar & window line black out tape,Front & rear mudguard
C-shaped signature LED tail lamps,3-spoke steering wheel,Mystery black ORVMs,Sporty rear spoiler,Satin silver roof rails,Mystery black front fender accentuator
Trunk Light
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Rear Spoiler
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Roof Rails
Length*Width*Height
3981*1733*1604 mm3
3815*1710*1631 mm3
3991*1750*1605 mm3
Wheelbase
2540 mm
2450 mm
2500 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
...
...
205 mm

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
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Addtional Comfort Features
Bag Support Hooks in Boot (3kgs),Parcel Shelf, Co-Driver Side Sun Visor with Vanity Mirror,Rear Defroster,Tripmeter,Battery State Of Charge (%),Drivable Range (km),Eco/Power Drive Mode Indicator,Battery Regeneration Indicator,Front Roof Lamp
Eco coating,Rear parcel tray,Battery saver & AMS
PM2.5 clean air filter (advanced atmospheric particulate filter),Dual tone hor
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front
...
Central Control Armrest
...
...
With Storage
Luggage Hook and Net
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...
Battery Saver
...
...
Additional Entertainment Features
Citroën Connect Touchscreen,Mirror Screen,Wireless Smartphone Connectivity,MyCitroën Connect, C - BUDDY' Personal Assistant Application,Smartphone Storage - Rear Console, Smartphone Charger Wire Guide on Instrument Panel,USB Port - Front 1 + Rear 2 Fast Charger
Infotainment system(Multiple regional UI language),Infotainment system(Ambient sounds of nature)
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Smart Entry
...
...
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Not Available
Autonomous Parking
...
Not Available
...
Drive Modes
2
...
...
No of Speakers
4
...
...
AC
Rear AC Ducts
...
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
...
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Front
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Wireless Phone Charging
...
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
Bench Folding
Bench Folding
Bench Folding
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
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Rear ACVents
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Multifunction Steering Wheel
Tachometer
...
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
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...
Adjustable Headrest
...
Voice assisted sunroof
...
...
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
...
AM/FM Radio
Touch-screen Display
Speakers Front
Speakers Rear
Follow me home headlamps
...
...
Adjustable Headlamps
...
...
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
...
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
...
Single Pane
...

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
...
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
...
Hill Assist
...
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
...
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver and Passenger
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
2
6
2
Traction Control System (TCS)
...
...
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
Rear Doors Manual Child Lock,Seat Belt Reminder (Driver & Co-Driver Side, Thermal Management System(Natural Air Cooled)
Dashcam with dual camera,Inside handle over ride (Driver only),3 Point seat belts (All seats),Emergency stop signal
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Child Safety Lock
Rear Wash Wiper
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3
3

Automatic Emergency Braking
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...
Forward Collision Warning
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Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
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Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Keep Assist
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Driver Attention Warning
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Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
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Adaptive High Beam Assist
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Oncoming Lane Mitigation
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Speed Assist System
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Traffic Sign Recognition
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Lane Departure Prevention Assist
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Road Depature Mitigation System
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Adaptive Cruise Control
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
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Over the Air (OTA) Updates
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SOS Button
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RSA
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Over Speeding Alert
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Remote Door Lock Unlock
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Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Citroen eC3
  • Easy to drive car for first-time electric car buyers
  • Super spacious cabin even for exceptionally tall passengers
Hyundai Exter
  • Smooth and refined engine
  • generous cabin space
  • rich features list
  • comfortable ride quality
Citroen eC3
  • Doesn’t offer exciting drive experience
  • looks the same as the petrol
  • Missing features: adjustable regenerative braking modes
  • powered mirror adjustment
  • auto AC
  • passive keyless entry
  • push-button start
Hyundai Exter
  • Cabin width is best suited to 4 occupants
  • engine’s highway performance is average

Is Hyundai Exter Better Than Citroen EC3?

100% users have chosen Hyundai Exter over Citroen eC3 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 217 users have also rated Hyundai Exter and Citroen eC3 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Hyundai Exter is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, maintenance and features in your car. But Citroen eC3 is better on the grounds of safety. On the basis of comfort 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 Exter eC3
Mileage 3.7 1.6
Performance 4.0 1.8
Comfort 4.3 4.3
Maintenance 3.7 1.6
Safety 4.2 4.3
Features 4.4 4.1
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eC3 Vs Exter Vs Renault Kiger FAQs

Which car is best between Citroen eC3 vs Hyundai Exter?
As per the users experiences Citroen eC3 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for safety in your car. But Hyundai Exter is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, maintenance and features. On the basis of comfort user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Citroen eC3 vs Hyundai Exter?
The Hyundai Exter is cheaper than Citroen eC3 by Rs. 2.98 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Citroen eC3 vs Hyundai Exter?
As per the users experiences the Citroen eC3 has better performance.

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