Citroen C3 vs Kia Syros
Should you buy Citroen C3 or Kia Syros? 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 Live (Petrol) and Kia Syros price starts Rs 9.50 Lakh ex-showroom for HTK Turbo (Petrol). C3 has 1199 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Syros has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the C3 has a mileage of 28.1 km/kg (Petrol top model) and the Syros has a mileage of 20.75 kmpl (Petrol top model).
C3 Vs Syros
| Key Highlights | Citroen C3 | Kia Syros |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.11,87,411* | Rs.19,32,119* |
| Mileage (city) | 15.18 kmpl | - |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine(cc) | 1199 | 998 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
Citroen C3 vs Kia Syros comparison
- Citroen C3
- Live (Petrol) 6.23 Lakh*
- Feel (Petrol) 7.52 Lakh*
- Top SellingShine (Petrol) 8.16 Lakh*
- Puretech 82 Shine DT (Petrol) 8.31 Lakh*
- Shine Dark Edition (Petrol) 8.38 Lakh*
- Turbo Shine DT (Petrol) 9.36 Lakh*
- Shine Turbo Dark Edition (Petrol) 9.58 Lakh*
- Turbo Shine AT (Petrol) 10 Lakh*
- Turbo Shine DT AT (Petrol) 10.15 Lakh*
- Shine Turbo Dark Edition AT (Petrol) 10.19 Lakh*
- Turbo Shine Sport Edition AT (Petrol) 10.21 Lakh*
- Live CNG (CNG) 7.16 Lakh*
- Feel Optional (CNG) 7.52 Lakh*
- Feel CNG (CNG) 8.45 Lakh*
- Feel Optional CNG (CNG) 8.45 Lakh*
- Top SellingShine CNG (CNG) 9.09 Lakh*
- Shine DT CNG (CNG) 9.24 Lakh*
- Shine Dark Edition CNG (CNG) 9.31 Lakh*
Rs10.21 Lakh *VS - Kia Syros
- HTK Opt Diesel (Diesel) 11.30 Lakh*
- HTK Plus Diesel (Diesel) 12.80 Lakh*
- HTX Diesel (Diesel) 14.30 Lakh*
- HTX Plus Diesel AT (Diesel) 17 Lakh*
- HTX Plus Opt Diesel AT (Diesel) 17.80 Lakh*
- HTK Turbo (Petrol) 9.50 Lakh*
- HTK Opt Turbo (Petrol) 10.30 Lakh*
- HTK Plus Turbo (Petrol) 11.80 Lakh*
- HTK Plus Turbo DCT (Petrol) 13.10 Lakh*
- HTX Turbo (Petrol) 13.30 Lakh*
- HTX Turbo DCT (Petrol) 14.60 Lakh*
- HTX Plus Turbo DCT (Petrol) 16 Lakh*
- HTX Plus Opt Turbo DCT (Petrol) 16.80 Lakh*
Rs16.80 Lakh *
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.11,87,411* | Rs.19,32,119* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.22,596/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.36,780/month Get EMI Offers |
| Insurance | Rs.50,323 | Rs.56,500 |
| User Rating | Based on 291 Reviews | Based on 86 Reviews |
| Brochure | Brochure not available |
Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines ✕ | 1.2L PureTech 110 | Smartstream G1.0T-GDi |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc) ✕ | 1199 | 998 |
| No. of Cylinders ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency. ✕ | 33 Cylinder Cars | 33 Cylinder Cars |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) Power dictates the performance of an engine. It's measured in horsepower (bhp) or metric horsepower (PS). More is better. ✕ | 108bhp@5500rpm | 118bhp@6000rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage City (kmpl) | 15.18 | - |
| Mileage Highway (kmpl) | 20.27 | - |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | 19.3 | 17.68 |
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling. ✕ | MacPherson Strut suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability. ✕ | Rear twist beam | Rear twist beam |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease. ✕ | Electric | Electric |
| Steering Column The shaft that connects the steering wheel to the rest of the steering system to help maneouvre the car. ✕ | Tilt | Tilt |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back. ✕ | 3981 | 3995 |
| Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors ✕ | 1733 | 1805 |
| Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces ✕ | 1604 | 1680 |
| Ground Clearance Unladen (mm) The unladen ground clearance is the vertical distance between the ground and the lowest point of the car when the car is empty. More ground clearnace means when fully loaded your car won't scrape on tall speedbreakers, or broken roads. ✕ | - | 190 |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Air Quality Control Air filters, also known as air purifiers, purify the air of the cabin by absorbing any harmful or contaminated particles. ✕ | - | Yes |
