Maruti Suzuki Swift vs Citroen C3 X

CarWale brings you comparison of Maruti Suzuki Swift and Citroen C3 X. The Maruti Suzuki Swift price is Rs. 5.79 Lakh and Citroen C3 X price is Rs. 4.99 Lakh. The Maruti Suzuki Swift 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. Swift provides the mileage of 24.8 kmpl and C3 X provides the mileage of 19.3 kmpl.

Swift LXi Petrol Manual vs C3 X Live Petrol 1.2L 5 Speed Manual Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Swift	C3 X
Price	Rs. 5.79 Lakh	Rs. 4.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	1198 cc
Power	80 bhp	80 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Maruti Suzuki Swift

LXi Petrol Manual

Rs. 5.79 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Citroen C3 X

Live Petrol 1.2L 5 Speed Manual

Rs. 4.99 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1197 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Single-point fuel distribution	1198 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Z 12E with ISS	PURETECH 82	1.2 NA Revotron
Turbocharger/ Supercharger
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	80 bhp @ 5700 rpm	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm	85 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	111.7 Nm @ 4300 rpm	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm	113 Nm @ 3300 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Mileage	ARAI: 24.8 kmpl \| User Reported: 22 kmpl	ARAI: 19.3 kmpl \| User Reported: 18 kmpl
Fuel Change Over Switch			Not Applicable
Direct Start in CNG			Not Applicable
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)	918	868.5
Clutch Type	Dry (Single Plate)		Dry (Single Plate)
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Independent Lower Wishbone, McPherson (Dual Path) Strut Type
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam	Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring	Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring Mounted on Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Chassis Type	Unibody/Monocoque Frame		Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Additional Steering Features
Steering	Power assisted (Hydraulic) steering with 3 spokes	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 2 spokes
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel (165/80R14), Located in Boot	Steel	Steel (155/80R13), Located in Boot
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	4.8	4.98	4.9
Front Tyres	165 / 80 R14	195 / 65 R15	175 / 65 R14
Rear Tyres	165 / 80 R14	195 / 65 R15	175 / 65 R14
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Tyre Inflator
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning
Child Safety Rating			Not Tested
ADAS
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested	Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Seatbelts			Pretensioning with Load Limiter (Front)
Traffic Sign Recognition
Speed Assist System
Hands-off Detection
Perimetric alarm system
Rear Collision Assist
Blind Spot Detection
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Automatic Park Lock
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)
Anti Theft Alarm
Thermal Incident Protection
CNG Leak Detection			Not Applicable
Brake Override System
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
Clutch Lock
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Dual Tone Horn
Collapsible Steering Column
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Motor Slip Regulation (MSR)
Ingress Protection(IP) for Motor & Battery Pack			Not Applicable
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt		Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Third Row Middle Seat Safety
Boot Open Warning
Child Seat Anchor Points
Brake Disc Wiping
Multi-collision Brake
Rollover & Protection System	Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Park Distance Control
Lockable Glovebox
Skid Plate			Front
Height Adjustable Seat Belt
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control)	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control)	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control)
Air Purifier	Optional
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt		Tilt
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Roof-Grab Handles	Front (Foldable) & Rear (Foldable)	Front Only (Foldable)	Front (Foldable) & Rear (Foldable)
In-Car Remote
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Extendable Sun Visor	Co-Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Creep Function
Terrain Modes
Drive Modes
Fuel Fillers Lid	Capless		Manual
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest
Ambient Sounds
Video Recording
Charging Ports		12V Power Outlet	1 x USB Type-C, 1 x USB Type-A, 12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Cabin Boot Access
Noise Levels	Medium
Dashcam

Lighting

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen	Halogen
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	Halogen	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)		Halogen
Connected LED
Fog Lights
Stop Lamp
Sequential Turn Indicators
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Button Controlled Front Halogen Cabin lamps,	Front	Switch Controlled Front Halogen Cabin lamps,
Ambient Interior Lighting
Welcome and Goodbye Animation
Illuminated Logo			Steering Wheel
Charging Indicator On Light Bar			Not Applicable
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Ventilated Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)	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
Brake Sway Control

