Citroen C3 vs Maruti Ignis

Should you buy Citroen C3 or Maruti Ignis? 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 Ignis price starts Rs 5.85 Lakh ex-showroom for Sigma (Petrol). C3 has 1199 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Ignis 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 Ignis has a mileage of 20.89 kmpl (Petrol top model).

C3 Vs Ignis

Key Highlights	Citroen C3	Maruti Ignis
On Road Price	Rs.11,81,690^*	Rs.9,02,703^*
Mileage (city)	15.18 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1199	1197
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Variant
Citroen C3
Rs10.19 Lakh^*
*Ex-showroom Price
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Brand / Model
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Maruti Ignis
Rs8.12 Lakh^*
*Ex-showroom Price
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Brand / Model
Variant

Citroen C3
Shine Turbo Dark Edition AT
10.19 Lakh^*
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Maruti Ignis
Alpha AMT
8.12 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Shine Turbo Dark Edition AT	Alpha AMT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.11,81,690^*	Rs.9,02,703^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.22,496/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.17,560/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.50,267	Rs.28,233
User Rating	4.3 Based on 289 Reviews	4.4 Based on 634 Reviews
Brochure	Brochure not available	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Shine Turbo Dark Edition AT

Alpha AMT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.11,81,690^*

Rs.9,02,703^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.22,496/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.17,560/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.50,267

Rs.28,233

User Rating

4.3

Based on 289 Reviews

4.4

Based on 634 Reviews

Brochure

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	1.2L PureTech 110	VVT
Displacement (cc)	1199	1197
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	108bhp@5500rpm	81.80bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	205Nm@1750-2500rpm	113Nm@4200rpm
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

VVT

Displacement (cc)

1199

1197

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

108bhp@5500rpm

81.80bhp@6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	15.18	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	20.27	23
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	19.3	20.89
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	4.7
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	175/65 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

Steering Column

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3981	3700
Width (mm)	1733	1690
Height (mm)	1604	1595
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	2435
Kerb Weight (kg)	1114	840-865
Grossweight (kg)	1514	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	315	260
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
Trunk Light	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	-
Adjustable Headrest	-	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	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	Driver's Window
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front Only
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Trunk Light

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	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)	Driver & Co- Driver Sun Visor,Chrome Accents on AC Louvers,Meter Accent Lighting,Foot Rest,Parcel Tray,
Digital Cluster	Yes	-
Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
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Interior

Tachometer

Glove Box

Dual Tone Dashboard

Exterior
Available Colours	Platinum GreyPolar White With Platinum GreyPolar WhiteSteel GreyCosmo BlueCosmo Blue With Polar White+1 MoreC3 Colours	Nexa Blue With Black RoofGlistening GreyPearl Arctic WhiteLucent Orange With Black RoofNexa Blue With Silver RoofPearl Midnight BlackLucent OrangeSilky SilverTurquoise BlueNexa Blue+5 MoreIgnis Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	No
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	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 Door Handles,Body Coloured ORVMs,Door Sash Black-out,Fender Arch Moulding,Side Sill Moulding,Front Grille With Chrome Accents,Front Wiper and Washer,High-mount LED Stop Lamp,
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Antenna	Roof Antenna	-
Boot Opening	Manual	Manual
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	175/65 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

Nexa Blue With Black RoofGlistening GreyPearl Arctic WhiteLucent Orange With Black RoofNexa Blue With Silver Roof+5 MoreIgnis 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	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	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
Hill Assist	No	Yes
Curtain Airbag	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

Advance Internet
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes

Advance Internet

Navigation With Live Traffic

Over Speeding Alert

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	7
Android Auto	Yes	-
Apple Car Play	Yes	-
No. of Speakers	4	4
Additional Features	C-Buddy Personal Assistant Application	-
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 Ignis
- Healthy 180mm ground clearance lets you tackle a bit of rough roads.
- Ample cabin space for four occupants. Healthy amount of headroom and legroom on offer.
- High seating position. Gives a commanding view of the road ahead.

Citroen C3
- No automatic options on offer with the naturally-aspirated petrol engine
- No CNG variants available.
Maruti Ignis
- Quality of plastic used inside the cabin are slightly hard. The light white colour is likely to get dirt easily too.
- Centre console of mid-spec variants (without touchscreen) looks a bit awkward.

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Questions & answers

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

A ) Citroen C3 price starts at ₹6.23 Lakh & Maruti Ignis price starts at ₹5.85 Lakh in New Delhi. Maruti Ignis is cheaper between these two cars.

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

A ) The mileage of C3 is 19.3 kmpl & the mileage of Ignis is 20.89 kmpl. Maruti Ignis gives better mileage than Citroen C3.

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