Citroen C3 vs Maruti Eeco

Should you buy Citroen C3 or Maruti Eeco? 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 Eeco price starts Rs 5.44 Lakh ex-showroom for 5 Seater STD (Petrol). C3 has 1199 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Eeco has 1197 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 Eeco has a mileage of 26.78 km/kg (Petrol top model).

C3 Vs Eeco

Key Highlights	Citroen C3	Maruti Eeco
On Road Price	Rs.11,81,690^*	Rs.6,22,440^*
Mileage (city)	15.18 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1199	-
Transmission	Automatic	Manual

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Citroen C3
Rs10.19 Lakh^*
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Maruti Eeco
Rs5.99 Lakh^*
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Citroen C3
Shine Turbo Dark Edition AT
10.19 Lakh^*
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Maruti Eeco
6 Seater STD
5.99 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Shine Turbo Dark Edition AT	6 Seater STD
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.11,81,690^*	Rs.6,22,440^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.22,496/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.11,853/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.50,267	-
User Rating	4.3 Based on 289 Reviews	4.3 Based on 296 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.3,636.8

Basic Information

Shine Turbo Dark Edition AT

6 Seater STD

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.11,81,690^*

Rs.6,22,440^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.22,496/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.11,853/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.50,267

User Rating

4.3

Based on 289 Reviews

4.3

Based on 296 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.3,636.8

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

Engine Type

1.2L PureTech 110

Displacement (cc)

1199

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

108bhp@5500rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	15.18	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	20.27	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	19.3	19.71
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	30	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	-
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	-
Steering Type	Electric	-
Steering Column	Tilt	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.98	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	-
Rear Brake Type	Drum	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	-
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	-
0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)	14.32	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	15	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	15	-
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Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3981	-
Width (mm)	1733	-
Height (mm)	1604	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	1114	-
Grossweight (kg)	1514	-
Seating Capacity	5
Boot Space (Litres)	315	-
No. of Doors	5	-
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	-
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Parking Sensors	Rear	-
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	-
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	-
Luggage Hook And Net	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	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	-
Heater	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	-
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Vanity Mirror

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	-
Glove Box	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)	-
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)

Exterior
Available Colours	Platinum GreyPolar White With Platinum GreyPolar WhiteSteel GreyCosmo BlueCosmo Blue With Polar White+1 MoreC3 Colours	Metallic Glistening GreyMetallic Silky SilverPearl Midnight BlackSolid WhiteCerulean BlueEeco Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	MinivanAll Minivan Cars
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	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	-
Fog Lights	Front	-
Antenna	Roof Antenna	-
Boot Opening	Manual	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	-
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	-
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Exterior

Available Colours

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

Metallic Glistening GreyMetallic Silky SilverPearl Midnight BlackSolid WhiteCerulean BlueEeco Colours

Body Type

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

MinivanAll Minivan Cars

Rear Window Wiper

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

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

No. of Airbags

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	-
Touchscreen Size	10.23	-
Android Auto	Yes	-
Apple Car Play	Yes	-
No. of Speakers	4	-
Additional Features	C-Buddy Personal Assistant Application	-
Rear Touchscreen	No	-
Speakers	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 Eeco
- Plenty of space to carry 7 people or loads of cargo.
- Still a value-for-money option for commercial purposes.
- Gets fuel-efficient petrol and CNG powertrain options.
- Tall seating leads to good overall visibility.

Citroen C3
- No automatic options on offer with the naturally-aspirated petrol engine
- No CNG variants available.
Maruti Eeco
- Ride quality, especially for rear passengers, is a bit harsh.
- Lacks basic features like power windows and steering.
- Lack of in-cabin storage spaces.
- Safety rating is discouraging.

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Questions & answers

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

A ) Citroen C3 price starts at ₹6.23 Lakh & Maruti Eeco price starts at ₹5.44 Lakh in New Delhi. Maruti Eeco is cheaper between these two cars.

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

A ) The mileage of C3 is 19.3 kmpl & the mileage of Eeco is 19.71 kmpl. Maruti Eeco gives better mileage than Citroen C3.

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*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi

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