Maruti S-Presso vs Citroen C3

Should you buy Maruti S-Presso or Citroen C3? 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. Maruti S-Presso price starts at Rs 4.26 Lakh ex-showroom for STD (Petrol) and Citroen C3 price starts Rs 6.23 Lakh ex-showroom for Puretech 82 Live (Petrol). S-Presso has 998 cc (CNG top model) engine, while C3 has 1199 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the S-Presso has a mileage of 32.73 km/kg (Petrol top model) and the C3 has a mileage of 19.3 kmpl (Petrol top model).

S-Presso Vs C3

Key Highlights	Maruti S-Presso	Citroen C3
On Road Price	Rs.6,77,143^*	Rs.11,81,690^*
Mileage (city)	-	15.18 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	998	1199
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Maruti S-Presso
Rs6 Lakh^*
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Citroen C3
Rs10.19 Lakh^*
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Maruti S-Presso
VXi Plus Opt AT
6 Lakh^*
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Citroen C3
Shine Turbo Dark Edition AT
10.19 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	VXi Plus Opt AT	Shine Turbo Dark Edition AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.6,77,143^*	Rs.11,81,690^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.13,218/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.22,496/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.28,093	Rs.50,267
User Rating	4.3 Based on 454 Reviews	4.3 Based on 288 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	Rs.3,560	-
Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available

Basic Information

VXi Plus Opt AT

Shine Turbo Dark Edition AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.6,77,143^*

Rs.11,81,690^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.13,218/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.22,496/month

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Insurance

Rs.28,093

Rs.50,267

User Rating

4.3

Based on 454 Reviews

4.3

Based on 288 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.3,560

Brochure

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	K10C	1.2L PureTech 110
Displacement (cc)	998	1199
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	65.71bhp@5500rpm	108bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	89Nm@3500rpm	205Nm@1750-2500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	-	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	5-Speed AMT	6-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

K10C

1.2L PureTech 110

Displacement (cc)

998

1199

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

65.71bhp@5500rpm

108bhp@5500rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	-	15.18
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	20.27
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	25.3	19.3
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	27	30
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	148	-
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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
Steering Column	-	Tilt
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.5	4.98
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	148	-
Tyre Size	165/70 R14	195/65 R15
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	14	-
0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)	-	14.32
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	-	15
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	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)	3565	3981
Width (mm)	1520	1733
Height (mm)	1567	1604
Wheel Base (mm)	2380	2540
Kerb Weight (kg)	736-775	1114
Grossweight (kg)	1170	1514
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	240	315
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	-	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	-	Bench Folding
Bottle Holder	Front Door	Front & Rear Door
USB Charger	-	Front & Rear
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	Yes
Luggage Hook And Net	-	Yes
Additional Features	Map Pockets (Front Doors),Front & Rear console Utility Space,Co-Driver Side Utility Space,Reclining & Front Sliding Seats	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
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	-	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Vanity Mirror

Interior
Tachometer	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Dynamic Centre Console,High Seating For Coanding Drive View,Front Cabin Lamp (3 Positions),Sunvisor (Dr+Co. Dr),Rear Parcel Tray,Fuel Consumption (Instantaneous & Average),Headlamp On Warning,Gear position Indicator,Distance To Empty	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)
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Upholstery	-	Fabric
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Interior

Tachometer

Glove Box

Additional Features

Dynamic Centre Console,High Seating For Coanding Drive View,Front Cabin Lamp (3 Positions),Sunvisor (Dr+Co. Dr),Rear Parcel Tray,Fuel Consumption (Instantaneous & Average),Headlamp On Warning,Gear position Indicator,Distance To Empty

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)

Exterior
Available Colours	Solid Fire RedMetallic Silky SilverSolid WhiteSolid Sizzle OrangeBluish BlackMetallic Granite GreyPearl Starry Blue+2 MoreS-Presso Colours	Polar White With Cosmo BlueSteel Grey With Polar WhiteCosmo BlueSteel Grey With Cosmo BluePlatinum GreySteel Gray With Platinum GreyPlatinum Grey With Polar WhiteCosmos BluePlatinum Gray With Poler WhitePolar White With Platinum Grey+9 MoreC3 Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes
Wheel Covers	Yes	No
Alloy Wheels	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Roof Rails	-	Yes
LED DRLs	-	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	-
Additional Features	SUV Inspired Bold Front Fascia,Twin Chamber Headlamps,Signature C Shaped Tail Lamps,B-Pillar Black Out tape,Side Body Cladding,Body Coloured Bumpers,Body Coloured ORVMs,Body Coloured Outside Door Handles	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
Fog Lights	-	Front
Antenna	-	Roof Antenna
Boot Opening	Manual	Manual
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	165/70 R14	195/65 R15
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	14	-
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Exterior

Available Colours

Solid Fire RedMetallic Silky SilverSolid WhiteSolid Sizzle OrangeBluish Black+2 MoreS-Presso Colours

Polar White With Cosmo BlueSteel Grey With Polar WhiteCosmo BlueSteel Grey With Cosmo BluePlatinum Grey+9 MoreC3 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
No. of Airbags	2	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	-	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	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)	Yes	No
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	-
Hill Assist	Yes	No
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

No. of Airbags

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	7	10.23
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	2	4
Additional Features	USB Connectivity	C-Buddy Personal Assistant Application
Rear Touchscreen	-	No
Speakers	-	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Maruti S-Presso
- Space. Can seat four six-footers comfortably.
- Peppy engine for in-city driving.
- Spacious 270-litre boot.
- Good AMT automatic option available
- Very efficient in city driving.
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 S-Presso
- Should have offered more features like a rear camera
- Floaty feeling at triple digit speeds.
- Price is on the higher side
Citroen C3
- No automatic options on offer with the naturally-aspirated petrol engine
- No CNG variants available.

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Maruti S-Presso and Citroen C3?

A ) Maruti S-Presso price starts at ₹ 4.26 Lakh & Citroen C3 price starts at ₹ 6.23 Lakh in New Delhi. Maruti S-Presso is cheaper between these two cars.

Q ) Which car has good mileage Maruti S-Presso and Citroen C3?

A ) The mileage of S-Presso is 25.3 kmpl & the mileage of C3 is 19.3 kmpl. Maruti S-Presso gives better mileage than Citroen C3.

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