Citroen C3 vs Maruti Celerio

Should you buy Citroen C3 or Maruti Celerio? 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 Maruti Celerio price starts Rs 5.64 Lakh ex-showroom for LXI (Petrol). C3 has 1199 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Celerio has 998 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the C3 has a mileage of 19.3 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Celerio has a mileage of 34.43 km/kg (Petrol top model).

C3 Vs Celerio

Key Highlights	Citroen C3	Maruti Celerio
On Road Price	Rs.11,81,690^*	Rs.8,27,084^*
Mileage (city)	15.18 kmpl	19.02 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1199	998
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Citroen C3
Rs10.19 Lakh^*
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Maruti Celerio
Rs7.37 Lakh^*
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Citroen C3
Shine Turbo Dark Edition AT
10.19 Lakh^*
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Maruti Celerio
ZXI Plus AMT
7.37 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Shine Turbo Dark Edition AT	ZXI Plus AMT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.11,81,690^*	Rs.8,27,084^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.22,496/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.16,097/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.50,267	Rs.31,979
User Rating	4.3 Based on 289 Reviews	4 Based on 347 Reviews
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Basic Information

Shine Turbo Dark Edition AT

ZXI Plus AMT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.11,81,690^*

Rs.8,27,084^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.22,496/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.16,097/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.50,267

Rs.31,979

User Rating

4.3

Based on 289 Reviews

Based on 347 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	1.2L PureTech 110	K10C
Displacement (cc)	1199	998
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	108bhp@5500rpm	65.71bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	205Nm@1750-2500rpm	89Nm@3500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed	5-Speed AMT
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

1.2L PureTech 110

K10C

Displacement (cc)

1199

998

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

108bhp@5500rpm

65.71bhp@5500rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	15.18	19.02
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	20.27	20.08
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	19.3	26
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	30	32
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.98	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	175/60 R15
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless, Radial
0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)	14.32	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	15	15
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	15	15
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3981	3695
Width (mm)	1733	1655
Height (mm)	1604	1555
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	2435
Kerb Weight (kg)	1114	825
Grossweight (kg)	1514	1260
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	315	313
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	-
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	No
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	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	Fuel Consumption(Instantaneous And Avg),Distance to Empty,Gear Position Indicator,Dial Type Climate Control(Silver Painted),Urethane Steering Wheel
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	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	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)	Co Dr Vanity Mirror In Sun Visor,Dr Side Sunvisor With Ticket Holder,Front Cabin Lamp(3 Positions),Front Seat Back Pockets(Passenger Side),Front And Rear Headrest(Integrated),Rear Parcel Shelf,Illumination Colour (Amber)
Digital Cluster	Yes	-
Upholstery	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)

Co Dr Vanity Mirror In Sun Visor,Dr Side Sunvisor With Ticket Holder,Front Cabin Lamp(3 Positions),Front Seat Back Pockets(Passenger Side),Front And Rear Headrest(Integrated),Rear Parcel Shelf,Illumination Colour (Amber)

Exterior
Available Colours	Platinum GreyPolar White With Platinum GreyPolar WhiteSteel GreyCosmo BlueCosmo Blue With Polar White+1 MoreC3 Colours	Metallic Glistening GreySolid Fire RedPearl Arctic WhitePearl Caffeine BrownMetallic Silky SilverPearl Bluish BlackMetallic Speedy Blue+2 MoreCelerio Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback 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	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	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	Body Coloured Bumper,Body Coloured ORVMs,Body Coloured Outside Door Handles,Chrome Accent In Front Grille,B Pillar Black Out Tape
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Antenna	Roof Antenna	-
Boot Opening	Manual	Manual
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	175/60 R15
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless, Radial
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Exterior

Available Colours

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

Metallic Glistening GreySolid Fire RedPearl Arctic WhitePearl Caffeine BrownMetallic Silky Silver+2 MoreCelerio Colours

Body Type

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

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

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	No
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	1
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4
Additional Features	C-Buddy Personal Assistant Application	Smartplay Studio System With Smartphone Navigation And Voice Coand(Android Auto And Apple Car Play Enabled
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.
Maruti Celerio
- Spacious and comfortable cabin
- Peppy engine with high fuel efficiency
- Practical feature list
- Very easy to drive

Citroen C3
- No automatic options on offer with the naturally-aspirated petrol engine
- No CNG variants available.
Maruti Celerio
- LXi and VXi variants are not attractive
- Looks bland
- Ride feels firm on bad roads
- Cabin practicality

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Citroen C3 and Maruti Celerio?

A ) Citroen C3 price starts at ₹6.23 Lakh & Maruti Celerio price starts at ₹5.64 Lakh in New Delhi. Maruti Celerio is cheaper between these two cars.

Q ) Which car has good mileage Citroen C3 and Maruti Celerio?

A ) The mileage of C3 is 19.3 kmpl & the mileage of Celerio is 26 kmpl. Maruti Celerio gives better mileage than Citroen C3.

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