Citroen is all set to launch 2022 C3 in the Indian market that will rival Tata Punch, Nissan Magnite, Maruti Ignis and even the base variants of Kia Sonet and upcoming Hyundai Venue. In this article, we pitch the 2022 Citroen C3 vs Tata Punch vs Nissan Magnite along with its rivals and bring the mileage comparison of all these cars.
2022 Citroen C3 vs Tata Punch vs Nissan Magnite vs Rivals - Mileage Comparison
| Transmission Option | Citroen C3 | Tata Punch | Nissan Magnite | Maruti Ignis |
| Manual Mileage | 19.8 kmpl - 1.2L NA / 19.4 kmpl - 1.2L Turbo petrol | 18.98 kmpl - 1.2L NA | 18.75 kmpl - 1.0L NA / 20 kmpl - 1.0L Turbo petrol | 20.89 kmpl - 1.2L NA |
| Automatic Mileage | Not Available | 18.82 kmpl - 1.2L NA AMT | 17.7 kmpl - 1.0L Turbo petrol CVT | 20.89 kmpl - 1.2L NA AMT |
As can be seen, the Maruti Ignis returns the highest mileage of 20.89 kmpl for both manual transmission and AMT. Nissan Magnite gets two engine options - 1.0L non-turbo petrol that delivers 18.75 kmpl and 1.0L turbo petrol that gives 20 kmpl as ARAI certified fuel economy. For the 1.0L turbo petrol CVT, the ARAI-certified mileage sticks to 17.7 kmpl.
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Citroen C3 will be made available in two engine options - 1.2L non-turbo that will deliver 19.8 kmpl and for the 1.2L turbo petrol it gives out 19.4 kmpl. Its closest competitor, Tata punch delivers 18.98 kmpl for the 5-speed manual and 18.82 kmpl for the AMT. It is powered by a sole 1.2L petrol motor.
2022 Citroen C3 vs Tata Punch vs Nissan Magnite - Spec Comparison
| Specs | 2022 Citroen C3 | Tata Punch | Nissan Magnite | Maruti Ignis |
| Engine | 1.2L non-turbo / 1.2L turbo petrol | 1.2L NA petrol | 1.0L non-turbo / 1.0L turbo petrol | 1.2L NA petrol |
| Power | 81 bhp / 109 bhp | 86 bhp | 71 bhp / 99 bhp | 82 bhp |
| Torque | 115 Nm / 190 Nm | 113 Nm | 96 Nm / 160 Nm - MT, 152 Nm - CVT | 113 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT / 6-speed MT | 5-speed MT / 5-speed AMT | 5-speed MT / 5-speed MT and CVT as option | 5-speed MT / 5-speed AMT |
| BS6 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
As can be seen, it is the Citroen C3 that generates more power and torque figures with its 1.2L turbocharged petrol motor. It puts out as much as 109 bhp of power with a peak torque of 190 Nm. On the other hand, the 1.0L, three-cylinder turbo petrol unit of the Magnite belts out 99 bhp of power with a maximum torque of 160 Nm with the 5-speed manual and 152 Nm with the CVT.
The bookings for the upcoming 2022 Citroen C3 will commence on July 1 and the vehicle will be launched on July 20. We expect the prices of the upcoming car to be priced between Rs 5.50 lakh to Rs 8 lakh. It will be made available in two variants - Live and Feel.
