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Citroen C3 vs Maruti Suzuki Celerio

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Citroen C3 or Maruti Suzuki Celerio? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between C3 and Celerio. Citroen C3 Price starts at Rs.6.16 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Live and Maruti Suzuki Celerio Price starts at Rs.5.37 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Lxi MT. Citroen C3 is 3 cylinder, 1198 cc Engine can generate 80.87 bhp@5750rpm power whereas Maruti Suzuki Celerio is a 3 cylinder, 997 cc Engine can generate 67 PS @ 5500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, C3 provides a mileage of 19.3 kmpl (base model), and Celerio has a mileage of 25.23 kmpl (base model).

C3 vs Celerio

Key HighlightsCitroen C3Maruti Celerio
PriceRs.6.16 LakhRs.5.37 Lakh
Engine Capacity1198 cc997 cc
Power80.87 bhp@5750rpm67 PS @ 5500 rpm
Mileage/Range19.3 kmpl25.23 kmpl
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Citroen C3 Live car
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Rs. 6.16 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

C3 specificationsCelerio specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
6.92 Lakh
5.86 Lakh
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.2
4.0
Boot Space (Litres)
315 Litres
313 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1198 cc
997 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
80.87 bhp@5750rpm
67 PS @ 5500 rpm
Colors
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

C3 Brakes, Suspension & TyresCelerio Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring
Torision Beam with Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Drum
Wheels
Steel Rims
Steel Rims
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
195/65 R15
165/70 R14
Rear Tyre Size
195/65 R15
165 / 70 R14
Turning Radius
4.98 meters
4.7 meters
Tyre Size Spare
165/80 R14
155/80 R 13
Wheels Size
R15
R14

Exterior

C3 ExteriorCelerio Exterior
Sunroof
No
No
Power Windows
Front Only
No
Adjustable ORVMs
Internally Adjustable
Externally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
checkYes
No
Rear Wiper
No
No
Rear Defogger
No
No
Bootlid Opener
Internal
Internal with Key
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 InstrumentationCelerio Instrumentation
Low Fuel Level Warning
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
checkYes
No
Fuel level guage
Digital
Analogue
Gear Indicator
-
No
Shift Indicator
checkYes
checkYes
Tachometer
Digital
No
Speedometer
Analogue
Analogue
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
checkYes
checkYes

Infotainment & Communication

C3 Infotainment & CommunicationCelerio Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
No
No
Android Auto
No
No
Voice Command
No
No
Infotainment Screen
No
checkYes
Multifunction Display
No
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
-
Basic Warranty
2 years or 40000 KMS
2 Years / 40000 Kms

Engine & Transmission

C3 Engine & TransmissionCelerio Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
1198 cc
997 cc
Engine Type
PURETECH 82
K10C
No. of Cylinders
3
3
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
67 PS @ 5500 rpm
Torque
115 Nm @ 3750 rpm
89 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Battery Capacity
-
0.54 kwh
Fast Charging
No
No
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
19.3 kmpl
25.24 kmpl
Top Speed
159 kmph
150 kmph

Comfort & Convenience

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

Safety

C3 SafetyCelerio Safety
NCAP Rating
Not Tested
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)
checkYes
checkYes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
checkYes
checkYes
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
No
No
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
No
checkYes
ASR / Traction Control
No
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
No
No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
No
-
Seat Belt Warning
checkYes
checkYes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
No
checkYes
Hill Assist
No
No
360 degree camera
No
No

Dimensions & Capacity

C3 Dimensions & CapacityCelerio Dimensions & Capacity
Length
3981 mm
3695 mm
Width
1733 mm
1655 mm
Height
1586 mm
1555 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
2435 mm
Ground Clearance
180 mm
170 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
30 Litres
32 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.25 Litres
2.8 Litres
Boot Space
315 Litres
313 Litres
Kerb Weight
958 kg
800 kg
Body Type
Hatchback
Hatchback

Pros & Cons

C3 Pros & ConsCelerio 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
  • It is a perfect city hatchback. It has a good, reliable petrol engine with manual and AMT transmission.
  • The car has great features. These include push button start/stop, a 9” Smartplay infotainment system, hill hold assist, and more.
  • Has great seating comfort with practical boot space for your luggage.
  • The company-fitted CNG option makes it much safer. It also has great fuel efficiency.
  • Has decent interiors with a black cabin giving a robust ambiance.
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
  • It has a frugal 3-cylinder petrol engine which has evident vibrations in the interiors.
  • The fit-finish of the interiors could have been improved, competitors offer better ambiance
  • High-speed stability is quite underconfident.
  • Could have been added with more safety features.
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Detailed Comparison of Citroen C3 and Maruti Celerio

Safety

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

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, Celerio is an with doors and seats ,32 Litres fuel tank capacity, 313 Litres boot space, 170 mm ground clearance.It has 1555 mm height, 3695 mm length, 1655 mm width, and 800 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

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

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Citroen C3 and Maruti Celerio Owner Reviews

  • C3 Review
  • Celerio 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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      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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      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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    • 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
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      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
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      Ashvin dholakiya
      2 Month ago
      Review for Maruti Celerio
      3.6
      Good for normal family members. Nice looks and good mileage. The safety rating is bad in this car. The rest is so good, The driving experience is ok.
      Likes (3)
    • RS
      Rajesh Satmukh
      3 Month ago
      Review for Maruti Celerio
      3.3
      Watching seven seater for my family need Something powerful like harrier or xuv700 With good mileage fan of Indian brand power value for money local services low cost maintenance that’s all
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    • S
      Sayooj
      6 Month ago
      Review for Maruti Celerio
      2.4
      Experience can't express through words, till now the car never disappointed me with normal driving its comfortable
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      Roop
      7 Month ago
      Review for Maruti Celerio
      3.9
      Low build quality but super pickup and comfort too good for city usage
      Likes (5)
    • 9 Month ago
      Review for Maruti Celerio
      3.7
      Distinctive & futuristic design. Impresses with its balance of ride and handling as well. Very Spacious interiors with comfy seats and sorted ergonomics
      Likes (6)
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    Citroen C3 and Maruti Celerio 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 Celerio?
    The on-road price of Maruti Celerio is Rs. 5.86 Lakh in New Delhi.