Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 vs Citroen C3

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 or Citroen C3? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Alto K10 and C3. Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 Price starts at Rs.3.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Citroen C3 Price starts at Rs.6.16 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Live Puretech 82 5 MT. Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is 3 cylinder, 998 cc Engine can generate 65.71 bhp @ 5500 rpm power whereas Citroen C3 is a 3 cylinder, 1198 cc Engine can generate 80.87 bhp@5750rpm power. In terms of mileage, Alto K10 provides a mileage of 24.39 kmpl (base model), and C3 has a mileage of 19.3 kmpl (base model).

Alto K10 vs C3

Key Highlights	Maruti Alto K10	Citroen C3
Price	Rs.3.99 Lakh	Rs.6.16 Lakh
Engine Capacity	998 cc	1198 cc
Power	65.71 bhp @ 5500 rpm	80.87 bhp@5750rpm
Mileage/Range	24.39 kmpl	19.3 kmpl

Maruti Alto K10

STD

Rs. 3.99 Lakh

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Citroen C3

Live Puretech 82 5 MT

Rs. 6.16 Lakh

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Specifications Overview

Alto K10 specifications	C3 specifications
Variant Name	STD	Live Puretech 82 5 MT
On Road Price	4.34 Lakh Price Breakup	6.92 Lakh Price Breakup
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
User Rating	4.2 124 Reviews	4.2 69 Reviews
Boot Space (Litres)	214 Litres	315 Litres
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Engine Displacement	998 cc	1198 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)	65.71 bhp @ 5500 rpm	80.87 bhp@5750rpm
Colors	Alto K10 Colours	C3 Colours
Images	Alto K10 Images	C3 Images

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Exterior

Alto K10 Exterior	C3 Exterior
Sunroof	No	No
Power Windows	No	Yes
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs	No	Yes
Rear Wiper	No	No
Rear Defogger	No	No
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Key	Internal
Rain Sensing Wipers	No	No
Daytime Running Lights	No	Yes
LED headlight	No	No
Projector headlight	Yes	No
Automatic Headlamps	No	No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	No	No

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Alto K10 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	C3 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension	Mac Pherson Strut with Coil Spring	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam with Coil Spring	Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring
Front Brakes	Disc	Disc
Rear Brakes	Drum	Drum
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyre Size	145 / 80 R13	195/65 R15
Rear Tyre Size	145 / 80 R13	195/65 R15
Turning Radius	4.5 meters	4.98 meters
Tyre Size Spare	145 / 80 R13	165/80 R14
Wheels Size	R13	R15

Instrumentation

Alto K10 Instrumentation	C3 Instrumentation
Low Fuel Level Warning	No	Yes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness	No	Yes
Fuel level guage	-	Digital
Gear Indicator	No	No
Shift Indicator	No	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Odometer	-	Digital
Avg fuel economy display	No	Yes

Infotainment & Communication

Alto K10 Infotainment & Communication	C3 Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay	No	No
Android Auto	No	No
Voice Command	No	No
Infotainment Screen	No	No
Multifunction Display	No	No
Display Screen for Rear Passengers	-	No
Bluetooth Compatibility	No	No
Gesture Control	No	No
Integrated Music System	No	No
Speakers	No	No
AM/FM Radio	No	No
USB Compatibility	No	No
Wireless Charger	No	No

Warranty

Alto K10 Warranty	C3 Warranty
Basic Warranty	2 years or 40000 kms	2 years/ 40000 Kms

Engine & Transmission

Alto K10 Engine & Transmission	C3 Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity	998 cc	1198 cc
Engine Type	K10C	PURETECH 82
No. of Cylinders	3	3
No. of valves per cylinder	4	4
Cylinder Configuration	SOHC	DOHC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gears	5 Gears	5 speed
Power	65.71 bhp @ 5500 rpm	80.87 bhp@5750rpm
Torque	89 Nm @ 3500 rpm	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm
Fast Charging	No	No
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
ARAI Certified Economy	24.39 kmpl	19.3 kmpl
Top Speed	-	159 kmph
Emission Norm	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

