Citroen C3 X vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Last Updated: October 13, 2026

Citroen C3 X price starts at Rs. 4.99 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.11 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Maruti Suzuki Baleno, priced at Rs. 6.10 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the C3 offers a claimed 19.3 kmpl, while the Baleno delivers 23.8 kmpl. On the performance front, the C3 uses a 1199cc engine producing 108bhp@5500rpm and the Baleno a 1197cc engine producing 82bhp@5700rpm. If you're deciding between the C3 and Baleno, the C3 is the better pick for affordability and performance, while the Baleno stands out for mileage.

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C3 vs Baleno Comparison Summary

Specification Citroen C3 XMaruti Suzuki Baleno
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 4.99 LakhRs. 6.10 Lakh
Mileage 19.3 kmpl23.8 kmpl
Engine 1199 cc1197 cc
Max power 108bhp@5500rpm82bhp@5700rpm

C3 vs Baleno Key Highlights

Basic Info Citroen C3 Turbo Shine Sport Edition ATMaruti Suzuki Baleno Sigma
Rating
148 reviews
67 reviews
Brand Name Citroen Maruti Suzuki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 10.21 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 6.10 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1199 cc 1197 cc
Body Type HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Max Power 108bhp@5500rpm 82bhp@5700rpm
No Of Cylinders 3 3
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Citroen C3 Colors
Maruti Suzuki Baleno Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 19.3 Kmpl 23.8 Kmpl
Tyre Size 195/65 R15 185/65 R15
Boot Space 315 Liters 318 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No
Cruise Control Yes No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front 6
EMI Not Available
Rs. 11,797 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 50,323 C3 Insurance Rs. 34,570 Baleno Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Yes
Displacement
1199 cc
1197 cc
Engine Type
1.2L PureTech 110
1.2L Z12E
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
1197 cc
Max Power
108bhp@5500rpm
82bhp@5700rpm
Max Torque
205Nm@1750rpm
112.4Nm@4500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
3
3
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Kerb Weight
1114 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
37 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
19.3 Kmpl
23.8 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
15.18 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (Highway)
20.27 kmpl
Not Available

steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinion
Wheels Type
Not Available
Steel with Cover
Suspension Front
MacPherson Strut suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Rear twist beam
Rear twist beam
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
4.98 m
4.85 m
Tyre Size
195/65 R15
185/65 R15
Wheel Size
15
15
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Digital Cluster Size
7
Not Available
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Rear Seat Headrest
Integrated
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Yes
Semi
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Boot Space
315 Liters
318 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Not Available
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Manual
Boot Opening
Manual
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
No
LED DRLs
Yes
No
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
No
LED Taillights
Not Available
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
No
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Roof Antenna
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
No
Length*Width*Height
3981*1733*1586 mm3
3990*1745*1530 mm3
Wheelbase
2540 mm
2520 mm

Addtional Comfort Features
Parcel Shelf
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
No
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Smartphone Connectivity
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
No
No
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
No of Speakers
4
No
Adjustable Steering
Height only
Height only
Android Auto
Yes
No
Apple CarPlay
Yes
No
Bluetooth
Yes
No
USB Ports
Yes
No
Additional Features
Parcel Shelf
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Yes
No
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Not Available
No
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
No
Cruise Control
Yes
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.24 inch
0 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Bench Folding
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
No
Rear ACVents
Not Available
No
Touchscreen
Yes
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Rear Touchscreen
No
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Not Available
No
Push Ignition
Yes
No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
No
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Not Available
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
No
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
Safety Airbags
Not Available
Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Curtain
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
6
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
No
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
No
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
No
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag
Yes
Not Available

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Not Available
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No

Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
No
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
No
SOS Button
Not Available
No
Smartwatch App
Not Available
No
Live Location
Not Available
No
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
No
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Not Available
No
Engine Start Alarm
Not Available
No
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
No
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
No
Tow Away Alert
Not Available
No
Valet Mode
Not Available
No
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
No
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
No
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
No

grossWeight
1514 kg
1410 kg

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Citroen C3 X
  • Distinctive and stylish design
  • Comfortable and spacious interior
  • Strong air con
  • Good ride quality
  • Good handling
  • Good value for money
Citroen C3 X
  • Small trunk
  • Limited availability in some regions
  • Higher maintenance costs compared to some competitors
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Recently Asked User Questions

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 Maruti Suzuki Baleno FAQs

Which car is best between Citroen C3 vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno?
As per the users experiences Citroen C3 X is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your car. But Maruti Suzuki Baleno is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance. On the basis of safety user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Citroen C3 vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno?
The Citroen C3 X is cheaper than Maruti Suzuki Baleno by ₹1.11 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Citroen C3 vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno?
The Maruti Suzuki Baleno delivers better mileage 23.8 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Citroen C3 vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno?
For the Turbo Shine Sport Edition AT version, 1199 cc Petrol engine of C3 produces 108bhp@5500rpm of power and 205Nm@1750rpm of torque. Whereas for the Sigma version, 1197 cc Petrol engine of Baleno produces 82bhp@5700rpm of power and 112.4Nm@4500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Citroen C3 X has better performance.

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