Citroen C3 vs Toyota Innova Crysta

Should you buy Citroen C3 or Toyota Innova Crysta? 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 Live (Petrol) and Toyota Innova Crysta price starts Rs 19.99 Lakh ex-showroom for 2.4 GX 8Str (Diesel). C3 has 1199 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Innova Crysta has 2393 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the C3 has a mileage of 28.1 km/kg (Petrol top model) and the Innova Crysta has a mileage of 9 kmpl (Diesel top model).

C3 Vs Innova Crysta

Key Highlights	Citroen C3	Toyota Innova Crysta
On Road Price	Rs.11,87,411^*	Rs.32,11,230^*
Mileage (city)	15.18 kmpl	9 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1199	2393
Transmission	Automatic	Manual

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Citroen C3
Rs10.21 Lakh^*
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Toyota Innova Crysta
Rs27.08 Lakh^*
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Citroen C3
Turbo Shine Sport Edition AT
10.21 Lakh^*
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Toyota Innova Crysta
2.4 Zx 7Str
27.08 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Turbo Shine Sport Edition AT	2.4 Zx 7Str
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.11,87,411^*	Rs.32,11,230^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.22,596/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.61,125/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.50,323	Rs.1,33,650
User Rating	4.3 Based on 292 Reviews	4.5 Based on 306 Reviews
Brochure	Brochure not available	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Turbo Shine Sport Edition AT

2.4 Zx 7Str

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.11,87,411^*

Rs.32,11,230^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.22,596/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.61,125/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.50,323

Rs.1,33,650

User Rating

4.3

Based on 292 Reviews

4.5

Based on 306 Reviews

Brochure

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	1.2L PureTech 110	2.4L Diesel Engine
Displacement (cc)	1199	2393
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	108bhp@5500rpm	147.51bhp@3400rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	205Nm@1750-2500rpm	343Nm@1400-2800rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	-	DOHC
Fuel Supply System	-	CRDi
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Manual
Gearbox	6-Speed	5-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	RWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

1.2L PureTech 110

2.4L Diesel Engine

Displacement (cc)

1199

2393

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

108bhp@5500rpm

147.51bhp@3400rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	15.18	9
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	20.27	11.33
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	19.3	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	55
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	170
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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
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.98	5.4
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	170
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	215/55 R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless,Radial
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	4735
Width (mm)	1733	1830
Height (mm)	1604	1795
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	2750
Kerb Weight (kg)	1114	-
Grossweight (kg)	1514	-
Seating Capacity	5	7
Boot Space (Litres)	315	300
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	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	2nd Row Captain Seats Tumble Fold
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Rear Curtain	No	-
Luggage Hook And Net	No	-
Additional Features	-	Automatic Climate Control With Cool Start and Register Ornament, separate seats with slide & recline, driver seat height adjust, 8-way power adjust driver seat, Option of Perforated Black OR Camel Tan Leather with embossed 'CRYSTA' insignia, smart entry system, easy closer back door, seat back pocket with wood-finish ornament
Drive Modes	-	2
Drive Mode Types	-	ECO \| POWER
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Trunk Light

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	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), Custom sport-themed seat covers, Matching carpet mats and seatbelt cushions, Ambient cabin lighting, Sporty pedal kit	Indirect Blue Ambient illumination, Leather Wrap With Silver & Wood Finish Steering Wheel, Speedometer Blue illumination, 3D design with TFT multi information display & illumination control, MID(TFT MID with Drive Information (Fuel Consumption, Cruising Range, Average Speed, Elapsed Time, ECO Drive Indicator & ECO Score, ECO Wallet, Cruise Control Display), Outside Temperature, Audio Display, Phone Caller Display, Warning Message)
Digital Cluster	Yes	Semi
Upholstery	Fabric	Leather
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
Available Colours	Platinum GreyCosmos BluePolar White With Platinum GreyPolar WhiteSteel GreyBlackGarnet RedCosmo BlueCosmo Blue With Polar White+4 MoreC3 Colours	SilverPlatinum White PearlAvant Garde BronzeAttitude BlackSuper WhiteInnova Crysta Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	MUVAll MUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	No
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Sun Roof	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	No
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	-
LED Headlamps	-	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, Exclusive SPORT theme decals	New Design Premium Black & Chrome Radiator Grille, Body Coloured, Electric Adjust & Retract, Welcome Lights with Side Turn Indicators, Automatic led Projector, Halogen With Led Clearance lamp
Fog Lights	Front	Front & Rear
Antenna	Roof Antenna	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	No
Boot Opening	Manual	Manual
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	215/55 R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless,Radial
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Exterior

Available Colours

Platinum GreyCosmos BluePolar White With Platinum GreyPolar WhiteSteel Grey+4 MoreC3 Colours

SilverPlatinum White PearlAvant Garde BronzeAttitude BlackSuper WhiteInnova Crysta Colours

Body Type

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

MUVAll MUV 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
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	No	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	Driver
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	No	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	5
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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	-
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 Innova Crysta
- One of the most spacious MPVs on sale. Can seat 7 adults with comfort.
- Comes with all necessary features to make the drive comfortable.
- Passenger focused practicality with lots of storage spaces, automatic climate control and rear AC vents with blower controls, rear cup holders and a lot more.
- Bulletproof reliability and efficient diesel engine.
- Rear-wheel drive helps it keep going on difficult road conditions.

Citroen C3
- No automatic options on offer with the naturally-aspirated petrol engine
Toyota Innova Crysta
- No petrol or automatic transmission option.
- Prices have gone up considerably from when the Crysta was first introduced.
- Ride comfort under low load.

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