Tata Nexon vs Hyundai Exter vs Citroen C3 Aircross

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Nexon
Tata Nexon Smart

₹8.00 lakh*

*Ex-showroom price

  • 120PS
  • 170Nm
  • 17.01kmpl
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Exter
Hyundai Exter EX

₹6.00 lakh*

*Ex-showroom price

  • 83PS
  • 114Nm
  • 19.40kmpl
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C3 Aircross
Citroen C3 Aircross Max Dual Tone 7 Seater

₹14.60 lakh*

*Ex-showroom price

  • 110PS
  • 205Nm
  • 17.60kmpl
Overview Tata Nexon Smart Hyundai Exter EX Citroen C3 Aircross Max Dual Tone 7 Seater
SegmentB2-segmentB1-segmentC1-segment
Body TypeSUVSUVSUV
Seating Capacity555
Fuel TypePetrolPetrolPetrol
Engine TypeTurboNaturally AspiratedTurbo
Engine & Transmission Tata Nexon Smart Hyundai Exter EX Citroen C3 Aircross Max Dual Tone 7 Seater
Engine Displacement1.2L1.2L1.2L
Cylinders343
Cubic Capacity1199cc1197cc1199cc
Max Power120PS @ 5500rpm83PS @ 6000rpm110PS @ 5500rpm
Power:Weight96.77PS/t83.08PS/t87.58PS/t
Max Torque170Nm @ 1750 - 4000rpm114Nm @ 4000rpm205Nm @ 1750 - 2500rpm
Torque:Weight137.10Nm/t114.11Nm/t163.22Nm/t
Kerb Weight1240kg999kg1256kg
Transmission5-speed MT5-speed MT6-speed TC
Fuel Efficiency17.01kmpl19.40kmpl17.60kmpl
Dimensions & Capacity Tata Nexon Smart Hyundai Exter EX Citroen C3 Aircross Max Dual Tone 7 Seater
Length (mm)399538154323
Width (mm)180417101796
Height (mm)162016311669
Wheelbase (mm)249824502671
Boot Space (litre)382391444
Ground Clearance (mm)208185200
Fuel Tank Capacity (litre)443745
Ownership & Support Details Tata Nexon Smart Hyundai Exter EX Citroen C3 Aircross Max Dual Tone 7 Seater
Periodic Maintenance₹33,099
(5 years/75,000km)
₹18,874
(5 years/50,000km)
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Safety Rating5-Star B-NCAP (Oct. '24)Not Tested0-Star Latin NCAP (Nov. '24)
Standard Warranty3 years/1,00,000km3 years/Unlimited km3 years/1,00,000km
Service NetworkNationwideNationwideLimited
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Which is the best car to buy - Tata Nexon, Hyundai Exter or Citroen C3 Aircross? V3Cars compare car tool helps you compare variants of Tata Nexon vs Hyundai Exter vs Citroen C3 Aircross on the basis of price, dimensions, engine specs, mileage & features. Nexon, Exter and C3 Aircross are SUVs. Tata Nexon Smart is priced at ₹8.00 lakh* (ex-showroom). It has a 1.2L Turbo Petrol engine that makes 120PS of power at 5500rpm and 170Nm of torque between 1750 and 4000rpm. Hyundai Exter EX is priced at ₹6.00 lakh* (ex-showroom). It has a 1.2L Naturally Aspirated Petrol engine that makes 83PS of power at 6000rpm and 114Nm of torque at 4000rpm. Citroen C3 Aircross Max Dual Tone 7 Seater is priced at ₹14.60 lakh* (ex-showroom). It has a 1.2L Turbo Petrol engine that makes 110PS of power at 5500rpm and 205Nm of torque between 1750 and 2500rpm.

The Tata Nexon Smart is 3995mm long, 1804mm wide, and 1620mm tall. It has a boot space of 382 litres and fuel tank capacity of 44 litres. The Hyundai Exter EX is 3815mm long, 1710mm wide, and 1631mm tall. It has a boot space of 391 litres and fuel tank capacity of 37 litres. Whereas, the Citroen C3 Aircross Max Dual Tone 7 Seater is 4323mm long, 1796mm wide, and 1669mm tall. It has a boot space of 444 litres and fuel tank capacity of 45 litres. Nexon has a wheelbase of 2498mm, Exter has 2450mm and C3 Aircross rides on 2671mm.

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