Citroen C3 Automatic vs Rivals: Specifications Compared

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Does Citroen C3’s specifications justify the entry-price premium it carries over its rivals? We’ve put down our verdict.

Citroen C3 Automatic vs Rivals: Specifications Compared highlights

The Citroen C3 has finally got a much-needed update to complete its package – an automatic transmission. It’s priced at Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom) and gets a sophisticated  6-speed torque converter automatic transmission. Considering that we have done an in-depth comparison of the C3 with almost all its rivals, in this report, we’ll just be comparing the C3's ‘auto box’ with its important rivals such as the Maruti Swift, Hyundai Exter / Grand i10 Nios and Tata Punch. 

Price

Cars

Price Range (ex-showroom)

Citroen C3 

Rs 10 lakh to Rs 10.27 lakh

Maruti Suzuki Swift

Rs 7.74 lakh to Rs 9.44 lakh

Hyundai Grand i10 Nios

Rs 7.42 lakh to Rs 8.56 lakh

Hyundai Exter

Rs 8.23 lakh to Rs 10.43 lakh

Tata Punch

Rs 7.6 lakh to Rs 10 lakh

*All prices are for the automatic variants

The Citroen C3 Automatic’s price starts from Rs 10 lakh which is more than the entry prices of not just its rival compact hatchbacks but also the two micro-SUVs. But do note that the C3’s auto ‘box is offered with a turbo-petrol engine and is limited to the top-end 'Shine' variant. 

Citroen C3

So when comparing it to other top-end models in this test, the premium the C3 commands over the Swift and Grand i10 Nios is justifiable. And while it’s priced similarly to the Punch’s top-end variant, it undercuts the Exter by a notable margin. 

Powertrain

Cars

Engine Options

Output

Citroen C3

1.2-litre turbo-petrol with 6-speed torque converter AT

110 PS / 205 Nm

Maruti Suzuki Swift

1.2-litre petrol with 5-speed AMT

82 PS / 112 Nm

Hyundai Grand i10 Nios / Exter

1.2-litre petrol with 5-speed AMT

83 PS / 114 Nm

Tata Punch

1.2-litre petrol with 5-speed AMT

88 PS / 115 Nm

 

  • The Citroen C3 is the only car in this list that comes with a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission. All its competitors get a more cost-effective 5-speed AMT.

  • The Citroen C3 produces significantly more output (110 PS / 205 Nm) when compared to its naturally aspirated rivals.

  • It must be noted that the Hyundai Exter and Grand i10 Nios are the only ones to come with a four-cylinder engine. All other cars in this test get a three-cylinder unit. 

Citroen C3

Verdict

In the confines of this test, it’s clear that the Citroen C3 is the clear winner. It gets a more powerful turbo-petrol engine and a more sophisticated six-speed torque converter automatic transmission. And even better is that the more advanced tech is priced similarly to its rivals. Which of these cars would you bring home? Let us know in the comments. 

Citroen C3

Let us know what are your thoughts on the aforementioned cars. What would be your pick?

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