Citroen C3 vs Maruti S-Presso

Should you buy Citroen C3 or Maruti S-Presso? 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 S-Presso price starts Rs 4.26 Lakh ex-showroom for STD (Petrol). C3 has 1199 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while S-Presso has 998 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 S-Presso has a mileage of 32.73 km/kg (Petrol top model).

C3 Vs S-Presso

Key Highlights	Citroen C3	Maruti S-Presso
On Road Price	Rs.10,41,860^*	Rs.6,49,795^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1199	998
Transmission	Manual	Automatic

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Citroen C3
Rs9.30 Lakh^*
*Ex-showroom Price
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Maruti S-Presso
Rs5.96 Lakh^*
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Citroen C3
Shine Dual Tone Turbo
9.30 Lakh^*
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Maruti S-Presso
VXi Plus Opt AT
5.96 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Shine Dual Tone Turbo	VXi Plus Opt AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.10,41,860^*	Rs.6,49,795^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.19,835/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.12,952/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.46,974 C3 Insurance	Rs.23,960 S-Presso Insurance
User Rating	4.3 Based on 273 Reviews	4.3 Based on 420 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.3,560
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
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Basic Information

Shine Dual Tone Turbo

VXi Plus Opt AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.10,41,860^*

Rs.6,49,795^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.19,835/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.12,952/month

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Insurance

Rs.46,974
C3 Insurance

Rs.23,960
S-Presso Insurance

User Rating

4.3

Based on 273 Reviews

4.3

Based on 420 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.3,560

Brochure

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	1.2L PureTech 110	K10C
Displacement (cc)	1199	998
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	108.62bhp@5500rpm	65.71bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	190Nm@1750rpm	89Nm@3500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	-
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed	5-Speed AMT
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

1.2L PureTech 110

K10C

Displacement (cc)

1199

998

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

108.62bhp@5500rpm

65.71bhp@5500rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	19.3	25.3
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	30	27
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	148
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

19.3

25.3

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring	Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Steering Type	Electric	-
Steering Column	Tilt	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.98	4.5
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	148
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	165/70 R14
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	14
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	15	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	15	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring

Rear Suspension

Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring

Torsion Beam with Coil Spring

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3981	3565
Width (mm)	1733	1520
Height (mm)	1604	1567
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	2380
Kerb Weight (kg)	1055	736-775
Grossweight (kg)	1455	1170
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	315	240
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 & Rear Door	Front Door
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	Yes
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	Map Pockets (Front Doors),Front & Rear console Utility Space,Co-Driver Side Utility Space,Reclining & Front Sliding Seats
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	-
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	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	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)	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
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Upholstery	Fabric	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Glove Box

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)

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

Exterior
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Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colors	Platinum GreySteel Grey With Cosmo BlueSteel 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 Colors	Solid Fire RedMetallic Silky SilverPearl Midnight BlackSolid WhiteSolid Sizzle OrangeMetallic Granite GreyPearl Starry Blue+2 MoreS-Presso Colors
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	No	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	-
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	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	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
Fog Lights	Front	-
Antenna	Roof Antenna	-
Boot Opening	Manual	Manual
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	165/70 R14
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	14
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Wheel

Headlight

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colors

Platinum GreySteel Grey With Cosmo BlueSteel Gray With Platinum GreyPlatinum Grey With Polar WhitePolar White With Platinum Grey+6 MoreC3 Colors

Solid Fire RedMetallic Silky SilverPearl Midnight BlackSolid WhiteSolid Sizzle Orange+2 MoreS-Presso Colors

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	6	2
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	Yes
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	Yes
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	10.23	7
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	2
Additional Features	C-Buddy Personal Assistant Application	USB Connectivity
Rear Touchscreen	No	-
Speakers	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 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

No automatic options on offer.
No CNG variants available.
Lots of missing features. From basics like powered mirrors to essentials like rear wiper/defogger.

Maruti S-Presso

Should have offered more features like a rear camera
Floaty feeling at triple digit speeds.
Price is on the higher side

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Questions & answers

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

A ) Citroen C3 price starts at ₹ 6.16 Lakh & Maruti S-Presso price starts at ₹ 4.26 Lakh in New Delhi. Maruti S-Presso is cheaper between these two cars.

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

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

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