KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Citroen C3 Aircross will rival the midsize SUVs & entry-level MPVs at the same time
- Maruti Ertiga is one such 7-seater MPV that will rival the C3 Aircross
- C3 Aircross will be the first entry-level MPV to offer a turbo petrol engine
The newly revealed C3 Aircross is the fourth product from the French brand Citroen in India. After C5 Aircross, C3 & eC3, the C3 Aircross will be a Citroen vehicle in a totally new segment. Citroen seems to be targeting the midsize SUV segment and the entry-level MPV segment with a single product in the form of C3 Aircross. Moreover, in the entry-level MPV segment, Maruti Ertiga is one of the main competitors to the Citroen C3 Aircross. In this article let's compare the two on the specs & dimensions front.
Citroen C3 Aircross Vs Maruti Ertiga: Dimensions
| Dimensions | Citroen C3 Aircross | Maruti Ertiga |
| Length | 4,300mm | 4395mm |
| Width | 1,796mm | 1735mm |
| Height | 1,654mm | 1690mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,671mm | 2740mm |
| Ground Clearance | 200mm | 180mm to 185mm |
| Boot Space | 478 litres to 513 litres | 209 litres to 550 litres |
| Wheels | 17-inch | 15-inch |
Citroen C3 Aircross Vs Maruti Ertiga: Powertrain Specs
| Specs | Citroen C3 Aircross | Maruti Ertiga |
| Engine | 1.2L 3-cylinder turbo petrol | 1.5L 4-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine |
| Power | 110 PS | 103 PS |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 136.8 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed manual or 6-speed torque converter automatic |
New Citroen C3 Aircross: Features
Citroen hasn't revealed the full feature list of the C3 Aircross. However, some of the features have been confirmed. Here is a list of those confirmed features.
- Electrically Adjustable ORVMs with Integrated Turn Indicators
- Tilt Steering with Audio, Phone & Instrument Controls
- A 10.25-inch Touchscreen Infotainment System
- Roof-Mounted AC Vents for the Second Row
- Rear Center Arm Rest with Cup Holders
- A Fully Digital Color Instrument Cluster
- Front Center Arm Rest for Driver Seat
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- Rear Wiper & Washer with Defogger
- LED DRLs & Front Fog Lamps
- Removable Third Row Seats
- 17-inch Alloy Wheels
- Connected Car Tech
- Shark Fin Antena
- Reverse Camera
- Idle Start-Stop
- TPMS
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Verdict: Citroen is advertising its new C3 Aircross as a 5 + 2 seater SUV. Whereas Maruti advertises its Ertiga as a 7-seater MPV. Moreover, the Maruti Ertiga has a longer overall length & wheelbase than C3 Aircross, whereas the C3 Aircross is wider & has higher ground clearance than Maruti Ertiga. C3 Aircross is also the one to offer a turbo petrol engine but only with a manual gearbox, whereas Maruti Ertiga offers only a naturally aspirated petrol engine with either a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox.
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