Citroen C3 vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno vs Nissan Magnite

CarWale brings you comparison of Citroen C3, Maruti Suzuki Baleno and Nissan Magnite. The Citroen C3 price is Rs. 6.16 Lakh, Maruti Suzuki Baleno price is Rs. 6.66 Lakh and Nissan Magnite price is Rs. 6.00 Lakh. The Citroen C3 is available in 1198 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, Maruti Suzuki Baleno is available in 1197 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG and Nissan Magnite is available in 999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. C3 provides the mileage of 19.3 kmpl, Baleno provides the mileage of 22.35 kmpl and Magnite provides the mileage of 19.35 kmpl.

C3 vs Baleno vs Magnite Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	C3	Baleno	Magnite
Price	Rs. 6.16 Lakh	Rs. 6.66 Lakh	Rs. 6.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1198 cc	1197 cc	999 cc
Power	80 bhp	88 bhp	71 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol

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Citroen C3

Live 1.2 Petrol

Rs. 6.16 Lakh

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Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Sigma MT

Rs. 6.66 Lakh

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Nissan Magnite

Rs. 6.00 Lakh

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Citroen C3

Live 1.2 Petrol

Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Sigma MT

Nissan Magnite

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1198 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	PURETECH 82	1.2L VVT	1.0L B4D
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm	88 bhp @ 6000 rpm	71 bhp @ 6250 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm	113 Nm @ 4400 rpm	96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	19.3View Mileage Details	22.35View Mileage Details	19.35View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)	579	827	774
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2

Dimensions & Weight

Length (mm)	3981	3990	3994
Width (mm)	1733	1745	1758
Height (mm)	1586	1500	1572
Wheelbase (mm)	2540	2520	2500
Ground Clearance (mm)	180		205
Kerb Weight (kg)	958	925	939

Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 5 5
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2 2
Bootspace (litres)
315 318 336
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
30 37 40

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson Strut	Mac Pherson Strut with Lower Transverse Link
Rear Suspension	Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring	Torsion Beam	Twin-tube Telescopic Shock Absorber
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	4.98	4.85	5
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	195 / 65 R15	185 / 65 R15	195 / 60 R16
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	185 / 65 R15	195 / 60 R16

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested	4 Star (ASEAN NCAP)
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors		Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment		Tilt	Tilt
12V Power Outlets			1

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment			2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours		Black / Blue	Light Gray
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front Only Front Only Front Only

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Black	Black	Black
Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	Front	Driver
One Touch Up	Front	Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Internally Adjustable	Externally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Black	Black	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles	Black	Black	Black
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Internal	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal

Exterior
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips
Black Black
Lighting
Headlights Halogen Halogen Halogen
Taillights
Halogen LED Halogen
Daytime Running Lights
Halogen
Cabin Lamps Front Front and Rear
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue - Digital	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No) Android Auto Support (No), Apple Car Play Support (No) Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
2 2 2
Warranty (In Kilometres)
40000 40000 40000

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Expert's Take

Expert Review Videos

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Colours

Platinum Grey	Pearl Midnight Black	Sandstone Brown
Steel Grey	Nexa Blue	Blade Silver
Zesty Orange	Grandeur Grey	Storm White
Polar White	Splendid Silver
	Luxe Beige
	Opulent Red
	Arctic White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.1/5

7 Ratings

4.6/5

25 Ratings

4.5/5

44 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.4Exterior	4.5Exterior	4.5Exterior
	4.4Comfort	4.4Comfort	4.6Comfort
	3.8Performance	4.4Performance	4.2Performance
	3.6Fuel Economy	4.5Fuel Economy	4.3Fuel Economy
	4.0Value for Money	4.7Value for Money	4.6Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Citroen C3 Live 1.2 Petrol

Looks are stunning at this price range. Suspension is awesome. The second servicing was done recently. The base variant does not have a central locking feature. I got it installed in the aftermarket. Engine performance is also good. Mileage is around 19 With AC and Four passengers

Value for money

Buying experience is just like average It's really amazing while only two person in car but not well in 5 Look is good and performance is an average experience Service of Maruti is average but it's not cost too much high There are various pros such as power window auto AC and so on There are various items missing in Sigma model such as steering mounting controls rear AC.

Good car for those who looking for compact SUV segments

Very good deal, even in basic version we get almost all the feature, its a very comfortable front and rear rows sitting, build quality is also good since a ncap 4 rated car, coming to performance found little slow.

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C3 vs Baleno vs Magnite Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Citroen C3, Maruti Suzuki Baleno and Nissan Magnite?

Citroen C3 price is Rs. 6.16 Lakh, Maruti Suzuki Baleno price is Rs. 6.66 Lakh and Nissan Magnite price is Rs. 6.00 Lakh. Hence Nissan Magnite is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between C3, Baleno and Magnite is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the Live 1.2 Petrol variant, mileage of C3 is 19.3kmpl, for the Sigma MT variant, mileage of Baleno is 22.35kmpl and for the XE variant, mileage of Magnite is 19.35kmpl. Thus making Baleno the most fuel efficient as compared to C3 and Magnite

Q: How is the performance of C3 compared to Baleno and Magnite?

For the Live 1.2 Petrol variant, 1198 cc Petrol engine of C3 produces 80 bhp @ 5750 rpm of power and 115 Nm @ 3750 rpm of torque. For the Sigma MT variant, 1197 cc Petrol engine of Baleno produces 88 bhp @ 6000 rpm of power and 113 Nm @ 4400 rpm of torque. For the XE variant, 999 cc Petrol engine of Magnite produces 71 bhp @ 6250 rpm of power and 96 Nm @ 3500 rpm of torque.

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Citroen C3 vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno vs Nissan Magnite

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	315	318	336
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	30	37	40

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking		Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit		Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips	Black	Black

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen	Halogen
Taillights	Halogen	LED	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights	Halogen
Cabin Lamps	Front		Front and Rear
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	2	2	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	40000	40000	40000