Citroen C3 X vs Maruti Suzuki Wagon R

Last Updated: August 8, 2026

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R price starts at Rs. 4.99 Lakh, which is Rs. 100 cheaper than the base variant of Citroen C3 X, priced at Rs. 4.99 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the C3 offers a claimed 19.3 kmpl, while the Wagon R delivers 24.35 kmpl. On the performance front, the C3 uses a 1198cc engine producing 80.46bhp@5750rpm and the Wagon R a 998cc engine producing 65.71bhp@5500rpm. If you're deciding between the C3 and Wagon R, the Wagon R is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the C3 stands out for performance.

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C3 vs Wagon R Comparison Summary

Specification Citroen C3 XMaruti Suzuki Wagon R
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 4.99 LakhRs. 4.99 Lakh
Mileage 19.3 kmpl24.35 kmpl
Engine 1198 cc998 cc
Max power 80.46bhp@5750rpm65.71bhp@5500rpm

C3 vs Wagon R Key Highlights

Basic Info Citroen C3 LiveMaruti Wagon R LXI
Rating
145 reviews
288 reviews
Brand Name Citroen Maruti
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 4.99 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 4.99 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1198 cc 998 cc
Body Type HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Max Power 80.46bhp@5750rpm 65.71bhp@5500rpm
No Of Cylinders 3 3
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 5-Speed 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Citroen C3 Colors
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 19.3 Kmpl 24.35 Kmpl
Tyre Size 195/65 R15 155/80 R13
Boot Space 315 Liters 341 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control No No
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 9,653 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 9,651 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 31,120 C3 Insurance Rs. 25,383 Wagon R Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
No
Yes
Displacement
1198 cc
998 cc
Engine Type
1.2L PureTech 82
K10C
Engine Displacement
1198 cc
998 cc
Max Power
80.46bhp@5750rpm
65.71bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque
115Nm@3750rpm
89Nm@3500rpm
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
810 Kg
Turbo Charger
No
Not Available

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

steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinio
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Not Available
Minimum Turning Radius
4.98 m
4.7 m
Tyre Size
195/65 R15
155/80 R13
Wheel Size
15
13
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Radial & Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Rear Seat Headrest
3
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
Not Available
341
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
Not Available
5
Boot Space
315 Liters
341 Liters

Alloy Wheels
No
No
Wheel Covers
No
Yes
ORVM
Manual
Manual
Boot Opening
Manual
Manual
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
No
Not Available
LED Fog Lamps
No
Not Available
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Projector Headlamps
No
Not Available
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
No
No
Antenna
Not Available
Roof Antenna
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
LED Headlamps
No
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
3981*1733*1586 mm3
3655*1620*1675 mm3
Wheelbase
2540 mm
2435 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5

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
No
Android Auto
No
No
Apple CarPlay
No
No
Bluetooth
No
No
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front Only
Front
Power Windows Front
Not Available
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
No
Rear Window Washer
No
No
Speakers
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
No
Auxillary Input
Not Available
No
AC
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Mounted Audio Control
No
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
No
Not Available
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Bench Folding
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
No
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
No
Not Available
Touchscreen
No
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Yes
No
Rear Touchscreen
No
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
No
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
No
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
No
Yes
Push Ignition
No
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
No
No
Touch-screen Display
No
No
Speakers Front
Not Available
No
Speakers Rear
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

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
No
No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
No
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
No
No
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
3
Hill Descent Control
No
Not Available
Hill Assist
No
No
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
No
No
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
No
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
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
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Not Available
Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
1 Star
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
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
No
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
No
Not Available
Side Airbag
No
Yes

grossWeight
1358 kg
1340 kg

Warranty Time
Not Available
2 years
Warranty Distance
Not Available
40,000 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 Wagon R
  • Comfortable ingress and egress
  • Spacious cabin
  • Large boot
  • Basic safety kit on all variants
Citroen C3 X
  • Small trunk
  • Limited availability in some regions
  • Higher maintenance costs compared to some competitors
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R
  • Weak cabin insulation
  • Fixed rear headrests
  • Zxi variant not fully loaded
  • 1 Star Safety Rating for Adult and 0 star for Child in GNCAP

Is Maruti Wagon R Better Than Citroen C3?

53% users have chosen Maruti Wagon R over Citroen C3 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 853 users have also rated Maruti Wagon R and Citroen C3 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 Maruti Wagon R is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage and maintenance in your car. But Citroen C3 is better on the grounds of comfort, safety and features. On the basis of performance user have rated both the cars equally.
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 Wagon R C3
Mileage 4.2 3.7
Performance 4.1 4.1
Comfort 4.0 4.5
Maintenance 4.3 3.6
Safety 3.0 3.9
Features 3.5 4.2
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which car is better, Citroen C3 or Maruti Wagon R?
  • 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, Maruti Suzuki Wagon R is the ideal small family car. Its spacious, practical, efficient and offers a convenient automatic with both engine options. Moreover, for a better understanding of compatibility and driving comfort, we would suggest you to take a test drive. Follow the link and select your desired city and brand for dealership details.
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.
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Citroen C3 Vs Maruti Suzuki Wagon R FAQs

Which car is best between Citroen C3 vs Maruti Suzuki Wagon R?
As per the users experiences Citroen C3 X is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort, safety and features in your car. But Maruti Suzuki Wagon R is better on the grounds of mileage and maintenance. On the basis of performance user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Citroen C3 vs Maruti Suzuki Wagon R?
The Maruti Suzuki Wagon R is cheaper than Citroen C3 X by ₹100.
Which car has better mileage Citroen C3 vs Maruti Suzuki Wagon R?
The Maruti Suzuki Wagon R delivers better mileage 24.35 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Citroen C3 vs Maruti Suzuki Wagon R?
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, 998 cc Petrol engine of Wagon R produces 65.71bhp@5500rpm of power and 89Nm@3500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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