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Citroen C3 vs Nissan Gravite

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 30 Oct 2026.

Citroen C3
Nissan Gravite

Citroen

C3

From ₹4.99 Lakh

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Nissan

Gravite

From ₹5.73 Lakh

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Citroen C3Live Petrol MT · ₹4.99 Lakh
Nissan GraviteVisia Petrol MT · ₹5.73 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price C3: ₹4.99 Lakh (ahead) Gravite: ₹5.73 Lakh C3 ₹74,400 cheaper
Airbags C3: Up to 6 airbags Gravite: 6 airbags No crash ratings yet
Mileage C3: 19.3 kmpl Gravite: 19.3 kmpl ARAI claim
Power C3: 82 PS (ahead) Gravite: 72 PS Torque 115 vs 96 Nm
Boot C3: 315 litres Gravite: 625 litres (ahead) Length 3,981 vs 3,987 mm
Versions C3: 8 (ahead) Gravite: 6 Only C3: turbo petrol, manual

Pick the C3 for the lower price, more power and more versions.

Pick the Gravite for the bigger boot.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹4.99 Lakh
₹5.73 Lakh
On-road in
₹5.51 Lakh
₹6.25 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹9,259 a month
₹10,506 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
82 PS
72 PS
Torque
115 Nm
96 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
19.3 kmpl
19.3 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Compact Hatchback / Crossover
7-seater MPV
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
7
Platform
Not listed
CMF-A+ (shared with Renault Triber)

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol (dealer-fit CNG kit also available on Live, Feel, Feel (O) and Shine MT)
Petrol (dealer-fit CNG kit available on MT)
Displacement
1,198 cc (1.2L)
Not listed
Engine
1.2L PureTech 3-Cylinder Turbo / Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.0L naturally aspirated, 3 cylinders
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
FWD
0-100 km/h
10.0 sec (Turbo AT)
Not listed
Top Speed
180 km/h
Not listed
CNG Fitment Option
Not listed
Dealer-fit twin-cylinder CNG retrofit kit, ₹82,999, retains all 7 seats (segment-first for this sub-4m length); not a factory CNG variant with its own ex-showroom price

Transmission

Transmission
5-Speed MT (NA) / 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed Torque Converter Automatic (Turbo)
5-Speed Manual or 5-Speed AMT
Gears
5 / 6
Not listed
Paddles
No
Not listed
Hybrid
None
Not listed

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Not listed
Rear Brakes
Drum
Not listed
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Not listed
Rear Suspension
Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring
Not listed
Wheels
15-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels
14-inch steel wheels with wheel covers
Tyre Size
195/65 R15 Tubeless Radial
165/80 R14 (base variants) / 185/65 R15 (top variants)
Spare Wheel
Full Size Steel Spare Wheel
Not listed

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
3,981 mm
3,987 mm
Width
1,733 mm
1,734 mm
Height
1,604 mm
1,643 mm
Wheelbase
2,540 mm
2,636 mm
Ground Clearance
180 mm
182 mm
Kerb Weight
1,035 kg
988 kg
Boot Space
315 Litres
Not listed
Fuel Tank
30 Litres
Not listed
Turning Radius
4.98 m
Not listed
Boot Space (2 Seats Removed)
Not listed
625 Litres
Boot Space (1 Seat Removed)
Not listed
320 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 Renault Triber it is based on scored 4 stars for adults and 3 for children from Global NCAP (2021).
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
Stability Control
Yes (ESP, Hill Hold Assist, ABS with EBD, Traction Control)
Not listed
ADAS
None
Not offered
Camera
Rear Parking Camera with Dynamic Guidelines & Rear Parking Sensors
Not listed
TPMS
Yes (TPMS)
Not listed
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats)
Not listed
Other Safety
Not listed
Electronic Stability Control, TPMS, Hill Start Assist, Traction Control, ISOFIX child seat anchorages, auto headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, front and rear parking sensors

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
10.25-inch Citroën Connect Touchscreen Infotainment
8-inch touchscreen
Instrument Cluster
7-inch Full Digital Color TFT Driver Information Cluster
7-inch semi-digital
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Not listed
Connected Car 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
Manual AC with rear AC vents
Wireless Charger
Yes (Fast USB-A & USB-C charging ports front & rear)
Wireless Phone Charging
Speakers
Not listed
6-speaker sound system
Connectivity
Not listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Cruise Control
Not listed
Manual cruise control

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
LED Projector Headlamps with Signature Split V-Shaped LED DRLs
Not listed
Tail Lights
3D Effect Tail Lamps
Not listed
Fog Lamps & DRLs
Front Bumper Fog Lamps with Chrome Surround
Not listed

Warranty & Service

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

Choice

Versions
8 versions
6 versions
Price range
₹4.99 Lakh – ₹9.68 Lakh
₹5.73 Lakh – ₹8.64 Lakh
Colours
5 colours
5 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 Visia Petrol MT₹5.73 Lakh Gravite ₹74,400 more

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

Only the Gravite sells a petrol, automatic version: 2 versions, from ₹7.95 Lakh.

On-road price by city

C3 Live Petrol MT against Gravite Visia Petrol MT

CityC3GraviteGap
Mumbai₹5.86 Lakh₹6.65 LakhC3 ₹79,459 less
Pune₹5.86 Lakh₹6.65 LakhC3 ₹79,459 less
New Delhi₹5.51 Lakh₹6.25 LakhC3 ₹74,251 less
Bengaluru₹5.97 Lakh₹6.84 LakhC3 ₹86,681 less
Chennai₹5.94 Lakh₹6.79 LakhC3 ₹85,937 less
Hyderabad₹6.01 Lakh₹6.88 LakhC3 ₹86,681 less
Ahmedabad₹5.61 Lakh₹6.37 LakhC3 ₹75,739 less
Kolkata₹5.59 Lakh₹6.34 LakhC3 ₹75,367 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 Gravite?

The C3, by ₹74,400 on the versions compared here: C3 Live Petrol MT at ₹4.99 Lakh against Gravite Visia Petrol MT at ₹5.73 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹5.51 Lakh against ₹6.25 Lakh.

Which is safer?

The C3: not tested in this form; the electric eC3 scored 0 stars (Global NCAP 2024). The Gravite: not tested in this form; the Renault Triber it is based on scored 4 stars (Global NCAP 2021). The C3 has up to 6 airbags and the Gravite 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The C3 Live Petrol MT makes 82 PS and 115 Nm and the Gravite Visia Petrol MT makes 72 PS and 96 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Gravite is 6 mm longer. Boot space is 315 litres in the C3 and 625 litres in the Gravite.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹9,259 a month for the C3 and ₹10,506 for the Gravite, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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