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Citroen C3 vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Citroen C3
Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Citroen

C3

From ₹4.99 Lakh

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Maruti Suzuki

Baleno

From ₹5.99 Lakh

Full Baleno page Change
Citroen C3Live Petrol MT · ₹4.99 Lakh
Maruti Suzuki BalenoSigma Petrol MT · ₹5.99 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price C3: ₹4.99 Lakh (ahead) Baleno: ₹5.99 Lakh C3 ₹99,900 cheaper
Airbags C3: Up to 6 airbags Baleno: 6 airbags No crash ratings yet
Mileage C3: 19.3 kmpl Baleno: 23.80 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power C3: 82 PS Baleno: 83 PS Torque 115 vs 112 Nm
Boot C3: 315 litres Baleno: 318 litres Length 3,981 vs 3,990 mm
Versions C3: 8 Baleno: 13 (ahead) Only C3: turbo petrol, manual

Pick the C3 for the lower price.

Pick the Baleno for better claimed mileage and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹4.99 Lakh
₹5.99 Lakh
On-road in
₹5.51 Lakh
₹6.59 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹9,259 a month
₹11,066 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
82 PS
83 PS
Torque
115 Nm
112 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
19.3 kmpl
23.80 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Compact Hatchback / Crossover
Premium Hatchback
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5 Seats
Fuel Type
Not listed
Petrol / CNG

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol (dealer-fit CNG kit also available on Live, Feel, Feel (O) and Shine MT)
Not listed
Displacement
1,198 cc (1.2L)
1,197 cc, 3-Cylinder (Z12E)
Engine Config
1.2L PureTech 3-Cylinder Turbo / Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Not listed
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Not listed
0-100
10.0 sec (Turbo AT)
Not listed
Top Speed
180 km/h
Not listed
Fuel Supply System
Not listed
MPFI
Emission Standard
Not listed
BS6 Phase 2

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
5-Speed MT (NA) / 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed Torque Converter Automatic (Turbo)
Not listed
Gears
5 / 6
Not listed
Paddles
No
Not listed
Hybrid
None
Not listed
Transmission Type
Not listed
5-Speed Manual or 5-Speed AMT (Petrol and CNG both now offer AMT)
Drivetrain
Not listed
FWD

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Not listed
Rear Brakes
Drum
Not listed
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Wheel Type
15-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels
16-inch Alloy Wheels (redesigned for facelift)
Tyre Size
195/65 R15 Tubeless Radial
195/55 R16, Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel
Full Size Steel Spare Wheel
Not listed
Front Brake Type
Not listed
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not listed
Drum
Turning Radius
Not listed
4.85 m

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
3,981 mm
3,990 mm
Width
1,733 mm
1,745 mm
Height
1,604 mm
1,530 mm
Wheelbase
2,540 mm
2,520 mm
Ground Clearance
180 mm
170 mm
Kerb Weight
1,035 kg
935-960 kg (variant dependent)
Boot Space
315 Litres
318 Litres
Fuel Tank
30 Litres
Not listed
Turning Radius
4.98 m
Not listed
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not listed
37 Litres

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
Not tested in this form. The electric eC3 scored 0 stars for adults and 1 for children from Global NCAP (2024). The C3 sold in Brazil also scored 0 stars, from Latin NCAP in 2023.
Not tested in this form. The pre-facelift Baleno with 6 airbags scored 4 stars for adults and 3 for children from Bharat NCAP (2025).
Airbags
2 airbags (driver and front passenger) on Live, Live (O) and Feel; 6 airbags (dual front, side, curtain) on Feel (O) and Shine
6 Standard Across All Trims
ESP/TC
Yes (ESP, Hill Hold Assist, ABS with EBD, Traction Control)
Not listed
ADAS
None
Level 2 ADAS: Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane-Keep Assist, Autonomous Emergency Braking, High-Beam Assist (Segment First for Premium Hatchbacks)
Camera
Rear Parking Camera with Dynamic Guidelines & Rear Parking Sensors
Not listed
TPMS
Yes (TPMS)
Standard
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats)
Not listed
ABS/EBD
Not listed
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not listed
Standard
Parking Camera
Not listed
360-Degree Camera
Child Seat Anchors
Not listed
ISOFIX

