Citroen eC3 vs Hyundai i20

Should you buy Citroen eC3 or Hyundai i20? 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 eC3 price starts at Rs 11.50 Lakh ex-showroom for Live (Electric) and Hyundai i20 price starts Rs 7.19 Lakh ex-showroom for Magna (Petrol). eC3 has - (Electric top model) engine, while i20 has 1197 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the eC3 has a mileage of - (Electric top model)> and the i20 has a mileage of 21.0 kmpl (Petrol top model).

eC3 Vs i20

Key HighlightsCitroen eC3Hyundai i20
PriceRs.13,04,516*Rs.13,39,454#
Mileage (city)-12.6 kmpl
Fuel TypeElectricPetrol
Engine(cc)0998
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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Citroen eC3 vs Hyundai i20 Comparison

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    Citroen eC3
    Citroen eC3
    Rs12.43 Lakh*
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    Hyundai i20
    Hyundai i20
    Rs11.62 Lakh*
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    rs12.43 Lakh*
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Basic Information
Brand Name
On Road Price
Rs.13,04,516*
Rs.13,39,454#
Offers & DiscountNo
3 Offers
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User Rating
3.5
Based on 4 Reviews
4
Based on 420 Reviews
Finance Available (EMI)
Rs.24,839
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Rs.25,831
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Insurance
Rs.49,086
eC3 Insurance
Rs.42,815
i20 Insurance
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)
-
Rs.2,882
Engine and Transmission
Engine Type
-
1.0 l Turbo GDi petrol
Displacement (cc)
-
998
No Of Cylinder
Fast ChargingYesNo
Battery Capacity
29.2 kWh
-
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
-
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
56.22bhp
118.36bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)
143nm
171.62nm@1500-4000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder
-
4
Turbo Charger
-
Yes
Range
320
-
Battery Warranty
-
Yes
Battery Type
Lithium-Ion
-
Charging Time ( A.C)
10Hrs 30mins
-
Charging Time (D.C)
57min
-
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Box
Single Speed
7 Speed DCT
Mild HybridNoNo
Drive TypeNoNo
Clutch TypeNoNo
Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Mileage (City)No
12.6 kmpl
verified
Mileage (ARAI)
-
20.28 kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Available (Litres)
37.0 (Litres)
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI
Top Speed (Kmph)
107
No
Drag CoefficientNoNo
Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring
Coupled torsion beam axle
Shock Absorbers Type
-
Gas Filled
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt & telescopic
Steering Gear Type
-
Rack&Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)
4.98
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)
107
-
Braking (100-0kmph)
-
40.84m
verified
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI
Tyre Size
195/65 R15
195/55 R16
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size
15
-
Alloy Wheel Size
-
16
0-60kmph
6.8
-
Quarter Mile
-
17.99s@121.71kmph
0-100Kmph (Tested)
-
10.88s
verified
Quarter Mile (Tested)
-
17.99s@121.71kmph
verified
City driveability (20-80kmph)
-
6.83s
verified
Braking (80-0 kmph)
-
24.73m
verified
Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)
3981
3995
Width (mm)
1733
1775
Height (mm)
1604
1505
Wheel Base (mm)
2540
2580
Front Tread (mm)
1496
-
Rear Tread (mm)
1500
-
Kerb Weight (kg)
1316
-
Grossweight (kg)
1716
-
Seating Capacity
5
5
Boot Space (Litres)
315
311
No. of Doors
5
5
Comfort & Convenience
Power SteeringYesYes
Power Windows FrontYesYes
Power Windows RearYesYes
Automatic Climate Control
-
Yes
Air Quality ControlYesYes
Remote Climate Control (A/C)
-
Yes
Remote Trunk Opener
-
Yes
Remote Engine Start/Stop
-
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light
-
Yes
Accessory Power OutletYesYes
Trunk Light
-
Yes
Remote Horn & Light Control
-
No
Vanity MirrorYesYes
Rear Reading Lamp
-
No
Rear Seat HeadrestYesYes
Adjustable Headrest
-
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
-
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
-
Yes
Cup Holders Front
-
Yes
Cup Holders Rear
-
No
Rear AC Vents
-
Yes
Heated Seats Front
-
No
Heated Seats Rear
-
No
Seat Lumbar Support
-
Yes
Active Noise Cancellation
-
No
Multifunction Steering WheelYesYes
Cruise Control
-
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Navigation System
-
Yes
Find My Car Location
-
Yes
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking
-
No
Foldable Rear Seat
Bench Folding
Bench Folding
