Citroen C3 vs Maruti Suzuki Swift

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Citroen

C3

From ₹4.99 Lakh

C3 version

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Maruti Suzuki

Swift

From ₹5.84 Lakh

Swift version

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Citroen C3Live Petrol MT · ₹4.99 Lakh

Only differences

Maruti Suzuki SwiftLXi Petrol MT · ₹5.84 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price C3: ₹4.99 Lakh (ahead) Swift: ₹5.84 Lakh C3 ₹84,900 cheaper

Airbags C3: Up to 6 airbags Swift: 6 airbags No crash ratings yet

Mileage C3: 19.3 kmpl Swift: 24.80 kmpl (ahead) Claimed

Power C3: 82 PS Swift: 82 PS Torque 115 vs 111.7 Nm

Boot C3: 315 litres (ahead) Swift: 265 litres Length 3,981 vs 3,860 mm

Versions C3: 8 Swift: 15 (ahead) Only C3: turbo petrol, manual

Pick the C3 for the lower price and the bigger boot.

Pick the Swift for better claimed mileage and more versions.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹4.99 Lakh

₹5.84 Lakh

On-road in

₹5.7 Lakh

₹6.58 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹9,580 a month

₹11,063 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

82 PS

Torque

115 Nm

111.7 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

19.3 kmpl

24.80 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type

Compact Hatchback / Crossover

Premium Sporty Hatchback

Seating Capacity

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)

1,197 cc (1.2L 3-Cylinder)

Engine Config

1.2L PureTech 3-Cylinder Turbo / Naturally Aspirated Petrol

1.2L Z12E Next-Gen 3-Cylinder DOHC 12V Dual VVT with Electric Water Pump & High Turbulence

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)

0-100

10.0 sec (Turbo AT)

12.5 sec

Top Speed

180 km/h

165 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 with hydraulic actuator)

Gears

5 / 6

Paddles

Hybrid

None

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes

Ventilated Disc

Ventilated Disc (Front)

Rear Brakes

Drum

Drum (Rear)

Front Suspension

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 Precision Cut Two-Tone Alloy Wheels

Tyre Size

195/65 R15 Tubeless Radial

185/65 R15 Tubeless Radial

Spare Wheel

Full Size Steel Spare Wheel

14-inch Full Size Spare Wheel

Dimensions & Capacities

Length

3,981 mm

3,860 mm

Width

1,733 mm

1,735 mm

Height

1,604 mm

1,520 mm

Wheelbase

2,540 mm

2,450 mm

Ground Clearance

180 mm

163 mm

Kerb Weight

1,035 kg

920 kg - 955 kg

Boot Space

315 Litres

265 Litres (expandable with 60:40 split rear seat)

Fuel Tank

30 Litres

37 Litres (Petrol) / 55L Water Eq (CNG)

Turning Radius

4.98 m

4.8 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.

Not tested in this form. The Swift sold in Europe scored 3 stars from Euro NCAP (2024). JNCAP gave the Japanese Swift Hybrid 4 stars in 2023. ANCAP rates Australian cars built before August 2025 at 1 star and later ones, after a safety update, at 3 stars. The previous-generation Swift scored 1 star from Global NCAP in 2022.

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 Airbags Standard across ALL variants (Dual front, side thorax, full curtain)

ESP/TC

Yes (ESP, Hill Hold Assist, ABS with EBD, Traction Control)

Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP, Hill Hold Assist on all MT & AGS trims, ABS with EBD, Brake Assist)

ADAS

None

Camera

Rear Parking Camera with Dynamic Guidelines & Rear Parking Sensors

Rear Parking Camera with Guidelines & Rear Ultrasonic Parking Sensors

TPMS

Yes (TPMS)

ISOFIX

Yes (Rear outer seats)

Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen

10.25-inch Citroën Connect Touchscreen Infotainment

9.0-inch SmartPlay Pro+ Touchscreen Infotainment with Wireless Projection & Voice Assistant

Digital Cluster

7-inch Full Digital Color TFT Driver Information Cluster

4.2-inch Color TFT Multi-Information Display Cluster with G-Force & Power Meters

CarPlay/Android Auto

Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto

Connected Tech

MyCitroën Connect App with 35 Connected Features

Suzuki Connect with 40+ Connected Features, Remote AC pre-cool, Over-the-Air (OTA) Updates

Audio System

4-Speaker Audio System with Acoustic Tuning

Arkamys Surround Sense 6-Speaker Audio System (4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters)

Sunroof

None

Seat Features

Manual 6-Way Adjustable Driver Seat in Tropical Fabric with Citroën Advanced Comfort

Driver Seat Height Adjuster with Deeply Bolstered Sports Front Seats in Embossed Fabric

Climate Control

Automatic Climate Control with Rear AC Vents

Automatic Climate Control with Rear AC Vents (Segment-First for Swift)

Wireless Charger

Yes (Fast USB-A & USB-C charging ports front & rear)

Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charger)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights

LED Projector Headlamps with Signature Split V-Shaped LED DRLs

Full LED Projector Headlights with L-Shaped Signature Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)

Tail Lights

3D Effect Tail Lamps

Full LED C-Shaped Tail Lamps with Dark Gloss Finish

Fog/DRLs

Front Bumper Fog Lamps with Chrome Surround

Front LED Round Fog Lamps & Integrated LED DRLs

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty

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

15 versions

Price range

₹4.99 Lakh – ₹9.68 Lakh

₹5.84 Lakh – ₹8.86 Lakh

Colours

5 colours

9 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 LXi Petrol MT₹5.84 Lakh Swift ₹84,900 more

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

Only the Swift sells a petrol, automatic version: 4 versions, from ₹7.13 Lakh.

On-road price in six cities

C3 Live Petrol MT against Swift LXi Petrol MT

City	C3	Swift	Gap
Mumbai	₹6.05 Lakh	₹6.99 Lakh	C3 ₹94,239 less
Pune	₹6.05 Lakh	₹6.99 Lakh	C3 ₹94,239 less
New Delhi	₹5.7 Lakh	₹6.58 Lakh	C3 ₹88,296 less
Bengaluru	₹6.21 Lakh	₹7.23 Lakh	C3 ₹1.02 lakh less
Chennai	₹6.18 Lakh	₹7.19 Lakh	C3 ₹1.01 lakh less
Hyderabad	₹6.25 Lakh	₹7.27 Lakh	C3 ₹1.02 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 Swift?

The C3, by ₹84,900 on the versions compared here: C3 Live Petrol MT at ₹4.99 Lakh against Swift LXi Petrol MT at ₹5.84 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹5.7 Lakh against ₹6.58 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Swift claims 24.80 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 Swift: not tested in this form; the Swift sold in Europe scored 3 stars (Euro NCAP 2024). The C3 has up to 6 airbags and the Swift 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The C3 Live Petrol MT makes 82 PS and 115 Nm and the Swift LXi Petrol MT makes 82 PS and 111.7 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The C3 is 121 mm longer. Boot space is 315 litres in the C3 and 265 litres in the Swift.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹9,580 a month for the C3 and ₹11,063 for the Swift, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.