Comparing the Citroen C3 and the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso 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 S-Presso is priced at ₹349,900. On the engine front, the Citroen C3 comes with a 1199 cc unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso's 998 cc, producing 81 bhp @ 5750 rpm (NA) / 109 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) and 49 kW @5500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 19.82 kmpl (Turbo MT) - ARAI for the Citroen C3 versus Petrol MT – ~24.76 km/l for the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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| Battery | — | 12V Maintenance-Free Battery |
| Displacement | 1199 cc | 998 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 1.2L PureTech NA / 1.2L PureTech Turbo | K10C Advanced Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 Litres | 27 litres (Petrol) |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / CNG | Petrol / CNG |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT | 5-Speed Manual / 5-Speed AMT |
| Mileage | 19.82 kmpl (Turbo MT) - ARAI | Petrol MT – ~24.76 km/l |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Power | 81 bhp @ 5750 rpm (NA) / 109 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) | 49 kW @5500 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start (top) | Electric Start |
| Torque | 115 Nm @ 2750 rpm (NA) / 190 Nm @ 1750 rpm (Turbo) | 89 Nm (Petrol) / 82 Nm (CNG) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic (AT) | 5 MT/AGS |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Regenerative Braking | — | VXi+ (O) MT N/A |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 315 Litres | 240 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1170 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 985 kg | Petrol: 795–835 kg, CNG: 834 - 854 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3981 mm / 1733 mm / 1586 mm | 3,565 mm / 1,520 mm / 1,565 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2540 mm | 2,380 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt Adjustable | Yes (Tilt) |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual AC | Manual AC |
| Cluster | 7-inch Digital Cluster | Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Infotainment System | 10.2-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 7-inch Touchscreen (higher variants) |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes( VXi and VXi+(O) |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front Power Windows |
| Push Start | Yes (top) | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | — |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Fabric |
| Sound System | 6 Speakers | 2-Speaker Audio System |
| USB Ports | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | — |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | — |
| Headlight | Halogen (base) / LED (top) | Halogen |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | — |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | — |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes (Design Element) |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Halogen Combination Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 195/65 R15 | 165/70 R14 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 15-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 Airbags | Dual Front Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | — |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes (top) | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | — |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | — |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes (top) | — |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Polar WhiteSteel GreyCosmo BluePerla Nera BlackGarnet Red | Solid Fire RedSolid Sizzle OrangePearl Starry BlueMetallic Granite GreyMetallic Silky SilverSolid WhiteBluish Black |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.8 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