| Accessory Power Outlet 12V power socket to power your appliances, like phones or tyre inflators. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
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Interior
| Tachometer A tachometer shows how fast the engine is running, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). In a manual car, it helps the driver know when to shift gears. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Glove Box It refers to a storage compartment built into the dashboard of a vehicle on the passenger's side. It is used to store vehicle documents, and first aid kit among others. ✕ | 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), Custom sport-themed seat covers, Matching carpet mats and seatbelt cushions, Ambient cabin lighting, Sporty pedal kit | All Grey Dual Tone Interiors with Matte Orange accents | Dual Tone Grey leatherette seats | Pad Print Crash Pad Garnish | Double D-Cut - Dual Tone Leatherette Wrapped Steering Wheel | Leatherette wrapped Gear Knob | Leatherette Wrapped Centre Door (Trim & Armrest) | Premium Grey Roof Lining | LED Map Lamp & LED Personal Reading Lamps | Rear parcel Shelf |
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Exterior
| Available Colours | Platinum Grey Cosmos Blue Polar White With Platinum Grey Polar White Steel Grey +3 MoreC3 Colours | Glacier White Pearl Sparkling Silver Pewter Olive Intense Red Frost Blue +3 MoreSyros Colours |
| Body Type | HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars |
| Rear Window Wiper A device that cleans the rear window with the touch of a button. Helps enhance visibility in bad weather. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
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Safety
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | - | Yes |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
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ADAS
| Forward Collision Warning | - | Yes |
| Automatic Emergency Braking | - | Yes |
| Lane Departure Warning | - | Yes |
| Lane Keep Assist | - | Yes |
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Advance Internet
| Live Location | - | Yes |
| Navigation With Live Traffic | - | Yes |
| Live Weather | - | Yes |
| E-Call & I-Call | - | Yes |
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Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Phone Charging Charges phones wirelessly via a charging pad. Useful feature for users with a smartphone that supports wireless charging.✕ | - | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity Allows wireless connection of devices to the car’s stereo for calls or music.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen A touchscreen panel in the dashboard for controlling the car's features like music, navigation, and other car info.✕ | Yes | Yes |
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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.
Kia Syros
- Rear seat space: a 6’5” tall person can fit behind a 6’ tall driver. Slide and recline function makes it super versatile.
- 390-465-litre boot space: on par with SUVs from one segment above. 60:40 split rear seats on offer too.
- Interior quality, fit, finish is among the best in class.
- Segment best feature set: Panoramic sunroof, L2 ADAS, 360° camera, 30” panoramic display.
- Choice of 1-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engines. Both available with an automatic.
Citroen C3
- No automatic options on offer with the naturally-aspirated petrol engine
Kia Syros
- Ride quality is likely to feel slightly bouncy on highways.
- Fuel efficiency of turbo-petrol engine in heavy bumper-to-bumper traffic is known to be poor.
- Design is very unconventional which doesn’t leave a good first impression.
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Questions & answers
Q ) Which car has good mileage Citroen C3 and Kia Syros?
A ) The mileage of C3 is 19.3 kmpl & the mileage of Syros is 17.68 kmpl. Citroen C3 gives better mileage than Kia Syros.
*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi