New Citroen C3 Aircross Vs Maruti XL6: Comparison

• The newly introduced Citroen C3 Aircross is a 5 + 2 seater SUV
• It will compete with the midsize SUVs along with the MPVs
• One of its nearest rivals is Maruti XL6

Citroen recently unveiled the C3 Aircross SUV in India. It will be made available in a 5 + 2 seat configuration. Apart from the midsize SUVs like Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, etc, the new C3 Aircross will also compete with the MPVs like Maruti XL6. Therefore, here's our detailed dimension & specs comparison between the Citroen C3 Aircross & Maruti Suzuki XL6.

New Citroen C3 Aircross Vs Maruti XL6: Dimensions

Dimensions	Citroen C3 Aircross	Maruti XL6
Length	4,300mm	4445mm
Width	1,796mm	1775mm
Height	1,654mm	1755mm
Wheelbase	2,671mm	2740mm
Ground Clearance	200mm	180mm
Boot Space	Up to 511 litres	209 litres
Wheels	17-inch	16-inch

New Citroen C3 Aircross Vs Maruti XL6: Powertrain Specs

Specs	Citroen C3 Aircross	Maruti XL6
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.

Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay	A 10.25-inch Touchscreen Infotainment System
Electrically Adjustable ORVMs with Integrated Turn Indicators	17-inch Alloy Wheels
LED DRLs & Front Fog Lamps	Rear Wiper & Washer with Defogger
Front Center Arm Rest for Driver Seat	Shark Fin Antena
TPMS	Roof-Mounted AC Vents for the Second Row
Rear Center Arm Rest with Cup Holders	Reverse Camera
Tilt Steering with Audio, Phone & Instrument Controls	A Fully Digital Color Instrument Cluster
Idle Start-Stop	Removable Third Row Seats

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Verdict: The 5 + 2 seats make the Citroen C3 Aircross the most versatile SUV in the midsize SUV segment. But, Citroen has done a lot of cost-cutting in the C3 Aircross. However, all these cost-cuttings could be easily justified if Citroen prices this new SUV very competitively & aggressively.

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