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Citroen C3 vs Hyundai i30 – Which one offers the better deal?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Hyundai i30?

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 i30 costs 24000 £. That’s a price difference of around 10286 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Citroen C3 manages with 5 L and is therefore slightly more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.70 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai i30 has a slightly edge – offering 140 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai i30 is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 9.60 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.90 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai i30 performs slight better – reaching 197 km/h, while the Citroen C3 tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 14 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Hyundai i30 pulls somewhat stronger with 253 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 48 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Citroen C3 is slight lighter – 1226 kg compared to 1291 kg. The difference is around 65 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai i30 offers evident more room – 395 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai i30 performs minimal better – up to 1301 L, which is about 81 L more than the Citroen C3.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai i30 slightly takes the win – 509 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 86 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Hyundai i30 shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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Hyundai i30

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 100 - 140 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.7 - 6 L
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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 i30

The Hyundai i30 proves that sensible can also be stylish, offering a confident driving character wrapped in neat, modern design. It serves up a roomy, well-equipped cabin and composed ride that make everyday motoring feel like a clever purchase rather than a compromise.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
13700 - 23800 £
Price
24000 - 29300 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6 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
130 - 136 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1226 - 1518 kg
Curb weight
1291 - 1407 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
395 L
Length
4015 mm
Length
4340 mm
Width
1755 mm
Width
1795 mm
Height
1567 mm
Height
1455 mm
Max trunk capacity
1220 L
Max trunk capacity
1301 L
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
463 - 509 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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 - 140 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 13.1 s
Max Speed
125 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
178 - 197 km/h
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1482 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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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