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Citroën ë-C3 vs Hyundai Grand i10 Nios
Nepal prices, verified July 2026 · NPR 3,499,000 vs NPR 3,296,000
The verdict
These two split the scorecard 2–2, with 3 measures tied, so the decision comes down to what you weight most.
- The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios undercuts the Citroën ë-C3 by Rs 2 lakh — about 6% of the more expensive car's price.
- The Citroën ë-C3 carries 15 mm more ground clearance, which is the difference that shows up on unsealed roads outside the valley.
- The Citroën ë-C3 is electric and the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios is not, so the real gap is running cost versus charging convenience — see the EV savings calculator.
- The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios has an independent crash rating; the Citroën ë-C3 has not been published, which is itself worth weighing.
Spec by spec
| Measure | Citroën ë-C3 | Hyundai Grand i10 Nios |
|---|---|---|
| PriceEx-showroom, base variant. | NPR 3,499,000 | ★NPR 3,296,000 |
| Power | 42 kW (57 hp) | ★83 hp |
| Battery | 29.2 kWh | — |
| RangeManufacturer claim; real-world figures in the hills run lower. | 320 km (MIDC) | — |
| TorqueMatters on Nepal's sustained hill climbs. | ★143 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Ground clearanceThe single most underrated spec on Nepali roads. | ★180 mm | 165 mm |
| Safety rating | Not rated | 2 Star (Global NCAP) |
★ marks the stronger figure on that measure. Ties are unmarked.
Common questions
Which is cheaper in Nepal, the Citroën ë-C3 or the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios?
The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios is cheaper at NPR 3,296,000 against NPR 3,499,000. Both figures are ex-showroom for the base variant, verified July 2026.
Citroën ë-C3 vs Hyundai Grand i10 Nios — which is better for Nepali roads?
These two split the scorecard 2–2, with 3 measures tied, so the decision comes down to what you weight most. The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios undercuts the Citroën ë-C3 by Rs 2 lakh — about 6% of the more expensive car's price.