Comparing the Citroen C3 and the Maruti Suzuki Swift 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 Swift is priced at ₹578,900. On the engine front, the Citroen C3 comes with a 1199 cc unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki Swift's 1197 cc, producing 81 bhp @ 5750 rpm (NA) / 109 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) and 82 PS @ 5700 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 19.82 kmpl (Turbo MT) - ARAI for the Citroen C3 versus Up to 22.56 km/l (MT), up to 22.38 km/l (AMT) for the Maruti Suzuki Swift. 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 | 1197 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 1.2L PureTech NA / 1.2L PureTech Turbo | Z12E with ISS |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 Litres | 37 Petrol CNG: 55 (Water Filling Capacity) |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / CNG | Petrol with CNG |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT | 5-speed MT / 5-speed AMT |
| Mileage | 19.82 kmpl (Turbo MT) - ARAI | Up to 22.56 km/l (MT), up to 22.38 km/l (AMT) |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Power | 81 bhp @ 5750 rpm (NA) / 109 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) | 82 PS @ 5700 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start (top) | Electric Start |
| Torque | 115 Nm @ 2750 rpm (NA) / 190 Nm @ 1750 rpm (Turbo) | 112 Nm @ 4400 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic (AT) | Manual/ Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 315 Litres | 265 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1355 - 1425 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 163 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 985 kg | 920 - 990 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3981 mm / 1733 mm / 1586 mm | Length 3860 mm Width1735 mm Height 1520 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2540 mm | 2450 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt Adjustable | Tilt Steering |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual AC | Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 7-inch Digital Cluster | Analog Speedometer with Multi-Information Digital Display |
| Infotainment System | 10.2-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 7-inch Touchscreen SmartPlay Studio |
| Keyless Entry | — | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front & Rear |
| Push Start | Yes (top) | Yes (select variants) |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | — |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Fabric |
| Sound System | 6 Speakers | 4-Speaker Audio System |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Command | — | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs (select variants) |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Front Fog Lamps (select variants) |
| Headlight | Halogen (base) / LED (top) | Halogen Projector |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes (higher variants) |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Combination Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 195/65 R15 | 165/80 R14 (lower variants), 185/65 R15 (higher variants) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 15-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 Airbags | Dual Front Airbags (Standard) |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes (top) | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes (AMT variants) |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes (top) | Yes (select variants) |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
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| Color Options | Polar WhiteSteel GreyCosmo BluePerla Nera BlackGarnet Red | Sizzling RedLuster BlueMagma GreyNovel OrangeSplendid SilverPearl Arctic WhiteBluish BlackPearl Arctic White with Bluish BlackLuster Blue with Bluish BlackSizzling Red with Bluish Black |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.8 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
