Citroen e-C3 X vs Hyundai i20

Last Updated: August 28, 2026

Hyundai i20 price starts at Rs. 6.00 Lakh, which is Rs. 5.99 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Citroen e-C3 X, priced at Rs. 11.99 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the i20 returns a claimed 16 kmpl, while the eC3 offers a claimed 325 km/charge. On the performance front, the eC3 uses a 29.2kWh battery producing 56.22bhp and the i20 a 1197cc engine producing 82bhp@6000rpm. If you're deciding between the eC3 and i20, the i20 is the better pick for affordability.

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eC3 vs i20 Comparison Summary

Specification Citroen e-C3 XHyundai i20
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 11.99 LakhRs. 6.00 Lakh
Mileage / Range 325 km/charge16 kmpl
Engine / Battery 29.2 kWh1197 cc
Max power / Motor 56.22bhp82bhp@6000rpm
Top speed 107 Km/hNot Available

eC3 vs i20 Key Highlights

Basic Info Citroen eC3 LiveHyundai i20 Era
Rating
51 reviews
93 reviews
Brand Name Citroen Hyundai
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 11.99 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 6.00 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement Not Available 1197 cc
Body Type HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Max Power 56.22bhp 82bhp@6000rpm
No Of Cylinders Not Available 4
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox 1-Speed 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Citroen eC3 Colors
Hyundai i20 Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 16 Kmpl
Tyre Size 195/65 R15 185/70 R14
Boot Space 315 Liters 311 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control No No
Cruise Control Not Available No
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 23,194 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 11,601 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 47,587 eC3 Insurance Rs. 34,826 i20 Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
Not Available
1197 cc
Battery Type
Lithium-Ion
Not Available
Engine Type
Not Available
1.2 l Kappa
Motor Power
41.92KW kW
Not Available
Engine Displacement
Not Available
1197 cc
Battery Capacity
29.2 kWh
Not Available
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Not Available
Max Power
56.22bhp
82bhp@6000rpm
Range
325 km/charge
Not Available
Max Torque
143Nm
114.7Nm@4200rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
Not Available
4
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
1-Speed
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
No
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Kerb Weight
1302 Kg
Not Available
Drive Mode Types
STANDARD | ECO
No
Charging Port
CCS-II
Not Available
Charging Time (D.C)
57 Min- (10%-80%)
Not Available

Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
37 Liters
Top Speed
107 Km/h
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
16 Kmpl

Shock Absorbers Type
Not Available
Gas Type
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
185/70 R14
Wheel Size
15
14
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
Tubeless

Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Sunglass holder
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
3
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
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
311 Liters

Alloy Wheels
No
No
Additional Exterior Features
Front Panel Brand Emblems - Chevron(Silver Painted),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,Outside Door Mirrors(Glossy Black),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)
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
Wheel Covers
Yes
Yes
ORVM
Manual
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
No
Chrome Garnish
Not Available
No
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
No
No
LED Taillights
Not Available
No
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Halogen Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
No
No
Trunk Light
Not Available
No
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Pole-Micro
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
LED Headlamps
No
No
Length*Width*Height
3981*1733*1586 mm3
3995*1775*1505 mm3
Wheelbase
2540 mm
2580 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5

USB Charger
Not Available
Front
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Battery Saver
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Not Available
Drive Modes
2
Not Available
No of Speakers
Not Available
No
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
4
Android Auto
No
No
Apple CarPlay
No
No
Bluetooth
No
No
USB Ports
Not Available
Available
Additional Features
Front Panel Brand Emblems - Chevron(Silver Painted),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,Outside Door Mirrors(Glossy Black),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)
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
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front Only
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
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 & telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
No
No
Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
No
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
0 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Bench Folding
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
No
No
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
No
Rear ACVents
Not Available
No
Touchscreen
No
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
No
Voice Commands
Not Available
No
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Not Available
No
AM/FM Radio
No
No
Touch-screen Display
No
No
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes

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

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
No
SOS Button
Not Available
No
RSA
Not Available
No
Smartwatch App
Not Available
No
Live Location
Not Available
No
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
No
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
No
No
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
No
Remote Door Lock Unlock
No
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Not Available
No

grossWeight
1716 kg
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Citroen e-C3 X
  • Easy to drive car for first-time electric car buyers, Super spacious cabin even for exceptionally tall passengers
Hyundai i20
  • Well built & premium interior
  • Loaded with segment-first features
  • Wide range of engines/transmissions to choose from
Citroen e-C3 X
  • 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 i20
  • Tall users will want more front headroom
  • Higher variants priced at a premium over rivals
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Which car is best between Citroen eC3 vs Hyundai i20?
As per the users experiences Citroen e-C3 X is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for safety in your car. But Hyundai i20 is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and features.
Which car is cheaper Citroen eC3 vs Hyundai i20?
The Hyundai i20 is cheaper than Citroen e-C3 X by ₹5.99 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Citroen eC3 vs Hyundai i20?
As per the users experiences the Citroen e-C3 X has better performance.

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