Hyundai Exter vs Citroen C3

Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Engine Displacement

1197 cc
1199 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
3

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Gearbox Type

AMT
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

5
6

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

83 hp at 6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

113.8 Nm at 4000 rpm

Engine Type

Turbocharged

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Max Motor Power

110hp at 5500rpm

Max Motor Torque

205Nm at 1750rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

MPFI
Direct Injection

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

None kmpl
18.3 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

37 litres
45 litres

User Reported Mileage

17.32 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

McPherson strut with coil spring
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Coupled torsion beam axle
Non-independent, Torsion Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt
Tilt

4 Wheel Steer

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum
Drum

Wheel Size

15 inches
15 inches

Front Tyre Size

175/65 R15
195/65 R15

Rear Tyre Size

175/65 R15
195/65 R15

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
N/A

Turning Radius

4.98 m

Dimensions

Length

3830 mm
3981 mm

Width

1723 mm
1733 mm

Height

1643 mm
1586 mm

Wheelbase

2450 mm
2540 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

180 mm

Boot Capacity

315 litres

Comfort

Cup Holders

Bottle Holder in Doors

Cabin Boot Access

Launch Control

Keyless Entry

Interior Lamps

12 Volt Port

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Comfort Headrest

Heated ORVM

Cooled Cup Holders

Cooled Glovebox

Cooled Storage

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Hands-free Boot Opening

Cruise Control

12 Volt Port Boot

Glove Box

Front Seatback Pockets

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Dead Pedal

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Foldable Seatback Table

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

Door Pockets

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Driver Armrest Storage

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

Electric Tailgate Release

Driving Modes

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Roof Grab Handles

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Remote Locking

Ambient Lighting

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Window Sun Shades

Auto Parking

Rear Reading Lamp

Rear Power Outlet

Rear Parcel Tray

Rear AC Vents

Push Button Start

Powered Tailgate

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Sunroof

Single Pane

Bluetooth Connectivity

Utility Recess On Dashboard

Accessory Power Outlet

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
All

Sunglass Holder

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only

Third Row AC Vents

Safety

Adaptive Cruise Control

Boot Open Warning

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Automatic Wipers

Automatic Headlamps

Side Airbag

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Video Recording

Speed Assist System

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

With Load Sensor

Rear Washer/Wiper

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

Airbags

6
6

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
Warning Only

Seat Belt Warning

Traffic Sign Recognition

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Traction Control

Road Departure Mitigation System

Anti Theft Alarm

Curtain Airbag

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

Lane Keep Assist

Lane Departure Avoidance

Central Locking

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

Child Safety Lock

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

High Beam Assist

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

Heads Up Display

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Dashcam

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic

Front Collision Avoidance

Door Ajar Warning

Driver Airbag

Driver Attention Warning

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Electronic Stability Control

Electronic Parking Brake

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Dual Tone Horn

Brake Assist (BA)

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Blind Spot Monitor

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Passenger Airbag

Parking Sensors

Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

Rear
360 degree

Overspeed Warning

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

Brake Disc Wiping

Brake Fade Support

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto

Exterior

Spoiler

LED taillights

Connected LED

LED headlamps

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

LED DRLs

Headlight Type

Halogen
LED

Headlight Height Adjuster

Cornering Foglamps

Sequential Turn Indicators

Illuminated Logo

Cornering Headlights

Stop Lamp

Rub Strips

Antenna

Shark Fin

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

ORVM turn indicators

Puddle Lamps

Wheel Arch Cladding

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Projector Headlamps

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

Body Coloured Bumpers

Roof Rails

LED fog lamps

Interior

Trip Meter

Distance to Empty

Average Speed

Average Fuel Consumption

Instantaneous Consumption

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Gear Indicator

Low Fuel Level Warning

Head-up Display

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Shift Indicator

Ventilated Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Rear Seat Backrest Split

