Maruti Alto K10 vs Citroen C3 Comparison

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

Maruti Alto K10 vs Citroen C3 Comparison Overview

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

Maruti Alto K10

₹ 3.70 Lakh

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Citroen C3

₹ 4.99 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

3.70 Lakh

4.99 Lakh

EMI

₹6,830

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹9,214

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

4.1

4.2

NCAP Rating

—

Colors

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Fuel Tank Capacity

27 litres

30 litres

Doors

5 Doors

Bootspace

214 litres

315 litres

Seating Capacity

5 Person

Frunk Storage

—

No of Rows

2 Rows

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

—

AC Fast Charging

—

Fuel Type

Petrol

Alternate Fuel

Mileage (ARAI)

24.39 kmpl

19.3 kmpl

City Mileage

10.62 kmpl

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Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

91.1 Nm @ 3400 Rpm

115 Nm @ 3750 Rpm

Engine

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

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

Max Motor Performance

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Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

—

Battery

—

Engine Type

K10C

PURETECH 82

Top Speed

—

Highway Mileage

21.8 kmpl

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Battery Charging

—

Drivetrain

FWD

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

Electric Motor Assist

—

AC Regular Charging

—

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

68 Bhp @ 5600 Rpm

80 Bhp @ 5750 Rpm

Range

—

Driving Range

659 km

579 km

Others

—

Electric Motor

—

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

91.1 Nm @ 3400 Rpm

115 Nm @ 3750 Rpm

DC Fast Charging

—

Pure Electric Driving Mode

—

Transmission

Manual - 5 Gears

Kerb Weight

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958 kg

Height

1520 mm

1586 mm

Width

1490 mm

1733 mm

Ground Clearance

167 mm

180 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

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Wheelbase

2380 mm

2540 mm

Length

3530 mm

3981 mm

Spare Wheel

Steel

Wheels

Steel Rims

Steering Type

Manual

Power Assisted (Electric)

Front Suspension

Mac Pherson Strut With Coil Spring

MacPherson Strut With Coil Spring

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Front Tyres

145 / 80 R13

195 / 65 R15

Minimum Turning Radius

4.5 metres

4.98 metres

Rear Suspension

Torsion Beam With Coil Spring

Rear Twist Beam With Coil Spring

Front Brake Type

Disc

Four Wheel Steering

—

Rear Tyres

145 / 80 R13

195 / 65 R15

Rub-strips

Black

Roof Rails

Antenna

Yes (Roof-mounted)

Roof-mounted Antenna

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Body-coloured Bumpers

Body Kit

Sunroof / Moonroof

Central Locking

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Engine Immobiliser

Child Safety Lock

Front Seatback Pockets

Massage Seats

—

Headrests

Front & Rear

Ventilated Seat Type

—

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

—

Rear Armrest

Driver Seat Adjustment

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

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Seat Upholstery

Fabric

Interior Colours

Black And Beige

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Interiors

Dual Tone

Single Tone

Ventilated Seats

—

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

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

Second Row Seat Adjustment

—

Driver Armrest

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Split Rear Seat

Lane Departure Prevention

—

Child Seat Anchor Points

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

Lane Departure Warning

—

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

—

Blind Spot Detection

—

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

—

Puncture Repair Kit

High-beam Assist

—

Airbags

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

2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)

NCAP Rating

2 Star (Global NCAP)

Not Tested

Seat Belt Warning

Rear Middle Head Rest

—

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Interior Door Handles

Black

One Touch Up

Front

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

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One Touch Down

Front

Scuff Plates

Door Pockets

Front

Front & Rear

Rear Wiper

Adjustable ORVMs

Externally Adjustable

Internally Adjustable

Interior Door Handles Finish

Black

Rain-sensing Wipers

Exterior Door Handles

Black

Power Windows

Front Only

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Black

ORVM Colour

Black

Power Windows Position

Front Only

Rear Defogger

Bootlid Opener

Remote Operated

Internal

Touchscreen Size

—

Internal Hard Drive

—

USB Compatibility

Speakers

AM/FM Radio

Apple CarPlay

Voice Command

Steering-mounted controls

Wireless Charger

AUX Compatibility

Infotainment Screen Size

—

Bluetooth Compatibility

Display

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Smart Connectivity

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

Android Auto

Head Unit Size

Not Available

iPod Compatibility

GPS Navigation System

DVD Playback

—

Door Ajar Warning

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Instantaneous Consumption

Average Fuel Consumption

Clock

Digital

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Tachometer

Digital

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Instrument Cluster

Digital

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

Distance to Empty

Trip Meter

2 Trips

2 Trips Electronic

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Warranty (In Kilometres)

100000

Cup Holders

Front Only

Cooled Glovebox

Sunglass Holder

Driver Armrest Storage

Cup Holders Position

Front Only

Front AC

—

Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Cabin Boot Access

Parking Assist

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Cruise Control

Air Purifier

Air Conditioner

Yes (Manual)

Rear AC

—

Heater

12V Power Outlets

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Manual

Anti-glare Mirrors

Steering Adjustment

Electronic Parking Brake

—

Umbrella Storage in Door

Parking Sensors

Rear

Automatic Headlamps

Taillights

Halogen

Fog Lights

—

Daytime Running Lights

Halogen

Glovebox Lamp

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Ambient Interior Count

—

Rear Reading Lamp

Puddle Lamps

Cabin Lamps

Front

Cabin Lamps Position

Front

Ambient Interior Lighting

Headlights

Halogen

Reading Lamp

Cornering Headlights

Headlight Height Adjuster

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

—

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Four-Wheel-Drive

—

Brake Assist (BA)

Hill Hold Control

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

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.

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.