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Citroen C3 vs Tata Altroz Racer

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Citroen C3 or Tata Altroz Racer? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between C3 and Altroz Racer. Citroen C3 Price starts at Rs.6.23 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Live Puretech 82 5 MT and Tata Altroz Racer Price starts at Rs.9.50 Lakh (ex-showroom) for R1. Citroen C3 is 3 cylinder, 1198 cc Engine can generate 80.46 bhp @ 5750rpm power whereas Tata Altroz Racer is a 3 cylinder, 1199 cc Engine can generate 118.35 bhp @ 5500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, C3 provides a mileage of 19.3 kmpl (base model), and Altroz Racer has a mileage of 18 kmpl (base model).

C3 vs Altroz Racer

Key HighlightsCitroen C3Tata Altroz Racer
PriceRs.6.23 LakhRs.9.50 Lakh
Engine Capacity1198 cc1199 cc
Power80.46 bhp @ 5750rpm118.35 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Mileage/Range19.3 kmpl18 kmpl
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Citroen C3 Live Puretech 82 5 MT car
Live Puretech 82 5 MT
Rs. 6.23 Lakh
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R1
Rs. 9.50 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
7.00 Lakh
Price Breakup
10.63 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.2
4.6
Boot Space (Litres)
315 Litres
345 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1198 cc
1199 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
80.46 bhp @ 5750rpm
118.35 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Colors
Images
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Exterior

Sunroof Type
-
Panoramic
Sunroof
check
Power Windows
check
check
Adjustable ORVMs
check
check
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
check
check
Rear Wiper
check
Rear Defogger
check
Bootlid Opener
check
check
Rain Sensing Wipers
check
Daytime Running Lights
check
check
LED headlight
check
check
Projector headlight
check
Automatic Headlamps
check
Follow Me Home Headlamps
check

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Independent MacPherson dual path strut with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring
Twist beam with coil spring and shock absorber
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Drum
Wheels
Steel
Alloy
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
195/65 R15
185/60 R16
Rear Tyre Size
195/65 R15
185/60 R16
Turning Radius
4.98 meters
5 meters
Tyre Size Spare
185/65 R15
165/80 R14
Wheels Size
R15
R16

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
check
check
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
check
check
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
check
Shift Indicator
check
Tachometer
Digital
Analogue
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
check
check

Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
check
Android Auto
check
Voice Command
Infotainment Screen
check
Multifunction Display
check
Touchscreen Size
10 inches
26.03 inches
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
-
Bluetooth Compatibility
check
Gesture Control
-
Integrated Music System
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Speakers
4
8
AM/FM Radio
check
USB Compatibility
check
Wireless Charger

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years/100000 Kms
3 Years/100000 Kms
Extended Warranty
-
Upto 5 Years/125000 Kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1198 cc
1199 cc
Engine Type
PURETECH 82
1.2L Turbocharged Petrol Engine
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
6
Power
80.46 bhp @ 5750rpm
118.35 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
115 Nm @ 3750 rpm
170Nm @ 1750 to 4000 rpm
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
19.3 kmpl
18 kmpl
Top Speed
159 kmph
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Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger
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Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
AC
check
check
Rear AC Vents
check
Automatic climate control
check
Heater
check
check
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
check
Cruise Control
check
Start / Stop Button
check
Power Steering
check
check
Adjustable steering
check
Multifunction Steering Wheel
check
Leather streering wheels
check
Drive Modes
2
2
Keyless Entry
check
Electronic Parking Brake

Safety

NCAP Rating
-
5 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags
2
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
check
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
check
check
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
check
check
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
-
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
check
ASR / Traction Control
check
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
check
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Seat Belt Warning
check
check
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
3981 mm
3900 mm
Width
1733 mm
1755 mm
Height
1586 mm
1523 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
2501 mm
Ground Clearance
180 mm
165 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
30 Litres
37 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.25 Litres
3.5 Litres
Boot Space
315 Litres
345 Litres
Kerb Weight
958 kg
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Body Type
Hatchback
Hatchback

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
  • Value deal : The R1 version at 9.49 lakh is pretty good considering features on offer
  • 5 star safety rating makes it the safest in the segment. 6 Airbags standard.
  • Spacious interiors with doors that open 90 degree wide
  • Top models are loaded with ventilated seats, 360 camera, sunroof etc
  • Sporty exhaust system will be music to ears
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
  • No automatic option, a key feature that i20 N Line & Fronx Turbo offer
  • Engine may not be as refined as rivals under full acceleration
  • Paint scheme and graphics could have been better
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Detailed Comparison of Citroen C3 and Tata Altroz Racer

Safety

C3 comes loaded with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), Seat Belt Warning, Engine Immobiliser, Child Safety Lock. Altroz Racer has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Seat Belt Warning, Hill Assist, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Fog Lights, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror.

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, Altroz Racer is an with doors and seats ,37 Litres fuel tank capacity, 345 Litres boot space, 165 mm ground clearance.It has 1523 mm height, 3900 mm length, 1755 mm width, .

Transmission

Citroen C3 comes with FWD and 5 Manual transmission. And Altroz Racer comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission.

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Citroen C3 and Tata Altroz Racer Owner Reviews

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  • Altroz Racer Review
    • r
      rakesh
      3 Month ago
      5.0
      Affordable and value of money I will purchase it in March 2025 very nice car for mid class and also value of money I suggest for purchase it to all.
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      Indrajit Kumar Rajhans
      1 Year ago
      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
      1 Year ago
      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
      1 Year ago
      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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      Rafi Shaik
      1 Year ago
      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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