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    Citroen C3 vs Mahindra Thar

    Should you buy Citroen C3 or Mahindra Thar? 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 Thar price starts Rs 11.50 Lakh ex-showroom for AX Opt Hard Top Diesel RWD (Diesel). C3 has 1199 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Thar has 2184 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 Thar has a mileage of 9 kmpl (Petrol top model).

    C3 Vs Thar

    Key HighlightsCitroen C3Mahindra Thar
    On Road PriceRs.11,81,690*Rs.19,81,546*
    Mileage (city)15.18 kmpl8 kmpl
    Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
    Engine(cc)11991997
    TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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    Citroen C3 vs Mahindra Thar comparison

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          Citroen C3
          Citroen C3
            Rs10.19 Lakh*
            *Ex-showroom Price
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                Mahindra Thar
                Mahindra Thar
                  Rs17 Lakh*
                  *Ex-showroom Price
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                • Shine Turbo Dark Edition AT
                  rs10.19 Lakh*
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                • Earth Edition AT
                  rs17 Lakh*
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price in New Delhi
                Rs.11,81,690*
                Rs.19,81,546*
                Finance Available (EMI)
                Rs.22,496/month
                Get EMI Offers
                Rs.37,720/month
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                Insurance
                Rs.50,267
                Rs.94,771
                User Rating
                4.3
                Based on 289 Reviews
                4.5
                Based on 1344 Reviews
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                Engine & Transmission
                Engine Type
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                1.2L PureTech 110
                mStallion 150 TGDi
                Displacement (cc)
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                1199
                1997
                No. of Cylinders
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                Max Power (bhp@rpm)
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                108bhp@5500rpm
                150.19bhp@5000rpm
                Max Torque (nm@rpm)
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                205Nm@1750-2500rpm
                300Nm@1250-3000rpm
                Valves Per Cylinder
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                4
                4
                Turbo Charger
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                YesYes
                Transmission Type
                Automatic
                Automatic
                Gearbox
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                6-Speed
                6-Speed AT
                Drive Type
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                Fuel & Performance
                Fuel Type
                Petrol
                Petrol
                Mileage City (kmpl)
                15.18
                8
                Mileage Highway (kmpl)
                20.27
                9
                Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
                19.3
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                Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
                30
                57
                Emission Norm Compliance
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                BS VI 2.0
                BS VI 2.0
                Suspension, Steering & Brakes
                Front Suspension
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                MacPherson Strut suspension
                Double wishbone suspension
                Rear Suspension
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                Rear twist beam
                Multi-link, Solid Axle
                Steering Type
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                Electric
                Hydraulic
                Steering Column
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                Tilt
                Tilt
                Steering Gear Type
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                -
                Rack & Pinion
                Turning Radius (Metres)
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                4.98
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                Front Brake Type
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                Disc
                Disc
                Rear Brake Type
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                Drum
                Drum
                Tyre Size
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                195/65 R15
                255/65 R18
                Tyre Type
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                Tubeless,Radial
                Tubeless All-Terrain
                0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)
                14.32
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                Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)
                15
                18
                Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)
                15
                18
                Dimensions & Capacity
                Length (mm)
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                3981
                3985
                Width (mm)
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                1733
                1820
                Height (mm)
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                1604
                1855
                Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)
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                226
                Wheel Base (mm)
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                2540
                2450
                Kerb Weight (kg)
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                1114
                -
                Grossweight (kg)
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                1514
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                Approach Angle
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                41.2
                Break Over Angle
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                26.2
                Departure Angle
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                36
                Seating Capacity
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                5
                4
                Boot Space (Litres)
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                315
                -
                No. of Doors
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                5
                3
                Comfort & Convenience
                Power Steering
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                YesYes
                Automatic Climate Control
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                Yes
                -
                Accessory Power Outlet
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                YesYes
                Vanity Mirror
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                Yes
                -
                Rear Reading Lamp
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                YesYes
                Adjustable Headrest
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                -
                Yes
                Multifunction Steering Wheel
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                YesYes
                Cruise Control
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                -
                Yes
                Parking Sensors
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                Rear
                Rear
                Foldable Rear Seat
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                Bench Folding
                50:50 Split
                Bottle Holder
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                Front & Rear Door
                Front Door
                Voice Commands
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                -
                Yes
                USB Charger
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                Front & Rear
                Front
                Gear Shift Indicator
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                Yes
                -
                Luggage Hook And NetYes
                -
                Lane Change Indicator
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                -
                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
                Tip & Slide Mechanism in Co-Driver Seat,Reclining Mechanism,Lockable Glovebox,Electrically Operated HVAC Controls,SMS Read Out
                One Touch Operating Power Window
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                All
                -
                Power Windows
                Front & Rear
                -
                Air Conditioner
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                YesYes
                Heater
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                YesYes
                Adjustable Steering
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                -
                Yes
                KeyLess EntryYesYes
                Height Adjustable Driver Seat
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                YesYes
                Follow Me Home Headlamps
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                Yes
                Interior
                Tachometer
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                YesYes
                Glove Box
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                YesYes
                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)
                Dashboard Grab Handle For Front passenger,MID Display in Instrument Cluster (Coloured),Adventure Statistics,Decorative Vin Plate (Individual to Thar Earth Edition),Headrest (Embossed Dune Design),Stiching ( Beige Stitching elements & Earth branding),Thar branding on door pads (Desert Fury Coloured),Twin Peak logo on Steering ( Dark Chrome),Steering Wheel elements (Desert Fury Coloured),AC Vents (Dual Tone),HVAC housing (Piano black),Center gear Console & Cup Holder accents (Dark Chrome)
                Digital ClusterYesYes
                Upholstery
                Fabric
                Leatherette
                Exterior
                Available ColoursPlatinum GreyPolar White With Platinum GreyPolar WhiteSteel GreyCosmo BlueCosmo Blue With Polar White+1 MoreC3 ColoursEverest WhiteRage RedStealth BlackDeep ForestDesert FuryDeep Grey+1 MoreThar Colours
                Body Type
                Adjustable Headlamps
                -
                Yes
                Rear Window Wiper
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                Yes
                -
                Rear Window Washer
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                Yes
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                Rear Window Defogger
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                YesYes
                Wheel CoversNo
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                Alloy Wheels
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                YesYes
                Integrated Antenna
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                Yes
                Halogen HeadlampsYesYes
                Roof Rails
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                Yes
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                LED DRLs
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                Yes
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                LED Taillights
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                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
                Hard Top,All-Black Bumpers,Bonnet Latches,Wheel Arch Cladding,Side Foot Steps (Moulded),Fender-mounted Radio Antenna,Tailgate mounted Spare Wheel,Illuminated Key Ring,Body Colour (Satin Matte Desert Fury Colour),ORVMs Inserts (Desert Fury Coloured),Vertical slats on the Front grille (Desert Fury Coloured),Mahindra Wordmark (Matte Black),Thar branding (Matte Black),4x4 badging (Matte black With red accents),Automatic badging (Matte black With red accents),Gear Knob accents (Dark Chrome)
                Fog Lights
                Front
                Front
                Antenna
                Roof Antenna
                -
                Boot Opening
                Manual
                -
                Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)
                Powered & Folding
                -
                Tyre Size
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                195/65 R15
                255/65 R18
                Tyre Type
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                Tubeless,Radial
                Tubeless All-Terrain
                Safety
                Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
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                YesYes
                Brake Assist
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                Yes
                Central Locking
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                YesYes
                Child Safety Locks
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                Yes
                -
                No. of Airbags
                6
                2
                Driver Airbag
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                YesYes
                Passenger Airbag
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                YesYes
                Side AirbagYes
                -
                Day Night Rear View Mirror
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                YesYes
                Seat Belt Warning
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                YesYes
                Door Ajar Warning
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                Yes
                -
                Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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                YesYes
                Engine Immobilizer
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                YesYes
                Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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                NoYes
                Rear Camera
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                With Guidedlines
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                Speed Alert
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                Yes
                -
                Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
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                YesYes
                Isofix Child Seat Mounts
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                YesYes
                Hill Descent Control
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                -
                Yes
                Hill Assist
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                NoYes
                Curtain AirbagYes
                -
                Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)YesYes
                Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star )
                -
                4
                Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star )
                -
                4
                Advance Internet
                E-Call & I-Call
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                No
                Over Speeding Alert
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                Yes
                Entertainment & Communication
                Radio
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                YesYes
                Integrated 2DIN Audio
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                Yes
                Bluetooth Connectivity
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                YesYes
                Touchscreen
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                YesYes
                Touchscreen Size
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                10.23
                7
                Connectivity
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                Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
                Android Auto
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                YesYes
                Apple Car Play
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                YesYes
                No. of Speakers
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                4
                4
                Additional Features
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                C-Buddy Personal Assistant Application
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                Usb Ports
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                Yes
                Inbuilt Apps
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                -
                BlueSense
                Tweeter
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                2
                Rear Touchscreen
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                No
                -
                Speakers
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                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear

