Is the Hyundai i20 or the Citroën C3X better value?

On the equipment we can put a price on, the Hyundai i20 leads at 4 of the 5 matching price points, with 1 too close to call. That measures kit per rupee and nothing else — it is not a verdict on how either car drives.

What is the closest Citroën C3X to the Hyundai i20 Sportz(O) 1.2 Petrol IVT?

The Citroën C3X Shine 1.2 Turbo Petrol AT at ₹9,68,000, against ₹9,30,700 — a difference of ₹37,300 ex-showroom.

Does this account for how the cars drive?

No. This page compares equipment and price only. Ride quality, engine refinement, seat comfort, service network, resale and how the car feels to you are not in it, and for many buyers one of those decides the purchase.

Hyundai i20 vs Citroën C3X

Not which car is better — which one hands you more equipment for the same money. We line up the two variant ranges at 5 matching price points and price what you get on each.

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On tracked equipment

The Hyundai i20 leads at 4 of 5 price points

1 of the 5 are too close to call — the gap there is smaller than a single item on the two lists.

Hyundai

Hyundai i20

4of 5

₹6.00 L – ₹10.44 L

i20 prices & variants

Citroën

Citroën C3X

0of 5

₹4.99 L – ₹9.68 L

C3X prices & variants

Photographs: Hyundai and Citroën. Each shows the car, not the trim it is compared at — the points below say which trims these are.

That counts equipment we can put a rupee value on, at prices within ₹80,000 of each other. It is one input into the decision and not the whole of it — read the caveat below before treating it as a verdict.

*Ex-showroom, Delhi · Prices checked Oct 2026

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What this comparison cannot tell you

Nothing about how they drive. Ride, refinement, steering, seat comfort, visibility, boot practicality — none of it is here, and any of it might matter more to you than a longer feature list.
Nothing about size or engine. A matched price can put a larger car's entry trim against a smaller car's top trim. Cabin space, boot, ground clearance and how much engine you get are not in these totals.
Nothing about ownership. Service network reach, running costs, reliability record and resale value are real money and are not counted.
Only equipment we track. Our list is incomplete, and thinnest at the bottom of a range where trims differ on many small items. Either car may be better equipped than this page suggests.
A feature you don't want is worth nothing to you. The totals assume you want everything. Read the lists, not just the numbers.

How every valuation is set, and where the method is weakest, is on the methodology page.

Point by point

At the same money, what changes

Around ₹6 lakh · Petrol manual

₹200 apart

At almost the same price the Hyundai i20 carries ₹33,150 more equipment by our valuation. Hyundai i20 variants explained or Citroën C3X variants explained.

Hyundai

Era 1.2 Petrol MT

82 bhp · 115 Nm

₹5,99,700

Equipment we price

₹46,750

Has, that the other doesn't

6 Airbags Standard₹25,500
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)₹12,750
Tilt & Telescopic Steering₹4,250
Full Wheel Covers₹2,550

Citroën

Feel 1.2 Petrol MT

81 bhp · 115 Nm

₹5,99,900

Equipment we price

₹13,600

Has, that the other doesn't

Rear Power Windows₹3,400
Electrically Adjustable ORVMs₹4,250
Roof Rails₹4,250

Around ₹7 lakh · Petrol manual

₹1,900 apart

At almost the same price the Hyundai i20 carries ₹30,175 more equipment by our valuation. Hyundai i20 variants explained or Citroën C3X variants explained.

Hyundai

Magna 1.2 Petrol MT

82 bhp · 115 Nm

₹7,04,900

Equipment we price

₹1,17,725

Has, that the other doesn't

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)₹12,750
Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)₹5,525
Single-Pane Electric Sunroof₹29,750
Rear AC Vents₹5,950
Tilt & Telescopic Steering₹4,250
Front Centre Armrest with Storage₹3,400
Automatic Headlamps₹5,100

Citroën

Feel(O) 1.2 Petrol MT

81 bhp · 115 Nm

₹7,03,000

Equipment we price

₹87,550

Has, that the other doesn't

10.25-Inch HD Touchscreen Infotainment — up from Basic Music System (No Touchscreen)₹26,350
Height-Adjustable Driver's Seat₹3,400
Roof Rails₹4,250
Wireless Android Auto₹2,550

Around ₹8 lakh · Petrol manual

₹800 apart

Too close to call. The ₹5,100 between them is less than the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) alone (₹12,750), which we rate low confidence — re-value that one item and the answer changes. Hyundai i20 variants explained or Citroën C3X variants explained.

