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C3X vs Grand i10 Nios

Ex-showroom prices and the specifications that have been published. Rows that differ are marked.

Citroen

C3X

C3X
Price Range

₹4.99 lakh – ₹9.68 lakh

Mileage

19.3 km/l (ARAI)

Petrol • 8 TrimsOpen model
VS
Grand i10 Nios
Price Range

₹5.6 lakh – ₹8.09 lakh

Mileage

16 - 18 km/l

Petrol / CNG • 15 TrimsOpen model
The Bottom Line

The Wheelsio Verdict

Published pros for each vehicle. A written verdict appears only when one is stored.

Editorial Summary

“C3X and Grand i10 Nios target slightly different buyer priorities while matching each other closely in total value. Choose C3X for individual equipment highlights or Grand i10 Nios for ownership discipline.”

Persona Matching

Who Should Buy Which Car?

Match your daily driving patterns, passenger habits, and ownership priorities to the right machine.

Target Profile

Choose C3X if:

  • First-time buyers, small families, and city commuters who want an easy-to-park car with great mileage.
Real-World Comparison

The Differences That Actually Matter

Stripping away marketing jargon: how these two vehicles perform across the 5 essential pillars of ownership.

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
C3X

80 - 109 bhp

115 - 205 Nm

Grand i10 Nios

83.1 PS

113.8 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:C3X
C3X Standout

19.3 km/l (ARAI)

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

Grand i10 Nios

16 - 18 km/l

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

Long-Term Intelligence

Ownership figures on record

Only stored mileage, service, insurance, and depreciation figures are shown. Missing items are left out.

Citroen

C3X

Listed items₹3,10,881
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹3,10,881
Hyundai

Grand i10 Nios

Listed items₹3,52,941
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹3,52,941
Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

Compare matching price brackets and sweet-spot trim packages side-by-side.

Price Delta:₹68,400(C3X lower)

Live Optional

1.2L PureTech 82, 1198 cc • Manual • 19.3 km/l (ARAI)

Ex-Showroom₹5.69 lakh

Magna

1197 cc • Manual • 18 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹6.37 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

C3X
Grand i10 Nios
Engine TypeDiffers
C3X:1198 cc Petrol / 1199 cc Petrol
Grand i10 Nios:1197 cc
Max PowerDiffers
C3X:80 - 109 bhp
Grand i10 Nios:83.1 PS
Peak TorqueDiffers
C3X:115 - 205 Nm
Grand i10 Nios:113.8 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
C3X:Automatic, Manual
Grand i10 Nios:Manual, AMT
Fuel OptionsDiffers
C3X:Petrol
Grand i10 Nios:Petrol, CNG
Claimed MileageDiffers
C3X:19.3 km/l (ARAI)
Grand i10 Nios:16 - 18 km/l
C3X
Grand i10 Nios
SeatingDiffers
C3X:—
Grand i10 Nios:5 seats
Ground ClearanceDiffers
C3X:180 mm
Grand i10 Nios:—
Boot SpaceDiffers
C3X:315 Litres
Grand i10 Nios:260 litres
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
C3X:—
Grand i10 Nios:37 litres
Body Type
C3X:Hatchback
Grand i10 Nios:Hatchback
C3X
Grand i10 Nios
AirbagsDiffers
C3X:2 - 6 (by variant)
Grand i10 Nios:6
Buyer Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Direct, objective answers to the most common head-to-head questions asked by prospective buyers.

The C3X has a published mileage of 19.3 km/l (ARAI). The Grand i10 Nios has a published mileage of 16 - 18 km/l.
Using published mileage and stored ownership figures, the calculated running cost is ₹3,10,881 for C3X and ₹3,52,941 for Grand i10 Nios.