Citroen C3 vs Force Gurkha

Should you buy Citroen C3 or Force Gurkha? 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. Citroen C3 price starts at Rs 6.23 Lakh ex-showroom for Puretech 82 Live (Petrol) and Force Gurkha price starts Rs 16.75 Lakh ex-showroom for 2.6 Diesel (Diesel). C3 has 1199 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Gurkha has 2596 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the C3 has a mileage of 19.3 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Gurkha has a mileage of 9.5 kmpl (Diesel top model).

C3 Vs Gurkha

Key Highlights	Citroen C3	Force Gurkha
On Road Price	Rs.11,81,690^*	Rs.19,94,940^*
Mileage (city)	15.18 kmpl	9.5 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1199	2596
Transmission	Automatic	Manual

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Variant
Citroen C3
Rs10.19 Lakh^*
*Ex-showroom Price
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Force Gurkha
Rs16.75 Lakh^*
*Ex-showroom Price
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Brand / Model
Variant

Citroen C3
Shine Turbo Dark Edition AT
10.19 Lakh^*
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Force Gurkha
2.6 Diesel
16.75 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Shine Turbo Dark Edition AT	2.6 Diesel
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.11,81,690^*	Rs.19,94,940^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.22,496/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.37,982/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.50,267	Rs.93,815
User Rating	4.3 Based on 289 Reviews	4.3 Based on 79 Reviews
Brochure	Brochure not available	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Shine Turbo Dark Edition AT

2.6 Diesel

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.11,81,690^*

Rs.19,94,940^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.22,496/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.37,982/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.50,267

Rs.93,815

User Rating

4.3

Based on 289 Reviews

4.3

Based on 79 Reviews

Brochure

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	1.2L PureTech 110	FM 2.6L CRDi
Displacement (cc)	1199	2596
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	108bhp@5500rpm	138bhp@3200rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	205Nm@1750-2500rpm	320Nm@1400-2600rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Manual
Gearbox	6-Speed	5-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	4WD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

1.2L PureTech 110

FM 2.6L CRDi

Displacement (cc)

1199

2596

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

108bhp@5500rpm

138bhp@3200rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	15.18	9.5
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	20.27	12
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	19.3	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	30	63.5
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	Multi-link suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Hydraulic
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.98	5.65
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	255/65 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial, Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	18
0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)	14.32	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	15	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	15	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Multi-link suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Multi-link suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Hydraulic

Steering Column

Tilt

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3981	3965
Width (mm)	1733	1865
Height (mm)	1604	2080
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	233
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	2400
Front Tread (mm)	-	1547
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1490
Kerb Weight (kg)	1114	-
Grossweight (kg)	1514	-
Approach Angle	-	39°
Break Over Angle	-	28°
Departure Angle	-	37°
Seating Capacity	5	4
Boot Space (Litres)	315	500
No. of Doors	5	3
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	-
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	-
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front Door
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	-
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
Lane Change Indicator	-	Yes
Additional Features	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	HVAC,Multi Direction AC Vents,Dual USB Socket On Dashboard,Dual USB Socket For Rear Passenger,,Variable Speed Intermittent Wiper, Independent Entry & Exit
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	-
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Vanity Mirror

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	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)	Door Trims With Dark Grey Theme,Floor Console With Bottle Holders,Moulded Floor Mat,Seat Upholstery With Dark Grey Theme
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
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Interior

Tachometer

Glove Box

Additional Features

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)

Door Trims With Dark Grey Theme,Floor Console With Bottle Holders,Moulded Floor Mat,Seat Upholstery With Dark Grey Theme

Exterior
Available Colours	Platinum GreyPolar White With Platinum GreyPolar WhiteSteel GreyCosmo BlueCosmo Blue With Polar White+1 MoreC3 Colours	RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	-	Yes
Additional Features	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	All-Black Bumpers,Bonnet Latches,Wheel Arch Cladding,Side Foot Steps (Moulded),Tailgate mounted Spare Wheel, Gurkha branding (Chrome Finish),4x4x4 badging (Chrome Finish)
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Antenna	Roof Antenna	-
Boot Opening	Manual	Manual
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	255/65 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial, Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	18
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Exterior

Available Colours

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

RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours

Body Type

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	No	-
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	No	-
Curtain Airbag	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Anti Theft Alarm

Advance Internet
E-Call & I-Call	-	No
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes

Advance Internet

E-Call & I-Call

Over Speeding Alert

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	9
Android Auto	Yes	No
Apple Car Play	Yes	No
No. of Speakers	4	4
Additional Features	C-Buddy Personal Assistant Application	USB cable mirroring
Usb Ports	-	Yes
Rear Touchscreen	No	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

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.
Force Gurkha
- Looks intimidating on the road
- Off-road capability
- Now offers creature comforts like touchscreen, power windows and USB chargers
- Ride comfort over bad roads
- Commanding driving position

Citroen C3
- No automatic options on offer with the naturally-aspirated petrol engine
- No CNG variants available.
Force Gurkha
- No automatic on offer
- Cabin feels dated
- Rear seats get lap belts
- High-speed stability

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Citroen C3 and Force Gurkha?

A ) Citroen C3 price starts at ₹6.23 Lakh & Force Gurkha price starts at ₹16.75 Lakh in New Delhi. Citroen C3 is cheaper between these two cars.

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*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi

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