Citroen C3 vs Toyota Hilux

Should you buy Citroen C3 or Toyota Hilux? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Citroen C3 price starts at Rs 6.23 Lakh ex-showroom for Live (Petrol) and Toyota Hilux price starts Rs 30.40 Lakh ex-showroom for STD (Diesel). C3 has 1199 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Hilux has 2755 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the C3 has a mileage of 28.1 km/kg (Petrol top model) and the Hilux has a mileage of 10 kmpl (Diesel top model).

C3 Vs Hilux

Key Highlights	Citroen C3	Toyota Hilux
On Road Price	Rs.11,87,411^*	Rs.44,81,024^*
Mileage (city)	15.18 kmpl	10 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1199	2755
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Citroen C3
Rs10.21 Lakh^*
*Ex-showroom Price
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Toyota Hilux
Rs37.90 Lakh^*
*Ex-showroom Price
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Citroen C3
Turbo Shine Sport Edition AT
10.21 Lakh^*
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Toyota Hilux
High AT
37.90 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Turbo Shine Sport Edition AT	High AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.11,87,411^*	Rs.44,81,024^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.22,596/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.85,293/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.50,323	Rs.1,75,374
User Rating	4.3 Based on 291 Reviews	4.4 Based on 169 Reviews
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Basic Information

Turbo Shine Sport Edition AT

High AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.11,87,411^*

Rs.44,81,024^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.22,596/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.85,293/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.50,323

Rs.1,75,374

User Rating

4.3

Based on 291 Reviews

4.4

Based on 169 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	1.2L PureTech 110	2.8 L Diesel Engine
Displacement (cc)	1199	2755
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	108bhp@5500rpm	201.15bhp@3000-3400rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	205Nm@1750-2500rpm	500Nm@1600-2800rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed	6-Speed AT
Drive Type	FWD	4WD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

1.2L PureTech 110

2.8 L Diesel Engine

Displacement (cc)

1199

2755

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

108bhp@5500rpm

201.15bhp@3000-3400rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	15.18	10
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	20.27	13
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	19.3	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	80
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	Double wishbone suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Leaf spring suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.98	6.4
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	265/60 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless,Radial
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	15	18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	15	18
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Double wishbone suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Leaf spring suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3981	5325
Width (mm)	1733	1855
Height (mm)	1604	1815
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	3085
Kerb Weight (kg)	1114	-
Grossweight (kg)	1514	2710
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	-	435
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	315	-
No. of Doors	5	4
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	2 Zone
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	-
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	-
Voice Commands	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Rear Curtain	No	-
Luggage Hook And Net	No	-
Additional Features	-	Power Steering with VFC (Variable Flow Control),Tough Frame with exceptional Torsional and Bending Rigidity,4WD with High [H4] and Low [L4] Range,Electronic Drive [2WD/4WD] Control,Electronic Differential Lock,Remote Check - Odometer, Distance to empy, Hazard & Head Lamps,Vehicle Health e-Care - Warning Malfunction indicator, Vehicle Health Report
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	All
Drive Modes	-	2
Drive Mode Types	-	ECO, PWR Mode
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	-
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Accessory Power Outlet

Vanity Mirror

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	-	Yes
Additional Features	Interior Environment - Single Tone Black, Front & Rear Seat Integrated Headrest, AC Knobs - Satin Chrome Accents, Parking Brake Lever Tip - Satin Chrome, Instrument Panel - Deco (Anodized Orange/Anodized Grey) Depends on exterior body/roof colour, AC Vents (Side) - Glossy Black Outer Ring, Insider Door Handles - Satin Chrome, Satin Chrome Accents - IP, AC Vents Inner Part, Gear Lever Surround, Steering Wheel, INSTRUMENTATION(Tripmeter, Distance to Empty, Digital Cluster, Average Fuel Consumption, Low Fuel Warning Lamp, Gear Shift Indicator), Custom sport-themed seat covers, Matching carpet mats and seatbelt cushions, Ambient cabin lighting, Sporty pedal kit	Cabin wrapped in Soft Upholstery & Metallic Accents,Heat Rejection Glass,New Optitron Metal Tone Combimeter with Chrome Accents and Illumination Control
Digital Cluster	Yes	-
Upholstery	Fabric	Leather
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Interior

Tachometer

Glove Box

Digital Odometer

Exterior
Available Colours	Platinum GreyCosmos BluePolar White With Platinum GreyPolar WhiteSteel GreyBlackGarnet RedCosmo BlueCosmo Blue With Polar White+4 MoreC3 Colours	White Pearl Crystal ShineEmotional RedAttitude BlackGrey MetallicSilver MetallicSuper White+1 MoreHilux Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	Pickup TruckAll Pickup Truck Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	No
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	-	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Additional Features	Chrome Front Panel: Brand Emblems - Chevron, Front Grill - Matte Black, Body Coloured Front & Rear Bumpers, Side Turn Indicators on Fender, Body Side Sill Panel, Sash Tape - A/B Pillar, Body Coloured Outside Door Handles, Wheel Arch Cladding, Roof Rails - Glossy Black, High Gloss Black ORVMs, Skid Plate - Front & Rear, Front Fog Lamp, Diamond Cut Alloy, Exclusive SPORT theme decals	New design Front Bumper W/ Piano black accents,Chrome-plated Door Handles ,Aero-stabilising Fins on ORVM Base and Rear Combination Lamps,LED Rear Combination Lamps,Bold Piano Black Trapezoidal grille with Chrome surround,STEEL STEP CHROME Rear Bumper,Super Chrome alloy wheel design,Chrome Beltline,Retractable Side Mirrors with Side turn indicators
Fog Lights	Front	Front & Rear
Antenna	Roof Antenna	-
Boot Opening	Manual	Manual
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	265/60 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless,Radial
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Exterior

Available Colours

Platinum GreyCosmos BluePolar White With Platinum GreyPolar WhiteSteel Grey+4 MoreC3 Colours

White Pearl Crystal ShineEmotional RedAttitude BlackGrey MetallicSilver Metallic+1 MoreHilux Colours

Body Type

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

Pickup TruckAll Pickup Truck Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	7
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Traction Control	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	No	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	All Windows
Speed Alert	Yes	-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	Driver
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	No	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Advance Internet
E-Call & I-Call	-	Yes
Tow Away Alert	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes

Advance Internet

E-Call & I-Call

Tow Away Alert

Smartwatch App

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	8
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	6
Additional Features	C-Buddy Personal Assistant Application	-
Usb Ports	-	Yes
Rear Touchscreen	No	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Citroen C3
- Quirky styling grabs eyeballs. Lots to customise too.
- Roomy cabin spacious enough for four 6-footers.
- Air-conditioning is super strong. Chills you in no time!
- Comfortable ride quality over a variety of roads. Confident at highway speeds too.
Toyota Hilux
- Legendary reliability
- Cabin feels premium
- Excellent off-road capability with locking differentials
- An array of customisation options
- Easy to drive with the tried and tested 2.8-litre diesel engine

Citroen C3
- No automatic options on offer with the naturally-aspirated petrol engine
Toyota Hilux
- Lacks road presence for such a massive truck
- Not very comfortable for the rear seat passengers

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