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Armrest

Adjustable Front Headrests

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Driver's Seat Memory

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Heated Seats

Ottoman Seats

Massage Seats

Individual Chairs at Rear

Soft Touch Dashboard

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

Semi-Fabric
Fabric

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Third Row Seats Split

Middle-Row Folding

Fold and Tumble

Third Row Seats Fold

Third Row Seats

Entertainment

Second Row USB port

Type C

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Rear Entertainment Screens

CD Player

AUX Input

Wireless Phone Charging

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Audio System

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Branded Music System

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based
Phone-based

MirrorLink

Inbuilt Music App

Front USB port

Type A and Type C

Touchpad

Gesture Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Front Passenger Screen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Steering Audio Controls

Display

8-inch Touchscreen
10.2-inch Touchscreen

USB Input

Video Player

Speakers

4
4

Voice Commands

Web Browser

Connected Car Features

Tow Away Alert

Vehicle Tracking Via App

Summon Mode

Find My Car

Emergency Call Button

Home to Car Connectivity

SOS Button

Smart Drive Information

Service Reminder Via App

Geo Fence

Remote Engine Start/Stop

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Remote AC On / Off via App

Live Location Sharing

Live Traffic Updates On App

Location Based Services

Low Battery Warning

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

Over the air (OTA) updates

Phone App

Driving Analytics

Alexa Compatibility

Anti Theft Immobilisation

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

App Details

Auto Crash Alert

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Check Vehicle Status via App

Questions you may find useful

18w

Recently, I sold my 2012 i20 Magna, which I bought 4 years ago. Fixed my budget to 5 lakhs and looked for a car in second hand market. Then my friends and relatives suggested me to go for a new car. I didn't get any for my budget. So, I increased my budget to 8 lakhs. I've shortlisted Exter, Punch, Magnite and Citroen. First, I visited the TATA showroom. I'm 6'1" tall, and my legs were colliding with the steering wheel, and it was the same with the Altroz. I was shown Nexon, which is more than 10 lakhs, so I went for my other choices. Next, I visited Hyundai, I checked the i20 and the Exter. Same issue with the i20, and I was comfortable with the Exter. So I did not check Nissan and Citroen. The showroom I visited did not offer a Test drive, but the other showroom (PeeYesYem) I enquired offered a test drive and followed up. Then I searched for Cons in Exter, the main thing that can be found on the internet is rear suspension and Body roll. So I waited, then came 3XO into the picture and I seems worth for money. I picked 3XO RevX M, and I visited 3 showrooms, but none of them offered a test drive. Initially, they will ask for arranging the test drive, and then they will arrange it. They don't follow up. One of the showrooms I visited twice, and asked for a test drive. Still, they didn't provide. I gave feedback on the official website as well still no response. The attitude is very poor from the Mahindra sales team across the showroom, so I took a step back. My mind is stuck between Exter SX and 3XO RevXM. Can you please suggest one from above or any other car around 10L? Requirement: Mileage and Value for money. Want to hold for the long term. Thanks a lot!!!

Verified
18w

Between your two choices, the Mahindra XUV 3XO offers more for your money. It sits a segment above the Hyundai Exter and therefore has more interior space. That said, only go ahead with the Mahindra if the showroom is willing to offer a proper test drive.In terms of the powertrain, the XUV 3XO’s turbo-petrol engine offers stronger performance than the Exter’s naturally aspirated unit, while ride and handling are also superior. While you will be giving up some creature comforts compared to the Hyundai, such as a dashcam and keyless entry, this petrol car is still very well equipped for the price. In our real-world tests, the XUV 3XO managed 10.4kpl in the city and 14.9kpl on the highway, which is actually better than what we recorded in the Exter.What you do give up is boot space. Despite its larger size, the XUV 3XO actually has a smaller boot than the Exter. If that is a concern, then consider the Kia Sonet HTK 1.2-litre petrol MT instead.On the test drive, check if the clutch and shifter action are to your liking, and whether performance and refinement meet your expectations.

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