Comparing the Citroen C3 and the Nissan Magnite 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 Nissan Magnite is priced at ₹638,000. On the engine front, the Citroen C3 comes with a 1199 cc unit compared to the Nissan Magnite's 999 cc, producing 81 bhp @ 5750 rpm (NA) / 109 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) and 71 bhp @ 6125 rpm (NA) / 99 bhp @ 5000 rpm (Turbo) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 19.82 kmpl (Turbo MT) - ARAI for the Citroen C3 versus 20.02 kmpl (Turbo MT) / 17.86 kmpl (CVT) - ARAI for the Nissan Magnite. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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| Displacement | 1199 cc | 999 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 1.2L PureTech NA / 1.2L PureTech Turbo | 1.0L HR10 NA / 1.0L HR10 Turbo |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 Litres | 40 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / CNG | Petrol |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT | 5-Speed MT / 5-Speed AMT / CVT |
| Mileage | 19.82 kmpl (Turbo MT) - ARAI | 20.02 kmpl (Turbo MT) / 17.86 kmpl (CVT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Power | 81 bhp @ 5750 rpm (NA) / 109 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) | 71 bhp @ 6125 rpm (NA) / 99 bhp @ 5000 rpm (Turbo) |
| Starter | Push Button Start (top) | Push Button Start (mid+) |
| Torque | 115 Nm @ 2750 rpm (NA) / 190 Nm @ 1750 rpm (Turbo) | 96 Nm @ 3600 rpm (NA) / 160 Nm @ 2800-3600 rpm (Turbo) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic (AT) | Manual / Automatic (AMT/CVT) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 315 Litres | 336 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1475 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 205 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 985 kg | 975 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3981 mm / 1733 mm / 1586 mm | 3994 mm / 1758 mm / 1572 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2540 mm | 2500 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt Adjustable | Tilt Adjustable |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual AC | Manual AC (base) / Automatic (top) |
| Cluster | 7-inch Digital Cluster | 7-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes (top) |
| Infotainment System | 10.2-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 8-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | — | Yes (top) |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes (top) | Yes (top) |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Fabric (base) / Leatherette (top) |
| Sound System | 6 Speakers | 6 Speakers |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs (top) |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes (top) |
| Headlight | Halogen (base) / LED (top) | Halogen (base) / LED (top) |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 195/65 R15 | 195/65 R15 (base) / 195/60 R16 (top) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 15-inch Alloy Wheels | 15-inch / 16-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 Airbags | 2 Airbags (4 on top) |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes (top) | Yes (top) |
| 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 | Pearl WhiteStorm WhiteBlade SilverOnyx BlackFlare Garnet RedOlive BronzeMetallic GreySunrise Copper Orange |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |











