Comparing the Citroen C3 and the Honda City SV (Petrol Manual) side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Citroen C3 is available at ₹630,000, while the Honda City SV (Petrol Manual) is priced at ₹1,238,000. On the engine front, the Citroen C3 comes with a 1199 cc unit compared to the Honda City SV (Petrol Manual)'s 1498 cc, producing 81 bhp @ 5750 rpm (NA) / 109 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) and 121 PS @ 6600 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 19.82 kmpl (Turbo MT) - ARAI for the Citroen C3 versus 17.8 km/l (ARAI) for the Honda City SV (Petrol Manual). The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | — | 12 V |
| Displacement | 1199 cc | 1498 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | FWD |
| Engine Type | 1.2L PureTech NA / 1.2L PureTech Turbo | 1.5L DOHC i-VTEC petrol (naturally aspirated) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 Litres | 40 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / CNG | Petrol |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT | 6-speed |
| Mileage | 19.82 kmpl (Turbo MT) - ARAI | 17.8 km/l (ARAI) |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Power | 81 bhp @ 5750 rpm (NA) / 109 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) | 121 PS @ 6600 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start (top) | Electric |
| Torque | 115 Nm @ 2750 rpm (NA) / 190 Nm @ 1750 rpm (Turbo) | 145 Nm @ 4300 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic (AT) | Manual |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 315 Litres | 506 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 165 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 985 kg | 1107 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3981 mm / 1733 mm / 1586 mm | 4583 mm / 1748 mm / 1489 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2540 mm | 2600 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt Adjustable | Tilt & telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | No |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual AC | Automatic climate control |
| Cluster | 7-inch Digital Cluster | Analog-digital instrument cluster |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | No |
| Infotainment System | 10.2-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Keyless Entry | — | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front & rear |
| Push Start | Yes (top) | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Fabric |
| Sound System | 6 Speakers | 4 speakers + 2 tweeters |
| Sunroof | — | No |
| USB Ports | Yes | 2 |
| Voice Command | — | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | — | No |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | No |
| Headlight | Halogen (base) / LED (top) | Halogen projector headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Body-coloured ORVMs with integrated turn indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Rear defogger (no wiper) |
| Roof Rails | — | No |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED tail lamps |
| Tyre Size | 195/65 R15 | 185/60 R15 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 15-inch Alloy Wheels | 15-inch steel wheels with wheel covers |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 Airbags | Dual front airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes (top) | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes (top) | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Polar WhiteSteel GreyCosmo BluePerla Nera BlackGarnet Red | Platinum White Pearl, Radiant Red Metallic, Lunar Silver Metallic, Modern Steel Metallic, Golden Brown Metallic, Obsidian Blue Pearl |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.8 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |







