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Citroen C3 vs Maruti Suzuki Wagon R

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Citroen C3 or Maruti Suzuki Wagon R? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between C3 and Wagon R. Citroen C3 Price starts at Rs.6.16 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Live Puretech 82 5 MT and Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Price starts at Rs.5.51 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Tour H3. Citroen C3 is 3 cylinder, 1198 cc Engine can generate 80.87 bhp@5750rpm power whereas Maruti Suzuki Wagon R is a 3 cylinder, 998 cc Engine can generate 65.68 bhp @ 5500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, C3 provides a mileage of 19.3 kmpl (base model), and Wagon R has a mileage of 25 kmpl (base model).

C3 vs Wagon R

Key HighlightsCitroen C3Maruti Wagon R
PriceRs.6.16 LakhRs.5.51 Lakh
Engine Capacity1198 cc998 cc
Power80.87 bhp@5750rpm65.68 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Mileage/Range19.3 kmpl25 kmpl
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Citroen C3 Live Puretech 82 5 MT car
Live Puretech 82 5 MT
Rs. 6.16 Lakh
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Tour H3
Rs. 5.51 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
6.92 Lakh
Price Breakup
6.03 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.2
4.2
Boot Space (Litres)
315 Litres
341 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1198 cc
998 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
80.87 bhp@5750rpm
65.68 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Colors
Images
C3 Images
C3 Images
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Wagon R Images
Wagon R Images
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Exterior

Sunroof
Power Windows
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Adjustable ORVMs
Internally Adjustable
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Turn Indicators on ORVMs
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Rear Wiper
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Rear Defogger
check
Bootlid Opener
Internal
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Rain Sensing Wipers
Daytime Running Lights
check
LED headlight
Projector headlight
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Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Drum
Wheels
Steel
Alloy
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
195/65 R15
155/80 R13
Rear Tyre Size
195/65 R15
155/80 R13
Turning Radius
4.98 meters
4.7 meters
Tyre Size Spare
165/80 R14
155/80 R13
Wheels Size
R15
R13

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
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Adjustable Cluster Brightness
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Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
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Shift Indicator
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Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
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check

Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Voice Command
Infotainment Screen
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Multifunction Display
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Touchscreen Size
-
7 inches
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
-
Bluetooth Compatibility
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Gesture Control
-
Integrated Music System
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Speakers
4
AM/FM Radio
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USB Compatibility
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Wireless Charger

Warranty

Basic Warranty
2 years/ 40000 Kms
2 Years/40000 kms
Extended Warranty
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5 Years/100000 kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1198 cc
998 cc
Engine Type
PURETECH 82
K10C
No. of Cylinders
3
3
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
DOHC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
5 speed
5
Power
80.87 bhp@5750rpm
65.68 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
115 Nm @ 3750 rpm
89.0 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Fast Charging
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
19.3 kmpl
25 kmpl
Top Speed
159 kmph
160 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
Ventilated Seats Type
-
AC
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Rear AC Vents
Automatic climate control
Heater
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check
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
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Cruise Control
Start / Stop Button
Power Steering
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check
Adjustable steering
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Multifunction Steering Wheel
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Leather streering wheels
Drive Modes
2
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Keyless Entry

Safety

NCAP Rating
Not Tested
1 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags
2
2
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
check
check
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
check
check
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
check
ASR / Traction Control
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Lane Departure Warning
-
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
-
Seat Belt Warning
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check
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
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Rear Middle Head Rest
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Dimensions & Capacity

Length
3981 mm
3655 mm
Width
1733 mm
1620 mm
Height
1586 mm
1675 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
2435 mm
Ground Clearance
180 mm
165 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
30 Litres
32 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.25 Litres
2.8 Litres
Boot Space
315 Litres
341 Litres
Kerb Weight
958 kg
810 kg
Body Type
Hatchback
Hatchback

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Looks good and offers a striking design
  • Comes with a fuel-efficient 1.2-litre NA petrol and a 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine
  • The 6-speed manual transmission is smooth and offers light gearshifts
  • The cabin is well laid out with practical storage spaces
  • It offers good features such as a digital instrument cluster, 10-inch infotainment with wireless connectivity among other features
  • It offers multiple customization options to suit different kinds of buyers
  • The suspension is comfortable and the hatchback offers good handling
  • Comes with steering-mounted controls for more comfort.
  • The room inside the cabin is still first class.
  • The fit-finish quality of the cabin is decent.
  • The seats offer great comfort.
  • Has excellent fuel efficiency in CNG mode.
  • The AMT version is slick to operate and provides ease of driving in city traffic.
Cons
  • The cost-cutting measures are noticeable within the cabin
  • There is no option for an automatic transmission
  • The top-spec variant is priced at Rs 9 lakh (ex-showroom), which is relatively high for its segment
  • The integrated headrests are not ergonomically comfortable
  • The cabin width accommodates four adults comfortably, but fitting five people might be uncomfortable
  • The limited availability of service centers and dealer networks poses a concern for long-term reliability
  • The boot space is negligible in the CNG variant.
  • Non-adjustable headrests can hamper the comfort of the cabin.
  • The plastic quality could have been improved.
  • AMT variants are a bit on the expensive side.
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Detailed Comparison of Citroen C3 and Maruti Wagon R

Safety

C3 comes loaded with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), Seat Belt Warning, Engine Immobiliser, Child Safety Lock. Wagon R has ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Fog Lights, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror.

Body

C3 has doors and seats. It is an with 315 Litres boot space, 30 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 180 mm. It is 1733 mm wide, 1586 mm high and 3981 mm long. It has 958 kg kerb weight and 2540 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Wagon R is an with doors and seats ,32 Litres fuel tank capacity, 341 Litres boot space, 165 mm ground clearance.It has 1675 mm height, 3655 mm length, 1620 mm width, and 810 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Citroen C3 comes with FWD and 5 speed Manual transmission. And Wagon R comes with FWD and 5 Manual transmission.

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Citroen C3 and Maruti Wagon R Owner Reviews

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    • IK
      Indrajit Kumar Rajhans
      8 Month ago
      4.2
      Overall good and exterior looking nice available in different different attractive colors , safety wise good , comfortable for back passengers, boot space not enough, overall I will give 8 points out of 10 .
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      Arvind patel
      1 Year ago
      4.4
      The car is packed with advanced technology features, including a touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth connectivity, USB ports, and a range of safety features such as airbags, anti-lock brakes, and electronic stability control.
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      Kygghjjurt
      1 Year ago
      4.4
      It is a compact car that is known for its impressive performance. The car is powered by a range of engines, including a 1.2-liter PureTech petrol engine and a 1.5-liter BlueHDi diesel engine. The petrol engine produces 82 horsepower and 134 Nm of torque, while the diesel engine produces 99 horsepower and 236 Nm of torque.
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      Rafi Shaik
      1 Year ago
      4.4
      Good.i feel very happy for these features.so I comfort at road.so travelling sevare places Price point of view it is very good and engine also 1.2 l so I get this car very comfort feeling. Purchase this car is very good.the air cross also very good.in SUVs.finally it is very
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      Naveen
      1 Year ago
      4.4
      This car is very beautiful and easy drive in the best car. Car mileage is best all car and space it between to safety is best all seat is safety is best car. This car is best safety zone and safety belt all interor best quality in this car.thanku you
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