Citroen C3 vs Tata Tiago
Should you buy Citroen C3 or Tata Tiago? 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 Tata Tiago price starts Rs 5.65 Lakh ex-showroom for XE (Petrol). C3 has 1199 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Tiago has 1199 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 Tiago has a mileage of 28.06 km/kg (Petrol top model).
C3 Vs Tiago
| Key Highlights | Citroen C3 | Tata Tiago |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.10,41,860* | Rs.8,96,698* |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine(cc) | 1199 | 1199 |
| Transmission | Manual | Automatic |
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Citroen C3 vs Tata Tiago comparison
- VS
- Tata Tiago
- XE (Petrol) 5.65 Lakh*
- XT Option (Petrol) 6.20 Lakh*
- XT (Petrol) 6.40 Lakh*
- XT Rhythm (Petrol) 6.60 Lakh*
- XTA AMT (Petrol) 6.95 Lakh*
- XM (Petrol) 6 Lakh*
- XZ Plus (Petrol) 7.30 Lakh*
- XZ Plus Option (Petrol) 7 Lakh*
- XZA Plus Option AMT (Petrol) 7.55 Lakh*
- XZ Plus DT (Petrol) 7.40 Lakh*
- XZA Plus AMT (Petrol) 7.85 Lakh*
- XZA Plus DT AMT (Petrol) 7.95 Lakh*
- XT Rhythm CNG (CNG) 7.55 Lakh*
- XE CNG (CNG) 6.60 Lakh*
- XTA AMT CNG (CNG) 7.90 Lakh*
- XM CNG (CNG) 6.95 Lakh*
- XT CNG (CNG) 7.35 Lakh*
- XZA Plus AMT CNG (CNG) 8.80 Lakh*
- XZA Plus DT AMT CNG (CNG) 8.90 Lakh*
- XZ Plus CNG (CNG) 8.25 Lakh*
- XZ Plus DT CNG (CNG) 8.35 Lakh*
Rs7.95 LakhVS - 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*
- 1.0 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.10,41,860* | Rs.8,96,698* | Rs.7,30,142* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.19,835/month | Rs.17,881/month | Rs.14,638/month |
| Insurance | Rs.46,974 C3 Insurance | Rs.37,325 Tiago Insurance | Rs.33,697 KWID Insurance |
| User Rating | Based on 273 Reviews | Based on 726 Reviews | Based on 801 Reviews |
| Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years) | - | Rs.4,712.3 | 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 | 1.2L Revotron | 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 | 1199 | 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.✕ | 3 3 Cylinder Cars | 3 3 Cylinder Cars | 3 3 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.✕ | 108.62bhp@5500rpm | 84.48bhp@6000rpm | 67.06bhp@5500rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage City (kmpl) | - | - | 16 |
| Mileage Highway (kmpl) | - | - | 17 |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | 19.3 | 19 | 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 with Coil Spring | Independent,Lower wishbone,McPherson (Dual Path ) strut type | Mac Pherson strut with lower Transverse link |
| 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 with Coil Spring | "Rear Twist Beam with coil spring mounted on Hydraulic shock absorbers" | Twist beam suspension with coil spring |
| 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 | - | - |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back.✕ | 3981 | 3765 | 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 | 1677 | 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 | 1535 | 1490 |
| Ground Clearance Unladen (mm) The laden 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.✕ | - | 170 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 |
| Dual Tone Dashboard When the dashboard has two colours of trim it's called a dual tone dashboard.✕ | - | No | - |
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Exterior
| Available Colors | Platinum Grey Steel Grey With Cosmo Blue 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 | Flame Red Opal White Tornado Blue Opal White Dual Tone Tornado Blue Dual Tone Daytona Grey Tiago Colors | Fiery Red Metal Mustard Black Roof Ice Cool White Moonlight Silver With Black Roof Moonlight Silver Zanskar Blue Zanskar Blue Black Roof Outback Bronze KWID Colors |
| Body Type | Hatchback All Hatchback Cars | 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 | 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 |
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Advance Internet
| E-Call & I-Call | - | - | 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 | - | Yes | 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
- 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.
- The 2022 update has made the Tiago look even better than before
- It has a 4-star Global NCAP safety rating
- A CNG kit is now available across all variants and gets an AMT option
- Usable boot space in the CNG
Citroen C3
Tata Tiago
- No automatic options on offer.
- No CNG variants available.
- Lots of missing features. From basics like powered mirrors to essentials like rear wiper/defogger.
- 3-pot engine is not the most refined in the segment
- AMT transmission slow to shift
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Tata Tiago
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Q ) Which car is cheaper between Citroen C3 and Tata Tiago?
A ) Citroen C3 price starts at ₹ 6.16 Lakh & Tata Tiago price starts at ₹ 5.65 Lakh in New Delhi. Tata Tiago is cheaper between these two cars.
Q ) Which car has good mileage Citroen C3 and Tata Tiago?
A ) The mileage of C3 is 19.3 kmpl in New Delhi & The mileage of Tiago is 19 kmpl in New Delhi. Citroen C3 gives better mileage than Tata Tiago.
*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi