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Citroen C3 vs Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Citroen C3 or Maruti Suzuki Fronx? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between C3 and Fronx. Citroen C3 Price starts at Rs.6.16 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Live and Maruti Suzuki Fronx Price starts at Rs.7.51 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 1.2 L Sigma MT. Citroen C3 is 3 cylinder, 1198 cc Engine can generate 80.87 bhp@5750rpm power whereas Maruti Suzuki Fronx is a 4 cylinder, 1197 cc Engine can generate 89.73 PS@6000rpm power. In terms of mileage, C3 provides a mileage of 19.3 kmpl (base model), and Fronx has a mileage of 21.79 kmpl (base model).

C3 vs Fronx

Key HighlightsCitroen C3Maruti Fronx
PriceRs.6.16 LakhRs.7.51 Lakh
Engine Capacity1198 cc1197 cc
Power80.87 bhp@5750rpm89.73 PS@6000rpm
Mileage/Range19.3 kmpl21.79 kmpl
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Citroen C3 Live car
Citroen C3
Live
Rs. 6.16 Lakh
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Maruti Fronx 1.2 L Sigma MT car
Maruti Fronx
1.2 L Sigma MT
Rs. 7.51 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    C3 specificationsFronx specifications
    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    6.92 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    8.44 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    Fuel Type
    Petrol
    Petrol
    User Rating
    4.2
    4.0
    Boot Space (Litres)
    315 Litres
    308 Litres
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Engine Displacement
    1198 cc
    1197 cc
    Max Power (bhp @rpm)
    80.87 bhp@5750rpm
    89.73 PS@6000rpm
    Colors
    C3 Colours
    Fronx Colours
    Images
    C3 Images
    Fronx Images
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    C3 Brakes, Suspension & TyresFronx Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
    Front Suspension
    MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
    MacPherson 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
    195/60 R16
    Rear Tyre Size
    195/65 R15
    195/60 R16
    Turning Radius
    4.98 meters
    4.9 meters
    Tyre Size Spare
    165/80 R14
    195/60 R16
    Wheels Size
    R15
    R16

    Exterior

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

    Infotainment & Communication

    C3 Infotainment & CommunicationFronx Infotainment & Communication
    Apple CarPlay
    No
    No
    Android Auto
    No
    No
    Voice Command
    No
    No
    Infotainment Screen
    No
    No
    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
    No
    Basic Warranty
    2 years or 40000 KMS
    2 Years or 40000 KMS

    Engine & Transmission

    C3 Engine & TransmissionFronx Engine & Transmission
    Engine Capacity
    1198 cc
    1197 cc
    Engine Type
    PURETECH 82
    1.2L Dual Jet, Dual 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
    89.73 PS@6000rpm
    Torque
    115 Nm @ 3750 rpm
    113 Nm @ 4400 rpm
    Fast Charging
    No
    No
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    FWD
    ARAI Certified Economy
    19.3 kmpl
    21.79 kmpl
    Top Speed
    159 kmph
    160 kmph
    Emission Norm
    BS6 Phase 2
    BS6 Phase 2

    Comfort & Convenience

    C3 Comfort & ConvenienceFronx Comfort & Convenience
    AC
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Rear AC Vents
    No
    -
    Automatic climate control
    No
    checkYes
    Heater
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
    No
    Co-Driver Only
    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 SafetyFronx 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
    checkYes
    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
    -
    checkYes

    Dimensions & Capacity

    C3 Dimensions & CapacityFronx Dimensions & Capacity
    Length
    3981 mm
    3995 mm
    Width
    1733 mm
    1765 mm
    Height
    1586 mm
    1550 mm
    Wheelbase
    2540 mm
    2520 mm
    Ground Clearance
    180 mm
    190 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
    308 Litres
    Kerb Weight
    958 kg
    965 kg
    Body Type
    Hatchback
    SUV

    Pros & Cons

    C3 Pros & ConsFronx 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 Fronx comes with muscular and sharp design
    • It offers multiple powertrain options: 1.2-litre NA Petrol, CNG, 1.0-litre Turbo Petrol
    • It offers a comfortable ride quality and suspension is well tuned
    • The interior is feature rich with 360-camera, head-up display, 9-inch touchscreen, wireless charging, Arkamys Sound
    • Simple and well arranged cabin with capabilities to sit 5 people
    • The turbo petrol engine is quick and lag free
    • Good fuel efficiency with 1.2-litre petrol and CNG powertrain
    • Maruti's widespread sales and service network ensure a stress-free experience
    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 somewhat feels like a bigger version of the Baleno specially from sides
    • The turbo petrol engine choices is only available for the higher variants. This makes them slightly more expensive.
    • The quality of interior plastics doesn't quite match up to that of its competitors
    • It provides the smallest boot space in its segment, measuring at 308 liters
    • The rear seat may not be overly comfortable for taller passengers
    • It lacks certain features such as TPMS, rear armrest, auto wipers, and more
    • The 1.0-litre turbo engine is quick. However, it doesn't deliver an enjoyable driving experience.
    • Some competitors like the Sonet, Venue have an advantage by offering diesel engines
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    Detailed Comparison of Citroen C3 and Maruti Fronx

    Safety

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

    Transmission

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

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    Citroen C3 and Maruti Fronx Owner Reviews

    • C3 Review
    • Fronx 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.
        Likes (9)
      • 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
        6 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
        Likes (7)
      • Hn
        Hemant nagar
        29 Days ago
        Review for Maruti Fronx
        3.0
        Budget friendly, lower middle class people must be considered this car. This car is value for money. But safety feature is not so good. Thank you so much.
        Likes (10)
      • D
        Dhiraj
        30 Days ago
        Review for Maruti Fronx
        4.6
        Best comfort & fuel efficiency & good over all performance as i drove it 12000 kilometer , best car in budget AC too good in local & highway must buy car
        Likes (3)
      • H
        Haris
        4 Month ago
        Review for Maruti Fronx
        4.4
        The car's offers a good set of safety features include Dual Airbags, ABS with EBD, Rear Parking Sensors, High-Speed Alert System, Seat Belts, Rear Seat Belt Reminder, Child Safety Locks.
        Likes (16)
      • VK
        Varun Kumar
        4 Month ago
        Review for Maruti Fronx
        4.4
        For the manual transmission variant, the car offers fuel efficiency of 22.0 km/l in the city and 25.2 km/l on the highway.
        Likes (9)
      • S
        Shailesh
        4 Month ago
        Review for Maruti Fronx
        4.6
        Fantastic car, good mileage, all safety features. overall a very good family car. Must buy for a small family. you will get all of safety features in this car. Please go for it. I confirm for this car that this has 4 star.
        Likes (9)
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      Citroen C3 and Maruti Fronx 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 Fronx?
      The on-road price of Maruti Fronx is Rs. 8.44 Lakh in New Delhi.