Citroen C3 X vs Tata Punch

Last Updated: August 4, 2026

Citroen C3 X price starts at Rs. 10.21 Lakh, which is Rs. 46,189 cheaper than the base variant of Tata Punch, priced at Rs. 10.67 Lakh. On the performance front, the C3 uses a 1199cc engine producing 108bhp@5500rpm and the Punch a 1199cc engine producing 72bhp@6000rpm. If you're deciding between the C3 and Punch, the C3 is the better pick for affordability and performance.

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C3 vs Punch Comparison Summary

Specification Citroen C3 XTata Punch
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 10.21 LakhRs. 10.67 Lakh
Mileage 19.3 kmplNot Available
Engine 1199 cc1199 cc
Max power 108bhp@5500rpm72bhp@6000rpm

C3 vs Punch Key Highlights

Basic Info Citroen C3 Turbo Shine Sport Edition ATTata Punch Accomplished Plus S CNG AMT
Rating
145 reviews
92 reviews
Brand Name Citroen Tata
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 10.21 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 10.67 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1199 cc 1199 cc
Body Type HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 108bhp@5500rpm 72bhp@6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 3 3
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Citroen C3 Colors
Tata Punch Colors
Fuel Type Petrol CNG
Mileage (ARAI) 19.3 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 195/65 R15 195/60 R16
Boot Space 315 Liters 210 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 19,747 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 20,640 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance C3 Insurance Punch Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Yes
Displacement
1199 cc
1199 cc
Engine Type
1.2L PureTech 110
1.2 l Revotron
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
1199 cc
Max Power
108bhp@5500rpm
72bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque
205Nm@1750rpm
103Nm@3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
3
3
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Kerb Weight
1114 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Yes
No

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

Alloy Wheel Size Front
15
16
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
15
16
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
4.98 m
Not Available
Tyre Size
195/65 R15
195/60 R16
Wheel Size
15
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Parcel Tray
Digital Cluster Size
7
7
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Fabric
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light
Rear Seat Headrest
3
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
315
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
315 Liters
210 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
No
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Manual
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Not Available
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Available
Sun Roof
Not Available
Single Pane
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Roof Antenna
Shark Fi
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
3981*1733*1604 mm3
3876*1742*1615 mm3
Wheelbase
2540 mm
2445 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
193 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Addtional Comfort Features
Parcel Shelf
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
Not Available
2
No of Speakers
4
4
Adjustable Steering
3
3
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Parcel Shelf
Parcel Tray
No of Tweeter
No
4
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Not Available
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.24 inch
10.24 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Bench Folding
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Not Available
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Quality Control
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Touchscreen
No
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
Yes
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
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
4 Star
5 Star
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
5 Star
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
90-Degree Door opening
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
Not Available
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
SOS Button
Not Available
Yes
RSA
Not Available
Yes
Live Location
Not Available
Yes
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Not Available
Yes
Engine Start Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
Yes
Puc Expiry
Not Available
Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
Yes
ECall And ICall
Not Available
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
Yes
Crash Notification
Not Available
Yes
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Not Available
Yes

grossWeight
1514 kg
Not Available

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

Is Citroen C3 Better Than Tata Punch?

60% users have chosen Citroen C3 over Tata Punch in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 357 users have also rated Citroen C3 and Tata Punch 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 features in your car. But Tata Punch is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, maintenance and safety. On the basis of comfort 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 Punch C3
Mileage 3.7 4.6
Performance 4.1 4.6
Comfort 4.5 4.5
Maintenance 3.6 4.5
Safety 3.9 4.9
Features 4.2 2.3
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which car better Breeza are Punch
  • Both are excellent choices in their segment. The Maruti Brezza is known for its refined engine, good mileage, reliability, and comfortable highway performance, while the Tata Punch stands out with its strong build quality, high ground clearance, and compact city-friendly design. We would recommend taking a test drive of both cars to compare comfort, visibility, and driving feel as per your needs. You can find the nearest dealerships by clicking on the link: https://www.zigwheels.com/dealers
Q. Punch or fronx better
  • The Maruti Fronx offers a sporty design, modern features, better mileage, and the option of a turbo petrol engine, making it suitable for highway and city use. On the other hand, the Tata Punch is known for its 5-star Global NCAP safety rating, rugged build, high ground clearance, and affordability. While Fronx feels more premium, the Punch delivers better value and safety for city-focused buyers. You can click on the given link for exploring both the cars: https://www.cardekho.com/compare/maruti-fronx-and-tata-punch.htm
Q. Punch is better than brezza or not
  • The Tata Punch is powered by a 1.2L petrol engine (87 PS/115 Nm) and is well-regarded for its 5-star Global NCAP safety rating, compact size, and ease of driving in the city, along with features like a touchscreen infotainment system and multiple drive modes. The Maruti Suzuki Brezza, with its 1.5L petrol engine (101 PS/137 Nm), offers more power, a spacious cabin, and premium features such as a larger infotainment display, wireless connectivity, and advanced safety options. Choosing between them depends on your priorities—if you want an affordable, safe, and city-friendly SUV, the Punch is a great pick, while the Brezza suits those seeking a more powerful, spacious, and feature-loaded SUV.

Citroen C3 Vs Tata Punch FAQs

Which car is best between Citroen C3 vs Tata Punch?
As per the users experiences Citroen C3 X is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your car. But Tata Punch is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, maintenance and safety. On the basis of comfort user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Citroen C3 vs Tata Punch?
The Citroen C3 X is cheaper than Tata Punch by ₹46,189.
Which car offers better performance Citroen C3 vs Tata Punch?
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 Accomplished Plus S CNG AMT version, 1199 cc CNG engine of Punch produces 72bhp@6000rpm of power and 103Nm@3500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Citroen C3 X has better performance.

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