BYD Atto 3 vs Citroen C3

Should you buy BYD Atto 3 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. BYD Atto 3 price starts at Rs 24.99 Lakh ex-showroom for Dynamic (Electric) and Citroen C3 price starts Rs 6.23 Lakh ex-showroom for Puretech 82 Live (Petrol).

Atto 3 Vs C3

Key Highlights	BYD Atto 3	Citroen C3
On Road Price	Rs.35,65,447^*	Rs.11,81,690^*
Range (km)	521	-
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Battery Capacity (kWh)	60.48	-
Charging Time	9.5-10H (7.2 kW AC)	-

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BYD Atto 3
Rs33.99 Lakh^*
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Citroen C3
Rs10.19 Lakh^*
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BYD Atto 3
Superior
33.99 Lakh^*
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Citroen C3
Shine Turbo Dark Edition AT
10.19 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Superior	Shine Turbo Dark Edition AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.35,65,447^*	Rs.11,81,690^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.67,855/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.22,496/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.1,32,457	Rs.50,267
User Rating	4.2 Based on 104 Reviews	4.3 Based on 289 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available
Running Cost	₹1.16/km	-

Basic Information

Superior

Shine Turbo Dark Edition AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.35,65,447^*

Rs.11,81,690^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.67,855/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.22,496/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.1,32,457

Rs.50,267

User Rating

4.2

Based on 104 Reviews

4.3

Based on 289 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹1.16/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Not applicable	1.2L PureTech 110
Displacement (cc)	Not applicable	1199
No. of Cylinders	Not applicable	33 Cylinder Cars
Fast Charging	Yes	Not applicable
Battery Capacity (kWh)	60.48	Not applicable
Motor Type	Permanent magnet synchronous motor	Not applicable
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	201bhp	108bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	310Nm	205Nm@1750-2500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	Not applicable	4
Turbo Charger	Not applicable	Yes
Range (km)	521 km	Not applicable
Battery Type	Blade Battery	Not applicable
Charging Time (A.C)	9.5-10H (7.2 kW AC)	Not applicable
Charging Time (D.C)	50 min (80 kW 0-80%)	Not applicable
Regenerative Braking	Yes	Not applicable
Charging Port	CCS-II	Not applicable
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	-	6-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Not applicable

1.2L PureTech 110

Displacement (cc)

Not applicable

1199

No. of Cylinders

Not applicable

33 Cylinder Cars

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	-	15.18
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	20.27
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	19.3
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	30
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	BS VI 2.0
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi link suspension	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	-	Tilt
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	4.98
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
0-100kmph (Seconds)	7.3 s	-
Tyre Size	215/55 R18	195/65 R15
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)	-	14.32
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	18	15
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	18	15
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	1340	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi link suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4455	3981
Width (mm)	1875	1733
Height (mm)	1615	1604
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	175	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2720	2540
Front Tread (mm)	1575	-
Rear Tread (mm)	1580	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	1750	1114
Grossweight (kg)	2160	1514
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	440	315
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	-
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	Bench Folding
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	-
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Gear Shift Indicator	-	Yes
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	6-way power adjustment - driver seat,4-way power adjustment - front passenger seat,Portable card key	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
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	All
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Multi-color gradient ambient lighting,Multi-color gradient ambient lighting with music rhythm-door handle	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	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	5	-
Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric
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Interior

Tachometer

Glove Box

Additional Features

Multi-color gradient ambient lighting,Multi-color gradient ambient lighting with music rhythm-door handle

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)

Exterior
Available Colours	Surf BlueSki WhiteCosmos BlackBoulder GreyAtto 3 Colours	Platinum GreyPolar White With Platinum GreyPolar WhiteSteel GreyCosmo BlueCosmo Blue With Polar White+1 MoreC3 Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	-
LED Taillights	Yes	-
Additional Features	Electric unlock tailgate,One-touch open / close tailgate	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 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
Fog Lights	-	Front
Antenna	Shark Fin	Roof Antenna
Sunroof	Panoramic	-
Boot Opening	Electronic	Manual
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	215/55 R18	195/65 R15
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
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Exterior

Available Colours

Surf BlueSki WhiteCosmos BlackBoulder GreyAtto 3 Colours

Platinum GreyPolar White With Platinum GreyPolar WhiteSteel GreyCosmo Blue+1 MoreC3 Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	7	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	No
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	-
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	-
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	No
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	-
360 View Camera	Yes	-
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	5	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

No. of Airbags

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	-
Automatic Emergency Braking	Yes	-
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	Yes	-
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	-
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	Yes	-
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Lane Departure Warning

Advance Internet
Digital Car Key	Yes	-
Remote Boot Open	Yes	-

Advance Internet

Digital Car Key

Remote Boot Open

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	12.8	10.23
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	8	4
Additional Features	Dirac HD sound, 8 speakers	C-Buddy Personal Assistant Application
Usb Ports	Yes	-
Rear Touchscreen	-	No
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

BYD Atto 3
- Big on presence and has distinctive design and interesting details
- Impressive interiors: quality, space and practicality is all on point.
- 60.4kWh battery promises 521km of claimed range.
Citroen C3
- Quirky styling grabs eyeballs. Lots to customise too.
- Roomy cabin spacious enough for four 6-footers.
- Air-conditioning is super strong. Chills you in no time!
- Comfortable ride quality over a variety of roads. Confident at highway speeds too.

BYD Atto 3
- BYD’s limited dealer/service network.
- Quirky interior design might not be to everyone’s taste.
Citroen C3
- No automatic options on offer with the naturally-aspirated petrol engine
- No CNG variants available.

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between BYD Atto 3 and Citroen C3?

A ) BYD Atto 3 price starts at ₹24.99 Lakh & Citroen C3 price starts at ₹6.23 Lakh in New Delhi. Citroen C3 is cheaper between these two cars.

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