Citroen C3 vs Renault Kwid

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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Renault

Kwid

From ₹4.53 Lakh

Kwid version

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Citroen C3Live Petrol MT · ₹4.99 Lakh

Only differences

Renault KwidEvolution Petrol MT · ₹4.53 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price C3: ₹4.99 Lakh Kwid: ₹4.53 Lakh (ahead) Kwid ₹46,100 cheaper

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

Mileage C3: 19.3 kmpl Kwid: 21.70 kmpl (ahead) ARAI claim

Power C3: 82 PS (ahead) Kwid: 69 PS Torque 115 vs 92.5 Nm

Boot C3: 315 litres (ahead) Kwid: 279 litres Length 3,981 vs 3,731 mm

Versions C3: 8 (ahead) Kwid: 4 Only C3: turbo petrol, manual

Pick the C3 for more power, the bigger boot and more versions.

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

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹4.99 Lakh

₹4.53 Lakh

On-road in

₹5.7 Lakh

₹5.22 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹9,580 a month

₹8,774 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

82 PS

69 PS

Torque

115 Nm

92.5 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

19.3 kmpl

21.70 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type

Compact Hatchback / Crossover

Entry Urban Micro-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

Displacement

1,198 cc (1.2L)

999 cc (1.0L)

Engine Config

1.2L PureTech 3-Cylinder Turbo / Naturally Aspirated Petrol

1.0L SCe 3-Cylinder 12V DOHC Petrol with Multi-Point Fuel Injection

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)

0-100

10.0 sec (Turbo AT)

14.1 sec (MT) / 14.7 sec (AMT)

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 Easy-R Automated Manual Transmission (AMT Rotary Dial)

Gears

5 / 6

Paddles

Hybrid

None

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes

Ventilated Disc

Disc (Front)

Rear Brakes

Drum

Drum (Rear)

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring

MacPherson Strut with Lower Transverse Link & Coil Spring

Rear Suspension

Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring

Twist Beam Suspension with Coil Spring

Wheel Type

15-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels

14-inch Multi-Spoke Dual-Tone Flex Wheels (Climber)

Tyre Size

195/65 R15 Tubeless Radial

165/70 R14 Tubeless Radial

Spare Wheel

Full Size Steel Spare Wheel

13-inch Full Size Steel Spare Wheel

Dimensions & Capacities

Length

3,981 mm

3,731 mm

Width

1,733 mm

1,579 mm

Height

1,604 mm

1,474 mm (1,490 mm Climber with roof rails)

Wheelbase

2,540 mm

2,422 mm

Ground Clearance

180 mm

184 mm (Class-leading high SUV stance ground clearance)

Kerb Weight

1,035 kg

760 kg - 805 kg

Boot Space

315 Litres

279 Litres (expandable to 620 L with rear folding bench)

Fuel Tank

30 Litres

28 Litres

Turning Radius

4.98 m

4.9 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. An older Kwid with only a driver airbag and no ABS scored 1 star for adults and 1 for children from Global NCAP (2016).

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 on Evolution; 6 Airbags Standard on Climber

ESP/TC

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

Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP with Hill Start Assist on AMT, Traction Control, ABS with EBD, Tyre Pressure Monitoring)

ADAS

None

Camera

Rear Parking Camera with Dynamic Guidelines & Rear Parking Sensors

Rear Parking Camera with Dynamic Guidelines & Ultrasonic Parking Sensors

TPMS

Yes (TPMS)

Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS)

ISOFIX

Yes (Rear outer seats)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen

10.25-inch Citroën Connect Touchscreen Infotainment

8.0-inch MediaNAV Evolution Touchscreen Infotainment System with Voice Recognition

Digital Cluster

7-inch Full Digital Color TFT Driver Information Cluster

Full Digital LED Segmented Instrument Cluster with Tachometer & Trip Computer

CarPlay/Android Auto

Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto

Apple CarPlay & Android Auto

Connected Tech

MyCitroën Connect App with 35 Connected Features

My Renault App with Vehicle Tracking, Service History, Maintenance Reminders

Audio System

4-Speaker Audio System with Acoustic Tuning

2-Speaker Audio System with Sound Tuning

Sunroof

None

Seat Features

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

Contoured Front Seats in Dual-Tone Climber Fabric with Cyan / Orange Highlights & White Accents

Climate Control

Automatic Climate Control with Rear AC Vents

Manual Air Conditioning with Heating & Dust Filter

Wireless Charger

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

No (Fast USB-A Socket & 12V Power Port)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights

LED Projector Headlamps with Signature Split V-Shaped LED DRLs

Split Headlamp Setup: Bumper-Mounted Projector Headlamps with Eyebrow LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)

Tail Lights

3D Effect Tail Lamps

C-Shaped Signature LED Tail Lamps with Light Guides

Fog/DRLs

Front Bumper Fog Lamps with Chrome Surround

Front Bumper Skid Plates with Orange/Cyan Accents, Roof Rails (50 kg load capacity) & Sporty Body Decals

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty

2 Years / 40,000 km (Extendable up to 5 Years / 1,00,000 km)

2 Years / 50,000 km (Extendable up to 5 Years / 1,00,000 km via Renault Secure)

Service Interval

12 Months / 10,000 km (Initial inspection at 2 Months / 2,000 km)

12 Months / 10,000 km

Choice

Versions

8 versions

4 versions

Price range

₹4.99 Lakh – ₹9.68 Lakh

₹4.53 Lakh – ₹5.61 Lakh

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 Climber Petrol MT₹5.15 Lakh Kwid ₹15,900 more

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

Only the Kwid sells a petrol, automatic version: 2 versions, from ₹4.9 Lakh.

On-road price in six cities

C3 Live Petrol MT against Kwid Evolution Petrol MT

City	C3	Kwid	Gap
Mumbai	₹6.05 Lakh	₹5.54 Lakh	Kwid ₹51,171 less
Pune	₹6.05 Lakh	₹5.54 Lakh	Kwid ₹51,171 less
New Delhi	₹5.7 Lakh	₹5.22 Lakh	Kwid ₹47,944 less
Bengaluru	₹6.21 Lakh	₹5.69 Lakh	Kwid ₹52,093 less
Chennai	₹6.18 Lakh	₹5.66 Lakh	Kwid ₹51,632 less
Hyderabad	₹6.25 Lakh	₹5.73 Lakh	Kwid ₹52,093 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 Kwid?

The Kwid, by ₹46,100 on the versions compared here: C3 Live Petrol MT at ₹4.99 Lakh against Kwid Evolution Petrol MT at ₹4.53 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹5.7 Lakh against ₹5.22 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Kwid claims 21.70 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 Kwid: not tested in this form; an older Kwid with only a driver airbag and no ABS scored 1 star (Global NCAP 2016). The C3 has up to 6 airbags and the Kwid up to 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The C3 Live Petrol MT makes 82 PS and 115 Nm and the Kwid Evolution Petrol MT makes 69 PS and 92.5 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The C3 is 250 mm longer. Boot space is 315 litres in the C3 and 279 litres in the Kwid.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹9,580 a month for the C3 and ₹8,774 for the Kwid, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.