Citroen C3 vs Maruti Alto K10 Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Citroen C3 and Maruti Alto K10 comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Citroen C3 Live 1.2 Petrol is priced at ₹4.99 Lakh, Maruti Alto K10 Std (O) is priced at ₹3.70 Lakh.
Citroen C3 Live 1.2 Petrol comes with 1198 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Maruti Alto K10 Std (O) comes with 998 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC engine.

Citroen C3 vs Maruti Alto K10 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Citroen C3	Maruti Alto K10
Engine Capacity	1198 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	998 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC
Power	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm	68 bhp @ 5600 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Citroen C3

₹ 4.99 Lakh

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Maruti Alto K10

₹ 3.70 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

4.99 Lakh

3.70 Lakh

EMI

₹9,214

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹6,830

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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Brochure

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User Rating

4.2

4.1

NCAP Rating

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Colors

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Doors

5 Doors

Seating Capacity

5 Person

Frunk Storage

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Bootspace

315 litres

214 litres

No of Rows

2 Rows

Fuel Tank Capacity

30 litres

27 litres

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

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Engine Type

PURETECH 82

K10C

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Engine

1198 Cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

998 Cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC

Drivetrain

FWD

Highway Mileage

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21.8 kmpl

Transmission

Manual - 5 Gears

Mileage (ARAI)

19.3 kmpl

24.39 kmpl

Max Motor Performance

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AC Regular Charging

—

Driving Range

579 km

659 km

Fuel Type

Petrol

Range

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Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

115 Nm @ 3750 Rpm

91.1 Nm @ 3400 Rpm

Electric Motor Assist

—

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

80 Bhp @ 5750 Rpm

68 Bhp @ 5600 Rpm

Others

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City Mileage

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10.62 kmpl

Battery Charging

—

Battery

—

Electric Motor

—

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

AC Fast Charging

—

DC Fast Charging

—

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

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Top Speed

—

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

115 Nm @ 3750 Rpm

91.1 Nm @ 3400 Rpm

Alternate Fuel

Wheelbase

2540 mm

2380 mm

Width

1733 mm

1490 mm

Length

3981 mm

3530 mm

Ground Clearance

180 mm

167 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

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Height

1586 mm

1520 mm

Kerb Weight

958 kg

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Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut With Coil Spring

Mac Pherson Strut With Coil Spring

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Manual

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Front Brake Type

Disc

Rear Suspension

Rear Twist Beam With Coil Spring

Torsion Beam With Coil Spring

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Wheels

Steel Rims

Front Tyres

195 / 65 R15

145 / 80 R13

Spare Wheel

Steel

Rear Tyres

195 / 65 R15

145 / 80 R13

Four Wheel Steering

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Minimum Turning Radius

4.98 metres

4.5 metres

Rub-strips

Black

Body Kit

Roof-mounted Antenna

Roof Rails

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Body-coloured Bumpers

Antenna

Yes (Roof-mounted)

Sunroof / Moonroof

Engine Immobiliser

Child Safety Lock

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Central Locking

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Rear Armrest

Interior Colours

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Black And Beige

Headrests

Front & Rear

Interiors

Single Tone

Dual Tone

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

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Driver Seat Adjustment

4 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back)

Split Rear Seat

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

4 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back)

Driver Armrest

Seat Upholstery

Fabric

Second Row Seat Adjustment

—

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Front Seatback Pockets

Massage Seats

—

Ventilated Seat Type

—

Ventilated Seats

—

NCAP Rating

Not Tested

2 Star (Global NCAP)

Seat Belt Warning

Puncture Repair Kit

Child Seat Anchor Points

Airbags

2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)

6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Front Passenger Side, Rear Passenger Side)

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Lane Departure Prevention

—

Lane Departure Warning

—

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

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Blind Spot Detection

—

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

—

High-beam Assist

—

Rear Middle Head Rest

—

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

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One Touch Up

Front

Adjustable ORVMs

Internally Adjustable

Externally Adjustable

Rear Defogger

Rain-sensing Wipers

Interior Door Handles Finish

Black

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Front

Scuff Plates

Power Windows

Front Only

ORVM Colour

Black

Exterior Door Handles

Black

One Touch Down

Front

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Rear Wiper

Bootlid Opener

Internal

Remote Operated

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Black

Power Windows Position

Front Only

Interior Door Handles

Black

iPod Compatibility

Infotainment Screen Size

—

AUX Compatibility

Display

AM/FM Radio

Head Unit Size

Not Available

Steering-mounted controls

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

USB Compatibility

Wireless Charger

Bluetooth Compatibility

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)

Voice Command

Apple CarPlay

Touchscreen Size

—

DVD Playback

—

Speakers

GPS Navigation System

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Android Auto

Internal Hard Drive

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Average Speed

Gear Indicator

Instrument Cluster

Digital

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

2 Trips

Distance to Empty

Clock

Digital

Door Ajar Warning

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Instantaneous Consumption

Shift Indicator

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Digital

Average Fuel Consumption

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Tachometer

Digital

Warranty (In Kilometres)

100000

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Warranty (In Years)

Driver Armrest Storage

Sunglass Holder

Cooled Glovebox

Cup Holders

Front Only

Cup Holders Position

Front Only

Front AC

Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control

—

Heater

Parking Sensors

Rear

Umbrella Storage in Door

Rear AC

—

Cruise Control

Anti-glare Mirrors

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Manual

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Steering Adjustment

Air Conditioner

Yes (Manual)

12V Power Outlets

Air Purifier

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Cabin Boot Access

Parking Assist

Electronic Parking Brake

—

Reading Lamp

Puddle Lamps

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Glovebox Lamp

Rear Reading Lamp

Fog Lights

—

Daytime Running Lights

Halogen

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Cabin Lamps

Front

Automatic Headlamps

Headlights

Halogen

Cabin Lamps Position

Front

Cornering Headlights

Taillights

Halogen

Headlight Height Adjuster

Ambient Interior Lighting

Ambient Interior Count

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Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Hill Hold Control

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

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Four-Wheel-Drive

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Citroen C3

✓Quirky and distinctive French design stands out in its segment.
✓Spacious cabin with good rear seat legroom and headroom.
✓Comfortable ride quality, especially over bad roads.
✓Competitive pricing for a compact crossover.
Punchy turbo engine, good mileage (19.3 kmpl claimed), light steering, and high-speed stability.

Maruti Suzuki Alto K10

✓Its compact size and light controls make the Alto K10 easy to drive and maneuver through heavy city traffic.
✓The engine feels lively and delivers strong performance that can be enjoyable to drive.
✓The 214-litre boot is practical and well-shaped, with minimal intrusions for easier loading and unloading.
✓The overall build and material quality feel acceptable for its segment and pricing.