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BMW X1 vs Citroen C3

Should you buy BMW X1 or Citroen C3? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. BMW X1 price starts at Rs 49.50 Lakh ex-showroom for sDrive18i M Sport (Petrol) and Citroen C3 price starts Rs 6.16 Lakh ex-showroom for Puretech 82 Live (Petrol). X1 has 1995 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while C3 has 1199 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the X1 has a mileage of 20.37 kmpl (Petrol top model)> and the C3 has a mileage of 19.3 kmpl (Petrol top model).

X1 Vs C3

Key HighlightsBMW X1Citroen C3
On Road PriceRs.56,79,910*Rs.10,04,228*
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
Engine(cc)14991199
TransmissionAutomaticManual
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BMW X1 vs Citroen C3 comparison

Basic Information

On-Road Price in New DelhiRs.56,79,910*
Rs.10,04,228*
Finance Available (EMI)Rs.1,09,090/month
Rs.19,123/month
InsuranceRs.84,080
X1 Insurance

Rs.45,722
C3 Insurance

User Rating
4.2
Based on 128 Reviews
4.2
Based on 307 Reviews
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
B38 turbo I3
1.2L PureTech 110
Displacement (cc)
1499
1199
No. of Cylinders
3
3 Cylinder Cars
3
3 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm
108.62bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)
230Nm@1500–4000rpm
190Nm@1750rpm
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Turbo Charger
Twin
Yes
Transmission TypeAutomatic
Manual
Gear Box
7-Speed Steptronic
6-Speed
Mild Hybrid
No-
Drive Type
FWD
FWD

Fuel & Performance

Fuel TypePetrol
Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)20.37
19.3
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)51
30
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)219
-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension
-
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
-
Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt
Turning Radius (Metres)
-
4.98
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)
219
-
0-100kmph (Seconds)
9.2
-
Tyre Size
-
195/65 R15
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless,Radial
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)-
15
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)-
15

Dimensions & Capacity

Length (mm)
4429
3981
Width (mm)
1827
1733
Height (mm)
1598
1604
Wheel Base (mm)
2755
2540
Kerb Weight (kg)
1535
1055
Grossweight (kg)
-
1455
Seating Capacity
5
5
Boot Space (Litres)
500
315
No. of Doors
4
5

Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering
YesYes
Power Windows Front
YesYes
Power Windows Rear
YesYes
Power Boot
Yes-
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
-
Accessory Power Outlet
YesYes
Trunk Light
Yes-
Vanity Mirror
YesYes
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes-
Adjustable Headrest
Yes-
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes-
Cup Holders Front
Yes-
Cup Holders Rear
Yes-
Rear AC Vents
Yes-
Seat Lumbar Support
Yes-
Active Noise Cancellation
Yes-
Multifunction Steering Wheel
YesYes
Cruise Control
Yes-
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Navigation System
Yes-
Foldable Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
Bench Folding
Smart Access Card Entry
Yes-
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes-
Glove Box Cooling
Yes-
Bottle Holder
-
Front & Rear Door
Voice Command
Yes-
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles
Yes-
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest
With Storage
-
Tailgate Ajar
Yes-
Hands-Free Tailgate
Yes-
Gear Shift Indicator
YesYes
Luggage Hook And NetYesYes
Additional FeaturesPark Distance Control , BMW Efficient Lightweight construction, Automatic Start/Stop Function, Digital Key Plus( Lock, unlock and starting the vehicle and compatible with smartphone with NFC enabled key card), Electrical Seat Adjustment for driver memory function for driver, Active seat for Driver and Front Passenger, Automatic operation of tailgate including contactless opening and closing via a kicking movement , Servotronic Steering Assist, 7-Speed Steptronic Sport Transmission with shift paddles( Electronic selector-lever, Automatic gear selection, Currently engaged gear shown in the instrument cluster , Auto-P function, Shift paddles on steering wheel (with boost mode), Gear display with recoended gear in manual mode)
Bag Support Hooks in Boot (3 ), Parcel Shelf, Front Passenger Seat Back Pocket, Co-Driver Side Sun Visor with Vanity Mirror, Smartphone Charger Wire Guide on Instrument Panel, Smartphone Storage - Rear Console
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
-
One Touch Operating Power Window
Driver's Window
All
Air Conditioner
YesYes
Heater
YesYes
Adjustable Steering
YesYes
KeyLess EntryYesYes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
YesYes
Electric Adjustable Seats
Front
-
Automatic Headlamps
Yes-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes-

Interior

Tachometer
YesYes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter
Yes-
Leather Steering WheelYes-
Glove Compartment
YesYes
Digital Clock
Yes-
Outside Temperature DisplayYes-
Digital Odometer
Yes-
Driving Experience Control EcoYes-
Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes-
Additional FeaturesSensatec Perforated Mocha(Optional),Sensatec Perforated Oyster (Optional), Interior trim finishers Aluminium ‘Mesheffect’ with highlight trim finisher in Pearl Chrome, Rear seat backrest with reclining and 40:20:40 folding, M Leather Steering Wheel with Multifunction Buttons, Interior mirror with Automatic Anti-dazzle Function, Floor Mats in velour, Sport seats, Armrest front, sliding with storage compartment, Ambient Lighting: Mood lighting in front and rear, Air-vents for rear seat occupants, Luxury instrument panel, Pearl Chrome touches on the door handles, Panorama Glass Roof with automatic sliding/tilting function
Interior Environment - Single Tone Black, Front & Rear Seat Integrated Headrest, AC Knobs - Satin Chrome Accents, Parking Brake Lever Tip - Satin Chrome, Instrument Panel - Deco (Anodized Orange/Anodized Grey) Depends on exterior body/roof colour, AC Vents (Side) - Glossy Black Outer Ring, Insider Door Handles - Satin Chrome, Satin Chrome Accents - IP, AC Vents Inner Part, Gear Lever Surround, Steering Wheel, INSTRUMENTATION(Tripmeter, Distance to Empty, Digital Cluster, Average Fuel Consumption, Low Fuel Warning Lamp, Gear Shift Indicator)
Digital Cluster-
Yes
Upholstery-
Fabric

