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Tata Altroz vs Citroen C3

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Tata Altroz or Citroen C3? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Altroz and C3. Tata Altroz Price starts at Rs.6.65 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Petrol XE and Citroen C3 Price starts at Rs.6.16 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Live. Tata Altroz is 3 cylinder, 1199 cc Engine can generate 86.79 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, Altroz provides a mileage of 18.53 kmpl (base model), and C3 has a mileage of 19.3 kmpl (base model).

Altroz vs C3

Key HighlightsTata AltrozCitroen C3
PriceRs.6.65 LakhRs.6.16 Lakh
Engine Capacity1199 cc1198 cc
Power86.79 bhp @ 6000 rpm80.87 bhp@5750rpm
Mileage/Range18.53 kmpl19.3 kmpl
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Tata Altroz Petrol XE car
Petrol XE
Rs. 6.65 Lakh
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Rs. 6.16 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Altroz specificationsC3 specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
7.47 Lakh
6.92 Lakh
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.3
4.2
Boot Space (Litres)
345 Litres
315 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
1198 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
86.79 bhp @ 6000 rpm
80.87 bhp@5750rpm
Colors
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Altroz Brakes, Suspension & TyresC3 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
Independent MacPherson dual path strut with coil spring
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Twist beam with coil spring and shock absorber
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
165/80 R14
195/65 R15
Rear Tyre Size
165/80 R14
195/65 R15
Turning Radius
5 meters
4.98 meters
Tyre Size Spare
165/80 R14
165/80 R14
Wheels Size
R14
R15

Exterior

Altroz 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
Internal
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
checkYes
No

Instrumentation

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

Infotainment & Communication

Altroz 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
3 Years / 100000Kms
2 years or 40000 KMS

Engine & Transmission

Altroz Engine & TransmissionC3 Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
1199 cc
1198 cc
Engine Type
1.2 L Revotron
PURETECH 82
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
86.79 bhp @ 6000 rpm
80.87 bhp@5750rpm
Torque
115 Nm @ 3250 rpm
115 Nm @ 3750 rpm
Fast Charging
No
No
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
19.33 kmpl
19.3 kmpl
Top Speed
-
159 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

Altroz Comfort & ConvenienceC3 Comfort & Convenience
AC
checkYes
checkYes
Rear AC Vents
No
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
2
2
Keyless Entry
No
No
Electronic Parking Brake
No
-
Parking Assist
No
No

Safety

Altroz SafetyC3 Safety
NCAP Rating
5 Star (Global NCAP)
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)
No
No
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
checkYes
No
ASR / Traction Control
checkYes
No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
No
No
Lane Departure Warning
No
-
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
No
No
Seat Belt Warning
No
checkYes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
No
No
Rear Middle Head Rest
No
-

Dimensions & Capacity

Altroz Dimensions & CapacityC3 Dimensions & Capacity
Length
3990 mm
3981 mm
Width
1755 mm
1733 mm
Height
1523 mm
1586 mm
Wheelbase
2501 mm
2540 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
180 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 Litres
30 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.5 Litres
3.25 Litres
Boot Space
345 Litres
315 Litres
Kerb Weight
-
958 kg
Body Type
Hatchback
Hatchback

Pros & Cons

Altroz Pros & ConsC3 Pros & Cons
Pros
  • The Altroz provides a choice of four powertrains
  • It proudly holds a 5-star GNCAP crash test rating. This underscores its commitment to safety.
  • Only diesel hatchabck on offer in the Indian market
  • For easy entry and exit, the 90-degree wide door opening enhances convenience
  • The car has a well-equipped interior. It includes a touchscreen infotainment system and a Harman music system. It also has ambient lighting, a sunroof, rain-sensing wipers, and more.
  • The automatic variants come with a reasonable premium. They strike a balance without excessive pricing.
  • The Altroz has responsive steering. It instils confidence in the driver.
  • Equipped with dual-cylinder CNG technology, it maintains flexibility preserving some boot space.
  • 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
  • The base variants miss certain features like a day-night IRVM, power-adjustable mirrors, and come with 14-inch steel wheels
  • The turbo petrol and diesel engine options do not have automatic transmissions available.
  • The three-cylinder engine lacks the refinement observed in competitors' four-cylinder engines
  • Engine noise is noticeable within the cabin. This suggests that there is room for improvement in NVH levels.
  • Some buyers might worry about Tata's fit and finish. They might also worry about service experience issues.
  • 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 Tata Altroz and Citroen C3

Safety

Altroz comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, 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

Altroz has doors and seats. It is an with 345 Litres boot space, 37 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 165 mm. It is 1755 mm wide, 1523 mm high and 3990 mm long. It has kerb weight and 2501 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

Tata Altroz comes with FWD and 5 Gears Manual transmission. And C3 comes with FWD and 5 Gears Manual transmission.

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Tata Altroz and Citroen C3 Owner Reviews

  • Altroz Review
  • C3 Review
    • Sk
      Sandip kumar
      2 Month ago
      Review for Tata Altroz
      5.0
      This is high security car within the lowest price range. Feature of this car are excellent. Design by modern technology. The Interior comfort of this Car is very well. Overall the car is Excellent.
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      Dheeraj
      2 Month ago
      Review for Tata Altroz
      4.6
      Superb car in terms of performance & safety. Grip on road is very nice. I have successfully completed 20k km in 1 year and I don't have any issue with the car
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    • HS
      Hemant Sharma
      3 Month ago
      Review for Tata Altroz
      5.0
      Very good features in this car and performance in driving is excellent and very easy because very good Steering control and I like looks this car because looks are so sporty
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    • BP
      Bhadresh Patel
      3 Month ago
      Review for Tata Altroz
      5.0
      This car is looking so good and very nice, and her body work is strong and this car all working point is best the best performance his car.
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    • At
      Arvind toshniwal
      3 Month ago
      Review for Tata Altroz
      5.0
      Everything is very good. Indian car no.1 no more occupation.... Looking so smart stylish design. Dashboard And interior very good looking. Powerfully in AC hot and cold. Nothing no more car. Strong body in TATA ALTROZ. More space in but case. 90° open the all door... good Steering
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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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      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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      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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    Tata Altroz and Citroen C3 FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Tata Altroz?
    The on-road price of Tata Altroz is Rs. 7.47 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.