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVMs Tilt on Reverse
Memory ORVMs
Exterior Door	Black Door Handles Finish, Pull Handles Type	Black Door Handles Finish, Pull Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type
Interior Door Handles Finish	Black	Black	Chrome
Power Windows	Front (With Pinch Guard) & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down	Front Only Power Windows, Front One-touch down	Front & Rear Power Windows
Window Sunshade
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)			Auto-Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Black finish ORVM Colour	Black finish ORVM Colour	Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Internally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Cabin-Release	Internal with Key
Rear Defogger
Additional Windshield & Window Features

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen
Audio System		2 Speakers
Speed Dependent Volume
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility		Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Voice Assistant	Through Smartphone
Input Methods	Type-A Wired Connectivity	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), Type A & Type C Wired Connectivity
GPS Navigation System
Pre-loaded Major Apps in Infotainment
Call Reject with SMS
Whatsapp and Text Readout
Wireless Charger
Summon Mode

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Fabric	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)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down)
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)	4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back)
Second Row Seat Adjustment			2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats
Interior	Single Tone (Black)	Single Tone (Black)	Dual Tone (Charcoal Neps Melange & Granite Black)
Wrappings			Wrapped Gear Knob
Headrests	Front	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Comfort Headrest
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest
Split Rear Seat
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat	Flat
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Rear Parcel Tray

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Anti Theft Immobilisation
Tow Away Alert
Auto Crash Alert
Vehicle Tracking Via App
Smart Drive Information
Driving Analytics
Find and Book Parking Slot
Location Based Services
Check Vehicle Status via App
Service Reminder Via App
Live Location Sharing
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Air Purifier Operation
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility
Home-to-Car Connectivity

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Low Battery Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster	5" Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer	Digital & Analog		Digital
Navigation On Instrument Cluster
CNG Fuel Gauge			Not Applicable
Total CNG Mode Time			Not Applicable
Tyre Position Display
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Outside Temperature Gauge
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital

Storage

Off Road Essentials
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Sizzling Red	Polar White	Pristine White
Magma Grey	Steel Grey	Daytona Grey
Splendid Silver	Cosmo Blue	Sobo Surge
Pearl Arctic White	Perla Nera Black	Pangong Pulse
Pearl Arctic White	Garnet Red	Pure Grey

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6/5

188 Ratings

4.5/5

100 Ratings

4.8/5

9 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.6Exterior	4.6Exterior
	4.5Comfort	4.4Comfort
	4.6Performance	4.5Performance
	4.7Fuel Economy	3.8Fuel Economy
	4.7Value for Money	4.7Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

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Better look Best price Good performance Low service cost and maintenance All features available in this car and the milage is 26.8 That's why I drive about 150km Go for it must buy.

Best budget and features loaded car

The Citroen C3 (2026 model) continues to be a "breath of fresh air" in the compact hatchback/SUV-inspired segment. It prioritises mechanical substance and ride comfort over a long list of flashy tech gadgets. In the city, the 4.98 m turning radius makes it incredibly easy to manoeuvre through tight traffic. On the highway, the car feels "planted"—it doesn't feel light or jittery at high speeds. Overall, the experience was great with this car.

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Swift comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	3860 mm * 1735 mm * 1520 mm	3981 mm * 1733 mm * 1586 mm	3813 mm * 1684 mm * 1535 mm
Ground Clearance	163 mm (unladen)	180 mm (unladen)	170 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	2450	2540	2400
Kerb Weight Range	920 kg
Kerb Weight (kg)		958
Gross Weight (kg)	1355

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Bootspace	265 L	315 L with 1 hook	242 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	37	45	35

Sunroof
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Grille Design			Black Upper & Lower Grille Grille
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips		Black
Body Kit
Exhaust
Diffuser
Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

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

Bottle Holder in Doors	All Doors	All Doors	All Doors
Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front Only	Cupholders in Front Only	2 Cupholders in Front Only
Utility Recess On Dashboard
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage

Driveline Disconnect			Not Applicable
Washable Floor with Drain Plugs			Not Applicable
Welded Tow Hooks
Gyro Meter			Not Applicable