The Citroen C3 comes equipped with a 1.2-litre petrol engine with manual and automatic (TC) transmission options. It also gets a manual-CNG option. The cabin is decently airy with enough space, headroom, and legroom. It shines in the ride quality department, with high ground clearance and absorbent suspension setup working together quite well.
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Citroen C3 price for the base model starts at Rs. 4.95 Lakh and the top model price goes upto Rs. 9.45 Lakh (Avg. ex-showroom). C3 price for 16 variants is listed below.
| Variants | Ex-Showroom price | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 19.3 kmpl, 80 bhp, Petrol, Manual, 1198 cc | Rs. 4.95 Lakh | View Price BreakupGet Offers |
| 80 bhp, CNG, Manual, 1198 cc | Rs. 4.95 Lakh | View Price BreakupGet Offers |
| 19.3 kmpl, 80 bhp, Petrol, Manual, 1198 cc | Rs. 5.49 Lakh | View Price BreakupGet Offers |
| 80 bhp, CNG, Manual, 1198 cc | Rs. 5.85 Lakh | View Price BreakupGet Offers |
| 19.3 kmpl, 80 bhp, Petrol, Manual, 1198 cc | Rs. 5.85 Lakh | View Price BreakupGet Offers |
| 19.3 kmpl, 80 bhp, Petrol, Manual, 1198 cc | Rs. 6.80 Lakh | View Price BreakupGet Offers |
| 80 bhp, CNG, Manual, 1198 cc | Rs. 6.80 Lakh | View Price BreakupGet Offers |
| 19.3 kmpl, 80 bhp, Petrol, Manual, 1198 cc | Rs. 7.63 Lakh | View Price BreakupGet Offers |
| 80 bhp, CNG, Manual, 1198 cc | Rs. 7.63 Lakh | View Price BreakupGet Offers |
| 19.3 kmpl, 80 bhp, Petrol, Manual, 1198 cc | Rs. 7.67 Lakh | View Price BreakupGet Offers |
| 19.3 kmpl, 80 bhp, Petrol, Manual, 1198 cc | Rs. 7.78 Lakh | View Price BreakupGet Offers |
| 80 bhp, CNG, Manual, 1198 cc | Rs. 7.78 Lakh | View Price BreakupGet Offers |
| 19.3 kmpl, 109 bhp, Petrol, Manual, 1199 cc | Rs. 8.74 Lakh | View Price BreakupGet Offers |
| 19.3 kmpl, 109 bhp, Petrol, Manual, 1199 cc | Rs. 8.77 Lakh | View Price BreakupGet Offers |
| 18.3 kmpl, 109 bhp, Petrol, Automatic (TC), 1199 cc | Rs. 9.32 Lakh | View Price BreakupGet Offers |
| 18.3 kmpl, 109 bhp, Petrol, Automatic (TC), 1199 cc | Rs. 9.45 Lakh | View Price BreakupGet Offers |
During CarWale tests, the Citroen C3 proved to be refined at lower revs, while the engine came alive at 2000-2400rpm when the turbo kicked in, and continued to perform spiritedly even to higher speeds.
20 Jan 2026
Citroen C3 and C3X to get a price reduction of up to Rs. 84,000 due to the new GST norms. The updated price will start at Rs. 4.80 lakh (ex-showroom), applicable from 22 September.
10 Sep 2025
The C3X comes equipped with advanced features like proxi-sense passive entry, cruise control with speed limiter, and an optional Halo 360-degree camera with seven viewing modes.
13 Aug 2025




| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198 cc |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Mileage (ARAI) | 19.3 kmpl |
| Power | 80 bhp |
| Torque | 115 Nm |
| Fuel Type | CNG |
| Engine | 1198 cc |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Power | 80 bhp |
| Torque | 115 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1199 cc Turbocharged |
| Transmission | Manual & Automatic (TC) |
| Mileage (ARAI) | 18.3 to 19.3 kmpl |
| Power | 109 bhp |
| Torque | 190 & 205 Nm |
| Car | Image | Avg. Ex-Showroom Price | User Rating | Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | Engine (cc) | Fuel Type | Transmission | Safety | Power (bhp) | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Citroen C3 | ![]() | Rs. 4.95 Lakh onwards | 4.5/5 476 Ratings | 18 to 19 | 1198 to 1199 | Petrol & CNG | Manual & Automatic (TC) | Not Tested | 80 to 109 | — |
![]() | Rs. 5.62 Lakh onwards | 4.4/5 175 Ratings | 18 to 20 | 999 | Petrol & CNG | Manual, Automatic (AMT) & Automatic (CVT) | 5 Star (Global NCAP) | 71 to 99 | Magnite vs C3 | |
![]() | Rs. 4.57 Lakh onwards | 4.5/5 1474 Ratings | 19 | 1199 | Petrol & CNG | Manual & Automatic (AMT) | 4 Star (Global NCAP) | 74 to 85 | Tiago vs C3 | |
![]() | Rs. 5.76 Lakh onwards | 4.5/5 105 Ratings | — | 999 | Petrol & CNG | Manual, Automatic (AMT) & Automatic (CVT) | Not Tested | 71 to 99 | Kiger vs C3 | |
![]() | Rs. 5.74 Lakh onwards | 4.7/5 822 Ratings | 19 | 1197 | CNG & Petrol | Manual & Automatic (AMT) | Not Tested | 68 to 82 | Exter vs C3 | |
![]() | Rs. 5.99 Lakh onwards | 4.5/5 957 Ratings | 22 to 23 | 1197 | Petrol & CNG | Automatic (AMT) & Manual | 4 Star (Bharat NCAP) | 76 to 88 | Baleno vs C3 | |
![]() | Rs. 5.79 Lakh onwards | 4.6/5 522 Ratings | 25 to 26 | 1197 | Petrol & CNG | Manual & Automatic (AMT) | Not Tested | 69 to 80 | Swift vs C3 | |
![]() | Rs. 5.55 Lakh onwards | 4.6/5 375 Ratings | — | 1197 | Petrol & CNG | Automatic (AMT) & Manual | 2 Star (Global NCAP) | 68 to 82 | Grand i10 Nios vs C3 | |
![]() | Rs. 5.60 Lakh onwards | 4.9/5 119 Ratings | — | 1199 | Petrol & CNG | Manual & Automatic (AMT) | 5 Star (Bharat NCAP) | 72 to 118 | Punch vs C3 |
Citroen C3 2026 is available/sold in the following colours in India.
Citroen C3 mileage claimed by ARAI is 18.3 to 19.3 kmpl. The petrol variant has a mileage of 18.3 to 19.3 kmpl.
| Powertrain | ARAI Mileage | User Reported Mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol - Manual (1198 cc) | 19.3 kmpl | 17.36 kmpl |
| CNG - Manual (1198 cc) | - | 17.78 km/kg |
| Petrol - Manual (1199 cc) | 19.3 kmpl | 17.1 kmpl |
| Petrol - Automatic (TC) (1199 cc) | 18.3 kmpl | 17.1 kmpl |
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