Citroen C3 vs Volkswagen Beetle [2008-2014]

CarWale brings you comparison of Citroen C3 and Volkswagen Beetle [2008-2014]. The Citroen C3 price is Rs. 6.16 Lakh and Volkswagen Beetle [2008-2014] price is Rs. 21.47 Lakh. The Citroen C3 is available in 1198 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Volkswagen Beetle [2008-2014] is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. C3 provides the mileage of 19.3 kmpl and Beetle [2008-2014] provides the mileage of 11.300000190734863 kmpl.

C3 vs Beetle [2008-2014] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	C3	Beetle [2008-2014]
Price	Rs. 6.16 Lakh	Rs. 21.47 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1198 cc	1984 cc
Power	80 bhp	114 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Citroen C3

Live 1.2 Petrol

Rs. 6.16 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Volkswagen Beetle [2008-2014]

2.0 AT

Rs. 21.47 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Citroen C3

Live 1.2 Petrol

Volkswagen Beetle [2008-2014]

2.0 AT

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SPECIFICATIONS
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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1198 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	PURETECH 82	4 cylinder petrol engine
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm	114 bhp @ 5400 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm	172 Nm @ 3200 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	19.3View Mileage Details	11.300000190734863View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)	579
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Automatic - 6 Gears, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
3981 4129
Width (mm)
1733 1721
Height (mm)
1586 1498
Wheelbase (mm)
2540 2502
Ground Clearance (mm)
180 120
Kerb Weight (kg)
958 214
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 3
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 4
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2
Bootspace (litres)
315
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
30 55

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	4.98	5.5
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	195 / 65 R15	195 / 65 R15
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	195 / 65 R15

Features

Safety
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Airbags 2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning
Braking & Traction
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors		Electronic - Internal Only
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
12V Power Outlets		1

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Headrests	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Black	Body Coloured
Power Windows	Front Only	Front Only
One Touch Down	Front
One Touch Up	Front
Adjustable ORVMs	Internally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Black	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles	Black	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front
Bootlid Opener	Internal

Exterior
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Rub-strips
Black
Lighting
Headlights Halogen
Taillights
Halogen Halogen
Daytime Running Lights
Halogen
Cabin Lamps Front Front
Light on Vanity Mirrors
Co-Driver Only

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	1 Trip
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Speakers
6
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
Head Unit Size
Not Applicable 1 Din
Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
2
Warranty (In Kilometres)
40000

Brochure

Colours

	Platinum Grey	Black
	Steel Grey	Laser Blue
	Zesty Orange	Salsa Red
	Polar White	Reflex Silver
		Sun Flower
		Candy White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.1/5

7 Ratings

2.0/5

2 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.4Exterior	2.5Exterior
	4.4Comfort	2.5Comfort
	3.8Performance	2.0Performance
	3.6Fuel Economy	2.0Fuel Economy
	4.0Value for Money	1.5Value 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

Too expensive to be GOOD for a hatchback

The price for Beetle should have bee kept between 10-15 lacs. Many people would have opted this car in the 10lac range however 20 Lacs, no ways....May be you need to be FILTHY RICH to buy this cutie pie. Car is Great, Not for the price... One can buy a 7 seater SUV or Top of the Line Sedan at this price....  Cute looking car meant only for people who can splurge their BLACK $$$Too expensive... might as welll buy a SWIFT & ask DC to modify it.

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By Jay Shah27 Nov 2022

Length (mm)	3981	4129
Width (mm)	1733	1721
Height (mm)	1586	1498
Wheelbase (mm)	2540	2502
Ground Clearance (mm)	180	120
Kerb Weight (kg)	958	214

Doors (Doors)	5	3
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	4
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	315
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	30	55

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

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

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Rub-strips	Black

Headlights	Halogen
Taillights	Halogen	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights	Halogen
Cabin Lamps	Front	Front
Light on Vanity Mirrors		Co-Driver Only

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Speakers		6
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
Head Unit Size	Not Applicable	1 Din

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

Engine Immobiliser
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage