Maruti Suzuki Baleno vs Citroen C3 X

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Maruti Suzuki Baleno or Citroen C3 X? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Baleno and C3 X. Maruti Suzuki Baleno Price starts at Rs.5.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Sigma and Citroen C3 X Price starts at Rs.4.95 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Live. Maruti Suzuki Baleno is 4 cylinder, 1197 cc Engine can generate 88.4 bhp @ 6000 rpm power whereas Citroen C3 X is a 3 cylinder, 1198 cc Engine can generate 80.46 bhp @ 5750rpm power. In terms of mileage, Baleno provides a mileage of 22.35 kmpl (base model), and C3 X has a mileage of 19.3 kmpl (base model).

Baleno vs C3 X

Key Highlights	Maruti Suzuki Baleno	Citroen C3 X
Price	Rs.5.99 Lakh	Rs.4.95 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	1198 cc
Power	88.4 bhp @ 6000 rpm	80.46 bhp @ 5750rpm
Mileage/Range	22.35 kmpl	19.3 kmpl

Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Sigma

Rs. 5.99 Lakh

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Citroen C3 X

Live

Rs. 4.95 Lakh

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Tata Altroz

Smart 1.2L Revotron Petrol 5 Speed

Rs. 6.30 Lakh

Specifications Overview

Baleno specifications	C3 X specifications	Altroz specifications
Variant Name	Sigma	Live	Smart 1.2L Revotron Petrol 5 Speed
On Road Price	6.55 Lakh Price Breakup	5.39 Lakh Price Breakup	7.08 Lakh Price Breakup
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
User Rating	4.2 733 Reviews	4.2 72 Reviews	4.5 38 Reviews
Boot Space (Litres)	318 Litres	315 Litres	345 Litres
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual	Manual
Engine Displacement	1197 cc	1198 cc	1199 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)	88.4 bhp @ 6000 rpm	80.46 bhp @ 5750rpm	86.80 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Colors	Baleno Colours	C3 X Colours	Altroz Colours
Images	Baleno Images	C3 X Images	Altroz Images

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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Baleno Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	C3 X Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	Altroz Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Independent MacPherson Dual Path Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam	Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring	Twist Beam with Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Front Brakes	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brakes	Drum	Drum	Drum
Spare Wheel	{185/65 R15}& Steel Rim	No	{165/80 R14}& Steel Rim
Front Tyre Size	185/65 R15	195/65 R15	185/60 R16
Rear Tyre Size	185/65 R15	195/65 R15	185/60 R16
Turning Radius	4.85 meters	4.98 meters	5 meters
Wheels Size	R15	R15	R16
Wheels Type	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Steel Rim With Wheel Covers

Exterior

Baleno Exterior	C3 X Exterior	Altroz Exterior
Power Windows	Front & Rear With Auto Up & Down (Driver Only)	Front Only	Front & Rear
Rear Wiper	No	No	No
Rear Defogger	Yes	No	No
Daytime Running Lights	No	No	No
Automatic Headlamps	No	No	No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	No	No	Yes
Outside door handles	Body Colored	Black	Body Colored
Bumpers	Black	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Antenna	Roof Mounted	No	Roof Mounted
Rear Spoiler	Body Coloured Roof Mounted	Body Coloured Roof Mounted	Body Coloured Roof Mounted
Roof Rails	No	No	No
Bonnet	Manual Lift	Manual Lift	Manual Lift
Outside Mirrors	Manually Adjustable	Manually Adjustable	Manually Adjustable
Tail Gate	Manual Operation	Manual Operation	Manual Operation
Outside Rear View Mirrors	Body Coloured	Black	Black

Instrumentation

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

Infotainment & Communication

Baleno Infotainment & Communication	C3 X Infotainment & Communication	Altroz Infotainment & Communication
Voice Command	No	No	No
Infotainment Screen	No	No	No
Multifunction Display	Yes	No	No
Display Screen for Rear Passengers	No	No	No
Bluetooth Compatibility	No	No	No
Gesture Control	-	No	-
Integrated Music System	Standard Company Fitted	No	Standard Company Fitted
AM/FM Radio	No	No	No
Wireless Charger	No	No	No
Front tweeters	No	No	No
Android Auto and Apple Carplay	No	No	No

Warranty

Baleno Warranty	C3 X Warranty	Altroz Warranty
Basic Warranty	3 Years/100000 Kms	3 Years/100000 Kms	3 Years/ 100000 Kms
Extended Warranty	Upto 6 Years/160000 kms	-	-

Engine & Transmission

Baleno Engine & Transmission	C3 X Engine & Transmission	Altroz Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	1198 cc	1199 cc
Engine Type	1.2L VVT	PURETECH 82	1.2L Revotron Petrol
No. of Cylinders	4	3	3
No. of valves per cylinder	4	4	4
Cylinder Configuration	DOHC	-	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual	Manual
Gears	5	5	5
Power	88.4 bhp @ 6000 rpm	80.46 bhp @ 5750rpm	86.80 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque	113 Nm @ 4400 rpm	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm	115 Nm @ 3250 rpm
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
ARAI Certified Economy	22.35 kmpl	19.3 kmpl	-
Top Speed	180 kmph	159 kmph	165 kmph
Emission Norm	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger	No	No	No

