Citroen C3 Vs Maruti Suzuki Ignis comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 4.8 Lakh

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Overview

Citroen C3 Vs Maruti Suzuki Ignis Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the C3 Vs Ignis on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

C3 Vs Ignis – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol Maruti Suzuki Ignis in New Delhi starts at ₹ 5.35 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 7.55 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. On the other hand, Citroen C3 price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 4.8 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 9.05 Lakh for range topping Petrol model.

Summary	Citroen C3	Maruti Suzuki Ignis
Price	₹ 4.8 Lakh	₹ 5.35 Lakh
Manufacturer	Citroen	Maruti Suzuki
Body Type	Hatchback	Hatchback
Mileage	19.80 KM/L	20.89 KM/L
Power	83 bhp @ 5750 rpm bhp	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm bhp
Engine	1198 CC	1197 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

C3 Vs Ignis – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Maruti Suzuki Ignis base Petrol engine returns 21 KM/L. The Citroen C3 base Petrol returns 19 KM/L.

C3 Vs Ignis – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Maruti Suzuki Ignis gets 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm bhp Petrol engine, whereas the Citroen C3 comes in 2 Petrol 111 bhp@ 5500 rpm, 83 bhp @ 5750 rpm bhp engines.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	1.2L Naturally Aspirated Petrol	VVT Petrol
Displacement (CC)	1198 CC	1197 CC
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Power	83 bhp @ 5750 rpm	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm	113 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Top Speed	N/A	160
Acceleration 0 to 100 Kmph	N/A	13.8
No. of gears	5	5
Drive Train	FWD	FWD
Turbocharger	N/A
Emissions Standard	BS6	BS6

Dimensions & Weight

Length	3981 mm	3700 mm
Width	1733 mm	1690 mm
Height	1586 mm	1595 mm
Wheelbase	2540 mm	2435 mm
Ground Clearance	180 mm	180 mm
Kerb Weight	939 KG	825 KG

Capacity

Boot Space	315 L	260 L
No. of Doors	5	5
No. of Rows	2	2
Seating Capacity	5	5
Fuel tank Capacity	30.0	32.0

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage ARAI	19.80 KM/L	20.89 KM/L
Mileage - City	N/A	18.00 KM/L
Mileage - Highway	N/A	21.00 KM/L

Suspension Brakes & Steering

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut With Coil Spring	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Rear Twist Beam With Coil Spring	Torsion Beam
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Steering Type	Electric	Electric Power Steering
Steering Adjustability	Tilt	Tilt

Tyres & Wheels

Wheel Type	Steel	Steel Wheel
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre Size	195/65 R15	175/65 R15
Rear Tyre Size	195/65 R15	175/65 R15
Spare Wheel Type	Steel	Steel Wheel
Spare Wheel Size	195/65 R15	175/65 R15

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Manual Air Conditioner With Heater	Manual
Front AC	Yes	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	NO	No
Third Row AC Zone	No	No
Heater	Yes	Yes
Climate Control	No	Yes
Paddle Shift	No	No
Idle Start/Stop Button	No	Yes
Cruise Control	No	No
Power Windows	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	No	No
Push Start Stop Button	No	No
Remote Engine Start	No	No
Hands-Free Tailgate	No	No
Steering Mounted Audio	Yes	No
Cooled Glovebox	No	No
Rain Sensing Wipers	No	No
Automatic Headlamps	No	No
Electric Tailgate	No	No
Adjustable ORVMs	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Rear Headrests	-	-
Power Outlets 12V	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charger	No	No
Foot Rest	-
Pollen Filter	-

Locks & Security

Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Remote	Yes
Speed Sensing Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	6-way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward/back, Backrest Tilt For	Manual
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	4-way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward/back, Backrest Tilt For	Manual
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Rear Armrest	No	No
Front Armrest	No	No
Folding Rear Seat	Yes	Yes
Split Rear Seat	No	60:40
Front Seatback Pockets	Yes	Yes
Headrests	Fixed Front & Rear	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	No
Seat Memory Function	No	No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes

Safety & Security

No. of Airbags
Driver Airbags	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbags	Yes	Yes
Side Airbags	No	No
Rear Side Airbag	No	No
Curtain Airbag	No	No
Knee Airbags	No	No
ABS	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program	Yes	No
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	No	Yes
Hill Hold Control	No	No
Hill Assist	Yes	No
Hill Descent Control	No	No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	No	No
Traction Control	No	No
Blind Spot Monitoring	No	No
Lane Assist	No	No
Forward Collision Warning	No	No
Auto Emergency Braking	No	No
Driver Drowsiness Detection	No	No
Child Seat Anchor Points	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	No	Rear
Speed Alert System	Yes	Yes
Parking Assistance	Rear Parking Camera	No
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Dashcam	No	No
Electric ORVM Heating	No	No
Front Seat Belt with Pre-Tensioners & Force Limiters	-
Headlight Leveling	-
Pedestrian Protection	-
Speed Alert	-

Lights

Automatic Headlamps	No	No
Light Type	Halogen	Halogen
Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)	LED	No
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Yes	No
Fog Lamps	LED	No
Ambient Lighting	No	No
Automatic High Beam Assist	No	No
Follow-Me-Home Headlamps	No	No
Cornering Lights	No	No
Cabin Lamps	Front &Rear	Yes

Exterior Features

Sunroof	No	No
Roof Rails	Yes	No
Shark Fin Antenna	No	No
Body-Coloured ORVMs	Yes	Yes
Chrome Accents	Yes	No
ORVM Adjustments	Electrically Adjustable	Manual
Rear Spoiler	No	Yes
Skid Plates	Yes	No
Side Steps	No	No

Instrumentation

Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analog + MID
Trip Meter	Digital	Yes
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator	Yes	Yes
Average Speed	Yes	Yes
Clock	Digital	Yes
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Shift Indicator	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes

Entertainment

Infotainment System	Yes	No
Touchscreen Display Size	10.24 Inches	No
Audio System	Standard	No
Speakers	No	No
Tweeters	-	No
Subwoofer	-	No
GPS Navigation	Yes	No
Voice Commands	Yes	No
Smartphone Connectivity	Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto	No
Bluetooth Support	Yes	No
USB Support	Yes	No
AUX Compatibility	No	No
Wireless Display (Screen Mirroring)	No	No
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	No	No
Radio	Yes	No
Antenna	-

Advanced Features

Connected Car Technology	No	No
Over-The-Air Updates (OTA)	No	No
Geofencing	No	No
Digital Key	No	No
AI Voice Assistance	No	No
Auto Park Assist	No	No
Autonomous Driving Level	No	No
SOS Button	No	No

Manufacturer Warranty

Type Battery Warranty	8 Years/160,000 Km	No
Type Manufacturer Warranty	2 Years/40,000 Km	2 Years / 40,000 Km

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