Citroen C3 vs Tata Altroz

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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Tata

Altroz

From ₹5.99 Lakh

Altroz version

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Citroen C3Live Petrol MT · ₹4.99 Lakh

Only differences

Tata AltrozSmart Petrol MT · ₹5.99 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price C3: ₹4.99 Lakh (ahead) Altroz: ₹5.99 Lakh C3 ₹1.01 lakh cheaper

Safety C3: Not rated yet Altroz: 5 stars (ahead) Global NCAP and Bharat NCAP

Mileage C3: 19.3 kmpl Altroz: 19.33 kmpl (ahead) Claimed

Power C3: 82 PS Altroz: 88 PS (ahead) Torque 115 vs 115 Nm

Boot C3: 315 litres Altroz: 345 litres (ahead) Length 3,981 vs 3,990 mm

Versions C3: 8 Altroz: 27 (ahead) Only C3: turbo petrol, manual

Pick the C3 for the lower price.

Pick the Altroz for the 5-star safety rating, better claimed mileage, more power, the bigger boot and more versions.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹4.99 Lakh

₹5.99 Lakh

On-road in

₹5.7 Lakh

₹6.75 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹9,580 a month

₹11,344 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

82 PS

88 PS

Torque

115 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

19.3 kmpl

19.33 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type

Compact Hatchback / Crossover

Premium 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 / Diesel / CNG

Displacement

1,198 cc (1.2L)

1,199 cc (1.2L petrol and CNG) / 1,497 cc (1.5L diesel)

Engine Config

1.2L PureTech 3-Cylinder Turbo / Naturally Aspirated Petrol

1.2L Revotron naturally aspirated petrol (88 PS) / 1.2L twin-cylinder iCNG (73.5 PS) / 1.5L Revotorq diesel (90 PS). The turbo-petrol engines of the earlier Altroz are no longer offered

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)

0-100

10.0 sec (Turbo AT)

Not listed

Top Speed

180 km/h

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission

5-Speed MT (NA) / 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed Torque Converter Automatic (Turbo)

5-speed manual / 5-speed AMT (petrol and CNG) / 6-speed wet-clutch DCA (petrol, Creative S and above); the diesel is manual only

Gears

5 / 6

5 / 6 / 6-DCA

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

Independent MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring

Rear Suspension

Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring

Semi-Independent Twist Beam with Coil Spring

Wheel Type

15-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels

16-inch Laser-Cut Laser Alloy Wheels (Gloss Black on Racer)

Tyre Size

195/65 R15 Tubeless Radial

185/60 R16 (or 195/55 R16 Tubeless Radial)

Spare Wheel

Full Size Steel Spare Wheel

14-inch Steel Spare Wheel under body

Dimensions & Capacities

Length

3,981 mm

3,990 mm

Width

1,733 mm

1,755 mm (Widest hatchback in segment)

Height

1,604 mm

1,523 mm

Wheelbase

2,540 mm

2,501 mm

Ground Clearance

180 mm

165 mm

Kerb Weight

1,035 kg

1,030 kg - 1,150 kg

Boot Space

315 Litres

345 Litres (Petrol/Diesel) / 210 Litres Usable Boot with Twin-Cylinder iCNG Technology

Fuel Tank

30 Litres

37 Litres (Petrol/Diesel) / 60L Water Capacity (Dual 30L CNG Tanks)

Turning Radius

4.98 m

5.0 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.

Bharat NCAP (2025): 5 stars for adult occupants (29.65/32) and 5 stars for children (44.90/49).

