Comparing the Citroen C3 and the Maruti Suzuki Eeco 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 Maruti Suzuki Eeco is priced at ₹520,900. On the engine front, the Citroen C3 comes with a 1199 cc unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki Eeco's 1197 cc, producing 81 bhp @ 5750 rpm (NA) / 109 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) and 52.7 kW @ 6000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 19.82 kmpl (Turbo MT) - ARAI for the Citroen C3 versus 19.71 km/l CNG: ~26.78 km/kg for the Maruti Suzuki Eeco. 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 | — | 12V lead-acid battery |
| Displacement | 1199 cc | 1197 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Engine Type | 1.2L PureTech NA / 1.2L PureTech Turbo | K12N |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 Litres | Petrol: 32 litres CNG: 65 litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / CNG | Petrol / Petrol + CNG |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT | 5-speed manual |
| Mileage | 19.82 kmpl (Turbo MT) - ARAI | 19.71 km/l CNG: ~26.78 km/kg |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Power | 81 bhp @ 5750 rpm (NA) / 109 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) | 52.7 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start (top) | Electric start |
| Torque | 115 Nm @ 2750 rpm (NA) / 190 Nm @ 1750 rpm (Turbo) | 105.5/3000 |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic (AT) | Manual |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 315 Litres | 275 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1,510–1,540 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 160 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 985 kg | 940–1,085 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3981 mm / 1733 mm / 1586 mm | 3,675 mm / 1,475 mm / 1,825 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 - 6( Higher Variant) |
| Wheelbase | 2540 mm | 2,350 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt Adjustable | No |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual AC | Manual air conditioning (select variants) |
| Cluster | 7-inch Digital Cluster | Analog instrument cluster with digital MID |
| Infotainment System | 10.2-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Basic audio system (select variants) |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | — |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front only (select variants) |
| Push Start | Yes (top) | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | No |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Fabric |
| Sound System | 6 Speakers | 2 speakers |
| Sunroof | — | No |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes (passenger variants) |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | — |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | — |
| Headlight | Halogen (base) / LED (top) | Halogen |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | — |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Halogen |
| Tyre Size | 195/65 R15 | 155 R13 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 15-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 Airbags | 6 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) | — |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
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| Color Options | Polar WhiteSteel GreyCosmo BluePerla Nera BlackGarnet Red | Bluish BlackMetallic Glistening GreySolid WhiteMetallic Brisk BlueMetallic Silky Silver |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.8 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
