Citroen C3Turbo Feel Petrol MT · ₹7.58 Lakh
Hyundai i20 N LineN6 Turbo Petrol MT · ₹9.32 LakhWhat's different
On the versions picked above
Price
C3: ₹7.58 Lakh (ahead)
i20 N Line: ₹9.32 Lakh
C3 ₹1.74 lakh cheaper
Airbags
C3: Up to 6 airbags
i20 N Line: 6 airbags
No crash ratings yet
Mileage
C3: Not published
i20 N Line: 20 kmpl
Claimed
Power
C3: 110 PS
i20 N Line: 120 PS (ahead)
Torque 190 vs 172 Nm
Boot
C3: 315 litres
i20 N Line: 311 litres
Length 3,981 vs 3,995 mm
Versions
C3: 8 (ahead)
i20 N Line: 3
Only C3: petrol, manual
Pick the C3 for the lower price and more versions.
Pick the i20 N Line for more power.
Spec by spec
Price
Ex-showroom
₹7.58 Lakh
₹9.32 Lakh
On-road in
₹8.53 Lakh
₹10.39 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹14,325 a month
₹17,457 a month
Headline figures
Powertrain
Turbo petrol, manual
Turbo petrol, manual
Power
110 PS
120 PS
Torque
190 Nm
172 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
Not published
20 kmpl
Vehicle Details
Body Type
Compact Hatchback / Crossover
Hot Hatchback
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5 Seats
Engine & Performance
Fuel Type
Petrol (dealer-fit CNG kit also available on Live, Feel, Feel (O) and Shine MT)
Petrol
Displacement
1,198 cc (1.2L)
998 cc (1.0L Turbo)
Engine
1.2L PureTech 3-Cylinder Turbo / Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.0L Turbocharged GDi 3-Cylinder 12V DOHC Petrol
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
0-100 km/h
10.0 sec (Turbo AT)
9.9 sec
Top Speed
180 km/h
185 km/h
Transmission
Transmission
5-Speed MT (NA) / 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed Torque Converter Automatic (Turbo)
6-Speed Manual / 7-Speed Dual-Clutch Automatic (7-DCT) with Paddle Shifters
Gears
5 / 6
6 / 7-DCT
Paddles
No
Yes (7-Speed Paddle Shifters on DCT)
Hybrid
None
None
Brakes, Wheels & Suspension
Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Disc Brakes on all 4 Wheels (Red Front Calipers)
Rear Brakes
Drum
Disc Brakes on all 4 Wheels
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut with Stiffer N-Line Sport Tuned Dampers (30% increase in damping force)
Rear Suspension
Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Stiffer N-Line Sport Dampers
Wheels
15-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels
16-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels with N Logo
Tyre Size
195/65 R15 Tubeless Radial
195/55 R16 Tubeless Radial Performance
Spare Wheel
Full Size Steel Spare Wheel
Full Size Spare Wheel
Dimensions & Capacities
Length
3,981 mm
3,995 mm
Width
1,733 mm
1,775 mm
Height
1,604 mm
1,505 mm
Wheelbase
2,540 mm
2,580 mm
Ground Clearance
180 mm
170 mm
Kerb Weight
1,035 kg
1,050 kg - 1,115 kg
Boot Space
315 Litres
311 Litres
Fuel Tank
30 Litres
37 Litres
Turning Radius
4.98 m
5.1 m
Safety & ADAS
NCAP Rating
Not tested in this form. The electric eC3 scored 0 stars for adults and 1 for children from Global NCAP (2024). The C3 sold in Brazil also scored 0 stars, from Latin NCAP in 2023.
Not tested in this form. The standard i20 with 2 airbags scored 3 stars for adults and 3 for children from Global NCAP (2022).