Hyundai

Sportz 1.2 Petrol MT

82 bhp · 115 Nm

₹7,85,200

Equipment we price

₹1,47,900

Has, that the other doesn't

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)₹12,750
Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)₹5,525
Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines₹7,225
Cruise Control₹8,500
Rear AC Vents₹5,950
Tilt & Telescopic Steering₹4,250
Front Centre Armrest with Storage₹3,400
Automatic Headlamps₹5,100

Citroën

Shine 1.2 Petrol MT

81 bhp · 115 Nm

₹7,86,000

Equipment we price

₹1,53,000

Has, that the other doesn't

Rear Defogger & Wiper/Washer — up from Rear Defogger₹2,550
10.25-Inch HD Touchscreen Infotainment — up from 8-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment₹13,600
LED Fog Lamps₹7,650
LED Projector Headlamps₹15,300
7-Inch Digital Instrument Cluster₹8,500
Roof Rails₹4,250
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel₹3,400
Auto-Dimming Inside Mirror — up from Day/Night Inside Mirror₹2,550

Around ₹9 lakh · Petrol manual

₹25,800 apart

The Hyundai i20 is ₹25,800 cheaper and still carries ₹77,350 more equipment by our valuation. The Citroën C3X makes 26 bhp more. Hyundai i20 variants explained or Citroën C3X variants explained.

Hyundai

Asta 1.2 Petrol MT

82 bhp · 115 Nm

₹8,71,200

Equipment we price

₹2,59,250

Has, that the other doesn't

Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)₹5,525
Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines₹7,225
Single-Pane Electric Sunroof₹29,750
Cruise Control₹8,500
Premium Branded Sound System₹22,100
Wireless Phone Charger₹5,950
16-Inch Alloy Wheels — up from 15-Inch Alloy Wheels₹5,100
Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLs — up from LED Projector Headlamps₹5,100
Rear AC Vents₹5,950
Tilt & Telescopic Steering₹4,250
Ambient Cabin Lighting₹5,950
Front Centre Armrest with Storage₹3,400
Automatic Headlamps₹5,100

Citroën

Shine 1.2 Turbo Petrol MT

108 bhp · 190 Nm

₹8,97,000

Equipment we price

₹1,81,900

Has, that the other doesn't

10.25-Inch HD Touchscreen Infotainment — up from 8-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment₹13,600
LED Fog Lamps₹7,650
7-Inch Digital Instrument Cluster₹8,500
Roof Rails₹4,250
Auto-Dimming Inside Mirror — up from Day/Night Inside Mirror₹2,550

Around ₹9 lakh · Petrol IVT

₹37,300 apart

The Hyundai i20 is ₹37,300 cheaper and still carries ₹15,300 more equipment by our valuation. The Citroën C3X makes 21 bhp more. Hyundai i20 variants explained or Citroën C3X variants explained.

Hyundai

Sportz(O) 1.2 Petrol IVT

87 bhp · 115 Nm

₹9,30,700

Equipment we price

₹2,05,700

Has, that the other doesn't

Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)₹5,525
Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines₹7,225
Single-Pane Electric Sunroof₹29,750
Premium Branded Sound System₹22,100
Rear AC Vents₹5,950
Tilt & Telescopic Steering₹4,250
Front Centre Armrest with Storage₹3,400
Automatic Headlamps₹5,100
Multiple Drive Modes₹5,950

Citroën

Shine 1.2 Turbo Petrol AT

108 bhp · 205 Nm

₹9,68,000

Equipment we price

₹1,90,400

Has, that the other doesn't

Rear Defogger & Wiper/Washer — up from Rear Defogger₹2,550
10.25-Inch HD Touchscreen Infotainment — up from 8-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment₹13,600
15-Inch Alloy Wheels — up from Full Wheel Covers₹16,150
LED Fog Lamps₹7,650
LED Projector Headlamps₹15,300
7-Inch Digital Instrument Cluster₹8,500
Roof Rails₹4,250
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel₹3,400
Auto-Dimming Inside Mirror — up from Day/Night Inside Mirror₹2,550

Common questions

Is the Hyundai i20 or the Citroën C3X better value?: On the equipment we can put a price on, the Hyundai i20 leads at 4 of the 5 matching price points, with 1 too close to call. That measures kit per rupee and nothing else — it is not a verdict on how either car drives.
What is the closest Citroën C3X to the Hyundai i20 Sportz(O) 1.2 Petrol IVT?: The Citroën C3X Shine 1.2 Turbo Petrol AT at ₹9,68,000, against ₹9,30,700 — a difference of ₹37,300 ex-showroom.
Does this account for how the cars drive?: No. This page compares equipment and price only. Ride quality, engine refinement, seat comfort, service network, resale and how the car feels to you are not in it, and for many buyers one of those decides the purchase.

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