Citroen C3 Automatic vs Rivals: Specifications Compared
- Oct 1, 2024
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Citroen C3 prices range from Rs 5.71 lakh to Rs 8.06 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).
Bookings and deliveries are underway.
Available in Live and Feel trims.
Gets 1.2-litre naturally aspirated and turbo-petrol engines, paired with 5-speed and 6-speed manual transmissions, respectively.
Features a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and a digitized instrument cluster.
There’s a new entrant in the hatchback space and it’s from France. Citroen has launched the C3 hatchback in India, with its introductory prices starting from Rs 5.71 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). Its pre-launch bookings were already underway since July, while the deliveries will commence today (from the launch date).
The C3 is available in two trims - Live and Feel - which can be further had with two engine options. Check out the variant-wise prices:
Variants |
1.2-litre N.A |
1.2-litre turbo |
Live |
Rs 5.71 lakh |
- |
Feel |
Rs 6.63 lakh |
- |
Feel Vibe Pack |
Rs 6.78 lakh |
- |
Feel Dual Tone |
Rs 6.78 lakh |
- |
Feel Dual Tone Vibe Pack |
Rs 6.93 lakh |
- |
Feel Turbo Dual Tone Vibe Pack |
- |
Rs 8.06 lakh |
The Live and Feel naturally aspirated variants carry a difference of almost a lakh. As for the turbo engine, it commands around Rs 1.13 lakh over the corresponding naturally aspirated variant.
The Vibe Pack includes orange surrounds for the fog lamps, a fog lamp kit, orange surround for the rear reflectors, and body side moulding. You can club this pack with Convenience and Energy accessories’ packs for an additional cost. The Convenience pack includes mud flaps, floor mat, seat belt cover, leather steering wheel cover, a boot mat, sun blinds for all windows (including the rear windshield), seat cushion, and neck pillows. The Energy pack adds a rear roof spoiler, front and rear skid plates, door visors, and wheel arch cladding.
Powertrains |
1.2-litre naturally aspirated |
1.2-litre turbo-petrol |
Power |
82PS |
110PS |
Torque |
115Nm |
190Nm |
Transmission |
5-speed MT |
6-speed MT |
Fuel economy |
19.8kmpl |
19.4kmpl |
You have a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated and turbo-petrol option. Citroen isn’t offering an automatic gearbox with the C3 just yet, which feels like a big miss. All the cars in this price range get the convenience of an automatic.
Length |
3981mm |
Width |
1733mm |
Height |
1604mm (with roof rails) |
Wheelbase |
2540mm |
Boot space |
315 litres |
The C3 is 3.98 metres long and has a wheelbase of 2540mm. It’s sized similarly to the premium hatchbacks like the Maruti Baleno and subcompact SUVs like Nissan Magnite and Renault Kiger.
Here are the features that you get onboard the C3:
LED DRLs
15-inch steel wheels with cover (alloys optional)
10-inch touchscreen infotainment system
Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
4-speakers
100% fold flat rear seats
Digital instrument cluster
Remote keyless entry
Two Rear fast chargers
Dual front airbags
Rear parking sensors
The funky-looking Citroen C3 is available in 10 colours, including four monotone and six dual-tone options. They are as follows:
Polar White
Zesty Orange
Platinum Grey
Steel Grey
Polar White with Zesty Orange
Platinum Grey with Zesty Orange
Polar White with Platinum Grey
Steel Grey with Zesty Orange
Zesty Orange with Platinum Grey
Steel Grey with Platinum Grey
The Citroen C3 has a range of competitors. In terms of pricing, it goes directly against the Maruti Wagon R, Celerio, Swift, Tata Tiago and Hyundai Grand i10 Nios. It’s a larger alternative to these cars, and with the turbo engine, it’s a more powerful option too. But in terms of dimensions and engine specifications, it rivals the Nissan Magnite, Renault Kiger, Tata Punch, and premium hatchbacks like Maruti Baleno, Hyundai i20, Tata Altroz, Honda Jazz, and Toyota Glanza. So basically, you can also see it as a more affordable alternative to the premium hatchbacks but with less features.
Citroen offers a standard vehicle warranty for two years or 40,000 kilometres, whichever is earlier. It will be sold through 20 La Maison Citroen showrooms across 19 cities. The customers can also buy the C3 directly from the factory and delivered at their doorstep
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