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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 HighlightsMaruti Alto K10Citroen C3
PriceRs.3.99 LakhRs.6.16 Lakh
Engine Capacity998 cc1198 cc
Power65.71 bhp @ 5500 rpm80.87 bhp@5750rpm
Mileage/Range24.39 kmpl19.3 kmpl
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Maruti Alto K10 STD car
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Rs. 3.99 Lakh
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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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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
4.34 Lakh
Price Breakup
6.92 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.2
4.2
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
Images
Alto K10 Images
Alto K10 Images
Alto K10 Images
C3 Images
C3 Images
C3 Images
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Exterior

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

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

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

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

Warranty

Basic Warranty
2 years or 40000 kms
2 years/ 40000 Kms

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
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
24.39 kmpl
19.3 kmpl
Top Speed
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159 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

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

Safety

NCAP Rating
2 Star (Global NCAP)
Not Tested
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)
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EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
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check
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
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ASR / Traction Control
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Lane Departure Warning
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Emergency Brake Light Flashing
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Seat Belt Warning
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Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
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Rear Middle Head Rest
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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
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958 kg
Body Type
Hatchback
Hatchback

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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Detailed Comparison of Maruti Alto K10 and Citroen C3

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

  • Alto K10 Review
  • C3 Review
    • a
      amit
      30 Days ago
      4.0
      excellent car for small, middle-class family. gives mileage average
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      Anup Tiwari
      2 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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    • LD
      Luchan Dutta
      2 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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      Thymmaibor
      5 Month ago
      3.5
      Comfortable and safety especially the vehicle is very cute. When I drive alto k10 I feel the same as I drive my Swift as the speed and capacity is similarly
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      Jyan Deo
      6 Month ago
      3.5
      A good car for middle class family. It is a car for small family having maximum four or five members. It is meant for short trips. for long journey is not comfortable .
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