Exterior

Available Colors
Storm Bay Metallic
Alpine White
Space Silver Metallic
Portimao Blue
Black Sapphire Metallic
X1 Colors
Platinum Grey
Steel Grey With Cosmo Blue
Steel Gray With Platinum Grey
Platinum Gray With Poler White
Polar White With Platinum Grey
Polar White With Cosmo Blue
Polar White
Steel Grey
Steel Gray With Poler White
Cosmo Blue With Polar White
+1 MoreC3 Colors
Body TypeSUV
All SUV Cars
Hatchback
All Hatchback Cars
Fog Lights Front
Yes-
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Manually Adjustable Ext Rear View Mirror
-
No
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes-
Rear Window Wiper
-
Yes
Rear Window Washer
-
Yes
Rear Window Defogger
YesYes
Wheel Covers-
No
Alloy Wheels
YesYes
Rear Spoiler
Yes-
Sun Roof
Yes-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
Yes-
Chrome Grille
Yes-
Chrome Garnish
Yes-
Halogen Headlamps-
Yes
Cornering Foglamps
Yes-
Roof Rail
YesYes
LightingLED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Rain Sensing Driving Lights,LED Tail lamps
-
Trunk OpenerSmart
-
LED DRLs
YesYes
LED Headlights
Yes-
LED Taillights
Yes-
Additional Features18" M light alloy wheels Double-spoke ,Individual roof rails in High-Gloss shadow line, Rain Sensor and automatic driving lights, Exterior mirror electric folding with automatic anti-dazzle, Adaptive LED Headlights(Daytime driving lights and position lights, Cornering light and turn indicators, Automatic headlight range control, High Beam Assistant, Light staging (welcome and goodbye)
Chrome Front Panel: Brand Emblems - Chevron, Front Grill - Matte Black, Body Coloured Front & Rear Bumpers, Side Turn Indicators on Fender, Body Side Sill Panel, Sash Tape - A/B&C Pillar, Body Coloured Outside Door Handles, Wheel Arch Cladding, Roof Rails - Glossy Black, High Gloss Black ORVMs, Skid Plate - Front & Rear, Front Fog Lamp, Diamond Cut Alloy
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes-
Fog Lights-
Front
Antenna-
Roof Antenna
Boot Opening-
Manual
Tyre Size
-
195/65 R15
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless,Radial

Safety

Anti Lock Braking System
YesYes
Brake AssistYes-
Central Locking
YesYes
Child Safety Locks
-
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes-
No. of Airbags10
2
Driver Airbag
YesYes
Passenger Airbag
YesYes
Side Airbag FrontYes-
Side Airbag RearYes-
Day Night Rear View Mirror
-
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
YesYes
Door Ajar Warning
YesYes
Traction ControlYes-
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
YesYes
Electronic Stability Control
YesYes
Advance Safety FeaturesElectronic vehicle iobiliser and crash sensor, PC iBrake (PostCrash approach control warning with light braking function) , Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) , Cornering Brake Control (CBC), BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent maintenance system, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Brake Assist, Attentiveness Assistant, Reversing Assist Camera, Lateral Parking Aid, Reversing Assistant, Active Park Distance Control, Park Assis, Evasion Assistant, Manual Speed Limit Assist, Front collison warning with break intervention including at turning and road junction, Lane Departure Warning and active feedback, Electric Parking Brake, Airbags:(Front airbags for driver and front passenger, Side airbags for driver and front passenger, integrated in the door-side seat backrest bolsters, Head airbags integrated into roof edge and A-pillar)
-
Rear Camera
-
With Guidedlines
Speed Alert
YesYes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
YesYes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts
Yes-
Sos Emergency Assistance
Yes-
Hill Assist
-
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door UnlockYes-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution-
Yes

Entertainment & Communication

Radio
YesYes
Speakers Front
Yes-
Speakers Rear
Yes-
Integrated 2DIN AudioYes-
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes-
USB And Auxiliary Input
Yes-
Bluetooth Connectivity
YesYes
Compass
Yes-
Touch Screen
YesYes
Touch Screen size (Inch)
10.7
10.23
Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
YesYes
Apple Car Play
YesYes
No. of Speakers
12
-
Additional FeaturesBMW Live Cockpit Plus (Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 10.25” Instrument Display, High-resolution 10.7” Control Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation function with real-time traffic information, Touch Functionality), Wireless Smartphone Integration, Comfort Access System with HiFi loudspeaker system by Harman Kardon with:(12 speakers and digital amplifier with Tweeter bezels in stainless steel with illuminated ‘Harman Kardon’ inscription), Bluetooth with audio streaming, handsfree and USB connectivity, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote Software Upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant, MyModes)
C-Buddy Personal Assistant Application
Usb Ports-
Yes
Inbuilt Apps-
MyCitroen
Rear Touch Screen Size-
No

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