Citroen C3 Specifications

Citroen's new C3 hatchback adds French flair to the crowded entry-level compact car scene. This stylish ride ditches the boring look of other basic compacts and goes for eye-catching curves and shapes. Inside and out, it's all about comfort for the urban commuter. Citroen designed the C3 for city folk looking for something different smooth, plush ride with head-turning looks.

• Unique design: The front fascia follows Citroen's unique design language, with the signature double chevron chrome grille taking centerstage along with funky-looking LED daytime running lights.

• LED DRLs: The headlamps are placed between the LED DRLs in a split setup, giving an attractive look despite being basic halogens rather than LEDs.

• Front skid plate: The front skid plate has an X-shaped design with grey cladding, adding to the SUV-inspired styling. Overall, the front-end styling is lively, funky, and eye-catching.

• Side profile: Compared to the front end, the side profile is rather plain and sedate, with simple straight lines and black body cladding running across the length to give it some rugged appeal.

• Squared tail lamps: At the rear, the tailgate gets some creases and cuts, along with squared tail lamps integrated into the tailgate, but overall, the design is restrained.

• Two petrol engine options: 1.2L naturally aspirated and 1.2L turbocharged units. The 1.2L NA engine generates 82PS power. The 1.2L turbocharged motor produces 110PS power.

• Ground clearance: With 180mm of ground clearance, the Citroen C3 can easily tackle uneven roads, speed breakers and rough terrain without scraping its underbody.

• Fuel efficiency: The naturally aspirated motor focuses more on fuel efficiency and offers 19.3km/l per ARAI. The turbocharged engine provides an enjoyable driving experience with punchy performance while delivering 17km/l.

• Quirky interior design: The dashboard follows the quirky exterior design theme with contrasting grey/black cladding, squarish AC vents, and a uniquely textured passenger-side fascia.

• Seating capacity: The rear bench is comfortable, but due to its limited width, seating 3 adults abreast can be squeezy. It is ideal only for short trips with 3 passengers.

• Infotainment: The dashboard features a large 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system that provides Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.

• Digital instrument: The fully digital instrument cluster displays all essential driving information, such as speed, rpm, fuel level, etc., in a clear and modern layout.

• Comfort and convenience: Comfort-enhancing features like automatic climate control, steering-mounted audio controls, and keyless entry make daily drives easier.

• Safety Features: Essential safety equipment, such as dual front airbags, ABS, rear parking sensors, and a high-speed warning, is provided as standard across variants. 

• Additional security layer: Higher trims get additional technologies, including electronic stability control, hill start assist and tyre pressure monitoring for better safety.

Specs & Features: Citroen C3 vs Rivals

The Citroen C3 hatchback faces competition from established models and newer entrants in the budget compact car segment. It will contend with veteran Maruti offerings like the Wagon R, Celeri, and Tata Tiago. The C3's pricing and dimensions also put it against the launch of rivals such as the Renault Kiger, Hyundai Exter, and Nissan Magnite. 

Citroen C3 vs Maruti Suzuki Wagon R

• Exterior design: C3's exterior is funky and quirky, with split headlamps and rugged plastic cladding. Wagon R's is a tall boy boxy shape with simplistic styling. 

• Front fascia: The front fascia of C3 is more distinctive, with split headlamps and an X-shaped skid plate. Wagon R front gets a basic grille and squarish headlamps.

• Side profile: The C3's side profile has more SUV-inspired design elements, like pronounced wheel arches and black cladding. The Wagon R side is plain and upright.

• Boot space: 300-litre boot space in C3 is slightly less than 341 litres in WagonR. Both meet urban usage needs.

• Modern gadgets: C3 gets gadgets like a digital instrument cluster and wireless CarPlay/Android Auto. WagonR features are basic, like a 7-inch infotainment display.

• Engine: C3 petrol engines are 1.2L NA and turbo, more powerful than WagonR 1.0L and 1.2L units.

Citroen C3 vs Maruti Suzuki Celerio

• Exterior layout: C3 has an SUV-inspired design with split headlamps, skid plates, and black cladding, while Celerio is a simple and compact hatchback.

• Front design: The front of the C3 looks funky with an X-shaped skid plate and split headlights. Celerio's front is clean, with a chrome grille and oval headlamps.

• Interior feature: The C3's interior layout is funky with a textured fascia, while the Celerio's is all black and straightforward.

• Features and Convenience: C3 has a large 10.2-inch touchscreen, a digital cluster, and auto AC. Celerio features are basic, like a 7-inch display.

• Safety and security: Safety equipment like ESC and hill hold assist is offered only in C3, while Celerio gets only standard features. Cruise control and auto headlamps are available in C3 but missing in Celerio, which adds more convenience to daily use.

• Engine: C3 petrol engines are 1.2L NA and turbo, more powerful than Celerio 1.0L. Better performance. Celerio has CNG variants, unlike C3, giving it an advantage.

• Mileage: Mileage is 19.3 km/l for C3. Celerio claims 25-26km/l making it more fuel efficient.

• Transmission: Both cars get 5-speed manual gearbox options. However, the Celerio also gets an AMT gearbox option.

Citroen C3 vs Tata Tiago

• Exterior look: The Citroen C3 has an SUV-inspired design with signature styling elements like a split headlamp setup, black cladding on the bumpers, and skid plates. The Tata Tiago has a traditional hatchback profile with a sharper and sportier exterior design highlighted by projector headlamps and sleek tail lamps.

• Front fascia: The C3's front fascia looks funky and imposing with its split headlamp and X-shaped lower bumper cladding. The Tiago's front fascia looks aggressive with its black piano grille and projector headlamps with LED DRLs.

• Engine: The C3 has more powerful 1.2L NA and turbo petrol engines than the Tiago's 1.2L NA unit.

• Mileage: The Tiago edges ahead in fuel efficiency with 19-26km/l from its motors, while the C3 offers around 19 km/l.

• Funky interior layout: The C3 has a funky interior layout with body-coloured air vents, a textured dashboard fascia, and a minimalist centre console. The Tiago's cabin follows a straightforward dual-tone black and beige interior theme.

• Decent comfort: Both cars have decent comfort up front, but the C3's front seats get better side bolstering and contouring for long-drive comfort. The Tiago's rear seats have slightly better legroom.

• Infotainment system: The C3 has a large 10.2-inch touchscreen, digital instrument cluster, and automatic climate control, unlike Tiago's 7-inch touchscreen infotainment display.

• Safety feature: Safety equipment like electronic stability control and hill hold assist in the C3, giving it an edge over the Tiago.