Citroen C3 vs Kia Seltos

Kia Seltos Price starts at Rs. 10.89 Lakh which is Rs. 4.73 Lakh costlier than base model of Citroen C3 priced at Rs. 6.16 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Citroen C3 (Petrol Model) is 19.3 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Kia Seltos (Diesel Model) is 20.7 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Citroen C3 (Top Model) is powered by 1198 cc engine , while Kia Seltos (Top Model) is powered by 1493 cc engine. The Comparison Citroen C3 Puretech 110 Shine DT AT vs Kia Seltos X-Line Turbo DCT can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

C3 vs Seltos

Key Highlights C3 Puretech 110 Shine DT ATSeltos X-Line Turbo DCT
Engine Type 1.2L PureTech 110 Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi
Max Power 108bhp@5500rpm 157.81bhp@5500rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 19.3 Kmpl 17.9 Kmpl
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Basic Info Citroen C3 Puretech 110 Shine DT ATKia Seltos X-Line Turbo DCT
Rating
140 reviews
72 reviews
Brand Name Citroen Kia
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 10.14 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 20.44 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 1199 cc 1482 cc
Body Type Hatchback,SUVAll Hatchback Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 108bhp@5500rpm 157.81bhp@5500rpm
No Of Cylinders 3 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed 7-Speed DCT
Drive Type FWD 2WD
Colors
Citroen C3 Colors
Kia Seltos Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 19.3 Kmpl 17.9 Kmpl
Tyre Size 195/65 R15 215/55 R18
Boot Space 315 Liters 433 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control ... Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 19,631 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 39,558 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 50,102 C3 Insurance Rs. 88,012 Seltos Insurance
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Engine Type
1.2L PureTech 110
Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
1482 cc
Max Power
108bhp@5500rpm
157.81bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque
205Nm@1750-2500rpm
253Nm@1500-3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
3
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed
7-Speed DCT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
2WD
Paddle Shift
...
Fuel Supply System
...
GDi
Kerb Weight
987 Kg
...
Turbo Charger
Drive Mode Types
...
Eco-Normal-Sport

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
30 Liters
50 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
19.3 Kmpl
17.9 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
15.18 kmpl
...
Mileage (Highway)
20.27 kmpl
...

Suspension Front
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
4.98 m
...
Tyre Size
195/65 R15
215/55 R18
Wheel Size
...
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
...
Additional Interior Features
Interior Environment - Single Tone Black, Front & Rear Seat Integrated Headrest, AC Knobs - Satin Chrome Accents, Parking Brake Lever Tip - Satin Chrome, Instrument Panel - Deco (Anodized Orange/Anodized Grey) Depends on exterior body/roof colour, AC Vents (Side) - Glossy Black Outer Ring, Insider Door Handles - Satin Chrome, Satin Chrome Accents - IP, AC Vents Inner Part, Gear Lever Surround, Steering Wheel, INSTRUMENTATION(Tripmeter, Distance to Empty, Digital Cluster, Average Fuel Consumption, Low Fuel Warning Lamp, Gear Shift Indicator)
Front Map Lamp,Silver Painted Door Handles,High Mount Stop Lamp,Soft Touch Dashboard Garnish with Stitch Pattern,Sound Mood Lamps,All Black Interiors with Exclusive Sage Green Inserts,Leather Wrapped D-Cut Steering Wheel with Seltos Logo & Orange Stitching,Door Armrest and Door Center Leatherette Trim,Sporty Alloy Pedals,Premium Sliding Cup Holder Cover,Sporty All Black Roof Lining,Parcel Tray,Ambient Lighting,Blind View Monitor in Cluster
Digital Cluster
Air Conditioner
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
315 Liters
433 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Additional Exterior Features
Chrome Front Panel: Brand Emblems - Chevron, Front Grill - Matte Black, Body Coloured Front & Rear Bumpers, Side Turn Indicators on Fender, Body Side Sill Panel, Sash Tape - A/B&C Pillar, Body Coloured Outside Door Handles, Wheel Arch Cladding, Roof Rails - Glossy Black, High Gloss Black ORVMs, Skid Plate - Front & Rear, Front Fog Lamp, Diamond Cut Alloy
Auto Light Control,Crown Jewel LED Headlamps with Star Map LED Sweeping Light Guide,Chrome Outside Door Handle,Glossy Black ORVM and Matt Graphite Outside Door Handle,Glossy Black Roof Rack,Front & Rear Mud Guard,Sequential LED Turn Indicators,Matt Graphite Radiator Grille with Knurled Glossy Black Surround,Chrome Beltline Garnish,Metal Scuff Plates with Seltos Logo,Glossy Black Front & Rear Skid Plates,Body Color Front & Rear Bumper Inserts,Dual Sports Exhaust,Solar Glass – UV Cut (Front Windshield, All Door Windows)
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
Trunk Light
...
Rear Spoiler
...
Roof Rails
Length*Width*Height
3981*1733*1604 mm3
4365*1800*1645 mm3
Wheelbase
2540 mm
2610 mm

