Maruti Swift vs Citroen C3 Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Maruti Swift and Citroen C3 comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Maruti Swift LXi is priced at ₹5.79 Lakh, Citroen C3 Live 1.2 Petrol is priced at ₹4.99 Lakh.
Maruti Swift LXi comes with 1197 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Citroen C3 Live 1.2 Petrol comes with 1198 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Maruti Swift vs Citroen C3 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Maruti Swift	Citroen C3
Engine Capacity	1197 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1198 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	80 bhp @ 5700 rpm	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Maruti Swift

₹ 5.79 Lakh

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Citroen C3

₹ 4.99 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

5.79 Lakh

4.99 Lakh

EMI

₹10,689

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹9,214

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

4.7

4.2

NCAP Rating

—

Colors

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Fuel Tank Capacity

37 litres

30 litres

Doors

5 Doors

Bootspace

265 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)

24.8 kmpl

19.3 kmpl

City Mileage

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Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

111.7 Nm @ 4300 Rpm

115 Nm @ 3750 Rpm

Engine

1197 Cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

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

Z 12E With ISS

PURETECH 82

Top Speed

—

Highway Mileage

—

Battery Charging

—

Drivetrain

FWD

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

Electric Motor Assist

—

AC Regular Charging

—

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

80 Bhp @ 5700 Rpm

80 Bhp @ 5750 Rpm

Range

—

Driving Range

918 km

579 km

Others

Idle Start/Stop

—

Electric Motor

—

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

111.7 Nm @ 4300 Rpm

115 Nm @ 3750 Rpm

DC Fast Charging

—

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Transmission

Manual - 5 Gears

Kerb Weight

920 kg

958 kg

Height

1520 mm

1586 mm

Width

1735 mm

1733 mm

Ground Clearance

163 mm

180 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

163 mm

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Wheelbase

2450 mm

2540 mm

Length

3860 mm

3981 mm

Spare Wheel

Steel

Wheels

Steel Rims

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Hydraulic)

Power Assisted (Electric)

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut

MacPherson Strut With Coil Spring

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Front Tyres

165 / 80 R14

195 / 65 R15

Minimum Turning Radius

4.8 metres

4.98 metres

Rear Suspension

Torsion Beam

Rear Twist Beam With Coil Spring

Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Disc

Four Wheel Steering

—

Rear Tyres

165 / 80 R14

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

Keyless

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Engine Immobiliser

Child Safety Lock

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down)

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

Rear Armrest

Driver Seat Adjustment

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down)

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

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Seat Upholstery

Fabric

Second Row Seat Adjustment

—

Interior Colours

Black

—

Front Seatback Pockets

Interiors

Single Tone

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

—

Driver Armrest

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Split Rear Seat

Headrests

Front & Rear

Child Seat Anchor Points

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Puncture Repair Kit

Airbags

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

2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)

NCAP Rating

Not Tested

Seat Belt Warning

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Interior Door Handles

Black

One Touch Up

Driver

Front

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

Both Sides

—

One Touch Down

Driver

Front

Scuff Plates

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Rear Wiper

Adjustable ORVMs

Internally Adjustable

Interior Door Handles Finish

Black

Rain-sensing Wipers

Exterior Door Handles

Black

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Front Only

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Black

ORVM Colour

Black

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Front Only

Rear Defogger

Bootlid Opener

Electric Tailgate Release

Internal

Touchscreen Size

—

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

Optional

DVD Playback

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

Door Ajar Warning

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Instantaneous Consumption

Average Fuel Consumption

Clock

Digital

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Tachometer

Analogue

Digital

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Instrument Cluster

Analogue - Digital

Digital

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Analogue - Digital

Digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

Distance to Empty

Trip Meter

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

Optional

Air Conditioner

Yes (Manual)

Rear AC

—

Heater

12V Power Outlets

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Manual

Anti-glare Mirrors

Steering Adjustment

Tilt

Umbrella Storage in Door

Parking Sensors

Rear

Automatic Headlamps

Taillights

LED

Halogen

Fog Lights

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Daytime Running Lights

Halogen

Glovebox Lamp

Follow Me Home Headlamps

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

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

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 Swift

✓
Sporty, youthful styling with sharp lines, LED lighting, and vibrant colour options.
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Comfortable cabin with good space for four adults and ample rear legroom for 6-footers.
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Equipped with essentials like cruise control, keyless entry, auto AC, power windows, and steering-mounted controls.
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Feature-rich infotainment system with a 9-inch touchscreen, wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, and a clear 6-speaker setup.
✓
More powerful and refined petrol engine with improved fuel efficiency, delivering around 15 kmpl in the city.
✓
Compact, practical, and fun-to-drive character suitable for daily use.

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.