Citroen C3 vs Maruti Suzuki Ciaz vs Toyota Etios [2014-2016]

CarWale brings you comparison of Citroen C3, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz and Toyota Etios [2014-2016]. The Citroen C3 price is Rs. 6.16 Lakh, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz price is Rs. 9.40 Lakh and Toyota Etios [2014-2016] price is Rs. 6.51 Lakh. The Citroen C3 is available in 1198 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz is available in 1462 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Toyota Etios [2014-2016] is available in 1496 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. C3 provides the mileage of 19.3 kmpl, Ciaz provides the mileage of 20.65 kmpl and Etios [2014-2016] provides the mileage of 16.780000686645508 kmpl.

C3 vs Ciaz vs Etios [2014-2016] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	C3	Ciaz	Etios [2014-2016]
Price	Rs. 6.16 Lakh	Rs. 9.40 Lakh	Rs. 6.51 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1198 cc	1462 cc	1496 cc
Power	80 bhp	103 bhp	88 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol

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Citroen C3

Live 1.2 Petrol

Rs. 6.16 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Maruti Suzuki Ciaz

Sigma 1.5

Rs. 9.40 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Toyota Etios [2014-2016]

J PS

Rs. 6.51 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Citroen C3

Live 1.2 Petrol

Maruti Suzuki Ciaz

Sigma 1.5

Toyota Etios [2014-2016]

J PS

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1198 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1462 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1496 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	PURETECH 82	K15 Smart Hybrid	4-Cylinder 16V, DOHC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm	103 bhp @ 6000 rpm	88 bhp @ 5600 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm	138 Nm @ 4400 rpm	132 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	19.3View Mileage Details	20.65View Mileage Details	16.780000686645508View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)	579	888
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Others		Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight

Length (mm)	3981	4490	4265
Width (mm)	1733	1730	1695
Height (mm)	1586	1485	1510
Wheelbase (mm)	2540	2650	2550
Ground Clearance (mm)	180	170	174
Kerb Weight (kg)	958	1055	920

Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 4 4
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2 2
Bootspace (litres)
315 510 595
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
30 43 45

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring	Torsion Beam	Torsion Beam
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	4.98	5.4	4.9
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	185 / 60 R15
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	185 / 65 R15	185 / 60 R15

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	4 Star (ASEAN NCAP)
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
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
Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC		Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors		Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment		Tilt	Tilt
12V Power Outlets		2

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)
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)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours		Beige and Black	Beige
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front Only Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Exterior
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Black
Lighting
Headlights Halogen Halogen Projector Halogen
Taillights
Halogen Halogen Halogen
Daytime Running Lights
Halogen
Cabin Lamps Front Front
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

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

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Display		Digital Display
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers		6
Steering-mounted controls
Bluetooth Compatibility		Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	Not Applicable	2 Din	Not Available

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
2 2 3
Warranty (In Kilometres)
40000 40000 100000

Brochure

Colours

Platinum Grey	Pearl Midnight Black	Celestial Black
Steel Grey	Prme. Celestial Blue	Classic Grey
Zesty Orange	Prme. Opulent Red	Harmony Beige
Polar White	Prme. Splendid Silver	Vermilion Red
	Prme. Dignity Brown	Symphony Silver
	Pearl Arctic White	White
	Pearl Arctic White	New Pearl White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.1/5

7 Ratings

4.9/5

8 Ratings

2.0/5

1 Rating

Rating Parameters	4.4Exterior	4.8Exterior	3.0Exterior
	4.4Comfort	4.8Comfort	3.0Comfort
	3.8Performance	5.0Performance	1.0Performance
	3.6Fuel Economy	4.7Fuel Economy	2.0Fuel Economy
	4.0Value for Money	4.8Value for Money	1.0Value 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

Best sedan in the segment

I've been using the car for 5 years now, I have experienced the best-of-class comfort in this segment and the best thing is has the lowest service cost and comes with the trust of Maruti so highly recommended if you are looking for a sedan in this segment.

Gear Box Failure

Good Exterior. Good Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) I have a Toyota Etios 2017 model which has done 12000 KMS, All service and minor repairs done at GLobe services only. Worst  Gearbox, Ran down after 12k Km, toyota is having car from 16/07/2017 and they are just forwading dates and issue not resolved yet. Bought car from Globe Toyota, Mohali. Whenever we are going there they are just forwarding thye dates and nothing is being resolved. Only 3 months have passed till car has been bought such bad experience from Toyota will not recomend it to anyone. This car is being used for corporate use and these faults are leading to losses for person is earning on its behalf. Recommend not to buy etios fro Toyota as it is worst vehicle to buy and to spend money on it. Bad Ride Quality & Handling Service is worst. Service associates do not have manners to talk and they are treating as if car has been bought free from them.Inside spaceBad Service , Gear box broken

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C3 vs Ciaz vs Etios [2014-2016] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Citroen C3, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz and Toyota Etios [2014-2016]?

Citroen C3 price is Rs. 6.16 Lakh, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz price is Rs. 9.40 Lakh and Toyota Etios [2014-2016] price is Rs. 6.51 Lakh. Hence Citroen C3 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between C3, Ciaz and Etios [2014-2016] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the Live 1.2 Petrol variant, mileage of C3 is 19.3kmpl, for the Sigma 1.5 variant, mileage of Ciaz is 20.65kmpl and for the J PS variant, mileage of Etios [2014-2016] is 16.780000686645508kmpl. Thus making Ciaz the most fuel efficient as compared to C3 and Etios [2014-2016]

Q: How is the performance of C3 compared to Ciaz and Etios [2014-2016]?

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 1.5 variant, 1462 cc Petrol engine of Ciaz produces 103 bhp @ 6000 rpm of power and 138 Nm @ 4400 rpm of torque. For the J PS variant, 1496 cc Petrol engine of Etios [2014-2016] produces 88 bhp @ 5600 rpm of power and 132 Nm @ 3000 rpm of torque.

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Citroen C3 vs Maruti Suzuki Ciaz vs Toyota Etios [2014-2016]

Doors (Doors)	5	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	315	510	595
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	30	43	45

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

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

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen Projector	Halogen
Taillights	Halogen	Halogen	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights	Halogen
Cabin Lamps	Front		Front
Headlight Height Adjuster

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	2	2	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	40000	40000	100000

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips	Black