Citroen C3 X vs Nissan Magnite
Should you buy Citroen C3 X or Nissan Magnite? 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 X price starts at Rs 4.99 Lakh ex-showroom for Live (Petrol) and Nissan Magnite price starts Rs 5.65 Lakh ex-showroom for Visia (Petrol). C3 X has 1199 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Magnite has 999 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the C3 X has a mileage of 28.1 km/kg (Petrol top model) and the Magnite has a mileage of 24 km/kg (Petrol top model).
C3 X Vs Magnite
| Key Highlights | Citroen C3 X | Nissan Magnite |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.11,83,412* | Rs.12,62,873* |
| Mileage (city) | 15.18 kmpl | - |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine(cc) | 1199 | 999 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
Citroen C3 X vs Nissan Magnite comparison
- Citroen C3 X
- Live (Petrol) 4.99 Lakh*
- Live Optional (Petrol) 5.63 Lakh*
- Feel (Petrol) 6 Lakh*
- Feel Optional (Petrol) 6.95 Lakh*
- Turbo Feel (Petrol) 7.50 Lakh*
- Top SellingShine (Petrol) 7.78 Lakh*
- Shine Dual Tone (Petrol) 7.93 Lakh*
- Shine Dark Edition (Petrol) 8.38 Lakh*
- Shine Turbo (Petrol) 8.89 Lakh*
- Turbo Shine Dark Edition (Petrol) 9.58 Lakh*
- Shine Turbo AT (Petrol) 9.60 Lakh*
- Turbo Shine DT AT (Petrol) 10.15 Lakh*
- Turbo Shine Dark Edition AT (Petrol) 10.19 Lakh*
- Turbo Shine Sport Edition AT (Petrol) 10.21 Lakh*
- Live CNG (CNG) 5.73 Lakh*
- Feel Optional CNG (CNG) 7.58 Lakh*
- Top SellingShine CNG (CNG) 8.16 Lakh*
- Shine Dual Tone CNG (CNG) 8.31 Lakh*
- Feel CNG (CNG) 8.45 Lakh*
- Shine Dark Edition CNG (CNG) 9.31 Lakh*
Rs10.21 Lakh *VS - Nissan Magnite
- Visia (Petrol) 5.65 Lakh*
- Visia Plus (Petrol) 6.20 Lakh*
- Visia AMT (Petrol) 6.24 Lakh*
- Acenta (Petrol) 6.80 Lakh*
- Acenta AMT (Petrol) 7.36 Lakh*
- N Connecta (Petrol) 7.43 Lakh*
- KURO Edition (Petrol) 7.79 Lakh*
- N Connecta AMT (Petrol) 7.99 Lakh*
- KURO Edition AMT (Petrol) 8.34 Lakh*
- Top SellingTekna (Petrol) 8.37 Lakh*
- Tekna Plus (Petrol) 8.70 Lakh*
- N Connecta Turbo (Petrol) 8.74 Lakh*
- Tekna AMT (Petrol) 8.92 Lakh*
- KURO Edition Turbo (Petrol) 9.10 Lakh*
- Acenta Turbo CVT (Petrol) 9.25 Lakh*
- Tekna Plus AMT (Petrol) 9.25 Lakh*
- Tekna Turbo (Petrol) 9.54 Lakh*
- N Connecta Turbo CVT (Petrol) 9.67 Lakh*
- Tekna Plus Turbo (Petrol) 9.88 Lakh*
- KURO Edition Turbo CVT (Petrol) 9.99 Lakh*
- Tekna Turbo CVT (Petrol) 10.62 Lakh*
- Tekna Plus Turbo CVT (Petrol) 10.96 Lakh*
- Visia CNG (CNG) 6.34 Lakh*
- Visia Plus CNG (CNG) 6.79 Lakh*
- Acenta CNG (CNG) 7.39 Lakh*
- N Connecta CNG (CNG) 8.01 Lakh*
- Top SellingTekna CNG (CNG) 8.88 Lakh*
- Tekna Plus CNG (CNG) 9.20 Lakh*
Rs10.96 Lakh *
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.11,83,412* | Rs.12,62,873* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.23,129/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.24,483/month Get EMI Offers |
| Insurance | Rs.50,323 | Rs.46,313 |
| User Rating | Based on 333 Reviews | Based on 199 Reviews |
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Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines ✕ | 1.2L PureTech 110 | 1.0 HRA0 TURBO |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc) ✕ | 1199 | 999 |
| No. of Cylinders ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency. ✕ | 33 Cylinder Cars | 33 Cylinder Cars |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) Power dictates the performance of an engine. It's measured in horsepower (bhp) or metric horsepower (PS). More is better. ✕ | 108bhp@5500rpm | 99bhp@5000rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage City (kmpl) | 15.18 | - |
| Mileage Highway (kmpl) | 20.27 | - |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | 19.3 | 17.9 |
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling. ✕ | MacPherson Strut suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability. ✕ | Rear twist beam | Rear twist beam |
| Shock Absorbers Type The kind of shock absorbers that come in a car. They help reduce jerks when the car goes over bumps and uneven roads. They can be hydraulic or gas-filled. ✕ | - | Double Acting |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease. ✕ | Electric | Electric |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back. ✕ | 3981 | 3994 |
| Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors ✕ | 1733 | 1758 |
| Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces ✕ | 1604 | 1572 |
| Ground Clearance Unladen (mm) The unladen ground clearance is the vertical distance between the ground and the lowest point of the car when the car is empty. More ground clearnace means when fully loaded your car won't scrape on tall speedbreakers, or broken roads. ✕ | - | 205 |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience. ✕ | - | Yes |
| Air Quality Control Air filters, also known as air purifiers, purify the air of the cabin by absorbing any harmful or contaminated particles. ✕ | - | Yes |
| Accessory Power Outlet 12V power socket to power your appliances, like phones or tyre inflators. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
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Interior
| Navigation or Infotainment Mid Closeup | ||
| Front Air Vents | ||
| Steering Wheel | ||
| DashBoard | ||
| Instrument Cluster | ||
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | Yes | Yes |
| Glove Box It refers to a storage compartment built into the dashboard of a vehicle on the passenger's side. It is used to store vehicle documents, and first aid kit among others. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Additional Features | - | Rear Parcel Tray |
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Exterior
| Rear Right Side | ||
| Wheel | ||
| Headlight | ||
| Taillight | ||
| Front Left Side | ||
| Available Colours | Polar White Perla Nera Black Steel Grey Garnet Red Cosmo Blue C3 X Colours | Flare Garnet Red With Onyx Black Pearl White Sunrise Copper Orange Blade Silver With Onyx Black Onyx Black +7 MoreMagnite Colours |
| Body Type | HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars |
| Adjustable Headlamps | - | Yes |
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Safety
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | - | Yes |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
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Advance Internet
| Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop | - | Yes |
Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Phone Charging Charges phones wirelessly via a charging pad. Useful feature for users with a smartphone that supports wireless charging.✕ | - | No |
| Bluetooth Connectivity Allows wireless connection of devices to the car’s stereo for calls or music.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi Connectivity The car can connect to Wi-Fi networks for internet access. Helps in navigation, music, sending SOS alerts, vehicle tracking etc.✕ | - | Yes |
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Pros & Cons
- Pros
- Cons
Citroen C3 X
- Quirky styling: Grabs eyeballs and has lots of customisation options.
- Roomy cabin: Offers good space for two 6-footers to sit behind two 6-footers
- Keeps you cool: Air-conditioning is super strong and chills you in no time
- Comfortable and confident: Offers a plush ride quality over a variety of roads and remains stable at highway speeds too
Nissan Magnite
- Premium feeling cabin: Use of soft touch leatherette padding on all touch points makes the cabin look and feel upmarket
- Good safety kit: 6 airbags are being offered from the base-spec variant
- Smooth drives: It has one of the best performing CVTs under Rs 10 lakh
- Spacious cabin: For its price and segment, it offers one of the most spacious rear seat experience
Citroen C3 X
- Fewer automatic variants: No automatic options on offer with the naturally-aspirated petrol engine
Nissan Magnite
- Less refined turbo-petrol engine: Vibrations can be felt in the footwell, on the steering wheel, and on the seats
- In consistent cabin quality: While the leatherette padding makes the cabin feel more premium, the flimsy AC knobs, and panel gaps have a negative impact on the overall cabin experience
- Small feature list: Still misses out on features like a sunroof, seat ventilation, and a big touchscreen
- Sub-par 360-degree camera: It has a grainy feed which is very hard to see in low light conditions
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Q ) Which car has good mileage Citroen C3 X and Nissan Magnite?
A ) The mileage of C3 X is 19.3 kmpl & the mileage of Magnite is 17.9 kmpl. Citroen C3 X gives better mileage than Nissan Magnite.
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