Citroen C3 vs Toyota Glanza

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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Toyota

Glanza

From ₹6.73 Lakh

Glanza version

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Citroen C3Live Petrol MT · ₹4.99 Lakh

Only differences

Toyota GlanzaE Petrol MT · ₹6.73 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price C3: ₹4.99 Lakh (ahead) Glanza: ₹6.73 Lakh C3 ₹1.74 lakh cheaper

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

Mileage C3: 19.3 kmpl Glanza: 22.35 kmpl (ahead) Claimed

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

Boot C3: 315 litres Glanza: 318 litres Length 3,981 vs 3,990 mm

Versions C3: 8 Glanza: 9 (ahead) Only C3: turbo petrol, manual

Pick the C3 for the lower price.

Pick the Glanza for better claimed mileage, more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹4.99 Lakh

₹6.73 Lakh

On-road in

₹5.7 Lakh

₹7.71 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹9,580 a month

₹12,959 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

82 PS

90 PS

Torque

115 Nm

113 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

19.3 kmpl

22.35 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 / CNG

Displacement

1,198 cc (1.2L)

1,197 cc (1.2L)

Engine Config

1.2L PureTech 3-Cylinder Turbo / Naturally Aspirated Petrol

1.2L K-Series DualJet Dual VVT with Engine Auto Start-Stop

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)

0-100

10.0 sec (Turbo AT)

11.8 sec

Top Speed

180 km/h

170 km/h

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission

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

5-Speed Manual / 5-Speed Automated Manual Transmission (AMT)

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

16-inch Precision Cut Diamond Alloy Wheels

Tyre Size

195/65 R15 Tubeless Radial

195/55 R16 Tubeless Radial

Spare Wheel

Full Size Steel Spare Wheel

15-inch Full Size Spare Wheel

Dimensions & Capacities

Length

3,981 mm

3,990 mm

Width

1,733 mm

1,745 mm

Height

1,604 mm

1,500 mm

Wheelbase

2,540 mm

2,520 mm

Ground Clearance

180 mm

170 mm

Kerb Weight

1,035 kg

920 kg - 960 kg

Boot Space

315 Litres

318 Litres

Fuel Tank

30 Litres

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

Turning Radius

4.98 m

4.85 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 6-airbag Maruti Suzuki Baleno it is based on scored 4 stars for adults and 3 for children from Bharat NCAP (2025).

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 on V and G trims (Dual front on base trims)

ESP/TC

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

Yes (Vehicle Stability Control VSC, Hill Start Assist, ABS with EBD, Brake Assist)

ADAS

None

Camera

Rear Parking Camera with Dynamic Guidelines & Rear Parking Sensors

360-Degree Surround View HD Camera with Dynamic Grid Lines & Rear 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 Smart Playcast HD Touchscreen Infotainment with 'Hey Toyota' Voice Assistant

Digital Cluster

7-inch Full Digital Color TFT Driver Information Cluster

Analogue Cluster with 4.2-inch Color TFT MID + Full-Colour Head-Up Display (HUD)

CarPlay/Android Auto

Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto

Connected Tech

MyCitroën Connect App with 35 Connected Features

Toyota i-Connect with 45+ Connected Features, Remote AC Pre-cooling, Live Tracking

Audio System

4-Speaker Audio System with Acoustic Tuning

Arkamys Surround Sound System with 6 Speakers (4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters)

Sunroof

None

Seat Features

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

Height-Adjustable Driver Seat in Dual-Tone Black & Blue Fabric with UV Cut Glass

Climate Control

Automatic Climate Control with Rear AC Vents

Wireless Charger

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

No (Fast USB Type-A & Type-C Ports)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights

LED Projector Headlamps with Signature Split V-Shaped LED DRLs

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

Tail Lights

3D Effect Tail Lamps

Full LED Connected Tail Lamps with Chrome Boot Garnish

Fog/DRLs

Front Bumper Fog Lamps with Chrome Surround

Front LED Fog Lamps & Integrated LED DRLs

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 / 2,20,000 km via Toyota Extended Warranty)

Service Interval

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

12 Months / 10,000 km

Choice

Versions

8 versions

9 versions

Price range

₹4.99 Lakh – ₹9.68 Lakh

₹6.73 Lakh – ₹9.99 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 E Petrol MT₹6.73 Lakh Glanza ₹1.74 lakh more

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

Only the Glanza sells a petrol, automatic version: 3 versions, from ₹8.28 Lakh.

On-road price in six cities

C3 Live Petrol MT against Glanza E Petrol MT

City	C3	Glanza	Gap
Mumbai	₹6.05 Lakh	₹7.98 Lakh	C3 ₹1.93 lakh less
Pune	₹6.05 Lakh	₹7.98 Lakh	C3 ₹1.93 lakh less
New Delhi	₹5.7 Lakh	₹7.71 Lakh	C3 ₹2.01 lakh less
Bengaluru	₹6.21 Lakh	₹8.25 Lakh	C3 ₹2.03 lakh less
Chennai	₹6.18 Lakh	₹8.19 Lakh	C3 ₹2.02 lakh less
Hyderabad	₹6.25 Lakh	₹8.29 Lakh	C3 ₹2.03 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 Glanza?

The C3, by ₹1.74 lakh on the versions compared here: C3 Live Petrol MT at ₹4.99 Lakh against Glanza E Petrol MT at ₹6.73 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹5.7 Lakh against ₹7.71 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Glanza claims 22.35 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 Glanza: not tested in this form; the 6-airbag Maruti Suzuki Baleno it is based on scored 4 stars (Bharat NCAP 2025). The C3 has up to 6 airbags and the Glanza up to 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The C3 Live Petrol MT makes 82 PS and 115 Nm and the Glanza E Petrol MT makes 90 PS and 113 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Glanza is 9 mm longer. Boot space is 315 litres in the C3 and 318 litres in the Glanza.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹9,580 a month for the C3 and ₹12,959 for the Glanza, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.