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Maruti Suzuki Ignis vs Citroen C3

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Maruti Suzuki Ignis or Citroen C3? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Ignis and C3. Maruti Suzuki Ignis Price starts at Rs.5.84 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 1.2 Petrol Sigma MT and Citroen C3 Price starts at Rs.6.16 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Live. Maruti Suzuki Ignis is 4 cylinder, 1197 cc Engine can generate 81.80 bhp @ 6000 rpm power whereas Citroen C3 is a 3 cylinder, 1198 cc Engine can generate 80.87 bhp@5750rpm power. In terms of mileage, Ignis provides a mileage of 20.89 kmpl (base model), and C3 has a mileage of 19.3 kmpl (base model).

Ignis vs C3

Key HighlightsMaruti IgnisCitroen C3
PriceRs.5.84 LakhRs.6.16 Lakh
Engine Capacity1197 cc1198 cc
Power81.80 bhp @ 6000 rpm80.87 bhp@5750rpm
Mileage/Range20.89 kmpl19.3 kmpl
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Maruti Ignis 1.2 Petrol Sigma MT car
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Specifications Overview

Ignis specificationsC3 specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
6.38 Lakh
6.92 Lakh
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.1
4.2
Boot Space (Litres)
260 Litres
315 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1197 cc
1198 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
81.80 bhp @ 6000 rpm
80.87 bhp@5750rpm
Colors
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Ignis Brakes, Suspension & TyresC3 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Drum
Wheels
Steel Rims
Steel Rims
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
175/65 R15
195/65 R15
Rear Tyre Size
175/65 R15
195/65 R15
Turning Radius
4.7 meters
4.98 meters
Tyre Size Spare
175/65 R15
165/80 R14
Wheels Size
R15
R15

Exterior

Ignis ExteriorC3 Exterior
Sunroof
No
No
Power Windows
Front Only
Front Only
Adjustable ORVMs
Externally Adjustable
Internally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
No
checkYes
Rear Wiper
No
No
Rear Defogger
No
No
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Internal
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
No
Daytime Running Lights
No
Halogen
LED headlight
No
No
Projector headlight
checkYes
No
Automatic Headlamps
No
No
Follow Me Home Headlamps
No
No

Instrumentation

Ignis InstrumentationC3 Instrumentation
Low Fuel Level Warning
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
No
checkYes
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
checkYes
-
Shift Indicator
checkYes
checkYes
Tachometer
No
Digital
Speedometer
Analogue
Analogue
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
checkYes
checkYes

Infotainment & Communication

Ignis Infotainment & CommunicationC3 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
Extended Warranty
5 Years or 8100&000 kms
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Engine & Transmission

Ignis Engine & TransmissionC3 Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
1197 cc
1198 cc
Engine Type
1.2L VVT
PURETECH 82
No. of Cylinders
4
3
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
In-line - DOHC
DOHC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
5 Gears
5 Gears
Power
81.80 bhp @ 6000 rpm
80.87 bhp@5750rpm
Torque
113 Nm @ 4200 rpm
115 Nm @ 3750 rpm
Fast Charging
No
No
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
20.89 kmpl
19.3 kmpl
Top Speed
175 kmph
159 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

Ignis Comfort & ConvenienceC3 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
checkYes
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
No
Leather streering wheels
No
No
Drive Modes
No
2
Keyless Entry
No
No
Parking Assist
No
No
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear

Safety

Ignis SafetyC3 Safety
NCAP Rating
Not Tested
Not Tested
Airbags
2
2
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
checkYes
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)
checkYes
No
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
checkYes
No
ASR / Traction Control
No
No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
No
No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
No
No
Seat Belt Warning
checkYes
checkYes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
checkYes
No
Hill Assist
checkYes
No
360 degree camera
No
No

Dimensions & Capacity

Ignis Dimensions & CapacityC3 Dimensions & Capacity
Length
3700 mm
3981 mm
Width
1690 mm
1733 mm
Height
1595 mm
1586 mm
Wheelbase
2435 mm
2540 mm
Ground Clearance
180 mm
180 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
32 Litres
30 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.1 Litres
3.25 Litres
Boot Space
260 Litres
315 Litres
Kerb Weight
825 kg
958 kg
Body Type
Hatchback
Hatchback

Pros & Cons

Ignis Pros & ConsC3 Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Its compact size makes it a fun-to-drive vehicle in the city.
  • The engine is refined and has great fuel efficiency.
  • The fit-finish of the interior is great with some nice elements
  • The seats offer great comfort and the cabin is neatly laid.
  • 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
Cons
  • It has not received any update for a long time and feels a bit dated.
  • Space is not enough for 5 passengers
  • Competitions offer more features.
  • The build quality is not as good as the competition.
  • 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
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Detailed Comparison of Maruti Ignis and Citroen C3

Safety

Ignis comes loaded with 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, Door Ajar Warning. C3 has ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), Seat Belt Warning, Engine Immobiliser, Child Safety Lock.

Body

Ignis has doors and seats. It is an with 260 Litres boot space, 32 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 180 mm. It is 1690 mm wide, 1595 mm high and 3700 mm long. It has 825 kg kerb weight and 2435 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, C3 is an with doors and seats ,30 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 Ignis comes with FWD and 5 Gears Manual transmission. And C3 comes with FWD and 5 Gears Manual transmission.

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Maruti Ignis and Citroen C3 Owner Reviews

  • Ignis Review
  • C3 Review
    • M
      Majid
      28 Days ago
      Review for Maruti Ignis
      5.0
      Best car Maruti had ever produced, its my first car and I love to travel by this car. Almost 66200 km completed in just 33 months and counting its engine is silent.
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      Gambhir
      3 Month ago
      Review for Maruti Ignis
      4.1
      Good small and compact. features are less. milage not good. Front head light is not up to the marks. It needs improvement. Interior to be improved to compete same
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    • MS
      Mohammed Shoheb
      4 Month ago
      Review for Maruti Ignis
      4.1
      Car is amazing. the space is what I am looking for with more safety. It is good and very comfortable car for 2. Car is good, mileage is to the promised.
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      Anonymous
      6 Month ago
      Review for Maruti Ignis
      1.6
      Poor mileage 8 to 10 km . body is just like cartoon box great suggestions plz don’t buy this car zero safety rating I got fooled by Maruti and my money total loss as mileage is 8 km per litre so don’t buy this car Total waste of money suspension are very poor
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    • KM
      Krancewell Marak
      7 Month ago
      Review for Maruti Ignis
      3.6
      Comfortable and stable driving plus prompt pick-up. Low maintenance and fuel efficient car. Easy to turn and park on the street. Features in the back should have been at par with average vehicles i.e the sloope glass of the back did not beautify the over all smart looking 'Guy' of the NEXA.
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      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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    • 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
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    Maruti Ignis and Citroen C3 FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Maruti Ignis?
    The on-road price of Maruti Ignis is Rs. 6.38 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of Citroen C3?
    The on-road price of Citroen C3 is Rs. 6.92 Lakh in New Delhi.