Comparing the Citroen C3 and the Maruti Suzuki Fronx 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 Fronx is priced at ₹684,998. On the engine front, the Citroen C3 comes with a 1199 cc unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki Fronx's 1197 cc (1.2L), producing 81 bhp @ 5750 rpm (NA) / 109 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) and 73.6 kW@5500rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 19.82 kmpl (Turbo MT) - ARAI for the Citroen C3 versus Petrol MT: up to 21.79 km/l Petrol AT: up to 22.89 km/l CNG: up to 28.51 km/kg for the Maruti Suzuki Fronx. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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| Battery | — | 12V |
| Displacement | 1199 cc | 1197 cc (1.2L) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 1.2L PureTech NA / 1.2L PureTech Turbo | 1.2 L K-Series (Petrol) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 Litres | 37 litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / CNG | Petrol / Petrol+CNG |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT | 5-Speed MT, 5-Speed AMT, 6-Speed AT |
| Mileage | 19.82 kmpl (Turbo MT) - ARAI | Petrol MT: up to 21.79 km/l Petrol AT: up to 22.89 km/l CNG: up to 28.51 km/kg |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | 4 (1.2L) / 3 (1.0L Turbo) |
| Power | 81 bhp @ 5750 rpm (NA) / 109 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) | 73.6 kW@5500rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start (top) | Electric |
| Torque | 115 Nm @ 2750 rpm (NA) / 190 Nm @ 1750 rpm (Turbo) | 147.6@2000 |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic (AT) | Manual / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 315 Litres | 308 litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1480 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 190 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 985 kg | 965–1060 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3981 mm / 1733 mm / 1586 mm | Length: 3995 mm • Width: 1765 mm • Height: 1550 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2540 mm | 2520 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt Adjustable | Tilt |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual AC | Automatic |
| Cluster | 7-inch Digital Cluster | Analog with MID / Digital (variant-wise) |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 10.2-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ touchscreen |
| Keyless Entry | — | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front & Rear |
| Push Start | Yes (top) | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes (select variants) |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Fabric / Premium Fabric / Leatherette (variant-wise) |
| Sound System | 6 Speakers | 6-speaker premium audio |
| USB Ports | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | LED (higher variants) |
| Headlight | Halogen (base) / LED (top) | LED Projector |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED |
| Tyre Size | 195/65 R15 | 195/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless Radial |
| Wheel Type | 15-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel / Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 Airbags | 6 |
| 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 |
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| Color Options | Polar WhiteSteel GreyCosmo BluePerla Nera BlackGarnet Red | Nexa BlueOpulent RedArctic WhiteEarthen BrownSplendid SilverGrandeur GreyBluish BlackEarthen Brown with Bluish Black RoofSplendid Silver with Bluish Black RoofOpulent Red + Black |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.8 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