Alto K10 Comfort & Convenience	C3 Comfort & Convenience
Ventilated Seats	No	No
Ventilated Seats Type	-	No
AC	NO	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	No
Automatic climate control	No	No
Heater	No	Yes
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	No
Cruise Control	No	No
Start / Stop Button	No	No
Power Steering	No	Yes
Adjustable steering	No	No
Multifunction Steering Wheel	No	No
Leather streering wheels	No	No
Drive Modes	-	2
Keyless Entry	No	No

Safety

Alto K10 Safety	C3 Safety
NCAP Rating	2 Star (Global NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	2	2
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)	No	No
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	Yes	Yes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)	Yes	Yes
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)	No	No
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	Yes	No
ASR / Traction Control	No	No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	No	No
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing	-	No
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt	Yes	No
Rear Middle Head Rest	-	No

Dimensions & Capacity

Alto K10 Dimensions & Capacity	C3 Dimensions & Capacity
Length	3530 mm	3981 mm
Width	1490 mm	1733 mm
Height	1520 mm	1586 mm
Wheelbase	2380 mm	2540 mm
Ground Clearance	167 mm	180 mm
No. of Seats	5	5
No. of Doors	5	5
Fuel Tank Capacity	27 Litres	30 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity	3 Litres	3.25 Litres
Boot Space	214 Litres	315 Litres
Kerb Weight	-	958 kg
Body Type	Hatchback	Hatchback

Pros & Cons

Alto K10 Pros & Cons	C3 Pros & Cons
Pros	Alto brand value backed up by Maruti Suzuki after sales is hard to beat Factory fitted CNG kit will be on offer Fuel efficient engine coupled with manual & AMT transmission options Low cost of ownership & maintenance Maruti Suzuki after market support is brilliant Refined and fuel efficient engine coupled with manual & AMT transmission options	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
Cons	Built quality & safety still a big question mark Light weight hinders driving dynamics Top end variants might be on the costlier side Top end variants on the costly side	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

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Safety

Alto K10 comes loaded with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Lane Departure Warning, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Engine Immobiliser, Child Safety Lock. C3 has ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), Seat Belt Warning, Engine Immobiliser, Child Safety Lock.

Body

Alto K10 has doors and seats. It is an with 214 Litres boot space, 27 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 167 mm. It is 1490 mm wide, 1520 mm high and 3530 mm long. It has kerb weight and 2380 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, C3 is an with doors and seats ,30 Litres fuel tank capacity, 315 Litres boot space, 180 mm ground clearance.It has 1586 mm height, 3981 mm length, 1733 mm width, and 958 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 comes with FWD and 5 Gears Manual transmission. And C3 comes with FWD and 5 speed Manual transmission.

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Maruti Alto K10 and Citroen C3 Owner Reviews

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  Akhil
  08 Nov 2024
  5.0
  It is a nice car for people with low budgets and small families. And people who want good mileage and avoid rash driving, then best vehicle. Car mileage is good value for money. A good-looking car for a small family is best.
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  Yash
  02 Nov 2024
  4.5
  It is a nice car for people with low budgets and small families. And people who want good mileage and avoid rash driving, then best vehicle. I hope it helps.
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  amit
  3 Month ago
  4.0
  excellent car for small, middle-class family. gives mileage average
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  Anup Tiwari
  4 Month ago
  3.3
  Car mileage is good value for money. A good-looking car for a small family is best.
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  Luchan Dutta
  4 Month ago
  5.0
  Good car for the family. I recommend to others that if they buy a car, the Alto K10 is the best option. best comfortable car at the best price... Thank you to Maruti Suzuki for making this car.
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Maruti Alto K10 and Citroen C3 FAQs

What is the on-road price of Maruti Alto K10?

The on-road price of Maruti Alto K10 is Rs. 4.34 Lakh in New Delhi.

What is the on-road price of Citroen C3?

The on-road price of Citroen C3 is Rs. 6.92 Lakh in New Delhi.

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