Smart Access Card Entry
-
Yes
Smart Key Band
-
No
Engine Start Stop Button
-
Yes
Glove Box Cooling
-
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
Voice Control
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles
-
No
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Steering Mounted Tripmeter
-
No
Central Console Armrest
-
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar
-
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
-
No
Rear Curtain
-
No
Luggage Hook And NetYesNo
Battery Saver
-
Yes
Lane Change Indicator
-
Yes
Additional Features
Front Windscreen Wipers Intermittent, Co-Driver Side Sun Visor with Vanity Mirror, Parcel Shelf, Smartphone Charger Wire Guide on Instrument Panel, USB Port Front 1 + Rear 2 Fast Charger, Eco/Power Drive Mode Indicator
Wireless charger with cooling pad, Air conditioning Eco coating, Clutch footrest, Passenger vanity mirror,Electric fuel gate open, Front map lamp, Intermittent variable front wiper
Massage Seats
-
No
Memory Function Seats
-
No
One Touch Operating Power Window
All
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
-
No
Drive Modes
2
-
Air ConditionerYesYes
HeaterYesYes
Adjustable Steering
-
Yes
KeyLess EntryYesYes
Interior
Tachometer
-
Yes
Electronic Multi TripmeterYesYes
Leather Seats
-
Yes
Fabric UpholsteryYesNo
Leather Steering Wheel
-
Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
-
Yes
Glove Compartment
-
Yes
Digital ClockYesYes
Outside Temperature Display
-
No
Cigarette Lighter
-
No
Digital OdometerYesYes
Electric Adjustable Seats
-
No
Driving Experience Control Eco
-
No
Folding Table In The Rear
-
No
Height Adjustable Driver SeatYesYes
Ventilated Seats
-
No
Dual Tone Dashboard
-
No
Additional Features
Interior Environment Single Tone Black, AC Knobs Satin Chrome Accents, Parking brake Lever Tip Satin Chrome, Insider Door Handles Satin Chrome, High Gloss Black - AC Vents surround (Side),eToggle surround, Front & Rear Integrated Headrest, Instrument Panel Deco (Anodized Grey/Anodized Orange)(Deco colour depends on exterior body/roof colour), Satin Chrome Accents IP, AC Vents Inner Part, Steering wheel, Smartphone Storage Rear Console, Digital Cluster, Drivable Range, Battery Regeneration Indicator, Bag Support Hooks in Boot (3s), Battery State Of Charge (%), Front Roof Lamp
Black with copper inserts Interior color theme, Leather seat upholstery With copper stitching and piping, Metal pedals, Soothing blue ambient lighting, Rear parcel tray, Front & rear door map pockets, Front passenger seat back pocket, Metal finish inside door handles, Sunglass holder, Digital cluster with TFT multi information display (MID), Low pressure warning,Black with red inserts Interior Colour theme,Leather seat upholstery With red stitching and piping
Exterior
Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Available ColorsZesty OrangeZesty Orange With Platinum GreyPolar White With Zesty OrangePlatinum GreySteel Gray With Platinum GreyZesty Orange With Polar White Platinum Gray With Poler WhitePolar White With Platinum GreySteel Grey With Zesty OrangePolar White+8 MoreeC3 ColorsFiery RedTyphoon SilverFiery Red TurboStarry NightPolar WhitePolar White with Black RoofTitan GreyFiery Red with Black Roof+3 Morei20 Colors
Body Type
Adjustable Headlights
-
Yes
Fog Lights Front
-
Yes
Fog Lights Rear
-
No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
-
Yes
Manually Adjustable Ext Rear View MirrorYesNo
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
-
Yes
Headlamp Washers
-
No
Rain Sensing Wiper
-
No
Rear Window Wiper
-
Yes
Rear Window Washer
-
Yes
Rear Window Defogger
-
Yes
Wheel CoversYesNo
Alloy WheelsNoYes
Power AntennaNoNo
Tinted Glass
-
No
Rear Spoiler
-
No
Removable Or Convertible Top
-
No
Roof Carrier
-
No
Sun Roof
-
Yes
Moon Roof
-
Yes
Side Stepper
-
No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
-
Yes
Integrated AntennaYesYes
Chrome Grille
-
No
Chrome Garnish
-
Yes
Dual Tone Body Colour
Optional
Yes
Smoke Headlamps
-
No
Projector Headlamps
-
Yes
Halogen HeadlampsYesNo
Cornering Headlamps
-
Yes
Cornering Foglamps
-
No
Roof RailYesNo
Lighting
DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Projector Headlights,Cornering Headlights,LED Tail lamps,Projector Fog Lamps
Trunk Opener
-
Remote
Heated Wing Mirror
-
No
LED DRLsYesYes
LED Headlights
-
Yes
LED Taillights
-
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
-
No
Additional 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, Sash Tape A/B Pillar, Sash Tape C Pillar(With Dual Tone Only), Body Coloured Outside Door Handles, Outside Door Mirrors High Glossy Black, Wheel Arch Cladding, Roof Rails Glossy Black, Dual Tone Roof, Signature LED Day Time Running Lights
Z-shaped LED tail lamps, Tail lamps connecting chrome garnish, Chrome beltline with flyback rear quarter glass, Parametric jewel pattern grille, Painted black finish Fog lamp garnish (air curtain), Tailgate garnish, Skid plate, Side wing spoiler, Side sill garnish with i20 branding, Chrome Outside door handles, Body color bumpers, B pillar black out tape,Inside headlamp unit with positioning lamp,Outside rear view mirror Body Coloured,Outside rear view mirror Black (painted),diamond cut alloy wheel
Tyre Size
195/65 R15
195/55 R16
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size
15
-
Alloy Wheel Size
-
16
Safety
Anti Lock Braking SystemYesYes
Brake Assist
-
No
Central LockingYesYes
Power Door Locks
-
Yes
Child Safety LocksYesYes
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Yes
No Of Airbags
-
6
Driver AirbagYesYes
Passenger AirbagYesYes
Side Airbag Front
-
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
-
No
Day Night Rear View Mirror
-
Yes
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror
-
Yes
Xenon Headlamps
-
No
Halogen HeadlampsYesNo
Rear Seat Belts
-
Yes
Seat Belt WarningYesYes
Door Ajar WarningYesYes
Side Impact Beams
-
Yes
Front Impact Beams
-
Yes
Traction Control
-
No
Adjustable Seats
-
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System
-
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
-
Yes
Crash Sensor
-
Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank
-
Yes
Engine Check Warning
-
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes
Clutch Lock
-
No
EBDYesYes
Electronic Stability Control
-
Yes
Advance Safety Features
-
Curtain Airbag, Puddle lamps with welcome function, Driver rear view monitor (DRVM), Emergency stop signal (ESS), BlueLink buttons (SOS, RSA, BlueLink) on inside rear view mirror, Smart pedal, Headlamp escort function, Burglar alarm, Rear defogger with timer, Driver & passenger seatbelt reminder, High mount stop lamp,Rear camera with display on infotainment
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
No
Rear Camera
-
Yes
Anti Theft Device
-
Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows
-
Driver's Window
Speed AlertYesYes
Speed Sensing Auto Door LockYesYes
Knee Airbags
-
No
Isofix Child Seat Mounts
-
Yes
Heads Up Display
-
No
Pretensioners And Force Limiter Seatbelts
-
Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance
-
Yes
Blind Spot Monitor
-
No
Lane Watch Camera
-
No
Geo Fence Alert
-
Yes
Hill Descent Control
-
No
Hill Assist
-
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
-
Yes
360 View Camera
-
No
Entertainment & Communication
Cd Player
-
No
Cd Changer
-
No
Dvd Player
-
No
Radio
-
Yes
Audio System Remote Control
-
Yes
Mirror Link
-
No
Speakers FrontYesYes
Speakers RearYesYes
Integrated2DINAudio
-
Yes
Wireless Phone ChargingYesYes
USB And Auxiliary Input
-
Yes
Bluetooth ConnectivityYesYes
Wifi Connectivity
-
No
Compass
-
No
Touch ScreenYesYes
Touch Screen Size
10.23
10.25 inch.
Connectivity
,Android Auto,Apple CarPlay
Android Auto,Apple CarPlay
Android AutoYesYes
Apple Car PlayYesYes
Internal Storage
-
No
Number Of Speaker
4
7
Rear Entertainment System
-
No
Additional Features
Steering Wheel with Audio and Phone Controls, MyCitroen Connect, C BUDDY Personal Assistant Application
Bose premium 7 speaker system, Front tweeters, Sub-woofer, Hyundai BlueLink with over-the-air (OTA) map updates, BlueLink integrated smartwatch app, i-Blue (audio remote application)
Warranty
Introduction DateNoNo
Warranty TimeNoNo
Warranty DistanceNoNo
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Pros and Cons

  • Pros
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    Citroen eC3

    • Easy to drive for first-time car buyers
    • Spacious and practical cabin
    • Best driving range in its segment

    Hyundai i20

    • Looks edgy and aggressive
    • Powertrain options for every need
    • Loaded with good quality features
    • Rear seat space is impressive

    Citroen eC3

    • Does not provide an exciting driving experience
    • Some basic features like powered ORVMs missing
    • Huge premium over the standard C3

    Hyundai i20

    • Turbo-petrol variants priced at a premium
    • Brakes feel spongy
    • Suspension should have been better damped
    • Doesn't feel like a sporty hatchback to handle

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Which car is cheaper between Citroen eC3 and Hyundai i20?

Citroen eC3 price starts at Rs 11.50 Lakh & Hyundai i20 price starts at Rs 7.19 Lakh in New Delhi. Hyundai i20 is cheaper between these two cars.
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