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Citroen C3 vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Citroen C3 or Maruti Suzuki Baleno? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between C3 and Baleno. Citroen C3 Price starts at Rs.6.16 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Live and Maruti Suzuki Baleno Price starts at Rs.6.66 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Sigma. Citroen C3 is 3 cylinder, 1198 cc Engine can generate 80.87 bhp@5750rpm power whereas Maruti Suzuki Baleno is a 4 cylinder, 1197 cc Engine can generate 89.7 PS @ 6000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, C3 provides a mileage of 19.3 kmpl (base model), and Baleno has a mileage of 22.35 kmpl (base model).

C3 vs Baleno

Key HighlightsCitroen C3Maruti Baleno
PriceRs.6.16 LakhRs.6.66 Lakh
Engine Capacity1198 cc1197 cc
Power80.87 bhp@5750rpm89.7 PS @ 6000 rpm
Mileage/Range19.3 kmpl22.35 kmpl
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Citroen C3 Live car
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Rs. 6.16 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

C3 specificationsBaleno specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
6.92 Lakh
7.48 Lakh
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.2
4.1
Boot Space (Litres)
315 Litres
318 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1198 cc
1197 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
80.87 bhp@5750rpm
89.7 PS @ 6000 rpm
Colors
Images
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

C3 Brakes, Suspension & TyresBaleno Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring
Torsion Beam
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Drum
Wheels
Steel Rims
Steel Rims
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
195/65 R15
185/65 R15
Rear Tyre Size
195/65 R15
185/65 R15
Turning Radius
4.98 meters
4.85 meters
Tyre Size Spare
165/80 R14
185/65 R15
Wheels Size
R15
R15

Exterior

C3 ExteriorBaleno Exterior
Sunroof
No
No
Power Windows
Front Only
Front & Rear
Adjustable ORVMs
Internally Adjustable
Externally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
checkYes
No
Rear Wiper
No
No
Rear Defogger
No
checkYes
Bootlid Opener
Internal
Electric Tailgate Release
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
No
Daytime Running Lights
Halogen
No
LED headlight
No
No
Projector headlight
No
checkYes
Automatic Headlamps
No
No
Follow Me Home Headlamps
No
No

Instrumentation

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

Infotainment & Communication

C3 Infotainment & CommunicationBaleno Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
No
No
Android Auto
No
No
Voice Command
No
No
Infotainment Screen
No
checkYes
Multifunction Display
No
No
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
-
No
Bluetooth Compatibility
No
No
Integrated Music System
No
No
Speakers
No
No
AM/FM Radio
No
No
USB Compatibility
No
No
Wireless Charger
No
No
Basic Warranty
2 years or 40000 KMS
2 Years or 40000 KMS

Engine & Transmission

C3 Engine & TransmissionBaleno Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
1198 cc
1197 cc
Engine Type
PURETECH 82
1.2L VVT
No. of Cylinders
3
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
DOHC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
5 Gears
5 Gears
Power
80.87 bhp@5750rpm
89.7 PS @ 6000 rpm
Torque
115 Nm @ 3750 rpm
113 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Fast Charging
No
No
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
19.3 kmpl
22.35 kmpl
Top Speed
159 kmph
180 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

C3 Comfort & ConvenienceBaleno Comfort & Convenience
AC
checkYes
checkYes
Rear AC Vents
No
-
Automatic climate control
No
checkYes
Heater
checkYes
checkYes
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
No
Driver & Co-Driver
Cruise Control
No
No
Start / Stop Button
No
No
Power Steering
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable steering
No
checkYes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
No
Leather streering wheels
No
No
Drive Modes
2
No information
Keyless Entry
No
No
Electronic Parking Brake
-
No
Parking Assist
No
No