Airbags
2 airbags (driver and front passenger) on Live, Live (O) and Feel; 6 airbags (dual front, side, curtain) on Feel (O) and Shine
6 Airbags Standard
Stability Control
Yes (ESP, Hill Hold Assist, ABS with EBD, Traction Control)
Yes (ESC, VSM, Hill Assist Control, All 4 Disc Brakes with ABS/EBD, Sporty Steering Weight Calibration)
ADAS
None
None
Camera
Rear Parking Camera with Dynamic Guidelines & Rear Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Camera with Guidelines + Dual-Camera Dashcam
TPMS
Yes (TPMS)
Yes (Highline TPMS)
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats)
Yes (Rear outer seats)
Interior & Infotainment
Touchscreen
10.25-inch Citroën Connect Touchscreen Infotainment
10.25-inch Touchscreen Infotainment with Red N-Line UI Theme
Instrument Cluster
7-inch Full Digital Color TFT Driver Information Cluster
Digital Instrument Cluster with Red Illumination Accents
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Connected Car Tech
MyCitroën Connect App with 35 Connected Features
Hyundai BlueLink with 60+ Connected Features & VR Voice Commands
Audio System
4-Speaker Audio System with Acoustic Tuning
Bose 7-Speaker Premium Sound System
Sunroof
None
Voice-Enabled Smart Electric Sunroof
Seat Features
Manual 6-Way Adjustable Driver Seat in Tropical Fabric with Citroën Advanced Comfort
Sporty All-Black Interior with N Logo Chequered Flag Seats, Red Contrast Stitching & Aluminium Sport Pedals
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control with Rear AC Vents
Automatic Temperature Control with Rear AC Vents
Wireless Charger
Yes (Fast USB-A & USB-C charging ports front & rear)
Yes (Wireless Smartphone Charger)
Lighting & Exterior
Headlights
LED Projector Headlamps with Signature Split V-Shaped LED DRLs
Full LED Headlamps with Signature LED DRLs
Tail Lights
3D Effect Tail Lamps
Z-Shaped 3D LED Tail Lamps with Dark Chrome Connector
Fog Lamps & DRLs
Front Bumper Fog Lamps with Chrome Surround
Twin-Tip Sporty Exhaust System with Throaty Exhaust Note & N Front Bumper with Red Lip
Warranty & Service
Standard Warranty
2 Years / 40,000 km (Extendable up to 5 Years / 1,00,000 km)
3 Years / 1,00,000 km (Hyundai Wonder Warranty)
Service Interval
12 Months / 10,000 km (Initial inspection at 2 Months / 2,000 km)
12 Months / 10,000 km (1st Free Service at 2 Months / 1,500 km)
Choice
Versions
8 versions
3 versions
Price range
₹4.99 Lakh – ₹9.68 Lakh
₹9.32 Lakh – ₹11.64 Lakh
Colours
5 colours
6 colours
Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.
Same engine and gearbox, closest price
Pick a pair to compare those two versions
Turbo petrol, manual
Turbo Feel Petrol MT₹7.58 Lakh N6 Turbo Petrol MT₹9.32 Lakh i20 N Line ₹1.74 lakh more Turbo Shine Petrol MT₹8.97 Lakh N6 Turbo Petrol MT₹9.32 Lakh i20 N Line ₹35,200 moreTurbo petrol, automatic
Turbo Shine Petrol AT₹9.68 Lakh N8 Turbo Petrol DCT₹11.64 Lakh i20 N Line ₹1.96 lakh moreOnly the C3 sells a petrol, manual version: 5 versions, from ₹4.99 Lakh.
On-road price by city
C3 Turbo Feel Petrol MT against i20 N Line N6 Turbo Petrol MT
| City | C3 | i20 N Line | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹8.83 Lakh | ₹10.76 Lakh | C3 ₹1.93 lakh less |
| Pune | ₹8.83 Lakh | ₹10.76 Lakh | C3 ₹1.93 lakh less |
