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Citroen C3 vs Hyundai Bayon – Which car suits you better?

Two cars, one duel: Citroen C3 meets Hyundai Bayon.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Citroen C3 has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 13700 £, while the Hyundai Bayon costs 20100 £. That’s a price difference of around 6352 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Citroen C3 manages with 5 L and is therefore barely noticeable more efficient than the Hyundai Bayon with 5.40 L. The difference is about 0.40 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Citroen C3 has a a bit edge – offering 113 HP compared to 100 HP. That’s roughly 13 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C3 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.90 s, while the Hyundai Bayon takes 11.30 s. That’s about 1.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Citroen C3 performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 183 km/h, while the Hyundai Bayon tops out at 179 km/h. The difference is around 4 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Citroen C3 pulls barely noticeable stronger with 205 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 5 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Hyundai Bayon is minimal lighter – 1170 kg compared to 1226 kg. The difference is around 56 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Bayon offers clearly perceptible more room – 411 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 101 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C3 performs slight better – up to 1220 L, which is about 15 L more than the Hyundai Bayon.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai Bayon minimal takes the win – 465 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 42 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Citroen C3 proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Citroen C3 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Citroen C3

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 101 - 113 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5 - 5.6 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.6 - 17.2 kWh
  • Electric Range : 206 - 324 km
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Citroen C3

The Citroën C3 is a cheeky little city car that turns heads with its bold, quirky styling and a surprisingly comfy, well-thought-out interior. It’s an ideal companion for urban life — easy to park, friendly to drive and built to make everyday trips feel a bit more fun without breaking the bank.

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Hyundai Bayon

The Hyundai Bayon slips neatly between city runabout and small SUV, offering surprising practicality and a fresh, confident design that stands out in urban traffic. It's an easy buy for shoppers who want smart packaging, tidy handling and a dash of personality without fuss — a sensible little crossover that makes everyday driving a bit more enjoyable.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
13700 - 23800 £
Price
20100 - 25800 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 5.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.2 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
206 - 324 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
124 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1226 - 1518 kg
Curb weight
1170 - 1195 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
411 L
Length
4015 mm
Length
4180 mm
Width
1755 mm
Width
1775 mm
Height
1567 mm
Height
1500 mm
Max trunk capacity
1220 L
Max trunk capacity
1205 L
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
460 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
100 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 - 12.4 s
Max Speed
125 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
176 - 179 km/h
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
172 - 200 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
74 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
998 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Hyundai

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What drive types are available for the Citroen C3?

The Citroen C3 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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