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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.6.89 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Smart 1.2L Revotron Petrol 5 Speed and Citroen C3 Price starts at Rs.6.23 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Live Puretech 82 5 MT. Tata Altroz is N/A cylinder, 1199 cc Engine can generate 86.79 bhp @ 6000 rpm power whereas Citroen C3 is a 3 cylinder, 1198 cc Engine can generate 80.46 bhp @ 5750rpm power. In terms of mileage, Altroz provides a mileage of N/A kmpl (base model), and C3 has a mileage of 19.3 kmpl (base model).

Altroz vs C3

Key HighlightsTata AltrozCitroen C3
PriceRs.6.89 LakhRs.6.23 Lakh
Engine Capacity1199 cc1198 cc
Power86.79 bhp @ 6000 rpm80.46 bhp @ 5750rpm
Mileage/RangeN/A kmpl19.3 kmpl
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Tata Altroz Smart 1.2L Revotron Petrol 5 Speed car
Smart 1.2L Revotron Petrol 5 Speed
Rs. 6.89 Lakh
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Citroen C3 Live Puretech 82 5 MT car
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Rs. 6.23 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
7.74 Lakh
Price Breakup
7.00 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.4
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
80.46 bhp @ 5750rpm
Colors
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C3 Images
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Exterior

Sunroof
Power Windows
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Adjustable ORVMs
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Turn Indicators on ORVMs
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Rear Wiper
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Rear Defogger
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Bootlid Opener
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Rain Sensing Wipers
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Daytime Running Lights
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LED headlight
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Projector headlight
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Automatic Headlamps
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Follow Me Home Headlamps
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
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MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
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Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring
Front Brakes
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Disc
Rear Brakes
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Drum
Wheels
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Steel
Spare Wheel
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Steel
Front Tyre Size
185/60 R16
195/65 R15
Rear Tyre Size
185/60 R16
195/65 R15
Turning Radius
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4.98 meters
Tyre Size Spare
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185/65 R15
Wheels Size
R16
R15

Instrumentation

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

Infotainment & Communication

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

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years/ 100000 Kms
3 Years/100000 Kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1199 cc
1198 cc
Engine Type
1.2L Revotron Petrol
PURETECH 82
No. of Cylinders
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3
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
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DOHC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
5
5
Power
86.79 bhp @ 6000 rpm
80.46 bhp @ 5750rpm
Torque
115 Nm @ 3250 rpm
115 Nm @ 3750 rpm
Drivetrain
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FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
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19.3 kmpl
Top Speed
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159 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger
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Comfort & Convenience

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

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

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

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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 ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Child Safety Lock. 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 capacity. 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.

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Tata Altroz and Citroen C3 Owner Reviews

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    • SK
      SaiyadNawazuddin Kalasgeri
      10 Jul 2025
      5.0
      The best car for family use and very comfortable. I highly recommend this car to all my friends. I’ve had a good experience with it—it’s comfortable and easy to maintain.
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      Saaa
      02 Jul 2025
      5.0
      Best and comfortable car value for money. Good service center available anywhere. Nice, good looking, style, best comfortable sitting and impressive look. First of value for money. Good gear shifting.
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    • Vb
      Venkatesh bandaru
      02 Jul 2025
      5.0
      I love the car experience. Good for the Indian roads.
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      afreen taj
      28 Jun 2025
      5.0
      This is one of the best, most affordable, and reliable vehicles with excellent mileage. I would highly recommend everyone to try it, as it comes with unique features that set it apart from other vehicles. Truly a smart and dependable choice.
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    • JS
      Joginder Singh
      24 Jun 2025
      5.0
      A good average and no maintenance charges and looking. That's features very good every good.
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