Citroen C3 X vs Maruti Suzuki Swift

Last Updated: September 12, 2026

Citroen C3 X price starts at Rs. 4.99 Lakh, which is Rs. 84,900 cheaper than the base variant of Maruti Suzuki Swift, priced at Rs. 5.84 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the C3 offers a claimed 19.3 kmpl, while the Swift delivers 24.8 kmpl. On the performance front, the C3 uses a 1198cc engine producing 80.46bhp@5750rpm and the Swift a 1197cc engine producing 80.46bhp@5700rpm. If you're deciding between the C3 and Swift, the C3 is the better pick for affordability, while the Swift stands out for mileage.

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C3 vs Swift Comparison Summary

Specification Citroen C3 XMaruti Suzuki Swift
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 4.99 LakhRs. 5.84 Lakh
Mileage 19.3 kmpl24.8 kmpl
Engine 1198 cc1197 cc
Max power 80.46bhp@5750rpm80.46bhp@5700rpm

C3 vs Swift Key Highlights

Basic Info Citroen C3 LiveMaruti Swift LXi
Rating
147 reviews
166 reviews
Brand Name Citroen Maruti
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 4.99 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 5.84 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1198 cc 1197 cc
Body Type HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Max Power 80.46bhp@5750rpm 80.46bhp@5700rpm
No Of Cylinders 3 3
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 5-Speed 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Citroen C3 Colors
Maruti Suzuki Swift Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 19.3 Kmpl 24.8 Kmpl
Tyre Size 195/65 R15 165/80 R14
Boot Space 315 Liters 265 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control No No
Cruise Control Not Available No
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 9,653 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 11,295 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 31,120 C3 Insurance Rs. 34,244 Swift Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
No
Yes
Displacement
1198 cc
1197 cc
Engine Type
1.2L PureTech 82
Z12E
Engine Displacement
1198 cc
1197 cc
Max Power
80.46bhp@5750rpm
80.46bhp@5700rpm
Max Torque
115Nm@3750rpm
111.7Nm@4300rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
3
3
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
5-Speed
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Kerb Weight
958 Kg
920 Kg
Turbo Charger
No
No

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

Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
4.98 m
4.8 m
Tyre Size
195/65 R15
165/80 R14
Wheel Size
15
14
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Rear Seat Headrest
3
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
Not Available
5
Boot Space
315 Liters
265 Liters

Alloy Wheels
No
No
Wheel Covers
No
No
ORVM
Powered
Manual
Boot Opening
Manual
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
No
LED DRLs
No
No
LED Fog Lamps
No
No
LED Taillights
Not Available
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Projector Headlamps
No
No
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
No
No
Trunk Light
Not Available
No
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Micropole
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
LED Headlamps
No
No
Length*Width*Height
3981*1733*1586 mm3
3860*1735*1520 mm3
Wheelbase
2540 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
163 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5

Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Driver Side Foot Rest
USB Charger
Front
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Yes
Smart Entry
No
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Adjustable Steering
No
3
Android Auto
No
No
Apple CarPlay
No
No
Bluetooth
No
No
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
Additional Features
Not Available
Driver Side Foot Rest
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front Only
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
No
No
Cupholders
Not Available
Front Only
Speakers
Not Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Not Available
No
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
No
No
Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
No
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Bench Folding
Bench Folding
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
No
No
Engine Start Stop Button
No
No
Rear ACVents
Not Available
No
Touchscreen
No
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Touchscreen
No
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
No
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
No
Yes
Voice Commands
Not Available
No
Seat Belt Warning
No
Yes
Push Ignition
No
No
AM/FM Radio
No
No
Touch-screen Display
No
No
Speakers Front
Not Available
No
Speakers Rear
Not Available
No
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
No
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
No
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
No
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
No
No
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
3
Hill Descent Control
No
Not Available
Hill Assist
No
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
No
No
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
No
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
4 Star
Not Available
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
No
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
2
6
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
No
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Not Available
Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
1 Star
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
1 Star
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
No
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
No
No
Day Night IRVM
No
No
Keyless Entry
No
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
No
Yes
Rear Camera
Not Available
No
Side Airbag
No
Yes

Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
No

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
No
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
No
Smartwatch App
Not Available
No
Live Location
Not Available
No
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
No
Tow Away Alert
Not Available
No
Valet Mode
Not Available
No
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
No

grossWeight
1358 kg
1355 kg

Warranty Time
Not Available
2 Years
Warranty Distance
Not Available
40000 Kms

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
Maruti Suzuki Swift
  • Cool and sporty looking
  • New engine promises more efficiency
  • Larger touch screen and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
  • 6 airbags, hill-hold assist and other safety features are standard
Citroen C3 X
  • Small trunk
  • Limited availability in some regions
  • Higher maintenance costs compared to some competitors
Maruti Suzuki Swift
  • Still not as premium on the inside as rivals like the Grand i10 Nios
  • Priced close to larger and more premium rivals like the Hyundai i20 and stable mate, the Baleno

Is Citroen C3 Better Than Maruti Swift?

58% users have chosen Citroen C3 over Maruti Swift in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 495 users have also rated Citroen C3 and Maruti Swift on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Citroen C3 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort, safety and features in your car. But Maruti Swift is better on the grounds of mileage and maintenance.
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 Swift C3
Mileage 3.7 4.0
Performance 4.1 4.0
Comfort 4.5 4.2
Maintenance 3.6 3.9
Safety 3.9 3.5
Features 4.2 3.2
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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 Swift FAQs

Which car is best between Citroen C3 vs Maruti Suzuki Swift?
As per the users experiences Citroen C3 X is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort, safety and features in your car. But Maruti Suzuki Swift is better on the grounds of mileage and maintenance.
Which car is cheaper Citroen C3 vs Maruti Suzuki Swift?
The Citroen C3 X is cheaper than Maruti Suzuki Swift by ₹84,900.
Which car has better mileage Citroen C3 vs Maruti Suzuki Swift?
The Maruti Suzuki Swift delivers better mileage 24.8 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Citroen C3 vs Maruti Suzuki Swift?
For the Live version, 1198 cc Petrol engine of C3 produces 80.46bhp@5750rpm of power and 115Nm@3750rpm of torque. Whereas for the LXi version, 1197 cc Petrol engine of Swift produces 80.46bhp@5700rpm of power and 111.7Nm@4300rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Citroen C3 X has better performance.

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