Comfort & Convenience

Baleno Comfort & Convenience	C3 X Comfort & Convenience	Altroz Comfort & Convenience
Ventilated Seats	No	No	No
Ventilated Seats Type	No	No	No
AC	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	No	No	No
Automatic climate control	Yes	No	No
Heater	Yes	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	No	No	Yes
Cruise Control	No	No	No
Start / Stop Button	No	No	No
Power Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	No	No	No
Leather streering wheels	No	No	No
Drive Modes	-	-	2
Keyless Entry	Foldable Key	No	Smart Key
Parking Assist	Yes	No	Yes

Safety

Baleno Safety	C3 X Safety	Altroz Safety
Airbags	6	2	6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)	Yes	No	Yes
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	Yes	Yes	Yes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)	-	Yes	Yes
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)	-	No	-
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	Yes	No	Yes
ASR / Traction Control	Yes	No	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	No	No	No
Lane Departure Warning	No	No	No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing	No	No	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	No	No
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt	Yes	No	Yes
Rear Middle Head Rest	Yes	No	No
Hill Assist	Yes	No	Yes

Dimensions & Capacity

Baleno Dimensions & Capacity	C3 X Dimensions & Capacity	Altroz Dimensions & Capacity
Length	3990 mm	3981 mm	3990 mm
Width	1745 mm	1733 mm	1755 mm
Height	1500 mm	1586 mm	1523 mm
Wheelbase	2520 mm	2540 mm	2501 mm
Ground Clearance	170 mm	180 mm	165 mm
No. of Seats	5	5	5
No. of Doors	5	4	5
Fuel Tank Capacity	37 Litres	45 Litres	37 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity	3.1 Litres	3.25 Litres	-
Boot Space	318 Litres	315 Litres	345 Litres
Kerb Weight	955 kg	958 kg	1115 kg
Body Type	Hatchback	Hatchback	Hatchback

Pros & Cons

Baleno Pros & Cons	C3 X Pros & Cons	Altroz Pros & Cons
Pros	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	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	Solid built quality - the safest premium hatchback in India. Only hatchback in the segment with a diesel engine Offers adequate boot space: 345 litres in petrol and diesel variants, and 210 litres in the CNG variant. Includes several segment first features. The 90-degree door opening allows easy ingress and egress. Offered with three powertrains, each tailored for different customer needs. Three gearboxes available with petrol engine. The extended thigh support provides good comfort for both front and rear seats
Cons	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.	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 gearbox with diesel engine. Diesel engine limited to three variants only. Touch-based controls for the air conditioner may take time to become second nature. Light colour interiors tend to get dirty more easily. The thick-A pillar takes up a lot of space. Tata's questionable after-sales support and service.

Detailed Comparison of Maruti Suzuki Baleno and Citroen C3 X

Safety

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

Body

Baleno has doors and seats. It is an with 318 Litres boot space, 37 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 170 mm. It is 1745 mm wide, 1500 mm high and 3990 mm long. It has 955 kg kerb weight and 2520 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, C3 X is an with doors and seats ,45 Litres fuel tank capacity, 315 Litres boot space, 180 mm ground clearance.It has 1586 mm height, 3981 mm length, 1733 mm width, and 958 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Maruti Suzuki Baleno comes with FWD and 5 Manual transmission. And C3 X comes with FWD and 5 Manual transmission.

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Maruti Suzuki Baleno and Citroen C3 X and Tata Altroz Owner Reviews

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  Sujal
  13 Jan 2026
  5.0
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  Great car that comes with 6 airbags, providing excellent safety. I would give this car a 5-star rating. It delivers a proper mileage of around 24–25 km/l, making it very economical. Overall, it is an amazing car under budget.
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  Bipin jain
  09 Jan 2026
  5.0
  I like driving this car. It is fuel efficient. It has a lot of space and good luggage space. The AC works very well and cools nicely. Overall, I like the Baleno MT car very much.
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  Shrikant Sharma
  06 Jan 2026
  4.2
  It is a great car with a stylish outlook, perfect for a small family. The seats are comfortable, the air conditioner is effective, and it offers a huge storage capacity. Overall, it is a very good car that is also highly fuel-efficient and provides excellent control while driving.
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  shailesh tripathi
  04 Jan 2026
  4.6
  Very nice experience. I never felt unhappy about my choice. The car looks good and performs well. It gives a nice feeling with smooth and silent driving.
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  Subrata Das
  02 Jan 2026
  3.0
  Safety rating is poor on long trips, and ground clearance is low. Mileage is very good for long trips, and maintenance cost is low. However, the journey is not very comfortable. Many updated features are not available in this car.
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Maruti Suzuki Baleno and Citroen C3 X FAQs

What is the on-road price of Maruti Suzuki Baleno?

The on-road price of Maruti Suzuki Baleno is Rs. 6.55 Lakh in New Delhi.

What is the on-road price of Citroen C3 X?

The on-road price of Citroen C3 X is Rs. 5.39 Lakh in New Delhi.

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