Citroen C3 Shine Vs Maruti Ignis Alpha: Variant Comparison

• The newly launched Shine variant is now the top-end variant of Citroen C3
• It finally gets many missing features that the rivals like Maruti Ignis offer
• The price of the C3 Shine makes it a worthy rival of the Maruti Ignis Alpha
• Here's a specs & features comparison between them

The newly launched Shine variant of the Citroen C3 comes as a true rival to the Maruti Suzuki's Ignis Alpha variant. The Citroen C3 Shine variant is now the top-end variant in the C3 lineup and it also gets many of the features that were missing on the previous C3 top-end variant Feel. The Shine variant of C3 costs between Rs 7.60 lakh to Rs 7.87 lakh ex-showroom. On the other hand, the Maruti Ignis Alpha variant is priced between Rs 7.61 lakh to Rs 8.16 lakh ex-showroom. Both cars come at a similar price point or price range. Therefore, here's our detailed variant comparison between the Citroen C3 Shine & Maruti Ignis Alpha.

Citroen C3 Shine Vs Maruti Ignis Alpha: Dimensions

Dimensions	Citroen C3 Shine	Maruti Ignis Alpha
Length	3981 mm	3700 mm
Width	1733 mm	1690 mm
Height	1586 mm/1604 mm (With Roof Rails)	1595 mm
Wheelbase	2540 mm	2435 mm
Ground Clearance	180 mm	180 mm
Boot Space	315 litres	260 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity	30L	32L
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	175/65 R15
Turning Radius	4.98 m	4.7 m

Citroen C3 Shine Vs Maruti Ignis Alpha: Powertrain Specs

Specs	Citroen C3 Shine	Maruti Ignis Alpha
Engine	PURETECH 82 Naturally Aspirated Petrol	VVT PETROL ENGINE
Type	1.2L, 3-cylinder	1.2L, 4-cylinder
Power	82 PS	82.9 PS
Torque	115 Nm	113 Nm
Transmission	6-speed manual	5-speed manual/5-speed AMT automatic
Fuel Efficiency	19.8 km/l	20.89 km/l

Citroen C3 Shine Vs Maruti Ignis Alpha: Features & Safety

Features & Safety	Citroen C3 Shine	Maruti Ignis Alpha
Airbags	2	2
Active Safety	ABS, EBD, ESP, Hill Hold, TPMS	ABS, EBD, ESP, Hill Hold
IRVM	Manual Day/Night	Manual Day/Night
ORVMs	Electrical Adjustment only	Electrically Adjustable & Foldable
TPMS	Yes	No
Fog Lamps	Front	Front
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	Yes	Yes
Push button engine Start/Stop	No	Yes
Passive keyless entry with request sensor	No	Yes
Reverse Camera	Yes	Yes
Speakers & Tweeters	4	4 + 2
Rear Wiper/Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Defogger	Yes	Yes
AC	Manual	Auto Climate Control
Tilt steering	Yes	Yes
Infotainment Screen	10.23-inch touchscreen	7-inch Smartplay Studio touchscreen
Android Auto/Apple Car Play	Wireless	Wired
Connected Car Tech	Yes	No
DRLs	Yes LED	Yes LED
Headlamps	Halogen Reflector	LED Projector Headlamps
Wheels	R15 Alloys	R15 Alloys
Puddle Lamp	No	Yes
Navigation System with Live Traffic Update	No	Yes - Through Smartplay Studio App
Rear Seat 60:40 Split	No	Yes

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Verdict: The new Citroen C3 Shine variant now packs all the most important features that were previously missing. Now it truly seems like a well-packaged family hatchback. However, the Maruti Ignis Alpha still remains a strong rival to the Citroen C3 because of the AMT automatic transmission option and Maruti's strong after-sales service.

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