Citroen C3 vs Renault Pulse [2012-2015]

CarWale brings you comparison of Citroen C3 and Renault Pulse [2012-2015]. The Citroen C3 price is Rs. 6.16 Lakh and Renault Pulse [2012-2015] price is Rs. 4.53 Lakh. The Citroen C3 is available in 1198 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Renault Pulse [2012-2015] is available in 1198 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. C3 provides the mileage of 19.3 kmpl and Pulse [2012-2015] provides the mileage of 18.1 kmpl.

C3 vs Pulse [2012-2015] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	C3	Pulse [2012-2015]
Price	Rs. 6.16 Lakh	Rs. 4.53 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1198 cc	1198 cc
Power	80 bhp	74 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Citroen C3

Live 1.2 Petrol

Rs. 6.16 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Renault Pulse [2012-2015]

RxE Petrol

Rs. 4.53 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Citroen C3

Live 1.2 Petrol

Renault Pulse [2012-2015]

RxE Petrol

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1198 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1198 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	PURETECH 82	Renault XHS Petrol engine
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm	74 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm	104 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	19.3View Mileage Details	18.1View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)	579
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
3981 3805
Width (mm)
1733 1665
Height (mm)
1586 1530
Wheelbase (mm)
2540 2450
Ground Clearance (mm)
180 154
Kerb Weight (kg)
958 930
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 5
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2
Bootspace (litres)
315 251
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
30 41

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	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	4.98
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	195 / 65 R15	165 / 70 R14
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	165 / 70 R14

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)
Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

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

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	Fabric
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front Only Front & Rear

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

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

Instrumentation

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

Entertainment, Information & Communication
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
2 2
Warranty (In Kilometres)
40000 50000

Brochure

Colours

	Platinum Grey	Solid Black
	Steel Grey	Champagne Gold
	Zesty Orange	Metallic Silver
	Polar White	Metallic Red
		Metallic Grey
		Pearl White

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C3 vs Pulse [2012-2015] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Citroen C3 and Renault Pulse [2012-2015]?

Citroen C3 price is Rs. 6.16 Lakh and Renault Pulse [2012-2015] price is Rs. 4.53 Lakh. Hence Renault Pulse [2012-2015] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between C3 and Pulse [2012-2015] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the Live 1.2 Petrol variant, mileage of C3 is 19.3kmpl and for the RxE Petrol variant, mileage of Pulse [2012-2015] is 18.1kmpl. Thus making C3 the most fuel efficient as compared to Pulse [2012-2015]

Q: How is the performance of C3 compared to Pulse [2012-2015]?

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 RxE Petrol variant, 1198 cc Petrol engine of Pulse [2012-2015] produces 74 bhp @ 6000 rpm of power and 104 Nm @ 4000 rpm of torque.

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Citroen C3 vs Renault Pulse [2012-2015]

Length (mm)	3981	3805
Width (mm)	1733	1665
Height (mm)	1586	1530
Wheelbase (mm)	2540	2450
Ground Clearance (mm)	180	154
Kerb Weight (kg)	958	930

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	315	251
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	30	41

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)

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	Halogen	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights	Halogen
Cabin Lamps	Front	Front
Headlight Height Adjuster

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	2	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	40000	50000

Engine Immobiliser
Child Safety Lock

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