| New Delhi | ₹8.53 Lakh | ₹10.39 Lakh | C3 ₹1.86 lakh less |
| Bengaluru | ₹9.07 Lakh | ₹11.06 Lakh | C3 ₹1.99 lakh less |
| Chennai | ₹9.01 Lakh | ₹10.98 Lakh | C3 ₹1.97 lakh less |
| Hyderabad | ₹9.11 Lakh | ₹11.1 Lakh | C3 ₹1.99 lakh less |
| Ahmedabad | ₹8.45 Lakh | ₹10.3 Lakh | C3 ₹1.85 lakh less |
| Amritsar | ₹8.79 Lakh | ₹10.72 Lakh | C3 ₹1.92 lakh less |
| Bhopal | ₹8.59 Lakh | ₹10.47 Lakh | C3 ₹1.88 lakh less |
| Bhubaneswar | ₹8.59 Lakh | ₹10.47 Lakh | C3 ₹1.88 lakh less |
| Chandigarh | ₹8.75 Lakh | ₹10.66 Lakh | C3 ₹1.92 lakh less |
| Coimbatore | ₹8.99 Lakh | ₹10.96 Lakh | C3 ₹1.97 lakh less |
| Dehradun | ₹8.71 Lakh | ₹10.61 Lakh | C3 ₹1.90 lakh less |
| Faridabad | ₹8.59 Lakh | ₹10.47 Lakh | C3 ₹1.88 lakh less |
| Gurugram | ₹8.59 Lakh | ₹10.47 Lakh | C3 ₹1.88 lakh less |
| Guwahati | ₹8.75 Lakh | ₹10.66 Lakh | C3 ₹1.92 lakh less |
| Indore | ₹8.59 Lakh | ₹10.47 Lakh | C3 ₹1.88 lakh less |
| Jaipur | ₹8.77 Lakh | ₹10.69 Lakh | C3 ₹1.92 lakh less |
| Jammu | ₹8.67 Lakh | ₹10.57 Lakh | C3 ₹1.90 lakh less |
| Jodhpur | ₹8.77 Lakh | ₹10.69 Lakh | C3 ₹1.92 lakh less |
| Kanpur | ₹8.67 Lakh | ₹10.57 Lakh | C3 ₹1.90 lakh less |
| Kochi | ₹8.97 Lakh | ₹10.94 Lakh | C3 ₹1.97 lakh less |
| Kolkata | ₹8.41 Lakh | ₹10.25 Lakh | C3 ₹1.84 lakh less |
| Lucknow | ₹8.67 Lakh | ₹10.57 Lakh | C3 ₹1.90 lakh less |
| Ludhiana | ₹8.79 Lakh | ₹10.72 Lakh | C3 ₹1.92 lakh less |
| Mysuru | ₹9.06 Lakh | ₹11.04 Lakh | C3 ₹1.98 lakh less |
| Nagpur | ₹8.82 Lakh | ₹10.75 Lakh | C3 ₹1.93 lakh less |
| Nashik | ₹8.82 Lakh | ₹10.75 Lakh | C3 ₹1.93 lakh less |
| Noida | ₹8.67 Lakh | ₹10.57 Lakh | C3 ₹1.90 lakh less |
| Panaji | ₹8.67 Lakh | ₹10.57 Lakh | C3 ₹1.90 lakh less |
| Patna | ₹8.67 Lakh | ₹10.66 Lakh | C3 ₹1.99 lakh less |
| Puducherry | ₹8.29 Lakh | ₹10.1 Lakh | C3 ₹1.81 lakh less |
| Raipur | ₹8.67 Lakh | ₹10.57 Lakh | C3 ₹1.90 lakh less |
| Ranchi | ₹8.67 Lakh | ₹10.57 Lakh | C3 ₹1.90 lakh less |
| Srinagar | ₹8.67 Lakh | ₹10.57 Lakh | C3 ₹1.90 lakh less |
| Surat | ₹8.44 Lakh | ₹10.29 Lakh | C3 ₹1.85 lakh less |
| Thiruvananthapuram | ₹8.97 Lakh | ₹10.94 Lakh | C3 ₹1.97 lakh less |
| Vijayawada | ₹9.15 Lakh | ₹11.16 Lakh | C3 ₹2.01 lakh less |
| Visakhapatnam | ₹9.15 Lakh | ₹11.16 Lakh | C3 ₹2.01 lakh less |
Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, the C3 or the i20 N Line?
The C3, by ₹1.74 lakh on the versions compared here: C3 Turbo Feel Petrol MT at ₹7.58 Lakh against i20 N Line N6 Turbo Petrol MT at ₹9.32 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹8.53 Lakh against ₹10.39 Lakh.
Which is safer?
The C3: not tested in this form; the electric eC3 scored 0 stars (Global NCAP 2024). The i20 N Line: not tested in this form; the standard i20 with 2 airbags scored 3 stars (Global NCAP 2022). The C3 has up to 6 airbags and the i20 N Line 6 airbags.
Which is more powerful?
The C3 Turbo Feel Petrol MT makes 110 PS and 190 Nm and the i20 N Line N6 Turbo Petrol MT makes 120 PS and 172 Nm.
Which is bigger?
The i20 N Line is 14 mm longer. Boot space is 315 litres in the C3 and 311 litres in the i20 N Line.
What is the EMI on each?
About ₹14,325 a month for the C3 and ₹17,457 for the i20 N Line, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.
