Citroen e-C3 X vs Hyundai i20 N Line

Last Updated: September 5, 2026

Hyundai i20 N Line price starts at Rs. 9.27 Lakh, which is Rs. 2.72 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Citroen e-C3 X, priced at Rs. 11.99 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the i20 N-Line 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 N-Line a 998cc engine producing 118bhp@6000rpm. If you're deciding between the eC3 and i20 N-Line, the i20 N-Line is the better pick for affordability and top speed.

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eC3 vs i20 N-Line Comparison Summary

Specification Citroen e-C3 XHyundai i20 N Line
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 11.99 LakhRs. 9.27 Lakh
Mileage / Range 325 km/charge16 kmpl
Engine / Battery 29.2 kWh998 cc
Max power / Motor 56.22bhp118bhp@6000rpm
Top speed 107 Km/h160 Km/h

eC3 vs i20 N-Line Key Highlights

Basic Info Citroen eC3 LiveHyundai i20 N-Line N6
Rating
51 reviews
13 reviews
Brand Name Citroen Hyundai
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 11.99 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 9.27 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement Not Available 998 cc
Body Type HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Max Power 56.22bhp 118bhp@6000rpm
No Of Cylinders Not Available 3
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox 1-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Citroen eC3 Colors
Hyundai i20 N-Line Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 16 Kmpl
Tyre Size 195/65 R15 195/55 R16
Boot Space 315 Liters 311 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control No Yes
Cruise Control Not Available Yes
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 23,194 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 17,936 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 47,587 eC3 Insurance Rs. 40,397 i20 N-Line Insurance
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Displacement
Not Available
998 cc
Battery Type
Lithium-Ion
Not Available
Engine Type
Not Available
1.0 l Turbo GDi petrol
Motor Power
41.92KW kW
Not Available
Engine Displacement
Not Available
998 cc
Battery Capacity
29.2 kWh
Not Available
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Not Available
Max Power
56.22bhp
118bhp@6000rpm
Range
325 km/charge
Not Available
Max Torque
143Nm
172Nm@1500-4000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
Not Available
3
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
1-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
No
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
No
Kerb Weight
1302 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
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
160 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
16 Kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
16
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
16
Shock Absorbers Type
Not Available
Gas
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
4.98 m
Not Available
Tyre Size
195/65 R15
195/55 R16
Wheel Size
15
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
Radial Tubeless

Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Rear parcel tray,Sunglass holder
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Fabric
Leatherette
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
Not Available
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
Yes
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)
Not Available
Wheel Covers
Yes
No
ORVM
Manual
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Not Available
Manual
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
No
No
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Not Available
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Halogen Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Projector Headlamps
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
No
Yes
Trunk Light
Not Available
No
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Shark Fi
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 & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Battery Saver
Not Available
Yes
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
2
Not Available
No of Speakers
Not Available
4
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
4
Android Auto
No
Yes
Apple CarPlay
No
Yes
Bluetooth
No
Yes
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)
Rear parcel tray,Sunglass holder
No of Tweeter
No
2
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Not Available
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
No
Speakers
Not Available
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
Yes
Auxillary Input
Not Available
Yes
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Not Available
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
No
Yes
Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
No
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
8 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Bench Folding
Bench Folding
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
No
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
No
Rear ACVents
Not Available
Yes
Touchscreen
No
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
No
Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Not Available
No
AM/FM Radio
No
Yes
Touch-screen Display
No
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door

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
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
4
6
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Rear Doors Manual Child Lock
Emergency stop signal (ESS),3 Point seatbelts (all seats),High mount stop lamp
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front
Rear Wash Wiper
No
No
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Not Available
Yes
Rear Camera
No
3
Side Airbag
No
Yes

Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
No
SOS Button
Not Available
No
RSA
Not Available
No
Smartwatch App
Not Available
No
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
No
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
No
Not Available

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
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

Is Citroen EC3 Better Than Hyundai I20 N-Line?

100% users have chosen Citroen eC3 over Hyundai i20 N-Line in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 80 users have also rated Citroen eC3 and Hyundai i20 N-Line 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 Citroen eC3 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for safety in your car. But Hyundai i20 N-Line is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and features.
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 i20 N-Line eC3
Mileage 1.6 3.9
Performance 1.8 4.7
Comfort 4.3 4.7
Maintenance 1.6 4.7
Safety 4.3 3.9
Features 4.1 4.7
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Which car is best between Citroen eC3 vs Hyundai i20 N-Line?
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 N Line is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and features.
Which car is cheaper Citroen eC3 vs Hyundai i20 N-Line?
The Hyundai i20 N Line is cheaper than Citroen e-C3 X by ₹2.72 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Citroen eC3 vs Hyundai i20 N-Line?
As per the users experiences the Citroen e-C3 X has better performance.

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