- Citroen has added a new Shine top-end variant to the C3 lineup
- The C3 Shine gets all the features that are missing in the Feel variant
- The C3 Shine trim rivals the Maruti Ignis Alpha trim & Tata Punch Accomplish Trim
- Here's a detailed variant comparison between the three vehicles
The French carmaker Citroen recently launched a new 'Shine' top-end variant in its C3 hatchback lineup. The new Shine variant of the C3 gets most of the features that were missing in the Feel variant which previously used to be the top variant of the C3. With this new addition, now the C3 closely matches the Maruti Ignis top-end Alpha variant & Tata Punch second top Accomplish variant, when it comes to features. And hence, here's our detailed variant comparison between the three vehicles.
Citroen C3 Shine Vs Tata Punch Accomplish Vs Maruti Ignis Alpha: Dimensions
| Dimensions | Citroen C3 Shine | Tata Punch Accomplish | Maruti Ignis Alpha |
| Length | 3981 mm | 3827 mm | 3700 mm |
| Width | 1733 mm | 1742 mm | 1690 mm |
| Height | 1586 mm/1604 mm (With Roof Rails) | 1615 mm | 1595 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2540 mm | 2445 mm | 2435 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 187 mm | 180 mm |
| Boot Space | 315 litres | 366 litres (as per ISO V215), 319 litres (as per ISO 210) | 260 litres |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30L | 37L | 32L |
| Tyre Size | 195/65 R15 | 185/70 R15 | 175/65 R15 |
| Turning Radius | 4.98 m | Under 5 m | 4.7 m |
Citroen C3 Shine Vs Tata Punch Accomplish Vs Maruti Ignis Alpha: Powertrain Specs
| Powertrain Specs | Citroen C3 Shine | Tata Punch Accomplish | Maruti Ignis Alpha |
| Engine | PURETECH 82 Naturally Aspirated Petrol | Revotron Naturally Aspirated Petrol | VVT Naturally Aspirated Petrol Engine |
| Type | 1.2L, 3-cylinder | 1.2L, 3-cylinder | 1.2L, 4-cylinder |
| Power | 82 PS | 87.8 PS | 82.9 PS |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 115 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed manual or 5-speed AMT automatic | 5-speed manual/5-speed AMT automatic |
| Fuel Efficiency | 19.8 km/l | 20.09 km/l - Manual & 18.8 km/l - AMT | 20.89 km/l |
Citroen C3 Shine Vs Tata Punch Accomplish Vs Maruti Ignis Alpha: Features & Safety
| Features & Safety | Citroen C3 Shine | Tata Punch Accomplish | Maruti Ignis Alpha |
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Active Safety | ABS, EBD, ESP, Hill Hold, TPMS | ABS, EBD, Brake Sway Control | ABS, EBD, ESP, Hill Hold |
| ORVMs | Electrical Adjustment only | Electrical Adjustment only | Electrically Adjustable & Foldable |
| TPMS | Yes | No | No |
| Fog Lamps | Front | Front | Front |
| Cruise Control | No | Yes | No |
| Push button engine Start/Stop | No | Yes | Yes |
| Passive keyless entry with request sensor | No | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes with dynamic guidelines | Yes |
| Speakers & Tweeters | 4 | 4 + 2 | 4 + 2 |
| Rear Wiper/Washer | Yes | No | Yes |
| Rear Defogger | Yes | No | Yes |
| AC | Manual | Manual | Auto Climate Control |
| Infotainment Screen | 10.23-inch touchscreen | 7-inch touchscreen | 7-inch Smartplay Studio touchscreen |
| Android Auto/Apple Car Play | Wireless | Wired | Wired |
| Connected Car Tech | Yes | No | No |
| DRLs | Yes LED | No (Optional LED DRLs with Dazzle Pack) | Yes LED |
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | Halogen Reflector (Optional Projector headlamps with Dazzle Pack) | LED Projector Headlamps |
| Wheels | R15 Alloys | R15 Hyper Style steel (Optional R16 Alloys with Dazzle Pack) | R15 Alloys |
| Puddle Lamp | No | No | Yes |
| Navigation System with Live Traffic Update | No | No | Yes - Through Smartplay Studio App |
| Rear Seat 60:40 Split | No | No | Yes |
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Verdict: All three vehicles have some or the other USPs. The Tata Punch offers a 5-star crash safety rating along with an AMT option & features like cruise control. The Maruti Ignis offers unique features like auto climate control, split folding rear seats, etc. And, the Citroen C3 offers unique features like wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay & connected car tech.
When it comes to ex-showroom prices, the Citroen C3 Shine variant is priced between Rs 7.60 lakh to Rs 7.87 lakh ex-showroom. On the other hand, the Maruti Ignis Alpha variant costs between Rs 7.61 lakh to Rs 8.16 lakh ex-showroom, and the Tata Punch Accomplish variant starts at Rs 7.65 lakh for the manual transmission option & goes up to Rs 8.73 lakh for the AMT automatic option.
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