Citroen C3 vs Maruti Suzuki Celerio

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 2 Oct 2026.

Citroen C3
Maruti Suzuki Celerio

Citroen

C3

From ₹4.99 Lakh

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Maruti Suzuki

Celerio

From ₹4.7 Lakh

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Citroen C3Live Petrol MT · ₹4.99 Lakh
Maruti Suzuki CelerioLXi Petrol MT · ₹4.7 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price C3: ₹4.99 Lakh Celerio: ₹4.7 Lakh (ahead) Celerio ₹29,100 cheaper
Safety C3: Not rated yet Celerio: 3 stars Global NCAP
Mileage C3: 19.3 kmpl Celerio: 25.24 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power C3: 82 PS (ahead) Celerio: 67 PS Torque 115 vs 89 Nm
Boot C3: 315 litres Celerio: 313 litres Length 3,981 vs 3,695 mm
Versions C3: 8 Celerio: 8 Only C3: turbo petrol, manual

Pick the C3 for more power.

Pick the Celerio for the lower price and better claimed mileage.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹4.99 Lakh
₹4.7 Lakh
On-road in
₹5.7 Lakh
₹5.4 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹9,580 a month
₹9,071 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
82 PS
67 PS
Torque
115 Nm
89 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
19.3 kmpl
25.24 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Compact Hatchback / Crossover
Compact Hatchback
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5 Seats

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol (dealer-fit CNG kit also available on Live, Feel, Feel (O) and Shine MT)
Petrol / CNG
Displacement
1,198 cc (1.2L)
998 cc (1.0L)
Engine Config
1.2L PureTech 3-Cylinder Turbo / Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.0L K10C Next-Gen 3-Cylinder DualJet Dual VVT with Engine Idle Start-Stop (ISS)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
0-100
10.0 sec (Turbo AT)
13.5 sec
Top Speed
180 km/h
150 km/h

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
5-Speed MT (NA) / 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed Torque Converter Automatic (Turbo)
5-Speed Manual / 5-Speed Auto Gear Shift (AGS AMT)
Gears
5 / 6
5
Paddles
No
No
Hybrid
None
None

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Drum
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
15-inch Glossy Black Alloy Wheels (ZXi+)
Tyre Size
195/65 R15 Tubeless Radial
175/60 R15 Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel
Full Size Steel Spare Wheel
14-inch Full Size Steel Spare Wheel

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
3,981 mm
3,695 mm
Width
1,733 mm
1,655 mm
Height
1,604 mm
1,555 mm
Wheelbase
2,540 mm
2,435 mm
Ground Clearance
180 mm
170 mm
Kerb Weight
1,035 kg
810 kg - 845 kg
Boot Space
315 Litres
313 Litres (+40% larger boot space)
Fuel Tank
30 Litres
32 Litres (Petrol) / 60L Water Eq (CNG)
Turning Radius
4.98 m
4.7 m

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.
Global NCAP (2025): 3 stars for adult occupants (18.04/34) and 2 stars for children (18.57/49). That is the 6-airbag Celerio; the 2-airbag version scored 2 stars for adults and 1 for children.
Airbags
2 airbags (driver and front passenger) on Live, Live (O) and Feel; 6 airbags (dual front, side, curtain) on Feel (O) and Shine
Dual Front Airbags Standard
ESP/TC
Yes (ESP, Hill Hold Assist, ABS with EBD, Traction Control)
Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP, Hill Hold Assist on AGS, ABS with EBD)
ADAS
None
None
Camera
Rear Parking Camera with Dynamic Guidelines & Rear Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Sensors (Camera Accessory)
TPMS
Yes (TPMS)
No
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats)
No

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
10.25-inch Citroën Connect Touchscreen Infotainment
7.0-inch SmartPlay Studio Touchscreen Infotainment System
Digital Cluster
7-inch Full Digital Color TFT Driver Information Cluster
Analogue Speedometer with Digital MID & Tachometer
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Connected Tech
MyCitroën Connect App with 35 Connected Features
Suzuki Connect Telematics with 40+ Features
Audio System
4-Speaker Audio System with Acoustic Tuning
4-Speaker Audio System
Sunroof
None
None
Seat Features
Manual 6-Way Adjustable Driver Seat in Tropical Fabric with Citroën Advanced Comfort
Ergonomic Driver Seat Height Adjuster with Contemporary Dark Interior Fabric
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control with Rear AC Vents
Manual Air Conditioning with Pollen Filter
Wireless Charger
Yes (Fast USB-A & USB-C charging ports front & rear)
No

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
LED Projector Headlamps with Signature Split V-Shaped LED DRLs
Sweptback Halogen Headlamps with Chrome Accents
Tail Lights
3D Effect Tail Lamps
Droplet-Themed Tail Lamps
Fog/DRLs
Front Bumper Fog Lamps with Chrome Surround
Front Bumper-Integrated Round Fog Lamps

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
2 Years / 40,000 km (Extendable up to 5 Years / 1,00,000 km)
2 Years / 40,000 km (Extendable up to 5 Years / 1,00,000 km)
Service Interval
12 Months / 10,000 km (Initial inspection at 2 Months / 2,000 km)
12 Months / 10,000 km (1st Free check at 1 Mo / 1,000 km)

Choice

Versions
8 versions
8 versions
Price range
₹4.99 Lakh – ₹9.68 Lakh
₹4.7 Lakh – ₹6.75 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 VXi Petrol MT₹5.18 Lakh Celerio ₹19,400 more

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

Only the Celerio sells a petrol, automatic version: 3 versions, from ₹5.63 Lakh.

On-road price in six cities

C3 Live Petrol MT against Celerio LXi Petrol MT

CityC3CelerioGap
Mumbai₹6.05 Lakh₹5.73 LakhCelerio ₹32,301 less
Pune₹6.05 Lakh₹5.73 LakhCelerio ₹32,301 less
New Delhi₹5.7 Lakh₹5.4 LakhCelerio ₹30,264 less
Bengaluru₹6.21 Lakh₹5.88 LakhCelerio ₹32,883 less
Chennai₹6.18 Lakh₹5.85 LakhCelerio ₹32,592 less
Hyderabad₹6.25 Lakh₹5.92 LakhCelerio ₹32,883 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 Celerio?

The Celerio, by ₹29,100 on the versions compared here: C3 Live Petrol MT at ₹4.99 Lakh against Celerio LXi Petrol MT at ₹4.7 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹5.7 Lakh against ₹5.4 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Celerio claims 25.24 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 Celerio: 3 stars, Global NCAP 2025. The C3 has up to 6 airbags and the Celerio 2 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The C3 Live Petrol MT makes 82 PS and 115 Nm and the Celerio LXi Petrol MT makes 67 PS and 89 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The C3 is 286 mm longer. Boot space is 315 litres in the C3 and 313 litres in the Celerio.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹9,580 a month for the C3 and ₹9,071 for the Celerio, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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