Safety

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

Dimensions & Capacity

C3 Dimensions & CapacityBaleno Dimensions & Capacity
Length
3981 mm
3990 mm
Width
1733 mm
1745 mm
Height
1586 mm
1500 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
2520 mm
Ground Clearance
180 mm
170 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
30 Litres
37 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.25 Litres
3.1 Litres
Boot Space
315 Litres
318 Litres
Kerb Weight
958 kg
925 kg
Body Type
Hatchback
Hatchback

Pros & Cons

C3 Pros & ConsBaleno 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
  • The new Baleno looks more sporty yet elegant in design
  • It offers a practical cabin with a spacious and feature-loaded interior
  • Standard features include all-4 power windows. The car also has automatic climate control and a rear defogger.
  • Fuel-efficient petrol and CNG engines on offer
  • You can get the automatic transmission at an affordable price.
  • Segment first features on offer such as 360 camera and head-up display
  • The suspension is well-tuned to offer a comfortable ride
  • Maruti’s widespread sales and service network
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 Baleno lacks turbo petrol and diesel engine choices
  • The automatic transmission exhibits a noticeable lag. It lacks the smoothness seen in rival offerings with CVT or DCT.
  • It doesn't deliver an enjoyable driving experience, as the engine is tuned more for efficiency
  • Several features are absent which can be seen in competitors. They include an air purifier, rear armrest, sunroof, and TPMS.
  • The higher variants of the Baleno are pricey. The features provided do not seem to justify the cost.
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Detailed Comparison of Citroen C3 and Maruti Baleno

Safety

C3 comes loaded with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), Seat Belt Warning, Engine Immobiliser, Child Safety Lock. Baleno has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera.

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, Baleno is an with doors and seats ,37 Litres fuel tank capacity, 318 Litres boot space, 170 mm ground clearance.It has 1500 mm height, 3990 mm length, 1745 mm width, and 925 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Citroen C3 comes with FWD and 5 Gears Manual transmission. And Baleno comes with FWD and 5 Gears Manual transmission.

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Citroen C3 and Maruti Baleno Owner Reviews

  • C3 Review
  • Baleno Review
    • IK
      Indrajit Kumar Rajhans
      14 Apr 2024
      Review for Citroen C3
      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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    • Ap
      Arvind patel
      5 Month ago
      Review for Citroen C3
      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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    • K
      Kygghjjurt
      5 Month ago
      Review for Citroen C3
      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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      Likes (9)
    • RS
      Rafi Shaik
      5 Month ago
      Review for Citroen C3
      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
      Likes (1)
    • N
      Naveen
      6 Month ago
      Review for Citroen C3
      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
      Likes (7)
    • AG
      Amiit Gaawande
      11 Apr 2024
      Review for Maruti Baleno
      3.8
      Spacious car. Good leg room. Excellent fuel economy. catchy design.
      Likes (1)
    • N
      Nischal
      29 Days ago
      Review for Maruti Baleno
      4.2
      I loved my car as a family member is too smooth when i drive it and its control of breakes are awesome , boots space is excellent and overall this car is premium hatchback
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    • SS
      Sharathkumar S N
      31 Days ago
      Review for Maruti Baleno
      4.2
      Over all good and economic. Good mileage. Tire life also good, long drive purpose very economical and feels good. Legg Rome very nice. Tire I've changed after 76000 km.
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    • DS
      Deepak Singh
      31 Days ago
      Review for Maruti Baleno
      5.0
      Smooth drive and steering movement like butter. Good for long drives as well as in city. Very comfortable and Spacious. Lots of Feature included in Car. Comes in various Variants with multiple color.
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    • YJ
      Yogesh JAWANDHIYA
      2 Month ago
      Review for Maruti Baleno
      4.6
      This is a perfect car for family travel. Big leg room space & big boot space for luggage. The mileage is also good on highways and city.
      Likes (13)
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    Citroen C3 and Maruti Baleno FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Citroen C3?
    The on-road price of Citroen C3 is Rs. 6.92 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of Maruti Baleno?
    The on-road price of Maruti Baleno is Rs. 7.48 Lakh in New Delhi.