Connectivity
...
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Bag Support Hooks in Boot (3 kg), Parcel Shelf, Front Passenger Seat Back Pocket, Co-Driver Side Sun Visor with Vanity Mirror, Smartphone Charger Wire Guide on Instrument Panel, Smartphone Storage - Rear Console
Sunglass Holder,Auto Anti-Glare Inside Rear View Mirror with Kia Connect Button,Driver Rear View Monitor,Retractable Roof Assist Handle,8-way Power Driver’s Seat Adjustment,Front Seat Back Pockets,Kia Connect with OTA Maps & System Update,Smart 20.32 cm (8.0”) Heads-Up Display
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
...
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
...
Gear Shift Indicator
Luggage Hook and Net
Additional Entertainment Features
C-Buddy Personal Assistant Applicatio
BOSE Premium Sound system with 8 Speakers
Automatic Climate Control
Available
2 Zone
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
...
3
No of Speakers
4
4
AC
Rear AC Ducts
...
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
...
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Wireless Phone Charging
...
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
Bench Folding
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
...
Rear ACVents
...
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Air Quality Control
...
Tachometer
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
...
Adjustable Headrest
...
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
...
AM/FM Radio
Touch-screen Display
Speakers Front
...
Speakers Rear
...
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
...
Follow me home headlamps
...
Adjustable Headlamps
...
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
...
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
...
Panoramic

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
...
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
...
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Blind Spot Monitor
...
Hill Assist
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
...
360 View Camera
...
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
...
Traction Control System (TCS)
...
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
...
VSM (Vehicle Stability Management),ESS (Emergency Stop Signal),Front & Rear All Seat 3 Point Seat Belts,Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold,Dual Shell Horn,Safe Exit Warning
Child Safety Lock
Rear Wash Wiper
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3
3

Forward Collision Warning
...
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
...
Lane Departure Warning
...
Lane Keep Assist
...
Driver Attention Warning
...
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
...
Adaptive High Beam Assist
...
Adaptive Cruise Control
...
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
...
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
...

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
...
Google / Alexa Connectivity
...
Smartwatch App
...
Live Location
...
Remote Immobiliser
...
Engine Start Alarm
...
Remote Vehicle Status Check
...
Navigation With Live Traffic
...
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
...
Live Weather
...
ECall And ICall
...
Remote Ac On Off
...
Remote Door Lock Unlock
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Citroen C3
  • Distinctive and stylish design
  • Comfortable and spacious interior
  • strong air con
  • Good ride quality
  • Good handling
  • Good value for money
Kia Seltos
  • Still a very good looking Crossover
  • new DRLs and connected taillamps look fab. 18-inch alloys now in both X-line and GTX+ variants
  • ADAS 2.0
  • panoramic sunroof and dual zone climate control. New more powerful turbo petrol. Plenty of drivetrain options including a diesel engine.
Citroen C3
  • Small trunk
  • Limited availability in some regions
  • Higher maintenance costs compared to some competitors.
Kia Seltos
  • Prices will go up. Some could feel that the visual changes are not enough.

Is Citroen C3 Better Than Kia Seltos?

100% users have chosen Citroen C3 over Kia Seltos in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 342 users have also rated Citroen C3 and Kia Seltos on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
Kia Seltos has out rated Citroen C3 on all the rating factors.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Seltos C3
Mileage 3.7 3.9
Performance 4.1 4.4
Comfort 4.5 4.7
Maintenance 3.6 4.1
Safety 3.9 4.1
Features 4.2 4.9
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Q. Which one is the best, Citroen C3 or Toyota Glanza?
  • Both cars are good in their own forte, Citroen C3 packs in the presence and space of a mini SUV at the price of a hatchback that's comfortable over a variety of road conditions. But it also lacks some essentials like powered adjustable mirrors or windshield wipers and other creature comforts that its rivals have gotten us accustomed to. On the other hand, if you are looking for a hatch that ticks a lot of boxes, the Glanza is a great option. There's a decent features list, efficient engine options, and more space than a number of more expensive sedans. So, if your priorities are spacious cabin, fuel efficiency and decent features, and power performance, you may go for Glanza. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.

Citroen C3 Vs Kia Seltos FAQs

Which car is best between Citroen C3 vs Kia Seltos?
Kia Seltos has out rated Citroen C3 on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Citroen C3 vs Kia Seltos?
The Citroen C3 is cheaper than Kia Seltos by Rs. 10.30 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Citroen C3 vs Kia Seltos?
The Citroen C3 delivers better mileage 19.3 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Citroen C3 vs Kia Seltos?
For the Puretech 110 Shine DT AT version, 1199 cc Petrol engine of C3 produces 108bhp@5500rpm of power and 205Nm@1750-2500rpm of torque. Whereas for the X-Line Turbo DCT version, 1482 cc Petrol engine of Seltos produces 157.81bhp@5500rpm of power and 253Nm@1500-3500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Citroen C3 has better performance.

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