Citroen C3 vs Volkswagen Ameo

CarWale brings you comparison of Citroen C3 and Volkswagen Ameo. The Citroen C3 price is Rs. 6.16 Lakh and Volkswagen Ameo price is Rs. 5.67 Lakh. The Citroen C3 is available in 1198 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Volkswagen Ameo is available in 1198 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. C3 provides the mileage of 19.3 kmpl and Ameo provides the mileage of 17.83 kmpl.

C3 vs Ameo Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	C3	Ameo
Price	Rs. 6.16 Lakh	Rs. 5.67 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

Volkswagen Ameo

Trendline 1.2L (P)

Rs. 5.67 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Citroen C3

Live 1.2 Petrol

Volkswagen Ameo

Trendline 1.2L (P)

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS
USER REVIEWS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS
USER REVIEWS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1198 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1198 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC
Engine Type	PURETECH 82	1.2L MPI Engine
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm	74 bhp @ 5400 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm	110 Nm @ 3750 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	19.3View Mileage Details	17.83View 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 3995
Width (mm)
1733 1682
Height (mm)
1586 1483
Wheelbase (mm)
2540 2470
Ground Clearance (mm)
180 165
Kerb Weight (kg)
958 1044
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 4
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2
Bootspace (litres)
315 330
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
30 45

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson Strut with Stabiliser Bar
Rear Suspension	Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring	Semi-independent Trailing Arm
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	4.98	4.97
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	195 / 65 R15	175 / 70 R14
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	175 / 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
Central Locking
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors		Manual - Internal Only
Parking Sensors	Rear
Steering Adjustment		Tilt & Telescopic
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	Fabric
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours		Beige & Brown
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front Only Front & Rear
Sunglass Holder

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Black	Body Coloured
Power Windows	Front Only	Front Only
One Touch Down	Front	Driver
One Touch Up	Front	Driver
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 & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Internal	Remote Operated

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

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display
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)
Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
2 2
Warranty (In Kilometres)
40000 Unlimited

Brochure

Colours

	Platinum Grey	Carbon Steel
	Steel Grey	Toffee Brown
	Zesty Orange	Reflex Silver
	Polar White	Candy White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.1/5

7 Ratings

4.2/5

15 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.4Exterior	4.8Exterior
	4.4Comfort	4.3Comfort
	3.8Performance	4.8Performance
	3.6Fuel Economy	4.1Fuel Economy
	4.0Value for Money	4.4Value 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

Beware about maintenance costs

Beware about maintenance cost, I have driven the Ameo for 43,000 km now. The normal maintenance of 15000 km costs in the range of Rs 12 to 13k. Apart from that, the steering rack of my car required a change at40,000 km costing me a total maintenance cost of Rs 48,000/=. The dealer promised it on prorata warranty replacement but later denied warranty. Beware of navi mumbai dealer AutoBhan.

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Living with Citroen C3

By Jay Shah27 Nov 2022

Length (mm)	3981	3995
Width (mm)	1733	1682
Height (mm)	1586	1483
Wheelbase (mm)	2540	2470
Ground Clearance (mm)	180	165
Kerb Weight (kg)	958	1044

Doors (Doors)	5	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	315	330
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	30	45

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
Taillights	Halogen	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights	Halogen
Fog Lights		Halogen on rear
Cabin Lamps	Front	Front
Headlight Height Adjuster

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

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front Only	Front & Rear
Sunglass Holder

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