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
10.25-inch Citroën Connect Touchscreen Infotainment
Not listed
Digital Cluster
7-inch Full Digital Color TFT Driver Information Cluster
Not listed
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Not listed
Connected Tech
MyCitroën Connect App with 35 Connected Features
Not listed
Audio System
4-Speaker Audio System with Acoustic Tuning
Not listed
Sunroof
None
Not listed
Seat Features
Manual 6-Way Adjustable Driver Seat in Tropical Fabric with Citroën Advanced Comfort
Not listed
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control with Rear AC Vents
Automatic, with Rear AC Vents
Wireless Charger
Yes (Fast USB-A & USB-C charging ports front & rear)
Not listed
Touchscreen Size
Not listed
9-inch (Top Variants)
Connectivity
Not listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Sound System
Not listed
Clarion Premium Speakers
Head-Up Display
Not listed
Yes
Seat Ventilation
Not listed
Ventilated Front Seats (New for Facelift)
Wireless Charging
Not listed
Yes
Push Button Start
Not listed
Yes

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
LED Projector Headlamps with Signature Split V-Shaped LED DRLs
Not listed
Tail Lights
3D Effect Tail Lamps
Not listed
Fog/DRLs
Front Bumper Fog Lamps with Chrome Surround
Not listed
Front Grille
Not listed
Larger Grille with Black Horizontal Slats (Facelift Update)
Bumpers
Not listed
Reworked Front and Rear Bumpers with New Fog Lamp Housings
Antenna
Not listed
Shark Fin Antenna

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
2 Years / 40,000 km (Extendable up to 5 Years / 1,00,000 km)
Not listed
Service Interval
12 Months / 10,000 km (Initial inspection at 2 Months / 2,000 km)
Not listed
Colour Options
Not listed
Arctic White, Splendid Silver, Grandeur Grey, Bluish Black, Opulent Red, Nexa Blue, Enigmatic Teal Green (7 Colours)

Choice

Versions
8 versions
13 versions
Price range
₹4.99 Lakh – ₹9.68 Lakh
₹5.99 Lakh – ₹9.99 Lakh
Colours
5 colours
7 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Live Petrol MT₹4.99 Lakh Sigma Petrol MT₹5.99 Lakh Baleno ₹99,900 more

Only the C3 sells a turbo petrol, manual version: 2 versions, from ₹7.58 Lakh.

Only the Baleno sells a petrol, automatic version: 4 versions, from ₹7.49 Lakh.

On-road price by city

C3 Live Petrol MT against Baleno Sigma Petrol MT

CityC3BalenoGap
Mumbai₹5.86 Lakh₹7.01 LakhC3 ₹1.15 lakh less
Pune₹5.86 Lakh₹7.01 LakhC3 ₹1.15 lakh less
New Delhi₹5.51 Lakh₹6.59 LakhC3 ₹1.08 lakh less
Bengaluru₹5.97 Lakh₹7.2 LakhC3 ₹1.23 lakh less
Chennai₹5.94 Lakh₹7.15 LakhC3 ₹1.22 lakh less
Hyderabad₹6.01 Lakh₹7.24 LakhC3 ₹1.23 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹5.61 Lakh₹6.71 LakhC3 ₹1.10 lakh less
Kolkata₹5.59 Lakh₹6.68 LakhC3 ₹1.09 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the C3 or the Baleno?

The C3, by ₹99,900 on the versions compared here: C3 Live Petrol MT at ₹4.99 Lakh against Baleno Sigma Petrol MT at ₹5.99 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹5.51 Lakh against ₹6.59 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Baleno claims 23.80 kmpl against 19.3 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The C3: not tested in this form; the electric eC3 scored 0 stars (Global NCAP 2024). The Baleno: not tested in this form; the pre-facelift Baleno with 6 airbags scored 4 stars (Bharat NCAP 2025). The C3 has up to 6 airbags and the Baleno 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The C3 Live Petrol MT makes 82 PS and 115 Nm and the Baleno Sigma Petrol MT makes 83 PS and 112 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Baleno is 9 mm longer. Boot space is 315 litres in the C3 and 318 litres in the Baleno.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹9,259 a month for the C3 and ₹11,066 for the Baleno, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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