Renault Kwid vs Citroen C3

CarWale brings you comparison of Renault Kwid and Citroen C3. The Renault Kwid price is Rs. 4.30 Lakh and Citroen C3 price is Rs. 4.95 Lakh. The Renault Kwid is available in 999 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG and Citroen C3 is available in 1198 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG.

Kwid Authentic MT vs C3 Live 1.2 CNG Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Kwid	C3
Price	Rs. 4.30 Lakh	Rs. 4.95 Lakh
Engine Capacity	999 cc	1198 cc
Power	67 bhp	80 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	CNG

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Renault Kwid

Authentic MT

Rs. 4.30 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Citroen C3

Live 1.2 CNG

Rs. 4.95 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Renault Kwid

Authentic MT

Citroen C3

Live 1.2 CNG

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Specifications
Features
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colours
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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1198 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	1.0L	PURETECH 82
Turbocharger/ Supercharger
Fuel Type	Petrol	CNG
E20 Compatibility
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	67 bhp @ 5500 rpm	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	91 Nm @ 4250 rpm	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm
Alternate Fuel	Not Applicable	Petrol
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 18.46 seconds (claimed)
Mileage		User Reported: 18 kmpl
Direct Start in CNG
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)	608	579
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	MacPherson strut with lower transverse link	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Twist beam Suspension with coil spring	Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring
Additional Steering Features
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel, Located in Boot	Steel
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	4.9	4.98
Front Tyres	165 / 70 R14	195 / 65 R15
Rear Tyres	165 / 70 R14	195 / 65 R15
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

NCAP Rating	1 Star (Global NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Seatbelts
Rear Collision Assist
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
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Skid Plate
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

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

Lighting

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Exterior Door	Black Door Handles Finish	Black Door Handles Finish, Pull Handles Type
Interior Door Handles Finish	Black	Black
Power Windows		Front Only Power Windows, Front One-touch down
Door Pockets	Front	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates	Optional
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Black finish ORVM Colour	Black finish ORVM Colour
Adjustable ORVMs	Internally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Anti-glare Mirrors
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Internal with Key	Cabin-Release
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Driver Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back)	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)	4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back)
Interior	Single Tone	Single Tone (Black)
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest
Split Rear Seat
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Parcel Tray

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Moonlight Silver	Polar White
	Ice Cool White	Steel Grey
		Cosmo Blue
		Perla Nera Black
		Garnet Red

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.0/5

9 Ratings

4.7/5

44 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.1Exterior	4.8Exterior
	4.7Comfort	4.5Comfort
	4.1Performance	4.6Performance
	4.5Value for Money	4.6Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Kwid: Budget Mini-SUV with Big City Style," "Affordable & Stylish: Kwid's Great Urban Ride," or "Kwid: Value-For-Money Hatchback.

The Renault Kwid is a stylish, budget-friendly hatchback praised for its SUV-like looks, high ground clearance, fuel efficiency, and user-friendly tech (touchscreen, digital cluster) ideal for city commutes, though some users note weaker highway performance with full loads and concerns about build quality/thin metal.

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Kwid comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	3731 mm * 1579 mm * 1474 mm	3981 mm * 1733 mm * 1586 mm
Ground Clearance	184 mm (unladen)	180 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	2422	2540
Kerb Weight (kg)		958

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace	279 L	315 L with 1 hook
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	28

Sunroof
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips	Black	Black
Body Kit
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Antenna

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	Halogen	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	Halogen
Fog Lights
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front	Front
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps	2

Brakes	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

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

Infotainment Screen
Audio System
AM/FM Radio
Steering-mounted controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility
Smart Connectivity
Voice Command
Input Methods
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Parking with Key
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility

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