Citroen C3 vs Toyota Fortuner

Should you buy Citroen C3 or Toyota Fortuner? 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 Toyota Fortuner price starts Rs 35.37 Lakh ex-showroom for 4X2 AT (Petrol). C3 has 1199 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Fortuner has 2755 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the C3 has a mileage of 19.3 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Fortuner has a mileage of 14 kmpl (Petrol top model).

C3 Vs Fortuner

Key Highlights	Citroen C3	Toyota Fortuner
On Road Price	Rs.11,81,690^*	Rs.40,91,688^*
Mileage (city)	15.18 kmpl	11 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1199	2694
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Citroen C3
Rs10.19 Lakh^*
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Toyota Fortuner
Rs35.37 Lakh^*
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Citroen C3
Shine Turbo Dark Edition AT
10.19 Lakh^*
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Toyota Fortuner
4X2 AT
35.37 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Shine Turbo Dark Edition AT	4X2 AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.11,81,690^*	Rs.40,91,688^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.22,496/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.77,884/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.50,267	Rs.1,65,618
User Rating	4.3 Based on 289 Reviews	4.5 Based on 644 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.5,372.8
Brochure	Brochure not available	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Shine Turbo Dark Edition AT

4X2 AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.11,81,690^*

Rs.40,91,688^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.22,496/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.77,884/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.50,267

Rs.1,65,618

User Rating

4.3

Based on 289 Reviews

4.5

Based on 644 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.5,372.8

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	1.2L PureTech 110	2.7L Petrol Engine
Displacement (cc)	1199	2694
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	108bhp@5500rpm	163.60bhp@5220rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	205Nm@1750-2500rpm	245Nm@4020rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	-	DOHC
Fuel Supply System	-	Direct Injection
Turbo Charger	Yes	No
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed	6-Speed with Sequential Shift
Drive Type	FWD	2WD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

1.2L PureTech 110

2.7L Petrol Engine

Displacement (cc)

1199

2694

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

108bhp@5500rpm

163.60bhp@5220rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	15.18	11
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	20.27	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	19.3	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	30	80
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	190
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	Double wishbone suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.98	5.8
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Ventilated Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	190
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	265/65 R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless,Radial
0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)	14.32	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	15	17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	15	17
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Double wishbone suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Multi-link suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3981	4795
Width (mm)	1733	1855
Height (mm)	1604	1835
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	2745
Kerb Weight (kg)	1114	-
Grossweight (kg)	1514	2510
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	-	296
Seating Capacity	5	7
Boot Space (Litres)	315	-
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	2 Zone
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	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
Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
Central Console Armrest	-	Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	-
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	Heat Rejection Glass,Power Back Door Access on SMART Key, Back Door and Driver Control,2nd Row: 60:40 Split Fold, Slide, Recline and One-Touch Tumble,3rd Row: One-Touch Easy Space-Up with Recline,Park Assist: Back Monitor, Front and Rear Sensors with MID Indication
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	All
Drive Modes	-	2
Idle Start Stop System	-	No
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Accessory Power Outlet

Trunk Light

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	-	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)	Cabin Wrapped in Soft Upholstery, Metallic Accents and Woodgrain-Patterned Ornamentation,Contrast Maroon Stitch Across Interior,New Optitron Cool-Blue Combimeter with Chrome Accents and Illumination Control,Leatherette Seats with Perforation
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Upholstery	Fabric	Leatherette
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Interior

Tachometer

Glove Box

Digital Odometer

Exterior
Available Colours	Platinum GreyPolar White With Platinum GreyPolar WhiteSteel GreyCosmo BlueCosmo Blue With Polar White+1 MoreC3 Colours	Phantom BrownPlatinum White PearlSparkling Black Crystal ShineAvant Garde BronzeAttitude BlackSilver MetallicSuper White+2 MoreFortuner Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	SUVAll SUV 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
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	Yes
Chrome Garnish	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	-	Yes
LED Taillights	-	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	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	Dusk Sensing LED Headlamps with LED Line-Guide,New Design Split LED Rear Combination Lamps,New Design Front DRL with Integrated Turn Indicators,New Design Front Bumper with Skid Plate,Bold New Trapezoid Shaped Grille with Chrome Highlights,Illuminated Entry System - Puddle Lamps Under Outside Mirror,Chrome Plated Door Handles and Window Beltline,Machine Finish Alloy Wheels,Fully Automatic Power Back Door with Height Adjust Memory and Jam Protection,Aero-Stabilising Fins on ORVM Base and Rear Combination Lamps
Fog Lights	Front	Front & Rear
Antenna	Roof Antenna	-
Boot Opening	Manual	Electronic
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	265/65 R17
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

Phantom BrownPlatinum White PearlSparkling Black Crystal ShineAvant Garde BronzeAttitude Black+2 MoreFortuner Colours

Body Type

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

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	7
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
Traction Control	-	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
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	All Windows
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	Driver
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
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	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

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	8
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	6
Additional Features	C-Buddy Personal Assistant Application	-
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.
Toyota Fortuner
- More powerful diesel engine
- 2021 facelift looks sportier than before
- Legender looks different and more stylish than the regular Fortuner
- Added features aid convenience in the cabin
- Electronic Differential Lock will aid off-road ability

Citroen C3
- No automatic options on offer with the naturally-aspirated petrol engine
- No CNG variants available.
Toyota Fortuner
- Still does not get a sunroof
- Fortuner has become costlier by up to Rs 3 lakh
- Legender does not get the 11-speaker music system

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Citroen C3 and Toyota Fortuner?

A ) Citroen C3 price starts at ₹6.23 Lakh & Toyota Fortuner price starts at ₹35.37 Lakh in New Delhi. Citroen C3 is cheaper between these two cars.

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