Citroen C3 vs Maruti Suzuki WagonR

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

Citroen

C3

From ₹4.99 Lakh

C3 version

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Maruti Suzuki

WagonR

From ₹4.99 Lakh

WagonR version

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Citroen C3Shine Petrol MT · ₹7.86 Lakh

Only differences

Maruti Suzuki WagonRZXi+ 1.2 Petrol FFV MT · ₹7.24 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price C3: ₹7.86 Lakh WagonR: ₹7.24 Lakh (ahead) WagonR ₹62,100 cheaper

Safety C3: Not rated yet WagonR: 1 star Global NCAP

Mileage C3: 19.3 kmpl WagonR: 23.56 kmpl (ahead) Claimed

Power C3: 82 PS WagonR: 90 PS (ahead) Torque 115 vs 113 Nm

Boot C3: 315 litres WagonR: 341 litres (ahead) Length 3,981 vs 3,655 mm

Versions C3: 8 WagonR: 10 (ahead) Only C3: turbo petrol, manual

Pick the WagonR for the lower price, better claimed mileage, more power, the bigger boot and more versions.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹7.86 Lakh

₹7.24 Lakh

On-road in

₹8.92 Lakh

₹8.26 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹14,991 a month

₹13,874 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

82 PS

90 PS

Torque

115 Nm

113 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

19.3 kmpl

23.56 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type

Compact Hatchback / Crossover

Tall Boy 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)

998 cc (1.0L) / 1,197 cc (1.2L)

Engine Config

1.2L PureTech 3-Cylinder Turbo / Naturally Aspirated Petrol

1.0L K10C (67 PS) / 1.2L K12N 4-Cylinder DualJet Dual VVT (90 PS & 113 Nm)

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)

0-100

10.0 sec (Turbo AT)

11.9 sec (1.2L MT)

Top Speed

180 km/h

155 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

Paddles

Hybrid

None

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes

Ventilated Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum

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

14-inch Alloy Wheels (Gunmetal Grey on ZXi+ Dual Tone)

Tyre Size

195/65 R15 Tubeless Radial

165/70 R14 Tubeless Radial

Spare Wheel

Full Size Steel Spare Wheel

14-inch Steel Spare Wheel

Dimensions & Capacities

Length

3,981 mm

3,655 mm

Width

1,733 mm

1,620 mm

Height

1,604 mm

1,675 mm (Iconic Tall Boy design)

Wheelbase

2,540 mm

2,435 mm

Ground Clearance

180 mm

165 mm

Kerb Weight

1,035 kg

810 kg - 850 kg

Boot Space

315 Litres

341 Litres (Massive luggage volume)

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 (2023): 1 star for adult occupants (19.69/34) and 0 stars for children (3.40/49). The test car had 2 airbags and no ESP.

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 with Hill Hold Assist on AGS, ABS with EBD)

ADAS

None

Camera

Rear Parking Camera with Dynamic Guidelines & Rear Parking Sensors

Rear Parking Sensors (Camera Accessory)

TPMS

Yes (TPMS)

ISOFIX

Yes (Rear outer seats)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen

10.25-inch Citroën Connect Touchscreen Infotainment

7.0-inch SmartPlay Studio Touchscreen Infotainment Display

Digital Cluster

7-inch Full Digital Color TFT Driver Information Cluster

Analogue Dial with Digital Multi-Information Display (MID)

CarPlay/Android Auto

Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto

Apple CarPlay & Android Auto

Connected Tech

MyCitroën Connect App with 35 Connected Features

Suzuki Connect with Live Vehicle Tracking & Geo-Fencing

Audio System

4-Speaker Audio System with Acoustic Tuning

4-Speaker Audio System

Sunroof

None

Seat Features

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

60:40 Split Rear Folding Seats with Tall-Boy High Headroom Seating

Climate Control

Automatic Climate Control with Rear AC Vents

Manual Air Conditioning with Heater

Wireless Charger

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

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights

LED Projector Headlamps with Signature Split V-Shaped LED DRLs

Dual-Split Headlamps with Large Glass Area

Tail Lights

3D Effect Tail Lamps

Tall Vertical Multi-Reflector Tail Lamps

Fog/DRLs

Front Bumper Fog Lamps with Chrome Surround

Front Bumper Fog Lamps

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

10 versions

Price range

₹4.99 Lakh – ₹9.68 Lakh

₹4.99 Lakh – ₹7.24 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 1.0 Petrol MT₹4.99 Lakh WagonR ₹100 less Shine Petrol MT₹7.86 Lakh ZXi+ 1.2 Petrol FFV MT₹7.24 Lakh WagonR ₹62,100 less

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

Only the WagonR sells a cng, manual version: 2 versions, from ₹5.94 Lakh.

On-road price in six cities

C3 Shine Petrol MT against WagonR ZXi+ 1.2 Petrol FFV MT

City	C3	WagonR	Gap
Mumbai	₹9.24 Lakh	₹8.55 Lakh	WagonR ₹68,931 less
Pune	₹9.24 Lakh	₹8.55 Lakh	WagonR ₹68,931 less
New Delhi	₹8.92 Lakh	₹8.26 Lakh	WagonR ₹66,447 less
Bengaluru	₹9.54 Lakh	₹8.83 Lakh	WagonR ₹70,794 less
Chennai	₹9.47 Lakh	₹8.77 Lakh	WagonR ₹70,173 less
Hyderabad	₹9.58 Lakh	₹8.87 Lakh	WagonR ₹70,794 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 WagonR?

The WagonR, by ₹62,100 on the versions compared here: C3 Shine Petrol MT at ₹7.86 Lakh against WagonR ZXi+ 1.2 Petrol FFV MT at ₹7.24 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹8.92 Lakh against ₹8.26 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The WagonR claims 23.56 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 WagonR: 1 star, Global NCAP 2023. The C3 has up to 6 airbags and the WagonR 2 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The C3 Shine Petrol MT makes 82 PS and 115 Nm and the WagonR ZXi+ 1.2 Petrol FFV MT makes 90 PS and 113 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The C3 is 326 mm longer. Boot space is 315 litres in the C3 and 341 litres in the WagonR.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹14,991 a month for the C3 and ₹13,874 for the WagonR, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.