Citroen C3 vs Mahindra Scorpio N
Should you buy Citroen C3 or Mahindra Scorpio N? 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 Mahindra Scorpio N price starts Rs 13.99 Lakh ex-showroom for Z2 (Petrol). C3 has 1199 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Scorpio N has 2198 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 Scorpio N has a mileage of 15.94 kmpl (Petrol top model).
C3 Vs Scorpio N
| Key Highlights | Citroen C3 | Mahindra Scorpio N |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.11,81,690* | Rs.25,91,895* |
| Mileage (city) | 15.18 kmpl | - |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine(cc) | 1199 | 1997 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
Citroen C3 vs Mahindra Scorpio N comparison
- Citroen C3
- Puretech 82 Live (Petrol) 6.23 Lakh*
- Puretech 82 Feel (Petrol) 7.52 Lakh*
- Top SellingPuretech 82 Shine (Petrol) 8.10 Lakh*
- Puretech 82 Shine DT (Petrol) 8.25 Lakh*
- Shine Dark Edition (Petrol) 8.38 Lakh*
- Puretech 110 Shine DT (Petrol) 9.30 Lakh*
- Shine Turbo Dark Edition (Petrol) 9.58 Lakh*
- Puretech 110 Shine AT (Petrol) 10 Lakh*
- Puretech 110 Shine DT AT (Petrol) 10.15 Lakh*
- Shine Turbo Dark Edition AT (Petrol) 10.19 Lakh*
Rs10.19 Lakh *VS - Mahindra Scorpio N
- Z2 Diesel (Diesel) 14.40 Lakh*
- Z2 Diesel E (Diesel) 14.40 Lakh*
- Z4 Diesel (Diesel) 16 Lakh*
- Z4 Diesel E (Diesel) 16 Lakh*
- Top SellingZ6 Diesel (Diesel) 17.01 Lakh*
- Z4 Diesel AT (Diesel) 17.70 Lakh*
- Z4 Diesel 4x4 (Diesel) 18.16 Lakh*
- Z4 Diesel E 4x4 (Diesel) 18.16 Lakh*
- Z8 Select Diesel (Diesel) 18.34 Lakh*
- Z6 Diesel AT (Diesel) 18.70 Lakh*
- Z8 Select Diesel AT (Diesel) 19.34 Lakh*
- Z8 Diesel (Diesel) 19.45 Lakh*
- Z8 Carbon Edition Diesel (Diesel) 19.65 Lakh*
- Z8 Diesel AT (Diesel) 20.98 Lakh*
- Z8L Diesel (Diesel) 21.10 Lakh*
- Z8 Carbon Edition Diesel AT (Diesel) 21.18 Lakh*
- Z8L Carbon Edition Diesel (Diesel) 21.30 Lakh*
- Z8L 6 Str Diesel (Diesel) 21.44 Lakh*
- Z8 Diesel 4x4 (Diesel) 21.52 Lakh*
- Z8 Carbon Edition Diesel 4x4 (Diesel) 21.72 Lakh*
- Z8L Diesel AT (Diesel) 22.56 Lakh*
- Z8L Carbon Edition Diesel AT (Diesel) 22.76 Lakh*
- Z8L 6 Str Diesel AT (Diesel) 22.80 Lakh*
- Z8L Diesel 4x4 (Diesel) 23.13 Lakh*
- Z8 Diesel 4x4 AT (Diesel) 23.24 Lakh*
- Z8L Carbon Edition Diesel 4x4 (Diesel) 23.33 Lakh*
- Z8 Carbon Edition Diesel AT 4x4 (Diesel) 23.44 Lakh*
- Z8L Diesel 4x4 AT (Diesel) 24.69 Lakh*
- Z8L Carbon Edition Diesel AT 4x4 (Diesel) 24.89 Lakh*
- Z2 (Petrol) 13.99 Lakh*
- Z2 E (Petrol) 13.99 Lakh*
- Top SellingZ4 (Petrol) 15.64 Lakh*
- Z4 E (Petrol) 15.64 Lakh*
- Z4 AT (Petrol) 17.20 Lakh*
- Z8 Select (Petrol) 17.34 Lakh*
- Z8 Select AT (Petrol) 18.84 Lakh*
- Z8 (Petrol) 18.99 Lakh*
- Z8 Carbon Edition (Petrol) 19.19 Lakh*
- Z8 AT (Petrol) 20.50 Lakh*
- Z8L (Petrol) 20.69 Lakh*
- Z8 Carbon Edition AT (Petrol) 20.70 Lakh*
- Z8L Carbon Edition (Petrol) 20.89 Lakh*
- Z8L 6 Str (Petrol) 20.94 Lakh*
- Z8L AT (Petrol) 22.11 Lakh*
- Z8L 6 Str AT (Petrol) 22.30 Lakh*
- Z8L Carbon Edition AT (Petrol) 22.31 Lakh*
Rs22.31 Lakh *
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.11,81,690* | Rs.25,91,895* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.22,496/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.49,338/month Get EMI Offers |
| Insurance | Rs.50,267 | Rs.1,15,263 |
| User Rating | Based on 289 Reviews | Based on 786 Reviews |
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 | mStallion (TGDi) |
| 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 | 1997 |
| 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 | 44 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 | 200bhp@5000rpm |
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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 | 12.12 |
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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 | Double wishbone 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 | Multi-link, Solid Axle |
| 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 | 4662 |
| 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 | 1917 |
| 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 | 1857 |
| Wheel Base (mm) Distance between the centre of the front and rear wheels. Affects the car’s stability & handling . ✕ | 2540 | 2750 |
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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 | 2 Zone |
| Accessory Power Outlet 12V power socket to power your appliances, like phones or tyre inflators. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Vanity Mirror A mirror, usually located behind the passenger sun shade, used to check one's appearance. More expensive cars will have these on the driver's side and some cars even have this feature for rear seat passengers too. ✕ | 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 |
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | - | Yes |
| Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector | - | Yes |
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Exterior
| Available Colours | Platinum Grey Polar White With Platinum Grey Polar White Steel Grey Cosmo Blue +1 MoreC3 Colours | Everest White Carbon Black Dazzling Silver Stealth Black Red Rage +2 MoreScorpio N 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 |
| 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 |
| No. of Airbags | 6 | 6 |
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ADAS
| Driver Attention Warning | - | Yes |
Advance Internet
| Navigation With Live Traffic | - | Yes |
| E-Call & I-Call | - | Yes |
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 |
| Integrated 2DIN Audio | - | Yes |
| Wireless Phone Charging Charges phones wirelessly via a charging pad. Useful feature for users with a smartphone that supports wireless charging.✕ | - | No |
| Bluetooth Connectivity Allows wireless connection of devices to the car’s stereo for calls or music.✕ | 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.
Mahindra Scorpio N
- Gets powerful turbo-petrol and diesel engines along with the option of four wheel drive.
- Looks rugged and has a commanding road presence.
- Offers good space for five people and their luggage.
- Its features list is a well-loaded balance of comfort, convenience and tech.
Citroen C3
- No automatic options on offer with the naturally-aspirated petrol engine
- No CNG variants available.
Mahindra Scorpio N
- The third row is cramped with insufficient space for adults.
- Boot space is smaller than expected.
- Interior fit and finish should be better for the price.
- Ride quality isn’t as comfortable as its rivals. Stiff and bouncy especially with less load
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Questions & answers
Q ) Which car is cheaper between Citroen C3 and Mahindra Scorpio N?
A ) Citroen C3 price starts at ₹6.23 Lakh & Mahindra Scorpio N price starts at ₹13.99 Lakh in New Delhi. Citroen C3 is cheaper between these two cars.
Q ) Which car has good mileage Citroen C3 and Mahindra Scorpio N?
A ) The mileage of C3 is 19.3 kmpl & the mileage of Scorpio N is 12.12 kmpl. Citroen C3 gives better mileage than Mahindra Scorpio N.
*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi