Citroen C3 vs Maruti Ertiga

Should you buy Citroen C3 or Maruti Ertiga? 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 Ertiga price starts Rs 8.84 Lakh ex-showroom for Lxi (O) (Petrol). C3 has 1199 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Ertiga has 1462 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 Ertiga has a mileage of 26.11 km/kg (Petrol top model).

C3 Vs Ertiga

Key Highlights	Citroen C3	Maruti Ertiga
On Road Price	Rs.11,81,690^*	Rs.14,99,885^*
Mileage (city)	15.18 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1199	1462
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Citroen C3
Rs10.19 Lakh^*
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Maruti Ertiga
Rs13.13 Lakh^*
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Citroen C3
Shine Turbo Dark Edition AT
10.19 Lakh^*
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Maruti Ertiga
ZXI Plus AT
13.13 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Shine Turbo Dark Edition AT	ZXI Plus AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.11,81,690^*	Rs.14,99,885^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.22,496/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.29,031/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.50,267	Rs.35,940
User Rating	4.3 Based on 289 Reviews	4.5 Based on 743 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.5,192.6
Brochure	Brochure not available	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Shine Turbo Dark Edition AT

ZXI Plus AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.11,81,690^*

Rs.14,99,885^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.22,496/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.29,031/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.50,267

Rs.35,940

User Rating

4.3

Based on 289 Reviews

4.5

Based on 743 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.5,192.6

Brochure

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	1.2L PureTech 110	K15C Smart Hybrid
Displacement (cc)	1199	1462
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	108bhp@5500rpm	101.64bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	205Nm@1750-2500rpm	139Nm@4300rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed	6-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

1.2L PureTech 110

K15C Smart Hybrid

Displacement (cc)

1199

1462

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

108bhp@5500rpm

101.64bhp@6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	15.18	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	20.27	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	19.3	20.3
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	30	45
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	Power
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.98	5.2
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	185/65 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

Power

Steering Column

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3981	4395
Width (mm)	1733	1735
Height (mm)	1604	1690
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	2740
Kerb Weight (kg)	1114	1150-1205
Grossweight (kg)	1514	1785
Seating Capacity	5	7
Boot Space (Litres)	315	209
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	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
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
Central Console Armrest	-	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	No
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	MID With Coloured TFT, Digital Clock, Outside Temperature Gauge, Fuel Consumption (Instantaneous and Avg), Headlamp On Warning, Air Cooled Twin Cup Holders (Console), Power Socket (12V) 2nd Row, 2nd Row Smart Phone Storage Space, Power Socket (12V) 3rd Row, Retractable ORVMs (Key Operated),Coin/Ticket Holder (Driver Side), Foot rest, Suzuki connect(Emergency Alerts, Breakdown notification, Stolen Vehicle Notification and Tracking, Time Fence, Trip Suary, , Driving Behaviour, Share Trip History, Area Guidance Around Destination, Vehicle location Sharing, Overspeed, AC Idling, Trip (Start & End), Low Fuel & Low Range, Dashboard View, Hazard Light ON/OFF, Headlight OFF, Battery Health), Distance to Empty
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Vanity Mirror

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	-	Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	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)	Sculpted Dashboard with Metallic Teak-Wooden Finish, Metallic Teak-Wooden Finish on Door Trims (Front),3rd Row 50:50 Split Seats with Recline function, Flexible luggage space with Flat Fold (3rd Row), Plush Dual-Tone Seat Fabric, Front Seat Back Pockets, Driver Side Sunvisor with Ticket Holder, Dazzle Chrome Tipped Parking Brake Lever, Gear Shift Knob with Dazzle Chrome Finish, Split Type Luggage Board
Digital Cluster	Yes	Semi
Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
Available Colours	Platinum GreyPolar White With Platinum GreyPolar WhiteSteel GreyCosmo BlueCosmo Blue With Polar White+1 MoreC3 Colours	Pearl Metallic Dignity BrownPearl Metallic Arctic WhitePearl Midnight BlackPrime Oxford BlueMagma GreyAuburn RedSplendid Silver+2 MoreErtiga Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	MUVAll MUV Cars
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
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	-
LED Taillights	-	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	3D Origami Style LED Tail Lamps, Dynamic Chrome Winged Front Grille, Floating Type Roof Design in Rear, New Back Door Garnish with Chrome Insert, Chrome Plated Door Handles,Body Coloured ORVMs
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	185/65 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

Pearl Metallic Dignity BrownPearl Metallic Arctic WhitePearl Midnight BlackPrime Oxford BlueMagma Grey+2 MoreErtiga Colours

Body Type

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

MUVAll MUV Cars

Rear Window Wiper

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	4
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	No
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	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Assist	No	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	-	No
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes
Tow Away Alert	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Immobiliser

E-Call & I-Call

Google / Alexa Connectivity

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	7
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 Pro Touch Screen Infotainment System, Premium Sound System, Wireless android auto & apple carplay
Usb Ports	-	Yes
Tweeter	-	2
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 Ertiga
- Comfortable 7-seater family car
- Lots of practical storage
- High fuel efficiency
- Available with CNG as well

Citroen C3
- No automatic options on offer with the naturally-aspirated petrol engine
- No CNG variants available.
Maruti Ertiga
- No diesel engine option
- Boot space behind third row is limited
- Missing premium features like a sunroof and digital instrument cluster
- No tumble and fold function for the second row
- No 6 airbags

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Rs.6.23 - 10.19 Lakh^*
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Rs.8.84 - 13.13 Lakh^*
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Questions & answers

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

A ) Citroen C3 price starts at ₹6.23 Lakh & Maruti Ertiga price starts at ₹8.84 Lakh in New Delhi. Citroen C3 is cheaper between these two cars.

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

A ) The mileage of C3 is 19.3 kmpl & the mileage of Ertiga is 20.3 kmpl. Maruti Ertiga gives better mileage than Citroen C3.

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