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 on Racer / XZ+ (Dual front on lower trims)

ESP/TC

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

Yes (Corner Stability Control CSC, Electronic Stability Program ESP, Hill Hold Assist on DCA, ABS with EBD, 90-Degree Opening Doors)

ADAS

None

Camera

Rear Parking Camera with Dynamic Guidelines & Rear Parking Sensors

360-Degree Surround View HD Camera with Blind Spot View Monitor (Racer/XZ+ Lux) & Rear Sensors

TPMS

Yes (TPMS)

Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS with individual readout)

ISOFIX

Yes (Rear outer seats)

Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen

10.25-inch Citroën Connect Touchscreen Infotainment

10.25-inch Floating High-Definition Touchscreen Infotainment System (Racer / XZ+ Lux) with Wireless Smartphone Integration

Digital Cluster

7-inch Full Digital Color TFT Driver Information Cluster

7.0-inch Full Digital Color TFT Driver Instrument Cluster

CarPlay/Android Auto

Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto

Connected Tech

MyCitroën Connect App with 35 Connected Features

Tata iRA Connected Suite with 40+ Features, Voice Commands in 6 Languages, Remote AC/Engine Controls, OTA Updates

Audio System

4-Speaker Audio System with Acoustic Tuning

Harman 8-Speaker Sound System (4 Speakers + 4 Tweeters) with Acoustic Audio Tuning

Sunroof

None

Voice-Assisted Electric Sunroof with Express Open

Seat Features

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

Ventilated Front Seats in Granite Black Leatherette with Orange/White Racing Stripes (Racer) + 8-Way Height Adjuster & Air Purifier

Climate Control

Automatic Climate Control with Rear AC Vents

Fully Automatic Climate Control with Rear AC Vents & Xpress Cool Mode

Wireless Charger

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

Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charger with Cooling)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights

LED Projector Headlamps with Signature Split V-Shaped LED DRLs

Dual-Chamber Projector Headlamps with Integrated LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)

Tail Lights

3D Effect Tail Lamps

Full LED Split Tail Lamps with Integrated Spoiler & Black Contrast Roof

Fog/DRLs

Front Bumper Fog Lamps with Chrome Surround

Front LED Fog Lamps with Cornering Function, Dual Racing Stripes & Sport-Tuned Twin-Tip Exhaust (on Racer)

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty

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

3 Years / 1,00,000 km (Extendable up to 5 Years / 1,25,000 km)

Service Interval

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

12 Months / 15,000 km

Choice

Versions

8 versions

27 versions

Price range

₹4.99 Lakh – ₹9.68 Lakh

₹5.99 Lakh – ₹10.9 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 Smart Petrol MT₹5.99 Lakh Altroz ₹1.01 lakh more

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

Only the Altroz sells a cng, manual version: 6 versions, from ₹7.3 Lakh.

On-road price in six cities

C3 Live Petrol MT against Altroz Smart Petrol MT

City	C3	Altroz	Gap
Mumbai	₹6.05 Lakh	₹7.17 Lakh	C3 ₹1.12 lakh less
Pune	₹6.05 Lakh	₹7.17 Lakh	C3 ₹1.12 lakh less
New Delhi	₹5.7 Lakh	₹6.75 Lakh	C3 ₹1.05 lakh less
Bengaluru	₹6.21 Lakh	₹7.41 Lakh	C3 ₹1.20 lakh less
Chennai	₹6.18 Lakh	₹7.37 Lakh	C3 ₹1.19 lakh less
Hyderabad	₹6.25 Lakh	₹7.45 Lakh	C3 ₹1.20 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 Altroz?

The C3, by ₹1.01 lakh on the versions compared here: C3 Live Petrol MT at ₹4.99 Lakh against Altroz Smart Petrol MT at ₹5.99 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹5.7 Lakh against ₹6.75 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Altroz claims 19.33 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 Altroz: 5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2025. The C3 has up to 6 airbags and the Altroz up to 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The C3 Live Petrol MT makes 82 PS and 115 Nm and the Altroz Smart Petrol MT makes 88 PS and 115 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Altroz is 9 mm longer. Boot space is 315 litres in the C3 and 345 litres in the Altroz.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹9,580 a month for the C3 and ₹11,344 for the Altroz, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.