Citroen C3 vs Maruti FRONX

Should you buy Citroen C3 or Maruti FRONX? 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 FRONX price starts Rs 7.52 Lakh ex-showroom for Sigma (Petrol). C3 has 1199 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while FRONX has 1197 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the C3 has a mileage of 19.3 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the FRONX has a mileage of 28.51 km/kg (Petrol top model).

C3 Vs FRONX

Key Highlights	Citroen C3	Maruti FRONX
On Road Price	Rs.11,76,530^*	Rs.15,00,472^*
Mileage (city)	15.18 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1199	998
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Citroen C3
Rs10.15 Lakh^*
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Maruti FRONX
Rs13.04 Lakh^*
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Citroen C3
Puretech 110 Shine DT AT
10.15 Lakh^*
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Maruti FRONX
Alpha Turbo DT AT
13.04 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Puretech 110 Shine DT AT	Alpha Turbo DT AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.11,76,530^*	Rs.15,00,472^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.22,387/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.28,561/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.50,102	Rs.53,587
User Rating	4.3 Based on 286 Reviews	4.5 Based on 580 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Puretech 110 Shine DT AT

Alpha Turbo DT AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.11,76,530^*

Rs.15,00,472^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.22,387/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.28,561/month

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Insurance

Rs.50,102

Rs.53,587

User Rating

4.3

Based on 286 Reviews

4.5

Based on 580 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	1.2L PureTech 110	1.0L Turbo Boosterjet
Displacement (cc)	1199	998
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	108bhp@5500rpm	98.69bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	205Nm@1750-2500rpm	147.6Nm@2000-4500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed	6-Speed AT
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

1.2L PureTech 110

1.0L Turbo Boosterjet

Displacement (cc)

1199

998

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

108bhp@5500rpm

98.69bhp@5500rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	15.18	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	20.27	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	19.3	20.01
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	30	37
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	180
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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	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.98	4.9
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	180
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	195/60 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	15	16
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	15	16
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3981	3995
Width (mm)	1733	1765
Height (mm)	1604	1550
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	2520
Kerb Weight (kg)	1114	1055-1060
Grossweight (kg)	1514	1480
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	315	308
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	No
Luggage Hook And Net	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	Adjustable Seat Headrest (Front & Rear), Front Footwell Illumination, Fast USB Charging Sockets (Type A & C) (Rear), SUZUKI CONNECT FEATURES(Emergency Alerts, Breakdown notification, Safe Time Alert, Headlight OFF, Hazard Lights ON/OFF, Alarm ON/OFF, Low Fuel & Low Range Alert, AC Idling, Door & Lock Status, Battery Status, Trip (Start & End), Driving Score, Guidance Around Destination, View & Share Trip History)
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front Only
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Vanity Mirror

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	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)	Dual Tone Interior, Flat Bottom Steering Wheel, Premium Fabric Seat, Rear Parcel Tray, Chrome Plated Inside Door Handles, Man Made Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Steel Grey With Cosmo BluePlatinum GreySteel Gray With Platinum GreyPlatinum Grey With Polar WhitePolar White With Platinum GreyPolar White With Cosmo BluePolar WhiteSteel GreySteel Grey With Polar WhiteCosmo Blue+6 MoreC3 Colours	Arctic WhiteEarthen Brown With Bluish Black RoofOpulent Red With Black RoofOpulent RedSplendid Silver With Black RoofGrandeur GreyEarthen BrownBluish BlackNexa BlueSplendid Silver+5 MoreFRONX Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
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
Projector Headlamps	-	No
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	No
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	-	Yes
LED Taillights	-	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&C 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	Precision Cut Alloy Wheels, UV cut Window Glasses, Skid Plate (Fr & Rr), Wheel arch, Side Door, Underbody Cladding, Roof Garnish, Nexa Signature connected Full LED Rear combination Lamp With centre LIT, NEXTre’ LED DRLs, LED Multi-reflector Headlamps, NEXWave grille with chrome finish
Fog Lights	Front	-
Antenna	Roof Antenna	Shark Fin
Boot Opening	Manual	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	195/60 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Wheel

Headlight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Steel Grey With Cosmo BluePlatinum GreySteel Gray With Platinum GreyPlatinum Grey With Polar WhitePolar White With Platinum Grey+6 MoreC3 Colours

Arctic WhiteEarthen Brown With Bluish Black RoofOpulent Red With Black RoofOpulent RedSplendid Silver With Black Roof+5 MoreFRONX Colours

Body Type

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Rear Window Wiper

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	6
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	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	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
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Anti Theft Alarm

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	-	Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	-	No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes
Tow Away Alert	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Immobiliser

Unauthorised Vehicle Entry

E-Call & I-Call

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	9
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4
Additional Features	C-Buddy Personal Assistant Application	SmartPlay Pro Plus Touch Screen Audio, ARKAMYS Premium Sound System, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay (Wireless), Onboard Voice Assistant (Wake-up through (Hi Suzuki) with Barge-in feature), Multi Information Display (TFT Color)
Usb Ports	-	Yes
Tweeter	-	2
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.
Maruti FRONX
- Muscular styling commands attention. Looks like a baby SUV.
- Spacious and practical cabin is very well-suited for a small family.
- Choice of automatic with both engine options.
- Covers the basics: 9-inch touchscreen, climate control, cruise control.

Citroen C3
- No automatic options on offer with the naturally-aspirated petrol engine
- No CNG variants available.
Maruti FRONX
- Sloping roofline eats into rear seat headroom.
- No diesel engine option — available with Venue, Nexon and Sonet.
- Missing features: sunroof, leatherette upholstery, ventilated seats.

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Citroen C3 and Maruti FRONX?

A ) Citroen C3 price starts at ₹ 6.16 Lakh & Maruti FRONX price starts at ₹ 7.52 Lakh in New Delhi. Citroen C3 is cheaper between these two cars.

Q ) Which car has good mileage Citroen C3 and Maruti FRONX?

A ) The mileage of C3 is 19.3 kmpl & the mileage of FRONX is 20.01 kmpl. Maruti FRONX gives better mileage than Citroen C3.

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