Citroen C3 vs Maruti Ignis
Should you buy Citroen C3 or Maruti Ignis? 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 Ignis price starts Rs 5.49 Lakh ex-showroom for Radiance Edition (Petrol). C3 has 1199 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Ignis 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 Ignis has a mileage of 20.89 kmpl (Petrol top model).
C3 Vs Ignis
| Key Highlights | Citroen C3 | Maruti Ignis |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.11,76,530* | Rs.8,99,897* |
| Mileage (city) | 15.18 kmpl | 14.65 kmpl |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine(cc) | 1199 | 1197 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
Citroen C3 vs Maruti Ignis comparison
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Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.11,76,530* | Rs.8,99,897* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.22,387/month | Rs.17,889/month |
| Insurance | Rs.50,102 | Rs.31,847 |
| User Rating | Based on 281 Reviews | Based on 613 Reviews |
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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 | VVT |
| 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 | 1197 |
| 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.✕ | 3 3 Cylinder Cars | 4 4 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 | 81.80bhp@6000rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage City (kmpl) | 15.18 | 14.65 |
| Mileage Highway (kmpl) | 20.27 | 12.89 |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | 19.3 | 20.89 |
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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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | Tilt |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back.✕ | 3981 | 3700 |
| 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 | 1690 |
| 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 | 1595 |
| Wheel Base (mm) Distance between the centre of the front and rear wheels. Affects the car’s stability & handling .✕ | 2540 | 2435 |
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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 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Accessory Power Outlet 12V power socket to power your appliances, like phones or tyre inflators.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Trunk Light Lighting for the boot area. It usually turns on automatically when the boot is opened.✕ | - | 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 |
| Dual Tone Dashboard When the dashboard has two colours of trim it's called a dual tone dashboard.✕ | - | Yes |
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Exterior
| Available Colors | Steel Grey With Cosmo Blue Platinum Grey Steel Gray With Platinum Grey Platinum Grey With Polar White Polar White With Platinum Grey Polar White With Cosmo Blue Polar White Steel Grey Steel Grey With Polar White Cosmo Blue +1 MoreC3 Colors | Nexa Blue With Black Roof Glistening Grey Pearl Arctic White Lucent Orange With Black Roof Nexa Blue With Silver Roof Blue Pearl Midnight Black Lucent Orange Silky Silver Turquoise Blue Ignis Colors |
| Body Type | Hatchback All Hatchback Cars | Hatchback All 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Anti Theft Alarm An alarm system that sounds when anyone tries to access the car forcibly or break into it.✕ | - | Yes |
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Advance Internet
| Navigation With Live Traffic | - | Yes |
| Over Speeding Alert | - | 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 |
| Integrated 2DIN Audio | - | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity Allows wireless connection of devices to the car’s stereo for calls or music.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen A touchscreen panel in the dashboard for controlling the car's features like music, navigation, and other car info.✕ | Yes | Yes |
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Pros & Cons
- Pros
- Cons
- 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.
- Healthy 180mm ground clearance lets you tackle a bit of rough roads.
- Ample cabin space for four occupants. Healthy amount of headroom and legroom on offer.
- High seating position. Gives a commanding view of the road ahead.
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Maruti Ignis
- No automatic options on offer with the naturally-aspirated petrol engine
- No CNG variants available.
- Quality of plastic used inside the cabin are slightly hard. The light white colour is likely to get dirt easily too.
- Centre console of mid-spec variants (without touchscreen) looks a bit awkward.
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