- The newly launched Shine variant is now the top-end variant of Citroen C3
- It finally gets many missing features that the rivals like Maruti Ignis offer
- The price of the C3 Shine makes it a worthy rival of the Maruti Ignis Alpha
- Here's a specs & features comparison between them
The newly launched Shine variant of the Citroen C3 comes as a true rival to the Maruti Suzuki's Ignis Alpha variant. The Citroen C3 Shine variant is now the top-end variant in the C3 lineup and it also gets many of the features that were missing on the previous C3 top-end variant Feel. The Shine variant of C3 costs between Rs 7.60 lakh to Rs 7.87 lakh ex-showroom. On the other hand, the Maruti Ignis Alpha variant is priced between Rs 7.61 lakh to Rs 8.16 lakh ex-showroom. Both cars come at a similar price point or price range. Therefore, here's our detailed variant comparison between the Citroen C3 Shine & Maruti Ignis Alpha.
Citroen C3 Shine Vs Maruti Ignis Alpha: Dimensions
| Dimensions | Citroen C3 Shine | Maruti Ignis Alpha |
| Length | 3981 mm | 3700 mm |
| Width | 1733 mm | 1690 mm |
| Height | 1586 mm/1604 mm (With Roof Rails) | 1595 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2540 mm | 2435 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 180 mm |
| Boot Space | 315 litres | 260 litres |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30L | 32L |
| Tyre Size | 195/65 R15 | 175/65 R15 |
| Turning Radius | 4.98 m | 4.7 m |
Citroen C3 Shine Vs Maruti Ignis Alpha: Powertrain Specs
| Specs | Citroen C3 Shine | Maruti Ignis Alpha |
| Engine | PURETECH 82 Naturally Aspirated Petrol | VVT PETROL ENGINE |
| Type | 1.2L, 3-cylinder | 1.2L, 4-cylinder |
| Power | 82 PS | 82.9 PS |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed manual/5-speed AMT automatic |
| Fuel Efficiency | 19.8 km/l | 20.89 km/l |
Citroen C3 Shine Vs Maruti Ignis Alpha: Features & Safety
| Features & Safety | Citroen C3 Shine | Maruti Ignis Alpha |
| Airbags | 2 | 2 |
| Active Safety | ABS, EBD, ESP, Hill Hold, TPMS | ABS, EBD, ESP, Hill Hold |
| IRVM | Manual Day/Night | Manual Day/Night |
| ORVMs | Electrical Adjustment only | Electrically Adjustable & Foldable |
| TPMS | Yes | No |
| Fog Lamps | Front | Front |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Push button engine Start/Stop | No | Yes |
| Passive keyless entry with request sensor | No | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers & Tweeters | 4 | 4 + 2 |
| Rear Wiper/Washer | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| AC | Manual | Auto Climate Control |
| Tilt steering | Yes | Yes |
| Infotainment Screen | 10.23-inch touchscreen | 7-inch Smartplay Studio touchscreen |
| Android Auto/Apple Car Play | Wireless | Wired |
| Connected Car Tech | Yes | No |
| DRLs | Yes LED | Yes LED |
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED Projector Headlamps |
| Wheels | R15 Alloys | R15 Alloys |
| Puddle Lamp | No | Yes |
| Navigation System with Live Traffic Update | No | Yes - Through Smartplay Studio App |
| Rear Seat 60:40 Split | No | Yes |
Also Read: Citroen C3 Shine Vs Tata Punch Accomplish: Comparison
Verdict: The new Citroen C3 Shine variant now packs all the most important features that were previously missing. Now it truly seems like a well-packaged family hatchback. However, the Maruti Ignis Alpha still remains a strong rival to the Citroen C3 because of the AMT automatic transmission option and Maruti's strong after-sales service.
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