Maruti Suzuki Baleno vs Citroen C3 X

CarWale brings you comparison of Maruti Suzuki Baleno and Citroen C3 X. The Maruti Suzuki Baleno price is Rs. 5.99 Lakh and Citroen C3 X price is Rs. 4.99 Lakh. The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is available in 1197 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG and Citroen C3 X is available in 1198 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG. Baleno provides the mileage of 23.8 kmpl and C3 X provides the mileage of 19.3 kmpl.

Baleno Sigma Petrol Manual vs C3 X Live Petrol 1.2L 5 Speed Manual Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Baleno	C3 X
Price	Rs. 5.99 Lakh	Rs. 4.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	1198 cc
Power	82 bhp	80 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Sigma Petrol Manual

Rs. 5.99 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Citroen C3 X

Live Petrol 1.2L 5 Speed Manual

Rs. 4.99 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Sigma Petrol Manual

Citroen C3 X

Live Petrol 1.2L 5 Speed Manual

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1197 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline	1198 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Z12E engine	PURETECH 82
Turbocharger/ Supercharger
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	82 bhp @ 5700 rpm	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	112.4 Nm @ 4500 rpm	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm
Emission Standard		BS6 Phase 2
Mileage	ARAI: 23.8 kmpl	ARAI: 19.3 kmpl \| User Reported: 18 kmpl
Direct Start in CNG
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)		868.5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Mac Pherson Strut & Coil Spring	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam Type & Coil Spring	Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring
Advanced Suspension Features
Additional Steering Features
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel (185/65R15)	Steel
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	4.85	4.98
Front Tyres	185 / 65 R15	195 / 65 R15
Rear Tyres	185 / 65 R15	195 / 65 R15
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning
ADAS
NCAP Rating		Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Seatbelts	Pretensioning with Load Limiter (Front)
Lane Functions
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist
Blind Spot Detection
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Anti Theft Alarm
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Heated ORVM
Second Row Middle Seat Safety
Third Row Middle Seat Safety
Boot Open Warning
Child Seat Anchor Points
Skid Plate
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower)	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Roof-Grab Handles		Front Only (Foldable)
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Extendable Sun Visor
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Drive Modes
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Cabin Boot Access
Dashcam

Lighting

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)		Halogen
Fog Lights
Stop Lamp
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps		Front
Ambient Interior Lighting
Illuminated Logo
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Exterior Door	Pull Handles Type	Black Door Handles Finish, Pull Handles Type
Interior Door Handles Finish		Black
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down	Front Only Power Windows, Front One-touch down
Window Sunshade
Door Pockets		Front & Rear
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Manual Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)		Black finish ORVM Colour
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener		Cabin-Release
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen
Audio System
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Gesture Control
Input Methods
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger
Summon Mode

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats
Ergo lever / Boss Mode
Massage Seats
Interior		Single Tone (Black)
Wrappings
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Comfort Headrest
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest
Split Rear Seat	60:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Split Third Row Seat	Not Applicable
Active headrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Not Applicable
Rear Parcel Tray

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Tow Away Alert
Location Based Services
Check Vehicle Status via App
Live Location Sharing
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption		Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen		Digital Instrument Cluster
Speedometer	Digital
CNG Fuel Gauge	Not Applicable
Total CNG Mode Time	Not Applicable
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer		Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock		Digital

Storage
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Enigmatic Teal Green	Polar White
	Nexa Blue	Steel Grey
	Opulent Red	Cosmo Blue
	Arctic White	Perla Nera Black
	Splendid Sliver	Garnet Red
	Grandeur Grey
	Bluish Black

User Reviews

Overall Rating

2.6/5

5 Ratings

4.5/5

113 Ratings

Rating Parameters		4.6Exterior
		4.5Comfort
		4.5Performance
		3.8Fuel Economy
		4.7Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

3 Cylinder Scrap

Old Baleno is a gem. This one is a 3-cylinder scrap. Suzuki doesn't consider people's interest in modifying the vehicle for mileage. What features does this new model have compared to the old Varies by new one? Better yet, go for a 4-cylinder Honda Amaze or Toyota Glanza; if Suzuki doesn't change its mind, people will think twice about Maruti Suzuki.

good car

nice car in this range, according to other company comparison to kwid and alto gives a good look and engine at this rate.I love riding the car locally. over a good experience for me

Used Cars in India

2583 Used Baleno

Rs. 1.5 Lakhonwards

45 Used C3 X

Rs. 3.95 Lakhonwards

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Baleno comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	3990 mm * 1745 mm * 1530 mm	3981 mm * 1733 mm * 1586 mm
Ground Clearance		180 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	2520	2540
Kerb Weight Range	950 - 985 kg
Kerb Weight (kg)		958
Gross Weight (kg)	1410

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace	318 L	315 L with 1 hook
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	37	45

Sunroof
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips		Black
Body Kit
Exhaust
Snorkel
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

Brakes		Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Four-Wheel-Drive

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Manual Key-Operated
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Bottle Holder in Doors	All Doors	All Doors
Cup Holders		Cupholders in Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage