Citroen C3 vs Maruti Alto K10
Should you buy Citroen C3 or Maruti Alto K10? 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 6.16 Lakh ex-showroom for Puretech 82 Live (Petrol) and Maruti Alto K10 price starts Rs 4.09 Lakh ex-showroom for STD (Petrol). C3 has 1199 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Alto K10 has 998 cc (CNG top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the C3 has a mileage of 19.3 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Alto K10 has a mileage of 33.85 km/kg (Petrol top model).
C3 Vs Alto K10
| Key Highlights | Citroen C3 | Maruti Alto K10 |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.11,76,530* | Rs.6,52,390* |
| Mileage (city) | 15.18 kmpl | - |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine(cc) | 1199 | 998 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
Citroen C3 vs Maruti Alto K10 comparison
- Citroen C3
- Puretech 82 Live (Petrol) 6.16 Lakh*
- Puretech 82 Feel (Petrol) 7.47 Lakh*
- Top SellingPuretech 82 Shine (Petrol) 8.10 Lakh*
- Puretech 82 Shine DT (Petrol) 8.25 Lakh*
- Puretech 110 Shine DT (Petrol) 9.30 Lakh*
- Puretech 110 Shine AT (Petrol) 10 Lakh*
- Puretech 110 Shine DT AT (Petrol) 10.15 Lakh*
Rs10.15 Lakh *VS - Maruti Alto K10
- STD (Petrol) 4.09 Lakh*
- LXI (Petrol) 4.93 Lakh*
- Top SellingVXI (Petrol) 5.14 Lakh*
- VXI Plus AT (Petrol) 6 Lakh*
- VXI Plus (Petrol) 5.50 Lakh*
- VXI AT (Petrol) 5.64 Lakh*
- Top SellingLXI S-CNG (CNG) 5.83 Lakh*
- VXI S-CNG (CNG) 6.05 Lakh*
Rs6 Lakh *VS - Renault KWID
- 1.0 RXE (Petrol) 4.70 Lakh*
- 1.0 RXL Opt (Petrol) 5 Lakh*
- 1.0 RXL Opt AMT (Petrol) 5.45 Lakh*
- RXL Opt Night And Day Edition (Petrol) 5 Lakh*
- Top Selling1.0 RXT (Petrol) 5.50 Lakh*
- CLIMBER (Petrol) 5.88 Lakh*
- CLIMBER DT (Petrol) 6 Lakh*
- 1.0 RXT AMT (Petrol) 5.95 Lakh*
- CLIMBER AMT (Petrol) 6.33 Lakh*
- CLIMBER DT AMT (Petrol) 6.45 Lakh*
Rs6.45 Lakh *
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.11,76,530* | Rs.6,52,390* | Rs.7,30,142* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.22,387/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.12,423/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.14,638/month Get EMI Offers |
| Insurance | Rs.50,102 | Rs.28,909 | Rs.33,697 |
| User Rating | Based on 286 Reviews | Based on 394 Reviews | Based on 870 Reviews |
| Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years) | - | - | Rs.2,125.3 |
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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 | K10C | 1.0 SCe |
| 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 | 998 | 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 | 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 | 65.71bhp@5500rpm | 67.06bhp@5500rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage City (kmpl) | 15.18 | - | 16 |
| Mileage Highway (kmpl) | 20.27 | - | 17 |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | 19.3 | 24.9 | 22.3 |
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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 | 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 | Rear twist beam |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease.✕ | Electric | - | Electric |
| Steering Column The shaft that connects the steering wheel to the rest of the steering system to help maneouvre the car.✕ | Tilt | Collapsible | - |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back.✕ | 3981 | 3530 | 3731 |
| 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 | 1490 | 1579 |
| 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 | 1520 | 1490 |
| 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.✕ | - | - | 184 |
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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 | 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 | - | - |
| Accessory Power Outlet 12V power socket to power your appliances, like phones or tyre inflators.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Vanity Mirror A mirror, usually located behind the passenger sun shade, used to check one's appearance. More expensive cars will have these on the driver's side and some cars even have this feature for rear seat passengers too.✕ | Yes | - | - |
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Interior
| Tachometer A tachometer shows how fast the engine is running, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). In a manual car, it helps the driver know when to shift gears.✕ | 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 | 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) | Digital Speedometer,Sun Visor(Dr,Co Dr),Rear Parcel Tray,Assist Grips(Co,Dr+Rear),1L Bottle Holder In Front Door With Map Pockets,Silver Accent Inside Door Handles,Silver Accent On Steering Wheel,Silver Accent On Side Louvers,Silver Accent On Center Garnish,Distance To Empty | "fabric upholstery(metal mustard & white stripped embossing),stylised shiny black gear knob(white embellisher & white stiched bellow), centre fascia(piano black),multimedia surround(white),chrome inserts on HVAC control panel and air vents,AMT dial surround(white),front door panel with white accent, chrome parking brake button, chrome inner door handles,LED digital instrument cluster" |
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Exterior
| Wheel | |||
| Headlight | |||
| Front Left Side | |||
| Available Colours | Steel Grey With Cosmo Blue Platinum Grey Steel Gray With Platinum Grey Platinum Grey With Polar White Polar White With Platinum Grey +6 MoreC3 Colours | Metallic Sizzling Red Metallic Silky Silver Premium Earth Gold Solid White Metallic Granite Grey +2 MoreAlto K10 Colours | Fiery Red Dual Tone Fiery Red Metal Mustard Black Roof Ice Cool White Moonlight Silver With Black Roof +5 MoreKWID Colours |
| Body Type | HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars | HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars | HatchbackAll Hatchback 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 | 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 | 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 | Yes |
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Advance Internet
| E-Call & I-Call | - | No | No |
| Over Speeding Alert | - | - | Yes |
| Remote Door Lock/Unlock | - | - | 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 | Yes |
| Integrated 2DIN Audio | - | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity Allows wireless connection of devices to the car’s stereo for calls or music.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen A touchscreen panel in the dashboard for controlling the car's features like music, navigation, and other car info.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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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 Alto K10
- Looks cute
- Comfortable for four adults
- Peppy performance & good efficiency
- Smooth AGS Transmission
Citroen C3
- No automatic options on offer with the naturally-aspirated petrol engine
- No CNG variants available.
Maruti Alto K10
- Not wide enough for three in the rear
- Some missing comfort features
- Less practical storage for rear passengers
- Engine refinement could be better
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Questions & answers
Q ) Which car is cheaper between Citroen C3 and Maruti Alto K10?
A ) Citroen C3 price starts at ₹ 6.16 Lakh & Maruti Alto K10 price starts at ₹ 4.09 Lakh in New Delhi. Maruti Alto K10 is cheaper between these two cars.
Q ) Which car has good mileage Citroen C3 and Maruti Alto K10?
A ) The mileage of C3 is 19.3 kmpl & the mileage of Alto K10 is 24.9 kmpl. Maruti Alto K10 gives better mileage than Citroen C3.
*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi