Citroen C3 Vs Renault Kwid comparison

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₹ 4.8 Lakh

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Overview

Citroen C3 Vs Renault Kwid Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the C3 Vs Kwid 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 Kwid – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol Renault Kwid in New Delhi starts at ₹ 4.3 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 5.99 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	Renault Kwid
Price	₹ 4.8 Lakh	₹ 4.3 Lakh
Manufacturer	Citroen	Renault
Body Type	Hatchback	Hatchback
Mileage	19.80 KM/L	23.00 KM/L
Power	83 bhp @ 5750 rpm bhp	68 bhp @ 5500 rpm bhp
Engine	1198 CC	999 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

C3 Vs Kwid – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Renault Kwid base Petrol engine returns 22 KM/L. The Citroen C3 base Petrol returns 19 KM/L.

C3 Vs Kwid – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Renault Kwid gets 68 bhp @ 5500 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	1.0 Litre SCe - Smart Control Efficiency
Displacement (CC)	1198 CC	999 CC
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Power	83 bhp @ 5750 rpm	68 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Torque	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm	92.5 Nm @ 4250 rpm
Top Speed	N/A	152
Acceleration 0 to 100 Kmph	N/A	14.5
No. of gears	5	5
Drive Train	FWD	FWD
Turbocharger	N/A
Emissions Standard	BS6	BS 6

Dimensions & Weight

Length	3981 mm	3731 mm
Width	1733 mm	1579 mm
Height	1586 mm	1490 mm
Wheelbase	2540 mm	2422 mm
Ground Clearance	180 mm	184 mm
Kerb Weight	939 KG	698 KG

Capacity

Boot Space	315 L	279 L
No. of Doors	5	5
No. of Rows	2	2
Seating Capacity	5	5
Fuel tank Capacity	30.0	28.0

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage ARAI	19.80 KM/L	23.00 KM/L
Mileage - City	N/A	20.00 KM/L
Mileage - Highway	N/A	22.00 KM/L

Suspension Brakes & Steering

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut With Coil Spring	Mac Pherson Strut With Lower Transverse Link
Rear Suspension	Rear Twist Beam With Coil Spring	Twist Beam Suspension With Coil Spring
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 Wheels With Black Hub Cap
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Front Tyre Size	195/65 R15	165 / 70 R14
Rear Tyre Size	195/65 R15	165 / 70 R14
Spare Wheel Type	Steel	Steel Wheel
Spare Wheel Size	195/65 R15	165/70 R14

Comfort & Convenience

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

Locks & Security

Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Remote	Yes
Speed Sensing Door Lock	Yes	No
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	6-way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward/back, Backrest Tilt For	Yes
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	4-way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward/back, Backrest Tilt For	Yes
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Rear Armrest	No	Yes
Front Armrest	No	Yes
Folding Rear Seat	Yes	Yes
Split Rear Seat	No	Yes
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

Lights

Automatic Headlamps	No	No
Light Type	Halogen	Halogen
Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)	LED	No
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Yes	Yes
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	No
Skid Plates	Yes	No
Side Steps	No	No

Instrumentation

Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Digital	Yes
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator	Yes	Yes
Average Speed	Yes	Yes
Clock	Digital	Digital
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	Digital
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes

Entertainment

Infotainment System	Yes	Yes
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	Yes
Wireless Display (Screen Mirroring)	No	No
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	No	No
Radio	Yes	No

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 / 50,000 Km

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