                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 Thar

                  • Attention grabbing design. Looks macho and has stronger road presence than ever before.
                  • Available with petrol and diesel engines with a choice of 6-speed manual or automatic transmissions for both.
                  • Design better suited for off-roading than before. Big improvements in departure angle, breakover angle and ground clearance.
                  • More tech: Brake based differential locking system, auto locking rear mechanical differential, shift-on-the-fly 4x4 with low range, 7-inch touchscreen with off-road gauges, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and navigation
                  • Good quality interior with better practicality than before. The Thar is now more family friendly.
                  • Improved noise vibration and harshness management. Doesn’t feel crude or outdated to drive anymore.
                  • More configurations: Fixed soft top, fixed hardtop or convertible soft top, available as a 6- or 4- seater
                • Citroen C3

                  • No automatic options on offer with the naturally-aspirated petrol engine
                  • No CNG variants available.

                  Mahindra Thar

                  • Stiff ride quality. Deals with bad roads well but sharp bumps can unsettle the cabin quite easily
                  • Old school ladder frame SUV and behaves like one. Loads of body roll even on mild curves
                  • Some cabin flaws: Rear windows aren’t openable, pedal box leaves no proper space to rest your left foot even in the automatic and thick B pillars create large blind spots to the side
                  • It’s a heavily improved/polished version of a hardcore off-roader but not an alternative to more practical, comfortable, feature rich compact/sub compact SUVs

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                Questions & answers

                Q ) Which car is cheaper between Citroen C3 and Mahindra Thar?
                A ) Citroen C3 price starts at ₹6.23 Lakh & Mahindra Thar price starts at ₹11.50 Lakh in New Delhi. Citroen C3 is cheaper between these two cars.
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