contact@teamcardelight.com It is time for another comparison where we compare the Hyundai Exter against one of it’s rivals, Citroen C3, to find out if buying the C3 over the Exter is the right choice!
Hyundai Exter vs Citroen C3 – Design
From the outside, the Exter has flat bonnet with a big Hyundai logo on it and the three-tier design nose. It has H-shaped LED DRLs that are connected via a black strip and the headlamps are square shape that are halogen projector headlights. Then there is the body cladding finished in matte black all over the car to contribute towards the Exter’s looks. Moving to the side, you’ll realize the SUV has boxy shape. The doors seems to be big enough to accommodate easy in’s and out’s of the SUV. The alloy wheels, roof rails, A and B-pillars has the dual-tone treatment, and the SUV is equipped with 15-inch alloy wheels. At the rear, it has an upright tailgate with the rear windshield slightly tilted, shark fin antenna at the top, small roof-spoiler, flat and tall rear bumper with dual-tone finished. The taillamps has an H-shaped in them with a big black panel and big 2D Hyundai logo at the center.
The front design of the Citroen C3 starts from their logo finished in chrome which is basically two chrome lines that were a logo and then it spreads and separates into LED DRLs and the Halogen headlamps. Below that is hexagonal shape with rounded square grille for air intake for the engine, and X-shaped faux skid plate and orange accents around the fog lamps. From the side, the design is simple but has 15-inch steel wheels instead of alloys. The doors seems to be big enough to accommodate easy in’s and out’s of the SUV. Moving to the rear, it’s has faux skid plate at the bottom with orange accents at the corners and halogen taillamps.
From the inside, the Hyundai Exter has an 8-inch infotainment system with two round dials on left and right of the system, and four buttons both the sides above the dials to control the infotainment system. The Exter comes with dual-tone dashboard theme option with round AC vents at the sides, and rectangular AC vents below the infotainment system. The Exter has a three-spoke multi-function steering wheel with digital instrument cluster, automatic climate control below the AC vents, single-pane sunroof on top, and dual dashcams – one behind the IRVM, and the other on the rear windshield. Moving to the rear, the seats aren’t split, it’s one bench seat with the center passenger getting no headrest, but has rear AC vents, and it’ll have 6-speaker sound system.
As for the Citroen C3, it has a 10-inch infotainment system above the AC vents with round-square small vents design, and round AC vents at the sides. It has a dual-tone dashboard theme option, a three-spoke multi-function steering wheel with digital instrument cluster, and manual controls for the climate control. Moving to the rear, the seats are split in 60:40 ratio with the center passenger getting no headrest, but has rear AC vents, and it’ll have 6-speaker Arkamy’s sound system.
So, from the outside and inside, the Hyundai Exter looks way better and premium than the Citroen C3 while the Citroen C3 looks spacious from the inside.
Hyundai Exter vs Citroen C3 – Dimensions
| Hyundai Exter | Citroen C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3815mm | 3981mm |
| Width | 1710mm | 1733mm |
| Height | 1631mm | 1586mm |
| Wheelbase | 2450mm | 2540mm |
| Ground Clearance | 185mm | 180mm |
| Boot Space | 391 litres | 315 litres |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 litres – Petrol 60 litres – CNG | 30 litres |
In Dimensions, the Hyundai Exter measures 3815mm in length, 1710mm in width, and 1631mm in height. The Citroen C3 has a length of 3981mm which is 166mm longer, width of 1733mm which is 23mm wider, and height of 1586mm that is shorter by 45mm. The Exter has a ground clearance of 185mm, and wheelbase of 2450mm where as the Citroen C3 has a ground clearance of 180mm that is 5mm lower, and wheelbase of 2540mm that is shorter by 90mm. The Exter has a boot space of 391 litres which is 76 litre bigger than the 315 litre boot space of C3. Lastly, the Exter got a Petrol fuel tank of 37 litres which is 7 litres bigger than the 30 litre C3’s fuel tank, and the Exter additionally, comes with CNG fuel option with CNG Cylinder of 60 litres. Only downside is that it sits in your boot eating almost all the storage space.
Hyundai Exter vs Citroen C3 – Powertrain
| Hyundai Exter | Citroen C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.2-litre Kappa Engine | 1.2 litre PureTech Petrol |
| Displacement | 1197cc | 1198cc |
| Power | 81.8 bhp | 80.46 bhp |
| Torque | 113.8 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT, 5-speed AMT | 5-speed MT |
| Fuel Efficiency | 19.4 kmpl – MT 19.2 kmpl – AMT | 19.8 kmpl – MT |
When it comes to Engine Options, both the SUVs are powered by a normal petrol powertrain. The Exter is powered by the 1.2-litre Kappa Engine which is a petrol engine producing 81.8 bhp and 113.8 Nm of torque paired to 5-speed Manual with 19.4 kmpl fuel economy, and 5-speed Automatic with 19.2 kmpl fuel economy. The Citroen C3 comes with a 1.2-litre Puretech Petrol engine producing 80.46 bhp and 115 Nm of torque paired to 5-speed Manual Only Gearbox with fuel efficiency of 19.8 kmpl.
| Hyundai Exter | Citroen C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.2-litre Bi-Fuel (CNG) | – |
| Displacement | 1197cc | – |
| Power | 67.72 bhp | – |
| Torque | 95.2 Nm | – |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT | – |
| Fuel Efficiency | 27.10 km/kg | – |
Other than the normal Petrol Powertrain, the Exter also comes with CNG Fuel as well which Citroen C3 will never get in the future. The Exter sports the 1.2-litre Bi-Fuel engine producing 67.72 bhp and 95.2 Nm of torque, comes with 5-speed Manual only with 27.10 km/kg fuel efficiency.
| Hyundai Exter | Citroen C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | – | 1.2 litre PureTech Turbo Petrol |
| Displacement | – | 1199cc |
| Power | – | 108.62 bhp |
| Torque | – | 190 Nm |
| Transmission | – | 6-speed MT |
| Fuel Efficiency | – | 19.44 kmpl |
The Citroen C3 comes with a turbo petrol powertrain something the Exter will probably not get. The Citroen C3 comes with a 1.2 litre PureTech Turbo Petrol engine producing 108.62 bhp and 190 Nm of torque paired to 6-speed Manual Gearbox with 19.44 kmpl fuel economy.
Hyundai Exter vs Citroen C3 – Features
| Features | Hyundai Exter | Citroen C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | Halogen |
| Taillamps | LED | Halogen |
| Wheel Size and Type | 15-inch alloy wheels | 16-inch steel wheels |
| Auto Power Window | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Fabric |
| AC | Auto | Manual |
| Rear AC vents | Yes | – |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital | Digital |
| Infotainment System | 8-inch | 10-inch |
| Android Auto/Apple Carplay | Wired | Wired |
| Voice Commands | Yes | Yes |
| Sunroof | Single-Pane | – |
| Wireless Charging Pad | Yes | – |
| Height Adjustable Driver Seat | Yes | Yes |
| Cooled Glovebox | Yes | – |
| Sound System | 6-speaker standard sound system | 6-speaker Arkamy’s sound system |
In Features, the Citroen C3 misses out on cooled glovebox, wireless charging pad, sunroof, rear AC vents, automatic climate control, and, alloy wheels.
| Safety Features | Hyundai Exter | Citroen C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Six Airbags | Two Airbags |
| Camera | Reverse-Parking Camera | Reverse-Parking Camera |
| Parking Sensor | Rear | Rear |
| ABS with EBD | Yes | Yes |
| ESC | Yes | – |
| TPMS | Yes | – |
| Traction Control | Yes | – |
| Cruise Control | Yes | – |
| Auto headlamps | Yes | – |
| Hill Assist | Yes | – |
| ISOFIX | Yes | – |
| Disc Brakes | Front Disc | Front Disc |
In Safety, the Citroen C3 misses out on almost all safety features like ISOFIX anchorages, hill assist, automatic headlamps, cruise control, traction control, Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and six airbags.
Hyundai Exter vs Citroen C3 – Price and Warranty
| Model | Price (ex-showroom) |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Exter | Rs. 6 lakh – Rs. 10 lakh |
| Citroen C3 | Rs. 6.16 lakh – Rs. 8.80 lakh |
The Hyundai Exter starts at Rs. 6 lakh for the base variant ‘EX’ and goes up to Rs. 10 lakh for the top variant, ‘SX (O) Connect AMT.’ Meanwhile, the Citroen C3 starts at Rs. 6.16 lakh for the Puretech 82 Live variant, and goes all the way up to Rs. 8.80 lakh for the Puretech 110 Feel variant. The price difference between the two base variant is Rs. 16,000 and Rs. 1.20 lakh for the top variant.
As for the warranty, the Hyundai Exter has a warranty period of 3 years/1,00,000 km that can be extended up to 7 years/1,00,000 km, and the Citroen C3 has a warranty period of 2 years/40,000 km that can be extended up to 5 years/1,00,000 km.
Hyundai Exter vs Citroen C3 – Verdict
In the end, the decision to buy which SUV depends totally on you, however, it is recommended to buy the Hyundai Exter as it’s way more feature loaded than the Citroen C3, fuel efficient as well, and good engine performance as well. The Citroen C3 is bigger in dimensions which is good in accommodating three passengers in the rear, decent engine performance and fuel efficiency. So, if you’re tighter on budget, then you can opt for the Citroen C3, otherwise, you should buy the Hyundai Exter. Which one would you choose?
